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Best Churches in Benue State

Ranked lists 38 churches in Benue State. The default view shows 38 local listings in ranking order. St. John the Baptist Cathedral Gboko is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 22 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 27 September 2026.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 38 churches in Benue State, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

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St. John the Baptist Cathedral Gboko
59.8/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars22 reviews
8XHW+WX8, opposite St. John's Day Secondary School, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume45
Review recency52
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment68
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Ugah P. ★★★★★ : Top Catholic church in Gboko. They Currently celebrate 3 masses on Sundays, Igbo mass (6am-8am), Tiv mass(8am-10am), English mass(10am-12pm).
Stephen C. ★★★★★ : Well the Sunday service is amazing the reverend father that preaches really touches my soul every Sunday and the choir is good but they can do better
2
St Thomas Catholic Church Gboko South.
56.7/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars17 reviews
8263+J3J, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume42
Review recency70
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Adogo F. ★★★★★ : It's just too great to post about what you love so much 😊😊
Lizzy R. ★★★★★ : Where is too stress but I love it because it's good to be learnt
3
St. Francis Cathedral, Otukpo
54.8/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars48 reviews
54XQ+7PF, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume56
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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james O. ★★★★★ : One of the biggest Catholic churches in otukpo very unique
Udehchukwu M. ★★★★★ : Nice and Glorious place to worship it was nice worshipping with the people's of God i enjoyed it.
4
Expandable Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses
54.5/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars16 reviews
579F+7GR, Katsina Ala 981118, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume41
Review recency42
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Eriwe N. ★★★★★ : A place for spiritual refreshment
Kernen N. ★★★★★ : Expansive and spacious place. Spiritual calm and full of good people. You can learn about the Bible here, and meet people with good values
5
St. Gerald Cathedral
52.5/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars12 reviews
578P+53R, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume37
Review recency57
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Amishe A. ★★★★★ : The presence of God is place where peace lies. Thank for your support and reviews.
Igbawua O. ★★★★★ : This place place renders Catholic church services It's also serve as the center of Katsina-ala diocese and therefore gives nice update within the diocese
6
St Anthony Church Sabon Gari Otukpo
52.4/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars19 reviews
54JF+JG8, Sabongari, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume43
Review recency50
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Agbo S. ★★★★★ : St Anthony Shirin is a quiet place for worship
OGBOJI G. ★★★★★ : It was a very nice place to worship
7
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE GBOKO
52.3/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
82 Michacho Ave, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency42
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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JACKSON U. ★★★★★ : A place of love A place you must be
8
The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Breakthrough Parish
50.9/ 100
4.74.7 out of 5 stars3 reviews
579J+P5G, Unnamed Road, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating92
Review volume20
Review recency48
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Amishe P. ★★★★★ : Going to church is more than a routine it’s a grounding experience. You walk in carrying the noise of the week, and you walk out lighter, clearer, realigned. There’s something timeless about it: the songs, the prayers, the shared silence. It reminds you that you’re part of something bigger than your own stress and schedules. Church teaches discipline and perspective. You learn to listen, to reflect, to forgive, and to reset your priorities. The message isn’t always comfortable, but it’s practical love people better, live with integrity, stay humble, and trust God even when outcomes aren’t obvious. That’s wisdom that compounds over time. The community matters too. Seeing familiar faces, praying together, and supporting one another builds quiet strength. It’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up consistently and letting God do the work. In a fast, chaotic world, church is a weekly checkpoint a place to recharge your spirit, renew your faith, and step back into life with purpose and courage.
9
Dominion City Otukpo
50.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
646P+P46, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency2
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Friday E. ★★★★★ : Great arena to give God praise
10
Apostolic Faith Church, Gboko
50.5/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Off Shima Gyoh Road, 8X9M+XQW, LGA, Genger, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency38
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Afangide U. ★★★★★ : The church is in a calm neighborhood, the brethren are welcoming, cheerful and beaming with smile.
11
Methodist Church Otukpo
50.2/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars31 reviews
54RR+9W9, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume50
Review recency16
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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omo P. ★★★★★ : Very accurate and precise. Things are working well in Nigeria.
12
St Augustine's Catholic Church Otukpo
50.2/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars24 reviews
643X+6XC, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume47
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Priscila A. ★★★★★ : Today the bishop of Otukpo diocese Most Very Rev bishop Michael Apochi and the faithful people of Otukpo diocese is dedicating St. Augustine's Catholic church.
Daniel C. ★★★★★ : One of the most beautiful Catholic churches I have seen. Lots of massive space to park cars, super clean environment. In the church, wow, it's a beauty to behold, nicely made seats and all. The choir is situated above the congregation and it creates a nice sound. Church officials were also on point with everything. I loved this church despite not even being a Catholic, I only attended a wedding here.
13
NKST Church Gboko Central
48.6/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars24 reviews
8XCX+897, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume47
Review recency61
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Majorlabe E. ★★★★★ : Help to locate business men complement cards. Gboko a town of youth empowerment
Kaa G. ★★★★★ : Grand, stone masoned, & impressive. Neat premises & friendly congregation.
14
ST JOHN ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL
48.1/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars9 reviews
Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume33
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Obele O. ★★★★★ : I had a nice time during service and a warm conversation with the presiding priest and his assisting priest!!! Majorly an Igbo congregation
Everestus E. ★★★★★ : Worship experiences are always awesome.
15
Roman Catholic Church
47.8/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Q2MQ+GMH, Vande Ikya 982107, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency21
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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16
GOD'S ABLE MIRACLE AND DELIVERANCE BIBLE CHURCH
47.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
No 33 Agida St, Sabongari, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Edward I. ★★★★★ : A place of healing and deliverance
17
The Redeemed Christian Corpers Fellowship (RCCF) Gboko
46.5/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars4 reviews
solomon akahaan street, near Tor Tiv Palace, round about, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume23
Review recency7
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Egbon Y. ★★★★★ : Too many rules and laws, if you can't keep up, just look for your own accomodation instead.
IDIEGE O. ★★★★★ : Lovely Family House 💖 for Corp's Members, (RCCF Family House Gboko) Behind NYSC Secretariat Gboko
18
Dunamis Int'l Gospel Centre, Gboko
45.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars20 reviews
8XHW+483, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume44
