About

Bilehou Oshoffa
Miracle Land Parish

The Celestial Church of Christ was founded on September 29, 1947 by Prophet Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa in Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin — following a divine encounter in which God commissioned him to establish a church that would manifest the power of the Holy Spirit through signs, wonders, and holiness of life.

From that one encounter, the Celestial Church of Christ has grown into one of the largest African-founded Christian denominations in the world — present in over 100 countries across Africa, Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and beyond. In the United States alone there are over 200 parishes, and in Nigeria over 50,000 parishes.

CCC Bilehou Oshoffa Miracle Land Parish is our home in Chicago, Illinois — a Spirit-filled community committed to worship, prayer, holiness, and the advancement of God’s kingdom across America and the global diaspora.

Worship

To worship God in Spirit and in Truth — through prayer, praise, and the power of the Holy Spirit in every service and gathering.

Evangelism

To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations — carrying the message of salvation beyond the walls of the church to our city and the world.

Holiness

To manifest the power of the Holy Spirit through signs, wonders, and holiness of life — building believers who reflect the character of Christ.

Bilehou Oshoffa Miracle Land Parish was established in Chicago, Illinois by VSE Prophet Paul Olaniyan in 2024 with a vision to serve as a spiritual home for Celestial Church of Christ members across the United States — both those born into the faith and those discovering the Celestial Church of Christ for the first time.

Located at 2812 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659, our parish holds services throughout the week and welcomes all who seek God’s presence. We are a community of believers from many backgrounds, united by faith, prayer, and a commitment to the Word of God.

This online community platform extends our parish beyond the four walls of the building — connecting our members in Chicago with the worldwide Celestial Church of Christ family, and providing a digital home for the diaspora to stay rooted in faith.