Isaac Oyedepo Launches Abuja Sunday Services With a Different Approach
Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries (IOEM) and son of renowned cleric Bishop David Oyedepo, has announced the commencement of Sunday worship services in Abuja, with a striking directive no offerings will be collected.
The announcement was made in an online message shared on Sunday, January 11, and later monitored by Church Times on Tuesday.
“This Was a Clear Instruction From God” Oyedepo Explains
In the video message, Pastor Oyedepo stated that the decision was not personal or experimental, but rather a clear instruction he believes he received from God.
According to him, the mandate of his ministry is centered on discipleship, spiritual growth, and equipping believers to genuinely follow Jesus Christ, rather than placing emphasis on financial contributions.
“God gave me specific instructions not to collect offerings,” he said.
“Offerings Are Not Wrong. But This Assignment Is Different”
While addressing possible reactions, Oyedepo clarified that he is not condemning churches that collect offerings. He acknowledged that financial giving is biblical and valid within Christian practice.
However, he emphasized that his current assignment requires total focus on spiritual formation, not fundraising.
“This is about obedience to God and staying true to the purpose of this ministry,” he explained.
Weekly Sunday Services Begin in Abuja
The announcement coincides with the official launch of IOEM’s weekly Sunday services, which will now hold regularly in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
About Pastor Isaac Oyedepo
Born on February 26, 1985, Pastor Isaac Oyedepo formally launched his independent evangelical ministry on November 28, 2023, after many years of involvement in Christian leadership, teaching, and outreach.
His latest announcement has since sparked conversations across Christian circles, with many praising the move as a bold return to faith, obedience, and discipleship-driven ministry.
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