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Best Churches in Rivers State

In Rivers State, the 25 churches we list are led in the rankings by The Lifestream Church, which holds a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews, the most of any church in this set. Firstlove Assembly Oyigbo follows with a 5-star mark from 7 reviews, while The Master's Vessel Church Oyigbo has 10 reviews but a lower 4.2-star average. The remaining entries are thinly reviewed, with Living Faith Church at 4.3 stars from 4 reviews and Gateway International Church Bori at 5 stars from just 2.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 27 churches in Rivers State, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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Ranked: 27
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1
The Lifestream Church
63.3/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars11 reviews
No 2 Prince Okpara Avenue, Old Aba Road, behind Pro Hotel, Oyigbo 452116, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume36
Review recency80
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment68
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Modestus C. ★★★★★ : It a nice place to worship God, tho a growing church but the word of Christ is delivered first hand.
Pastor N. ★★★★★ : It was easy locating a genuine place of worship with an undeniable God-Encounter
2
Firstlove Assembly Oyigbo
56.5/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars7 reviews
12 St Anthony Close, off Shell Location road, No. 2 Nwafor Cl, Oyigbo 452116, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume30
Review recency36
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Ugochukwu J. ★★★★★ : ❤️My favorite worship place to Jehovah, I have the burning desire daily to connect with GOD cos this congregation knows how to make you crave spiritual growth, to be MORE LIKE JESUS, and to me.. 😇 that's KINGDOM MINDSET. YOU'RE WELCOME!❣️
Ambrose P. ★★★★★ : It's a Great place for fellowship, where God's word is preached in its simplest form. The worship is top notch and there's love radiating from the people there.
3
The Master's Vessel Church Oyigbo, Nigeria
54.1/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars10 reviews
Sunlight Estate, No. 2 Nwafor Cl, Oyigbo 512101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume35
Review recency28
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Eze E. ★★★★★ : Come and worship God in his glory
Clinton O. ★★★★★ : A place of worship filled with the holy spirit
4
Living Faith Church
56.7/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars4 reviews
By, opposite Access Bank, Oyigbo 452116, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume23
Review recency60
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Onyinyechi N. ★★★★★ : It's an awesome place to worship.Hod is working,come see for yourself
5
Living Faith Church Winner's Chapel Int'l, Kpor
56.7/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Gio-Legedu, Local Government Council, beside Gokana, Kpor 501103, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency13
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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abigail O. ★★★★★ : Awesome place to be! worship God with family, friends & loved ones...loving Jesus people, dedicated & committed.and the preachings,are just top notch👌i love LFC (aka) Winners chapel Kpor!💃
stella M. ★★★★★ : It was an awesome one. They were very welcoming and the word was impactful. Will still visit when next I am around its environs
6
Gateway international church Bori
58.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
8 TTC Rd, off Kenule Street, Bori 502101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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7
The Gospel Faith Mission Int'L
52.7/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars7 reviews
V4CQ+F52, Oyigbo 452115, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume30
Review recency9
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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David W. ★★★★★ : A place of worship where God shows his people mercy & great wonders...
Amos O. ★★★★★ : The Church with the Word for the world!
8
The Faithful Now Tabernacle
51.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
R444+38F, Eleme, Port Harcourt 501101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency31
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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9
St. Paul's Catholic Church Oyigbo
50.5/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars14 reviews
V4HX+2CJ, Oyigbo 452115, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume39
Review recency13
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Confidence D. ★★★★★ : It's a very nice place They're so coordinated
Philip L. ★★★★★ : Nice environment Good for photoshoot Quiet for religious activities
10
Covenant Church Of God
50.3/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Q4RH+VJX, Ogale Rd, Eleme, Port Harcourt 501101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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11
Assemblies of God Church (Success Cathedral)
50.3/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
V4MJ+683, Oyigbo 452116, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Faith A. ★★★★★ : Best place to be for worship A wonderful community of Christian people
12
Assemblies of God Church, 81 Adam road oyigbo
50.1/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
68 Obigbo-Abiama-Oboakpu-Umu Abayi Rd, Konko 452110, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency50
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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13
Christ Embassy Grace Center
48.4/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
27 Prince Igbara St, Notem 502101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Ikechukwu S. ★★★★★ : It's a place where God's love is shared And your life is been given a meaning
14
Church of God Mission International, Inc Aleto
48.0/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars25 reviews
Q4V6+G76, Eleme, Port Harcourt 501101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume47
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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ibiso B. ★★★★★ : A perfect place to worship with enough parking space
kegman E. ★★★★★ : A serene place for religious worship.
15
Calvary army ministry international
47.4/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Zaakpon, road, Bori 502101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency4
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Barile T. ★★★★★ : Emmanuel ground full of Miracle
16
Living Faith Church
47.3/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Road 7, Location 15, Umuebulu, 2, Oyigbo 512101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency3
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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17
The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Oyigbo Assembly, Oyigbo.
47.2/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
V4HW+P9G Area Headquarters, Oyigbo 452115, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Johnson B. ★★★★★ : A place of worship and spiritual awakening.
18
Saint Augustine Anglican Church
45.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
9 Mayor St, Bori 502102, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Chukwuka D. ★★★★★ : A good place of worship indeed
Tor T. ★★★★★ : Went their at my home village was good
19
Pentecostal church of God, Eleme
44.2/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
11 Nyande Rd, Nchia, Aleto 501101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency5
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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20
Apostolic Faith Church, Eleme
43.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Old, R424+8PX, Port Harcourt - Aba Expy, Eleme, Port Harcourt 501101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #20? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Dapo A. ★★★★★ : Had a Wonderful worship today.
21
St. Joseph Catholic Church
41.2/ 100
3.43.4 out of 5 stars34 reviews
M9CC+MJQ, Gokana St, Notem 502101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #21? ▾
Google rating45
Review volume51
Review recency0
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Olúwafẹ́mi O. ★★★★★ : Good place to worship God with a nice architectural structure. Also houses two schools that provides sound education.
BORGANALOH T. ★★★★★ : They have a serene atmosphere good for the students, a big church, good place for worship.
22
MEGA DESTINY MINISTRIES INT'L, off school road Ogale Eleme Rivers state, Nigeria
38.9/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
501101 Ogale Rd, Eleme, Port Harcourt 501101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #22? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume10
Review recency3
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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23
Deeper Life Church
30.1/ 100
3.53.5 out of 5 stars4 reviews
P8J6+FV2, Uekon 501102, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #23? ▾
Google rating50
Review volume23
Review recency4
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Cyril d ★★★★★ : A Religious centre .This Church branch is located in Ueken Community, in Tai LGA Of Rivers State.
Williams P. ★★★★★ : Serene environment for worship
24
OIC Church ,ikot Akpan Anwa
27.8/ 100
3.53.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
M9CH+M8C, LGA Council Rd, Notem 502101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #24? ▾
Google rating50
Review volume16
Review recency0
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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25
RCCG JESUS WINNERS PARRISH
25.7/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
NO 2B NDORNAKE STREET, Notem 502101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #25? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume10
Review recency11
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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26
St. Micheal's Catholic Church, Kaa
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Kaa Community, Khana Local Government Area, H9H9+XC4, Bori 502101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Why ranked #26? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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27
Celestial Church of Christ Eleme Parish
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Q4W6+5QQ, Abuloma, Port-Harcourt 501101, Rivers, Nigeria
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Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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What the data shows for churches in Rivers State

