David Abioye

David Olatunji Abioye is a Nigerian Christian author and preacher, the First Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide.[2] He is a bishop and the Senior Pastor of the Abuja church, Living Faith Church, Goshen City with over 30,000 worshippers.[3][4][5]

David Abioye
Born
David Abioye

March 11[1]
NationalityNigerian
Websitedavidabioye.org.ng

Personal life

Born in 1961 into a family from Kwara State,[6] Abioye is married to Mary Abioye; they have three children - David Jnr., Ruth and Daniel.[7][8] He studied Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ilorin.[9] He worked as a lecturer at Open Cast Polytechnic, Auchi, from 1985 till 1985.[6]

Ministry

While still lecturing at the Polytechnic, he wanted to start a technological firm to solidify his finances. However, when he met future founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo at a Christian Student Fellowship in the 1980's, he was inspired by the what he saw as his passion and love for God.[6] Over the years, their relationship transcends from brotherly friendship to a spiritual mentor. After the departure of Oyedepo to Lagos, Abioye was the senior pastor of Garden of Faith, Kaduna, which was the former national headquarters of the church.[10] In 1993, he became a bishop in the church.[11]

In January 2014, Nigeria's president, Goodluck Jonathan visited Abioye, and worshiped during one of the services in the Abuja church.[12] In June 2015, shortly after the election, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Yakubu Dogara had a thanksgiving session in his church.[13]

Book publishing

Abioye has published over 10 Christian, inspirational and motivational books, mini books, magazines and other resources. They include:

  • Making the Most of Opportunity
  • Productive Thinking
  • The Lifestyle of Faith
  • Wisdom From Above
  • Releasing The Creative Power of The Mind
  • Overcoming Stagnation
  • Courage for Conquest
  • Creating a New Beginning
  • Experiencing God in Prayer
  • Stewardship the Pathway to Honour
  • Spiritual apprenticeship
  • Strategies for Success

References
  1. "BISHOP DAVID O. ABIOYE TURN A YEAR OLDER".
  2. Adekunle. "Love, Forgiveness panaceas to broken marriages, says Abioye".
  3. "2019: Bishop David Abioye lists ways Nigeria is being islamized by Buhari, tells members who to vote".
  4. "Interview with Bishop David Abioye, Senior Pastor Of Living Faith Church, Goshen City".
  5. "Serving God is not for clerics alone, says Bishop Abioye".
  6. Kolesnik, Kay (2017-12-28). "Life story of Bishop David Abioye". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  7. "About Bishop Abioye".
  8. "About Bishop Abioye – David Abioye". Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  9. "Pastor Series 4; David Abioye- Apostolic Humility and Loyalty in the Service of Bishop Oyedepo". ModernGhana. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  10. "Bishop David Abioye's biography".
  11. Kolesnik, Kay (2017-12-28). "Life story of Bishop David Abioye". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  12. "PRESIDENT GOODLUCK AT LIVING FAITH CHURCH, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
  13. "Living Faith Church pastor blesses Speaker House of Reps. during thanksgiving (Photo)".


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