The RCCG Archive Department is responsible for collecting, preserving, organizing, and providing access to historical records, documents, photographs, audio-visual materials, and other valuable information relating to the mission, growth, and activities of RCCG.

Archiving helps preserve the church's heritage, supports research, protects institutional memory, and provides reliable information for decision-making, publications, anniversaries, and historical reference.

Access is granted based on the department's access policy. Church leadership, researchers, staff, and authorized members may request access to specific materials.

Materials can be submitted physically or digitally through the Archive Department. Contributors should provide relevant information about the materials being submitted.

Yes. Parishes, provinces, regions, and departments are encouraged to submit records of significant events, projects, publications, and milestones for preservation.

Yes. The department digitizes important records to improve preservation, security, and accessibility.

Retention periods depend on the type and value of the records. Historical records of permanent value are preserved indefinitely.

Requests can be made through the Archive Department by providing details of the information or records required physically or by email.

Some records are confidential or restricted due to privacy, legal, or administrative reasons. Access is determined according to RCCG policies

Yes, but prior approval from the Archive Department and relevant church authorities may be required.

The department uses proper storage facilities, environmental controls, digitization, backups, and data protection policy and other preservation techniques to safeguard records.

Contact the Archive Department for guidance on appraisal, preservation, and possible transfer of the materials to the archives.

You can contact the department through the official RCCG communication channels, email, or by visiting the archive office during working hours.

Records management deals with active and semi-active records used in daily operations, while archives preserve records of enduring historical, administrative, legal, or spiritual value.

Yes. The department assists approved researchers, church historians, authors, and staff in locating relevant archival materials.

Departments can improve preservation by maintaining organized filing systems, following records retention schedules, digitizing important documents, and transferring inactive records to the archives when necessary.

The department provides historical records, photographs, videos, publications, and other materials needed for exhibitions, documentaries, commemorative publications, and celebrations.

Members can support the department by preserving church history, donating historical materials, properly managing records, and promoting awareness of the importance of archives within RCCG.