David Olatunji Abioye (born March 11, 1961) is a Nigerian Christian author and preacher who served as the first Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide.[1] He is a bishop and the senior pastor of the Abuja church, Living Faith Church, Goshen City, with over 30,000 worshippers.[2][3][4]
David Abioye | |
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| Born | David Olatunji Abioye March 11, 1961 Erin Ile, Oyun LGA, Kwara State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Ilorin |
| Spouse |
Mary Abioye (m. 1988) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | davidabioye |
Personal life
editBorn into a family from Erin Ile, Oyun LGA of Kwara State,[5] Abioye is married to Mary Abioye; they have three children: David Jr, Ruth, and Daniel.[6][7] He studied mechanical engineering from the University of Ilorin.[8] He worked as a lecturer at Open Cast Polytechnic, Auchi, in 1985 for a year.[5]
Ministry
editWhile still lecturing at the Polytechnic, he wanted to start a technological firm to solidify his finances. However, when he met the future founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo at a Christian Student Fellowship in the 1980's, he was inspired by what he saw as his passion and love for God.[5][fact or opinion?] Over the years, their relationship has transcended from a 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.[9] In 1993, he became a bishop in the church.[10]
In January 2014, Nigeria's president, Goodluck Jonathan, visited Abioye, and worshiped during one of the services in the Abuja church.[11] 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.[12]
Book publishing
editAbioye 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
edit- ^ 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". Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ "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". Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ "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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