David Abioye
David Abioye | |
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| Born | David Abioye March 11[1] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Website | davidabioye |
David Olatunji Abioye is a Nigerian Christian author and preacher. He is the First Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide.[2] He is a bishop and the senior pastor of the Abuja church (Goshen city) with over 30,000 worshippers.[3][4][5]
Personal life
Born into a family from Kwara State, Abioye is married to Mary Abioye, and have three children.[6] He studied Mechanical Engineering in the university.[7]
Ministry
He worked as a lecturer at Open Cast Polytechnic, Auchi from 1985 till 1986, and 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 1980s, he was inspired by the what he saw as his passion and love for God. Over the years, their relationship transcends from brotherly friendship to a spiritual mentor. After the departure of Oyedepo to Lagos, he was the senior pastor of Garden of Faith, Kaduna, which was the former national headquarters of the church.[8] In 1993, he became a bishop in the church.[9] In January 2014, Nigeria's president, Goodluck Jonathan visited Abioye, and worshiped during one of the services in the Abuja church.[10] 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.[11]
Book publishing
Abioye has published over 10 Christian, inspirational and motivational books, mini books, magazines and other resources. Some of his authored books 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
- ^ "BISHOP DAVID O. ABIOYE TURN A YEAR OLDER".
- ^ Adekunle. "Love, Forgiveness panaceas to broken marriages, says Abioye".
- ^ "2019: Bishop David Abioye lists ways Nigeria is being islamized by Buhari, tells members who to vote".
- ^ "Interview with Bishop David Abioye, Senior Pastor Of Living Faith Church, Goshen City".
- ^ "Serving God is not for clerics alone, says Bishop Abioye".
- ^ "About Bishop Abioye".
- ^ "Pastor Series 4; David Abioye- Apostolic Humility and Loyalty in the Service of Bishop Oyedepo". ModernGhana. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "Bishop David Abioye's biography".
- ^ "Happy Birthday To Bishop David Abioye"."Happy Birthday To Bishop David Abioye".
- ^ "PRESIDENT GOODLUCK AT LIVING FAITH CHURCH, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "Living Faith Church pastor blesses Speaker House of Reps. during thanksgiving (Photo)".
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