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  • Isaac Oyedepo begins Sunday services, rejects offering collections

    Isaac Oyedepo begins Sunday services, rejects offering collections

    Founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries (IOEM), Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, has reiterated that the core mandate of his ministry is to make disciples of all nations.

    He made this known in a recent online message monitored by The Nation. In the video, posted recently, the young cleric emphasised that his ministry will focus on discipleship and spiritual growth, while deviating from some traditional church practices—most notably by not collecting offerings.

    The announcement coincided with the launch of IOEM’s Sunday Services, which will now be held weekly from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Abuja.

    During the broadcast, Oyedepo said his approach is patterned after the early ministry of Jesus Christ.

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    “All Jesus did during His early ministry was to make disciples. The fire fell, and they were filled and refilled. Before He left, He commanded us to do the same,” he stated.

    He added that true spiritual growth requires a consistent journey through the Word of God, asking, “How healthy would our churches be if people were truly deep in the Scriptures?”

    Addressing the financial structure of the ministry, Oyedepo disclosed that God specifically instructed him not to collect offerings.

    While acknowledging that there is nothing wrong with the practice in other ministries, he explained that for this particular assignment, his focus must remain strictly on the spiritual development of the people.

    Born on February 26, 1985, Oyedepo formally transitioned into his independent ministry on November 28, 2023, after several years of service at Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), the global ministry founded by his father, Bishop David Oyedepo.

  • I’m still a member, steward of Winners Chapel, says Isaac Oyedepo

    I’m still a member, steward of Winners Chapel, says Isaac Oyedepo

    Isaac Oyedepo, the son of Living Faith Church founder Bishop David Oyedepo, has addressed rumours he left Winners Chapel to launch his ministry.

    Oyedepo maintained that he is a member and steward of Living Faith Church.

    Isaac said this in a podcast episode of Leke Adeboye’s “Confession Box.” 

    According to him, he is carrying out the “assignment God gave him.”

    He said: “I am still in Winners, I’m still in Living Faith, I’m still a member and a steward because of the assignment that God has given to us. I think we just overcomplicate very simple things.

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    “Before I came in full-time to being a pastor, I was a member and what I see is that it was a transition. Nothing really changed but the challenge is seeing me on the altar ministering as a pastor.

    “I am currently planted in a church in Abuja but then, I now have the liberty to pursue what God has asked and called me to do which I can’t do being a full-time pastor.”

  • Isaac Oyedepo: I am still a member of Living Faith Church

    Isaac Oyedepo: I am still a member of Living Faith Church

    Isaac Oyedepo, son of founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he is still a member of the church and his relationship with his father intact.

    Isaac, in a statement, urged the public to treat information not from him and his social media handles with caution.

    Isaac said: “I must say there is no complication in my relationship with my beloved family and my dad (Bishop David Oyedepo) who has stood by me and supported me over the years, nor are there any in my commitment to my church-turned-home, Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel International.

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    “I remain a steadfast member of the Living Faith Church, and dedicated to the service of the body of Christ.

    “I urge the public to treat information not communicated by me or any of my social media platforms with extreme caution. There should be no further publications on any severance of my relationships with the Living Faith Church without my express authorisation, as it may be considered a breach of my privacy. Thank you so much for your understanding.”