The Living Faith Church Worldwide was founded by Nigerian preacher David Olaniyi Oyedepo Kelechim Anaekwe Tunji Adeyinka, who was born on September 27, 1954. He is also the Presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State. Another name for the church is Winners’ Chapel International.
More than 300 cities, every state in Nigeria, a number of cities in 45 African countries, Dubai, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, the United States, and Canada are home to the Winners’ Chapel International network of churches.
Oyedepo is considered to be one of the most prominent preachers to come out of Nigeria and one of the founders of the Christian charismatic movement in Africa. In 2011, Forbes magazine called him Nigeria’s richest pastor. He serves as chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University.
Early Life
Although David Olaniyi Oyedepo was born in Osogbo, Nigeria, on September 27, 1954, he is originally from Omu-Aran, which is in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. A mixed-religious family reared him. His father, Ibrahim, was a Muslim healer. His mother, Dorcas, belonged to the Nigerian Aladura movement’s branch, the Holy Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (C&S). His grandmother, who reared him in Osogbo, taught him the values of Christianity through early morning prayers that she accompanied him to. He learned the value of tithing from her as well.
After completing high school, Oyedepo pursued his academic career. He continued his education at the Polytechnic of Ibadan, where he studied architecture. Oyedepo developed a desire for preaching while attending the Polytechnic and got involved in Christian activities.
Oyedepo attended the University of Lagos to pursue a Master’s degree in architecture after graduating from the Polytechnic. During this period, he also kept up his involvement in Christian ministry.
Oyedepo’s career in architecture was rather short-lived. After obtaining his Master’s degree, he worked as an architect for a few years. But he quickly discovered that ministry was his actual vocation.
Oyedepo established Winners’ Chapel International, commonly known as the Living Faith Church Worldwide, in 1981. The church began modestly but soon expanded into a megachurch with locations throughout Nigeria and a number of other nations. The church’s presiding bishop, Oyedepo, is well-known for his eloquent sermons and focus on prosperity theology.
Ministry
David Oyedepo’s ministry is important to his life and career. He is a notable figure in the Christian charismatic movement in Africa and has impacted many other pastors and churches. Oyedepo is well-known for his stirring sermons and his capacity to engage listeners deeply.
Prosperity theology is one of the main focuses of Oyedepo’s ministry. He thinks that God intends to bless Christians with wealth and that they have a right to financial success. Even though Oyedepo’s teachings on prosperity have drawn a lot of criticism, he insists that his message is only about God’s plenty and love.
Oyedepo writes a lot of books in addition to preaching. He is the author of many books on a wide range of subjects, such as leadership, faith, and success. Millions of copies have been sold worldwide, and his books have been translated into numerous languages.
In addition to being the Chancellor of Covenant University, a private Christian university in Ota, Nigeria, David Oyedepo is a well-known figure in the Christian charismatic movement in Africa and has influenced numerous other pastors and churches. He is a strong supporter of Christian education and holds that education is crucial for the growth of both individuals and societies. Covenant University is one of the top Christian universities in Africa and provides a broad range of academic programs.
Published Books
Some of his published books are:
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Marital Status
Faith Abiola Oyedepo and David Oyedepo are wed. Together, David Jr., Isaac, Faith, and Abraham are their four children.
Net Worth
One of the wealthiest pastors in Nigeria is David Oyedepo. Although his precise amount of wealth is unknown, estimations vary from several hundred million to several billion dollars.
Although Oyedepo has come under fire for his wealth, he insists that his funds support the Living Faith Church Worldwide’s mission. He has contributed significantly to health care, education, and other philanthropic endeavors.
