History of Victory Bible Church International

Victory Bible Church International also known as VBCI is a full gospel charismatic church founded by Presiding Bishop Nii Apiakai Tackie-Yarboi. VBCI exists purposefully to convert people to faith in Jesus Christ and pursue their full assimilation into active membership of the family of God. Our continuing efforts involve bringing people to maturity as followers of Christ, equipping them for ministry in the church whilst fulfilling their God-given potential here on earth to the glory of God.

How It Began

Victory Bible Church International congregated for the first time in Accra, Ghana (West Africa) on the 2nd of June 1985 with an attendance of eighty-nine (89) people.

VBCI was then known as “Jesus People Outreach Church”. This name was eventually replaced with “Victory Christian Centre” before its present name, which further depicts the scope of our God-given mission, with branches all over Ghana, Europe, United States and Asia.

A Network of Living Churches

VBCI consists of a network of churches which function as lively organisms where authentic and enduring relationships are formed and fostered. VBCI aims to become that church that is described in the Bible, where relevant teaching, in-depth worship, honesty, dedicated friendships, ceaseless prayer and compassionate care for those in need is evident. You will find that at VBCI, you are really very important because you are that important to God.

VBCI in North America

Bishop Elijah Saforo, one of the founding fathers of VBCI, helped set up the church’s Music Ministry in its early days. In 2001 he was sent to the United States to start VBCI there, and he now serves as the Regional Overseer of VBCI North America. The region has since grown to include congregations in several US states and in Canada – see our branches.

Forty Years of Ministry

In 2025 Victory Bible Church International marked 40 years since its first service on 2 June 1985. From a gathering of 89 people in Accra, God has built a family of churches across Africa, Europe, Asia and North America – all still committed to the same mission: bringing people to faith in Jesus Christ and helping them grow into fully functioning followers of Him.