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

Ranked: 27
With 5+ reviews: 7
Rated 4.5 or higher: 15
Median reviews: 2
Phone listed: 14 of 27
Opening hours listed: 18 of 27

7 of the 27 churches ranked in Rivers State have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 137 reviews.

Of the 27, 15 score 4.5 or higher, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 4 are below 4.0 and 2 have no rating yet.

The median church here has 2 reviews.

St. Joseph Catholic Church has the most, 34 at 3.4, followed by Church of God Mission International, Inc Aleto (25) and St. Paul's Catholic Church Oyigbo (14).

14 list a phone number, 2 a website and 18 opening hours; 17 have a photo on file.

Across the 65 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes churches, the median city lists 50; Rivers State has 27, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which church in Rivers State has the highest rating?

Firstlove Assembly Oyigbo and Gateway International Church Bori both show 5 stars, but each is based on a small number of reviews: 7 and 2 respectively. The Lifestream Church has a 4.7 rating from 9 reviews, which gives it a larger evidence base.

How many churches are ranked in Rivers State?

we list 25 churches in Rivers State. The top of the list includes The Lifestream Church, Firstlove Assembly Oyigbo, The Master's Vessel Church Oyigbo, Living Faith Church, and Gateway International Church Bori.

Why does The Master's Vessel Church have the most reviews but not the top rating?

The Master's Vessel Church Oyigbo has 10 reviews, the highest count in the set, but its average rating is 4.2 stars. The Lifestream Church, with 9 reviews, has a higher average of 4.7, so it ranks above despite fewer reviews.

Are the ratings reliable when a church has only a few reviews?

A rating based on a handful of reviews, such as Gateway International Church Bori's 5 stars from 2 reviews, reflects only those reviewers' opinions. It is not a strong indicator of broader consensus. The Lifestream Church's 4.7 from 9 reviews offers a slightly larger sample, but still modest.

How is the order of churches on this page determined?

The order is based on the available Google review data, weighing both the average rating and the number of reviews. Churches with more reviews and higher ratings tend to rank higher, but the list is not a judgement of quality, only a reflection of the data we have.

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