Review recency15
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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austine C. ★★★★★ : Great services converting souls
Adebiyi H. ★★★★★ : A good church of good with healings and miracle taking place there
19
NKST Central Church
45.1/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews
578M+RV3, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume20
Review recency58
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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20
St. Gabriel's Parish Nyamor, Gboko West
44.2/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
82P2+PPP, Tsuka Bam Street, Nyamor village, West, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #20? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency5
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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21
Bishop Ameh memorial methodist church otukpo
43.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
54PM+9PH, Ernest Attah Ave, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #21? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency2
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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22
Crist Ebessi Church
43.4/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars6 reviews
allong j staka way, 579J+MMM oppsit vitry bible churc, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #22? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume28
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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23
Ekwa Church
42.3/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
MGMV+W63, New GRA, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #23? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Sewuese B. ★★★★★ : It was lively in the presence of God.
24
First Baptist Church Otukpo
41.7/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars19 reviews
54PM+VRR, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #24? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume43
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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ajenge O. ★★★★★ : First Baptist church Otukpo is located at Ojira. It's a worship center where Christians gather to worship.
25
Living Faith Church
41.2/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars6 reviews
574P+2R8, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #25? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume28
Review recency0
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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26
Mbakaange Central Church Of Christ
41.2/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Q2GR+QWC, Vande Ikya 982107, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #26? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume10
Review recency20
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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27
St George Catholic rectory gboko
39.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars5 reviews
9X4R+H5C, Unnamed Road, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #27? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume26
Review recency3
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Zachariah T. ★★★★★ : A Roman Catholic Church (Rectory) about to becoming a five star worship center located in the heart of Gboko GRA, strategically located and very easy to locate in the town. Under the Catholic Diocese of Gboko, in Gboko LGA of Benue state, Abuja province Nigeria.
28
Peace House Discipleship office, Katsina-Ala
38.6/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
57CV+G5M, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #28? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume10
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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29
MKST Church, Girgi
38.6/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
R27V+RFH, Vande Ikya 982108, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #29? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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adetola O. ★★★★★ : Christian faith based place of worship.
30
NKST URCC KPANENGE KATSINA ALA
38.5/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars7 reviews
5892+73R GENERAL HOSPITAL, ROAD, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #30? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume30
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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31
NKST Church, Shoki
37.3/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
573W+GF, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #31? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume16
Review recency5
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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AGBONGO J. ★★★★★ : Word of God are taught at shoki very okay and well discipline place.
32
House Of Praise And Glory Restoration Church
37.2/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars9 reviews
644V+XGV, Otukpo 972261, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #32? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume33
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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33
NKST Church Bristow, Gboko
36.2/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars15 reviews
82P3+Q27, Captain Downes Rd, Gboko 981101, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #33? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume40
Review recency6
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Fater B. ★★★★★ : Good spirited church with power packed sermons to keep body and soul. Have both English and Tiv services on Sundays and a host of other activities.
34
St Lukes Anglican Church Vandeikya
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Police Station, Road, Vande Ikya 972261, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #34? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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35
NKST Church Kaaii
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
6FRFQ3X4+7HM, Vandeikya Township 982106, Benue, Nigeria
Why ranked #35? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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36
The Shalom Christian centre int'l
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Off JS tarka way, Katsina Ala 982102, Benue, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #36? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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37
Living Faith Church Tyakpo
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Opposite Low Cost Housing Estate, Q3M9+CR7, Vandeikya-Abanliko Road, Vande Ikya 982106, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #37? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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38
St Williams Catholic Church, Ugye
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
R28X+GV4, Vande Ikya 982106, Benue, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #38? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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What the data shows for churches in Benue State

Counted from every church ranked in Benue State, Benue State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 38
With 5+ reviews: 18
Rated 4.5 or higher: 11
Median reviews: 4
Phone listed: 16 of 38
Opening hours listed: 24 of 38

18 of the 38 churches ranked in Benue State have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 335 reviews.

Of the 38, 11 score 4.5 or higher, 16 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 6 are below 4.0 and 5 have no rating yet.

The median church here has 4 reviews.

St. Francis Cathedral, Otukpo has the most, 48 at 4.4, followed by Methodist Church Otukpo (31) and St Augustine's Catholic Church Otukpo (24).

16 list a phone number, 3 a website and 24 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

Across the 64 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes churches, the median city lists 51; Benue State has 38, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from May 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

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How many churches are listed in Benue State?

Ranked lists 38 churches in Benue State. The default view shows 38 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

St. John the Baptist Cathedral Gboko appears first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 22 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

St. Francis Cathedral, Otukpo has the most reported Google reviews among the 38 local listings loaded on this page: 48. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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