David Abioye
David Abioye | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Abioye 11 March[1] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Website | davidabioye |
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]
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][fact or opinion?] Over the years, their relationship transcends from brotherly friendship to a spiritual mentor.[fact or opinion?] 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
- ^ "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".
- ^ a b c Kolesnik, Kay (28 December 2017). "Life story of Bishop David Abioye". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "About Bishop Abioye".
- ^ "About Bishop Abioye – David Abioye". Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "Pastor Series 4; David Abioye- Apostolic Humility and Loyalty in the Service of Bishop Oyedepo". ModernGhana. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "Bishop David Abioye's biography".
- ^ Kolesnik, Kay (28 December 2017). "Life story of Bishop David Abioye". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "PRESIDENT GOODLUCK AT LIVING FAITH CHURCH, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "Living Faith Church pastor blesses Speaker House of Reps. during thanksgiving (Photo)".
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