By Wole Olarinde

The 7th Day Church of God (Endtime Ministry), headquartered in Lagos, has officially changed its corporate and ecclesiastical name to Church of God Reconciliation Centre, in what its leadership describes as a significant milestone in the ministry’s spiritual growth and expanding global mandate.

The announcement was made in an official press release dated Saturday, November 14, 2026, and signed by Pastor Patrick Oyinkari, Pastor/Overseer of the newly named Church of God Reconciliation Centre.

The new identity was unveiled during the church’s Annual Thanksgiving and Kislev First-Sabbath Anointing Service, held under the theme, “Tapestry of Thanksgiving – Many Cultures, One Human Family, One God,” drawn from Psalms 86:9 and 117:1.

According to the statement, the transition reflects the ministry’s progressive spiritual journey and its growing responsibility to promote unity, reconciliation and fellowship among Sabbath-keeping believers across Nigeria and beyond.

Tracing the history of the ministry, the statement disclosed that it began as the Eternal Gospel Society under its founding father, Pastor Samson Ediwe, his wife and other early pioneers. It subsequently evolved into the Spiritual Church of God before becoming the 7th Day Church of God (Endtime Ministry), with a firm commitment to the biblical seventh-day Sabbath and prophetic teachings.

However, under its current leadership, the ministry said its assignment had expanded beyond its immediate locality, with its headquarters increasingly serving as a centre for unity among Sabbath-keeping believers, the reconciliation of doctrinal practices with biblical teachings, and the promotion of healing and fellowship among brethren.

The statement further explained that the expanded vision gave birth to the Association of Sabbath Keepers, which has established spiritual relationships among believers across Nigeria and internationally.

Explaining the significance of the new name, the church said the adoption of Church of God Reconciliation Centre reflects its statutory registration and aligns its corporate identity with its wider spiritual assignment, as outlined in 2 Corinthians 5:18–19.

It, however, emphasised that the change of name does not signify any alteration in its foundational beliefs, doctrines or spiritual commitments.

“Our foundational commitment to the Holy Scriptures, the seventh-day Sabbath, and the gospel of Yeshua (Jesus Christ) remains completely unchanged,” the statement affirmed.

The church also reiterated its commitment to strengthening relationships with sister assemblies, international affiliates and the Association of Sabbath Keepers, describing the new identity as a platform for expanded global fellowship and collaborative ministry.

It added that all official correspondence, legal documentation and international communications would henceforth be conducted under the name Church of God Reconciliation Centre.

While expressing gratitude to God for His faithfulness throughout the ministry’s history, the leadership expressed optimism about continued fellowship, unity and collective commitment to the work of the Lord under its new identity.

The statement was signed by Pastor Patrick Oyinkari, Pastor/Overseer, Church of God Reconciliation Centre, International Headquarters, Lagos, Nigeria.