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Our Story
A Church Built on Promise.
Our Model
Why Cell Churches?
An Cell Church is the center of our community. These are intimate Sunday gatherings where we help each other align our daily mindsets with who Christ has made us to be, ensuring our Monday-to-Friday reality matches our spiritual authority.
The name comes from the Greek New Testament word for a life lived "worthy" — in perfect alignment with a higher calling. An axis is the central point that everything else rotates around. We position the Sunday gathering as the alignment center for a chaotic week.
This is not a small group ministry bolted onto a large church. This is the church. Intimate, applied, and multiplying.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
Proverbs 27:17
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Praise & Worship
Intimate, participatory encounter with God.
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Pastor Poju's Message
Deep, systematic biblical exposition.
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Group Discussion
Apply the Word to real life together.
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Prayer & Brunch
Community built around the table.
What We Believe
The Convictions We Build On.
The Word Applied
We believe the Bible is not merely a book to be studied but a living word to be applied. Every gathering is designed to bridge the gap between Sunday truth and Monday reality.
James 1:22
Identity in Christ
Before you are a professional, a parent, or a citizen — you are who Christ says you are. We help people discover and live from that identity, not toward it.
Ephesians 2:10
Intentional Community
Iron sharpens iron. We were never meant to grow alone. Cell Churches are the structure through which real accountability, encouragement, and transformation happen.
Proverbs 27:17
City Impact
The church exists for the city. When families are transformed, workplaces change. When workplaces change, cities change. TCN Atlanta is a seed planted for Atlanta's transformation.
Jeremiah 29:7
Covenant Faithfulness
God is a covenant-keeping God. Every promise He has made is Yes and Amen in Christ. We build our lives — and this church — on the unshakeable foundation of His word.
2 Corinthians 1:20
Decentralized by Design
We don't build large auditoriums. We multiply intimate cells. This is not a limitation — it's a conviction. The early church turned the world upside down without a building.
Acts 2:46
Our Values
How We Make Decisions.
Every decision we make — from how we structure a gathering to how we measure growth — flows from these four convictions. They are not aspirations. They are guardrails.
Depth over Breadth
We would rather go deep with a few than stay shallow with many.
Application over Information
The goal of every gathering is not more knowledge — it's more alignment.
Multiplication over Addition
We don't grow by filling seats. We grow by planting new Cell Churches.
Transformation over Attendance
We measure success by changed lives, not attendance numbers.
Leadership
Guided by Faithful Shepherds.
Global Senior Pastor · Spiritual Covering
'Poju Oyemade
Pastor 'Poju is the founder and Senior Pastor of The Covenant Nation — a vibrant, multi-centered global ministry headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Renowned for his deep, systematic exposition of biblical truths, he is a progressive voice in the global body of Christ, teaching believers how to practically apply spiritual principles to governance, business, and daily life.
As the spiritual covering for TCN Atlanta, his strategic vision guides our decentralized network. He is passionate about bridging the gap between spiritual identity and external transformation — providing the blueprint we use to equip disciples across the globe.
City Pastor · TCN Atlanta
Chika Nwobi
Pastor CN's ministry journey began on the college campus, where he planted and led a CRU ministry at East Tennessee State University. For over 15 years, he has been an integral part of The Covenant Nation — serving as a minister and department head for nearly a decade before being appointed by Pastor Poju Oyemade to launch TCN Atlanta in January 2026.
A seasoned technology entrepreneur and investor, Chika brings a unique marketplace perspective that fuels his passion for helping professionals discover their true identity in Christ. He is happily married to his wife, Jika, and together they are raising twin high schoolers.
Ready to Find Your Cell Church?
Two locations. One community. Show up this Sunday and find out what it means to be aligned.