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  • ‘Mind your business’ – Oyedepo slams critics of two prominent pastors quitting Winners chapel

    ‘Mind your business’ – Oyedepo slams critics of two prominent pastors quitting Winners chapel

    The founder of the Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has slammed those criticizing the church leadership following the retirement of two prominent bishops in the church.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the bishop’s remarks come shortly after reports of two prominent Vice Presidents of the church, Bishops David Olatunji Abioye and Thomas Aremu,  exiting service from this October 2024 emerged on social media.

    It has been reported that their retirement is in accordance with the operational guidelines of the Liberation Commission, also referred to as the Mandate, which serves as the church’s constitution.

    While the church’s founder, Oyedepo, retains the right to serve for life, others must retire from 60 to 55, according to The revised Mandate. 

    Responding to criticisms, Oyedepo, while delivering his sermon at the valedictory service for Bishop Aremu at Winners Chapel, Orita Bashorun, on Tuesday, said critics should be quiet and mind their business.

    The clergyman stated that those wishing for the ministry’s downfall were wasting their lives.

    Oyedepo also revealed that the church’s Administrative Policy of 1998 was reviewed in 2001, while The Mandate of 2012 was revised in 2024, adding that the ministry operates by divine order.

    He said, “My advice to commentators is to study to be quiet and mind your business. It is wisdom to learn what is working and find out what makes it work. Everything works here.”

  • Hoodlums invade Winners church, loot pulpit, offering box

    Hoodlums invade Winners church, loot pulpit, offering box

    Hoodlums in Katsina State, had on Thursday, August 1st invaded the Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel, looting no fewer than 205 chairs, musical instruments and other equipments worth millions of naira during the ongoing nationwide hunger protest.

    On Sunday, the pastor in charge of the Living Faith church, aka Winners Chapel in the Daura Local government Area of the state, David Sarki said that the church service could not be held due to the incident.

    He said; “Because the hoodlum took everything inside the church on the first day of the protest, they decided to worship at their various home cells.

    “We have two security personnel working in the church; one was on duty while the other was off. When the protest began around 10:00 am, the hoodlums just diverted to the church. Many of them in Keke Napep broke the door and windows and entered the church auditorium.

    “They took everything inside the church auditorium, including the wall digital clock, musical instruments, Pulpit, pastor’s chairs, plastic chairs, a desktop computer at the reception, and a scoreboard where the accountant usually kept church documents. They scattered everything.

    “Three churches were their target. They succeeded in invading the Living Faith Church and Deeper Life but couldn’t access the third one, the Anglican Church, because of the robust protection at the gate.

    “We informed the police and the army about it, and the police told us yesterday that they had made some arrests.

    “I am surprised by this attack; when we are thinking about ending bad governance protests, which have now escalated to the invasion of churches, it is something that everyone should seriously condemn.

    “My prayer for the perpetrators is that they should repent from what they are doing because for you to enter a church, a place of worship, is wrong, and you know you are not fighting, man. They should seek repentance. I know God is forgiving, and he will forgive them.”

  • “How my husband’s statement stopped my ‘miscarriage”- Faith Oyedepo

    “How my husband’s statement stopped my ‘miscarriage”- Faith Oyedepo

    Faith, the wife of Bishop David Oyedepo, has recounted how her pregnancy was sustained by her husband’s “bold faith”.

    In a series of posts on her Twitter page, the wife of the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide recalled how she saw blood flowing from her nearly four decades ago when she was pregnant with their first son.

    Faith said she told her husband that she “had a miscarriage”.

    She said the cleric boldly told her that “you can’t have a miscarriage” before asking to be served his meal.

    Faith said her husband’s statement “activated the spirit of faith and the pregnancy was sustained.”

    She also urged Christians to ensure their faith in God is very strong to enjoy miracles on daily basis.

    “I remember when I was pregnant with our first son, one day I saw blood flowing from me,” she wrote.

    “When my husband returned home, I told him that I had a miscarriage. Boldly, and without any hesitation, he said, “You can’t have a miscarriage!”, and then asked to be served his meal.”

