This is an informative and educative book propelled by the ignorance of many, including believers regarding the necessity and importance of Church Gatherings or membership to a Church. And the product of this ignorance has birthed forth trivialisation of Churches. It is quite preposterous and embarrassing to find out that many Christians know very little or nothing about the origin or Historical background of the Church, let alone her importance and role to individuals, society and the world at large. And shockingly, some Church Ministers with heavy Ecclesiastical titles are in the flock of this ignorant generation, which is a colossal embarrassment to say the least. Thus this book is a product of my personal convictions as a result of encounters prior to my walk with God as a Christian from child hood, revelations as well as intense research of opinions of other renowned, prominent and respectable Servants of God with regards to this subject matter.Thereby subjected to variation or confict in conceptThere are mixed and diverse concepts about the Church perhaps due to the poor handling of this subject by many Church leaders. Ask an average believer why he/she is going to Church and you will be shocked at their responses. This is also traceable to the poor church attendances due to poor and ineffective Evangelism strategies. Obviously, when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable as a man of God put it.Consequently, this book is tailored to address and resolve the ignorance pandemic, which has eaten deep into the fabrics of the Church and society as a whole like a cankerworm. It gives a panoramic, profound and in-depth historical, geographical and archaeological presentation with facts, truths and realities regarding the Church. Tracing it right from its roots to the fruits, from the Early to the present day Church. Just to enhance your understanding with regards to the title of the book: "Gathering" is a representation of fellowship. Unity, communion and togetherness.And "Eagle" is a symbolic or metaphorical reference to the Saints or believers. In simple terms, I'm talking about the fellowship or unity of Saints or believers call them Christians if you will. The question is why the use of the symbol of an EAGLE? Permit me to clear your doubts. It is worth noting that the Eagle falls under the family of Birds. Despite of that, it possesses some distinct and unique and very appealing and admirable attributes distinguishing it from its fellow family members. Some of which we are going to look into. Firstly, the Eagle is a symbol vigour, strength and tenacity. Unlike other birds that only fly under the control and direction of the wind, the Eagle flies above the wind, thereby distinguishing itself from its family members. Inotherwords, it does not follow the crowd. The Eagle has also been viewed by many in Socio-Political, Cultural and Sports domain as an epitome of EXCELLENCE. Some of those prominent countries in Africa like my neighbouring brothers, Nigeria, not to mention the world power, U.S.A and other European Countries like Germany, Poland etc. Its symbolic and metaphorical use in the scriptures as a connotation of success, excellence and focus. Courage and optimism cannot be over emphasised. Not to mention its sense of unity and "fellowship" with its kind, not just any kind of bird.For instance, Eagles don't "yoke" with Vultures. No wonder it is popularly referred to as "king of the birds". In the same vein, as Christians with the spiritual DNA of Christ, we possess similar if not greater attributes of an Eagle. We are referred to as "Kings" and a "Holy Nation". Meaning we are set apart or distinguished from unbelievers, though from the same human race. Just like eagles that don't "yoke" with other birds, we are advised by Paul the Apostle to do same in 2 Corinthians 6:14 "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers