A household of
faith.

Oikia is the Greek word for home. We're a Spirit-filled, Word-centered community in Austin, Texas — and a part of a global family that's been growing together since 2008.

Our Story

From a campus fellowship to a global family.

Oikia Christian Centre began in 2008 as a small university fellowship in Lagos, Nigeria — a few students hungry for God and community. By 2015, we were formally incorporated as a church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Femi Olaleye.

Today, Oikia has grown into a global family with many expressions across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and now the United States — with our newest expression right here in Austin, Texas.

We are a community that prays, rallies around each other, and goes wherever the Lord sends us — making disciples of every nation, men and women from every tongue, tribe, and race.

2008

It begins on a campus in Lagos

A small group of students gather around the Word and the Spirit.

2015

Formally incorporated as a Church

Oikia CC is established with Rev. Dr. Femi Olaleye as Senior Pastor.

2018–2024

Expressions across Nigeria & the UK

The Oikia family grows to multiple campuses internationally.

2025

Oikia comes to America — Austin, TX

The first US expression of Oikia CC opens its doors in Austin.

The Five Pillars

What we stand on.

Five non-negotiable commitments that shape everything we do.

01

Home

A family where every soul belongs and is known.

02

Discipleship

Growing followers of Jesus, one heart at a time.

03

Doctrine

Rooted in the Word, unshakable in truth.

04

Excellence & Expression

Worship that is whole-hearted and creatively alive.

05

Spirit-Filled

Surrendered to the Holy Spirit and the supernatural.

What We Believe

Doctrinal statements.

Nine convictions, drawn straight from Scripture, that anchor our faith.

1

There is one God.

2

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

3

Jesus is the Way.

4

The Bible is God's Word.

5

All need to be saved.

6

Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

7

The dead shall rise again.

8

Jesus Christ is coming again.

9

The infilling of the Holy Spirit.

Vision & Mission

Why we exist.

Vision

Connecting, Growing, Serving Humanity.

  • Connect people to God
  • Help them grow in the faith
  • Serve humanity with the Gospel

Mission

Manifest the Glory. Demonstrate the Spirit.

  • Manifesting the Glory of the risen Christ
  • Demonstrating the influence of the Spirit
PF

Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Femi Olaleye

Pastor Femi (lovingly known as PF) leads the global Oikia CC family. A teacher of the Word, a man of the Spirit, and a father to many — his heart for souls and discipleship is the heartbeat of Oikia.

A Global Family

Many expressions. One household.

From Lagos to London to Austin — Oikia is everywhere the Lord sends us.

Nigeria United Kingdom United States · Austin TX
Get Involved

Five teams. Find your place.

Every Oikia volunteer plugs into one of these teams. Pick what fits your gifts.

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A

Admin, Welfare & Finance

The backbone of the church.

P

Photo, Video & Social

Tell the Oikia story.

T

Tech, Sound & Livestream

Make Sunday seamless.

K

Children & Teen Church

Disciple the next generation.

M

Music Ministry

Lead worship that moves heaven.

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