    "How my husband's statement stopped my ‘miscarriage"- Faith Oyedepo

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Faith is currently the Vice President (Education) of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and the Vice Chancellor of Convenant University.

    She has, in her own way, managed to help her husband develop his ministry. Her contributed efforts in the works of God has made her do what seems impossible for a woman.

    Before her marriage in 1982, she was initially known as Miss. Florence Abiola Akano.

    She is the Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria. She joined the ministry after her graduation from University.

  • Oyedepo and wife cheer RCCG general overseer, Adeboye on 81st birthday

    Oyedepo and wife cheer RCCG general overseer, Adeboye on 81st birthday

    Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church International aka Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo, and his wife, Faith, have congratulated the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 81st birthday.

    In an Instagram message on Thursday, Oyedepo said the RCCG leader has been an example to the body of Christ. He prayed for his longevity in the work of God.

    “Happy birthday to a father, a mentor, a leader, a teacher, a man of generational impact and so much more,” the 68-year-old wrote.

    Oyedepo and wife cheer RCCG general overseer, Adeboye on 81st birthday
    (Left) Pastor Enoch Adeboye and Bishop David Oyedepo

    “Daddy @pastoreaadeboyeofficial, we celebrate God’s grace upon your life and we are grateful for the blessing and example you are to the body of Christ.

    “We wish you many many more years as you blossom in the Lord’s vineyard. Live long and prosper sir! Congratulations.”

    Oyedepo’s wife posted same message on Instagram. However, she uploaded a photo of Adeboye and his wife, Foluke. Oyedepo posted a photo of Adeboye alone.

    Leke Adeboye, the celebrant’s last child, also had words for the octogenarian on Instagram.

    He wrote, “Happy birthday, Dad! You keep showing us what God can do with a submitted life. I join many of your spiritual sons and daughters around the world, to wish you a happy 81st birthday.

    “May your days continue to be sweet in the Lord and May God keep you to the end in Jesus Name.”

  • 2023: Everything Bishop Oyedepo says will happen in the New Year

    2023: Everything Bishop Oyedepo says will happen in the New Year

    Bishop David Oyedepo, the presiding pastor of the Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel has released prophecies for 2023.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Bishop Oyedepo released the prophecies during the Winners Chapel Cross-Over service held at the Church headquarters.

    According to the Bishop, there shall be a rise of global solution providers in the New Year and that the year 2023 shall be a year of the outbreak of light that will lead to a supernatural change of story.

    See 2023 prophecies released by Bishop Oyedepo below:

    1. The year 2023 shall be a year of wildfire spiritual awakening in our midst, where every Winner shall be walking in the fear of God as a new way of life, thereby attracting multitudes to Christ and this church.

    2. The year 2023 shall be a year of the outbreak of light that will lead to a supernatural change of story for us as individuals.

    3. There shall be a new dimension of explosive church growth in the year 2023 above all that we ever heard or experienced as a commission till date.

    4. There shall be the rise of an army of giants, the kind the world has never known from our midst in 2023, the darkness and gloominess hovering over the world notwithstanding.

    5. There shall be a rise of global solution providers among us in the year 2023.

    6. There shall be a rise of globally ranked financiers from this commission from the year 2023 onwards.

    7. God shall be turning men and women, boys and girls in this commission into signs and wonders; individuals that shall be operating on the frequency of the supernatural in their various fields of endeavours.

  • Oyedepo, wife celebrate first son on 39th birthday

    The founder and general overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, (a.k.a. Winners Chapel) David Oyedepo and his wife, Faith Oyedepo, on Wednesday took to Instagram to celebrate their first son, Pastor David Olumakinde Oyedepo (Jnr) on his 39th birthday.

     

    He is the resident pastor of the church’s headquarters known as Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.

    Oyedepo
    Pastor David Olumakinde Oyedepo (Jnr)

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that when Bishop Oyedepo inquired to know the name of the newly born son, according to him, God told him that “Another Warrior has come”. This led to the name ‘Oluwamakinde ‘ (God has brought victory).

     

    Oyedepo prayed for his son’s increase in his social media post. He said, “Happy birthday Pastor David Oyedepo Jnr @officialdavidoyedepojnr May the grace of God over your life be on the increase in Jesus’ name, Amen. Congratulations!”

