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    Evolution of Holiness Camp Kwali, Abuja: Gnosis and History Exemplifying a shift from Church-Centric to Community-Centric Christianity
    (2024-11-15) Adamu, Dauda Umaru; Bongmba , Elias K
    Abstract Historically, the Evangelical Revival and the Great Awakenings of the eighteenth century primarily resulted in the establishment of church institutions through rituals. This work is going to demonstrate that while the early history of revivalism is well documented in Nigeria, the contrast today is that the current revival leaders have also expanded the scope of their vision to create Nigerian Pentecostal camp meeting revivals beyond church institutions into creating Christian neighborhoods governed according to the teachings and doctrines of specific movements. This research focuses on the Holiness Camp, Abuja. Ruth Marshall's observation that "In Nigeria, the line between the city and the church is rapidly vanishing" underscores the transformation of the Redemption Camp into the Redemption City of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, highlighting significant real estate investments that have turned the camp into a residential area. Despite the extensive literature on Nigerian Pentecostalism, a significant gap remains in understanding the connection between Pentecostalism and neighborhood development through the tradition of Pentecostal revival camps and their evolution into exclusive Christian enclaves. This dissertation addresses how daily spiritual devotions transform a camp space into a new and settled community by examining the Holiness Camp in Abuja, Nigeria, as a case study of a diastolic camp. It categorizes Pentecostal revival camps in Nigeria into three types: systolic, equilibrium, and diastolic (residential) camps. The research posits the perspective that the frequency and constancy of spiritual devotion, large expanse of land, and founder’s residence in the camp, are crucial for an equilibrium or seasonal camp to transition into a Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide’s camp into a diastolic or residential camp. Key activities for neighborhood development shift from seasonal to daily or weekly devotions, with four quarterly conferences hosted at the camp. I demonstrate that the presence of the founder's residence, internal security system, large expanses of land available for sale or gift to members, the administrative headquarters being located within the camp, and the emergence of socio-economic activities such as commercial laundry, printing press, mechanic workshops, restaurants, medical clinics, schools, and factories for block and water production, all guided by the doctrines of the movement, endow the camp with the features of a neighborhood with a religious worldview. This research employs descriptive analysis methods and Anthony Wallace’s event-analysis methodological principle to examine the spiritual and doctrinal systems addressing everyday needs in the Holiness Camp. The study is grounded in comprehensive fieldwork, utilizing diverse data sources, including field notes, diaries, devotional tracts, oral and telephone interviews, participant observation, and an extensive collection of over fifty books authored by Paul Rika, the founder of HOREMOW. Additionally, it incorporates the analysis of multimedia sources such as photographs, YouTube and Facebook videos, audio and video disks, websites, maps, Zoom meetings, and academic journal articles. This dissertation contributes to the understanding of the evolving nature of Pentecostal revival camps in Nigeria, providing insights into the complex interplay between Pentecostalism and neighborhood development.