Dominion Sanctuary history
What is today called RCCG Dominion Sanctuary Parish first started as a house fellowship center established by Deaconess Olivia Nuahn. Deaconess Olivia was trained by Pastor Emmanuel V. Karmoh of blessed memory as a Sunday School Teacher under Dominion Cathedral where he was serving as Pastor-In-Charge. When she moved to Duazon, she was instructed by Pastor Karmoh to start a house fellowship in the Duazon Community where she had moved. With vision, determination and commitment, the house fellowship later became a parish on the 5th of October 2008 under the watch of Deaconess Olivia Nuahn. Given she came from Dominion Cathedral, she named the new parish Dominion Sanctuary.
The Baptism of the first set of souls including Brother Quiqui who was physically challenged was done by Pastor Emmanuel Karmoh and Pastor Nathan Clerk in Duazon. Dominion Sanctuary went on to grow numerically, materially and spiritually and later became the mother of RCCG-Zone 5. The Parish has given birth to over 23 parishes and four zones across the RCCG Liberia Mission Field, including Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 15 and Zone 5. Geographically, parishes, areas and zones that came out of Dominion Sanctuary are widespread across Margibi as well as parts of Montserrado and Bong counties. From Rehab, R2, Duazon, Boyes Town to Marshall Township, and Cotton Tree up to Kakata and Bong Mines.
Parishes birthed and remained under Dominion Sanctuary as Zoner Headquarters include Rock of Ages Parish (established 7th February 2016 by Pastor Joseph Moore and Brother Emmanuel R. Tugba), House of Fire Parish (established in 2017 by Sister Deborah Davis), Hail Our Jesus Parish (established in 2019), Wonders Sanctuary Parish (established 6th June 2021), New Creation Parish (established 2021 by Mommy Tenneh M. Karmoh and five other missionaries), and House of Favor Parish (established September 2022 by Pastor Emmanuel Tugba). Blessed be the name of the LORD!
PROFILE OF PAST AND PRESENT PASTORS IN CHARGE OF DOMINION SANCTUARY
Pastor (Mrs.) Olivia Nuahn was born in Monrovia, Liberia. She began her education in Monrovia and later moved to Cape Mount, where she attended the Methodist School in Robersport, Grand Cape Mount County. After returning to Monrovia, she graduated from JJ Ross High School and the Monrovia Bible Training Centre.
Due to the civil unrest in Liberia, Mrs. Nuahn relocated to Ivory Coast, where she graduated from Dujar Technical School and RCCG Bible College. She became involved with The Redeemed Christian Church of God, initially serving as a Sunday School teacher. Her dedication and leadership skills led her to become a house fellowship leader and eventually a Pastor.
Following her daughter’s sudden illness, Mrs. Nuahn moved to Duazon, where she established a house fellowship in her home. This fellowship later expanded into an unfinished building. With God’s blessings, the fellowship acquired land and built a mat round, becoming known as “Dominion Sanctuary.” This parish was named by the late Pastor Emmanuel V. Karmoh and Mrs. Nuahn, with support from dedicated workers including Pastor Kojo, Pastor Rejoice, and Uncle Leo, as well as her mother, who provided strong physical and spiritual support. Under her leadership, the parish flourished, leading to the acquisition of land by the National Headquarters for the construction of the church building. The parish was later turned over to Pastor Emmanuel V. Karmoh and Mrs. Nuahn started another parish on the Marshall Highway and named it the Canaan Land Parish, where she and her team fulfilled God’s purpose through their ministry.
Now residing in the United States, Mrs. Olivia Nuahn is a Certified Nursing Assistant and a graduate of Roger Williams College, where she earned certification as a Medication Assistant. She is also actively involved in the business sector as entrepreneur, all to the glory of God.
Mrs. Nuahn is married to Edward Nuahn, and together they are blessed with five children and ten grandchildren. Her life and ministry continue to inspire many, and she remains dedicated to serving the Kingdom of God and fulfilling her calling up till today.
Pastor Emmanuel V. Karmoh (Blessed memory) was a graduate of the Sinje Public School located in Garwula District, Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. He was also a graduate of the College of West Africa as a valedictorian of his class, and an alumnus of the AME University. He held a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from the Cuttington Graduate School.
He was a multitalented individual: a teacher, an administrator, business executive, an author, and a Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Liberia.
He trained Deaconess Olivia Nuahn as a Sunday school teacher who went on to start this very Dominion Sanctuary Parish as a house fellowship on the 5th October, 2008 while Pastor.
Emmanuel was pastoring RCCG – Dominion Cathedral Pastor Emmanuel did not only trained Deaconess Olivia, he took over from her and baptized the first set of souls together with Pastor Nathan Clerk. He married to a gorgeous woman of God, Mommy Tenneh M. Karmoh and they are blessed with four beautiful and handsome children: Melody, Princess, Elijah, and Elisha Karmoh. He was so passionate about the kingdom and was always ready to give his best to see the Lord Jesus is preached to as many people.