     

    Faith also made a similar prayer for her son. She said, “Happy birthday to my beloved son and our Resident Pastor at Faith Tabernacle Canaanland @officialdavidoyedepojnr Receive fresh grace for greater impact in Jesus’ name, amen! Congratulations.”

     

    The cleric married Kemi in 2008. He and his brother Isaac were ordained as pastors in May 2007 by US-based preacher Kenneth Copeland.

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    Pastor David Olumakinde Oyedepo (Jnr) and wife, Kemi.

     

    Oyedepo’s other children include Joyce and Love.

     

    The cleric had a humorous birth. His parents got married on August 30th 1982.

     

    He was born in June 1983, the same year the LFC was commissioned (Sept 1983) and the first service held in Kaduna- December 11, 1983.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that exactly 30 years to that day, December 11, 2013, the birthday celebrant preached his first message at Shiloh. Shiloh 2013.

     

    The birthday celebrant  is an Alumni of both Oral Roberts University (ORU) and Oklahoma Christian University.

     

    The cleric was ordained together with his brother in May 2007 by Dr Kenneth Copeland.

     

    The Minister at the wedding was Matthew Ashimolowo of KICC.

    Pastor David Olumakinde Oyedepo (Jnr) showing his music skill

     

    Kemi is the founder of Crisis-Proof Your Family (CPYF) a major ministry aimed at ensuring successful marriages and families.

     

    The cleric preached his first message at Faith Tabernacle on March 24th 2013, the day after his grandmother’s burial.

     

    He was introduced by Bishop David Abioye as the ‘next generation’.

     

    In 2004, the cleric became the youngest member of the Covenant University Board of Regents (the governing council).

     

    Oyedepo’s son was formerly the Regional Pastor of LFC European Region. He oversaw the growth of the church and established the first Kingdom Heritage Model School of the commission outside the shores of Africa.

     

    In August 2016, Bishop Oyedepo and Mummy Faith Oyedepo went on vacation. Oyedepo Jnr then ministered in 5 services on Sunday at Faith Tabernacle. It was the first time anyone aside Bishop Oyedepo would do that.

  • What I will do to whoever tries to run Winners Chapel on borrowed money – Oyedepo

    What I will do to whoever tries to run Winners Chapel on borrowed money – Oyedepo

    Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has warned whoever succeeds him against obtaining loans to run the denomination.

    Oyedepo issued the warning while teaching at the church’s headquarters in Ogun State midweek.

    “There are many stupid wealthy people who are owing more than they own,” Oyedepo, whose church is nicknamed ‘Winners Chapel,’ said, according to religious blog, Church Gist.

    “Your net worth is N1 billion and you are owing N10 billion. That is minus N9 billion. Is that wisdom? And you will be doing big boy around town but the banks know you are a small boy.

    “The day they die, they may sell their wife. Wisdom gives peace, so when you say you are at peace they don’t believe you because of the pressure they are under from living above their means, buying a big car on loan. Is that life?

    “People just do some funny things in the name of trying to be big. Such people are not in this church.

    “When I am going to heaven at my old age, if Jesus tarries, there will be a curse on anyone who borrows on behalf of this church until Jesus returns.

    ‘You don’t have to if we got to where we are without borrowing. How dare you? Where did you get it from? I am not owing any man living or dead.

    “I am going to heaven smiling. I have not cheated anyone,” the Winners Chapel leader is quoted to have said.

    Oyedepo’s Winners Chapel runs many branches in Nigeria and around the world. Canaanland, the church’s cathedral in Ogun State, is one of the biggest worship centres on the planet.

    The church also runs Covenant University, which is rated as one of the best institutions of higher learning in Nigeria.

  • How I became a billionaire by simply obeying God – Bishop Oyedepo

    How I became a billionaire by simply obeying God – Bishop Oyedepo

    General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has said he became a billionaire by simply obeying God.

    Bishop Oyedepo emphasized that he did not know when he became a millionaire and that when became a billionaire, he was not even aware of it.

    Oyedepo made this known in a sermon on Sunday, charging his members to be committed Kingdom promoters from the place where they are.

