The effect of economic recession on Adventism in Nigeria: Cross river conference of Seventh-Day Adventist Church as a case study

Abstract

Nigeria skated into a long economic recession from 1982 up until 1984, and skidded again in 1991. The Economic Recession which started in 2016 until 2017, “is believed to be the worst in 29 years” in Nigeria. Adventism, as a global Church system with its tentacles in Nigeria shares in the pangs of these distressing economic situations in the country. How has Adventism been coping with her mission, especially in the face of the 2016/2017 Economic Recession in Nigeria? This study had employed the tools of Missiology, Economics, and Religion and Society. Available related literatures were reviewed. To gather data for this study, one hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires were randomly distributed, related literatures were reviewed, and statistical reports from the churches were used as a case study. The results revealed that the Nigeria Economic Recession of 2016/2017 partially affected Adventism. Recommendations have been sent to concerned entities and their leaders for possible implementation.