As we thank God for the 16th Anniversary of Dominion Sanctuary Parish, we remember the life and works done by Daddy Emmanuel V. Karmoh who has gone to glory. His tireless efforts were used by the Lord to bring this work to where it is today. We believe that his labor in the Lord is recognized by heaven and mankind. May his soul continue to rest in peace.
After the death of Pastor Emmanuel, A/P John F. Wayea was appointed as Interim Pastor-In-Charge of Dominion Sanctuary and Zone 5. Having served in that capacity for a while, he was appointed on the National Elder Council of RCCG Liberia Mission and was replaced by A/P Abraham Afnadee Kiazolu II who is the current Zonal Pastor for Zone 5 and Pastor-In-Charge of Dominion Sanctuary Parish.
A/P Abraham Afnadee Kiazolu II is the current Pastor in Charge of Zone 5, RCCG Duazon, Margibi County. He officially took over the Dominion Sanctuary as Zonal Pastor on April 7, 2024 from A/P John Flomo Wayea, who succeeded Pastor Emmanuel V. Karmoh of blessed memory and later elevated to the office of National Elder of the RCCG Liberia Mission. A/P Abraham A. Kiazolu II started his Christian journey as a convert from the Islamic Faith in 2003 and went on to be Baptized by Immersion in August 2004 at the Chapel of Redemption, Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U), Zaria, Northern Nigeria after going through one year of intensive baptismal class. He completed his undergraduate studies at A.B.U. in September 2006 and later travelled down to Western Nigeria for graduate studies. Based on his solid Christian foundation acquired from A.B.U-Zaria and his insatiable quest for a true bible believing church with the living word of God, holiness and true Christianity, he joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God in 2007 and worshiped with RCCG for the rest of his stay in Nigeria.
Upon his return to Liberia in 2010, A/P Abraham A. Kiazolu II continued worshiping with the RCCG Maryland County Area as worker and minister. While in Maryland County, he served in various capacities ranging from Sunday School Teacher and Coordinator to Pastor in Charge of Parish. He moved down to Monrovia in mid-2018 and began worshiping at Balm in Gilead Area in New Georgia Estate under the Fountain of Life Zone, providing training and mentorship for the youth and young adults, as well as ministers in the church. He later relocated to the Duport Community on 31st December 2021and officially sent forth by the Zonal Pastor of the Fountain of Life Zone as Senior Minister to support the work of God in Conquerors Parish under the then Abundant Grace Area.
During his stay at Conquerors Parish, A/P Abraham A. Kiazolu served as Pastor-In-Charge of the Youth and Choir Departments. He was also appointed in 2023 by the then National Pastor, Pastor Olugbenga Olatunde as Head of Training, Manpower Development and Empowerment for the RCCG Liberia Mission. He, in collaboration with other senior ministers at Conquerors Parish then, worked assiduously to see the elevation of the Parish to an Area Status and the Abundant Grace Area to a Zonal Status. Immediately after these, he was promoted and transferred to Dominion Sanctuary as Zonal Pastor.
Since he took over the office of Zonal Pastor for Zone 5, A/P Abraham Kiazolu he has been passionately working toward giving the Zonal Headquarters a facelift by embarking on a lot of renovation and rehabilitation works. He came in at the right time to fill in the void created in the hearts of the body of Christ in Dominion Sanctuary by the homegoing of the fatherly figure to all in person of Pastor Emmanuel V. Karmoh of blessed memories.
A/P Abraham is not just a spiritual leader; his impact is also wide spread beyond the walls of the church to humanity. His personality is not just a household name in the body of Christ, but also the professional space in serving humanity through various institutions. He is a professionally versatile and ardent public sector development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, and capacity building across West Africa. AP Abraham is an Associate Professor of Economics and Finance from the William V.S. Tubman University, Harper, Maryland County, and adjunct Professor at several other universities in Liberia. He has provided management, entrepreneurship and education consultancy services for several international development institutions as well as institutions of higher learning, including the World Bank, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), the Development Initiative of West Africa (DIWA – Nigeria), the Maastricht School of Management (MSM – Netherlands), Big-Win Foundation (UK), the Ministry of Education (Liberia), and Starz University (Liberia) amongst others. He is currently the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-Funded Improving Results in Secondary Education (IRISE) Project at the Ministry of Education- Liberia.
A/P Abraham A. Kiazolu II is happily married to Deaconess Rebecca Winner Kiazolu as his Help Meet, and she has been faithfully supporting him in his service to God. They are blessed with children, Henry, Isaac, and Evelyn Kiazolu.
His unique profile is a testament of God’s grace and diligence in the pursuit of his destined purpose. What a perfect replacement! Glory be to God, Hallelujah!!!