    He said: “God is not a taskmaster. Sir, from 1 Naira position, you are taking strong position in obeying God. The tithe of 10 Naira is 1 Naira. What is your problem? He won’t give you 10 Naira and ask you to bring tithe of 2 Naira. No! When I say such, I say it as God leads me.

    “My friend, instead of dropping N10 in a Service and you are going to be in 2 Services, divide it into two: put N5 in the first Service, put N5 in the second Service. God knows your level, don’t pose. But to now look…it is not fair on yourself. It is not on anybody else, it is on yourself.

    “Do you know my tithes were part of what we counted in Kaduna when our income was N18,000? But He never failed once. He never failed once! I was giving testimony of N1000 a week. How many years ago? But when you just sit down and be watching, “emm, God will open the windows of heaven.” He won’t open nothing.

    “There is what you must do, what I must do to keep the heaven open. But this year, whatever door you have shut against yourself, because people shut the door against themselves, or you don’t know; life and death are in the power of the tongue…you are just destroying the work of your hands by yourself without knowing; nobody here will fall a victim.

    “You know how many people can build a rural Church in this place, with N14 million or whatever. You know how many people can build it? You know how many people will never build it? If they have N14 billion, they won’t build one. If they have N140 billion, they won’t build one. Their heart is somewhere else. They are worshipping the coins.

    “It took me time to become a ‘Thousandnaire.’ I didn’t know when I became a millionaire. I became a billionaire without knowing by simply obeying God. It’s all about you”.

  • People who criticized my church have gotten leprosy – Bishop Oyedepo

    People who criticized my church have gotten leprosy – Bishop Oyedepo

    Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel has said speaking against men of God can attract leprosy and that many critics of his ministry have been victims of the warning.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Bishop Oyedepo made this known during the Leadership Empowerment Summit at the church’s headquarters, Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.

    Oyedepo, who said there was no data to back his claim, however, warned Christians to deviate from criticizing their prophets, saying such attitude attracts dangerous punishment from God.

    He said: “Beware of speaking hurt against the Ministry you claim to be part of advancing, it’s a risk.

    “Beware of speaking hurt against a Prophet you claim to believe. It is dangerous. It can make a man leprous. It is dangerous. We don’t have the data of how many victims may have come from this warning, but I know quite some would have been victims.

    “One of the Leaders in this Nation said, “what we are saying now, Bishop is in his room. he is hearing.” When we give warnings, we give it based on prophetic insights.”

    The African richest pastor, however, admitted that criticism is part of what prophets of God must endure, saying it is not a problem.

    “Every prophet is ordained to be spoken against. So it is not a problem. It is already written. It is not that it is something that is new,” he said.

  • Drama as strange man attacks Bishop Oyedepo on pulpit

    Drama as strange man attacks Bishop Oyedepo on pulpit

    There was a mild drama recently during one of the services of the Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, Canaanland, Ogun after founder and presiding Bishop of the megachurch, Bishop David Oyedepo was attacked on the pulpit.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the yet to be identified man beat the security network of the church and ascended the pulpit where Bishop Oyedepo was ministering, holding and dragging one of his legs.

    It took efforts of security in the church to prevent the Bishop from falling over, while the security battled to keep the strange man away.

    TNG learnt the incident occurred two Sundays before the Shiloh programme organised by the church last week.

    A top source from the church said that the intruder came through the Love wing entrance of the church and tactically, was able to access the altar while Oyedepo was preaching.

    There was a lapse in security as the huge crowd at the fourth service saw the strange man in white suit, made his way to the altar.

    In a video that has gone viral on social media, the man held Bishop Oyedepo on one of his legs and was dragging him and would have brought him down before the security officers quickly intervened.

    The security men and some leaders on the altar, including Oyedepo’s son David had to forcefully pulled the man away from the Bishop to prevent him from falling on the altar.

    The man was bundled out of the church and was given the beating of his life by Oyedepo’s security operatives.

    Since that ugly incident, security had been beefed up in the church and it was tighter at the just concluded Shiloh.

    The security operatives who were on duty when the incident occurred have been changed.