David Abioye

David Abioye
Born
David Olatunji Abioye

(1961-03-11) March 11, 1961 (age 63)
Erin Ile, Oyun LGA, Kwara State
NationalityNigerian
EducationUniversity of Ilorin
Spouse
Mary Abioye
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(m. 1988)​
Children3
Websitedavidabioye.org.ng

David Olatunji Abioye (born March 11, 1961) is a Nigerian Christian author and preacher who was the first vice chairman of the Living Faith Church Worldwide.[1] He is a bishop and was the senior pastor of the Abuja church, Living Faith Church, Goshen City, with over 30,000 worshippers until his retirement on the 18th of October 2024.[2][3][4]

Personal life

Born into a family from Erin Ile, Oyun LGA of Kwara State,[5] Abioye is married to Mary Abioye; they have three children.[6][7] He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Ilorin.[8] He worked as a lecturer at Open Cast Polytechnic, Auchi, in 1985 for a year.[5]

Ministry

While 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 1980s, he was inspired by what he saw as his passion and love for God.[5][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 worshipped 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

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. ^ Adekunle. "Love, Forgiveness panaceas to broken marriages, says Abioye".
  2. ^ "2019: Bishop David Abioye lists ways Nigeria is being Islamized by Buhari, tells members who to vote".
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Serving God is not for clerics alone, says Bishop Abioye".
  5. ^ a b c Kolesnik, Kay (28 December 2017). "Life story of Bishop David Abioye". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  6. ^ "About Bishop Abioye". Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  7. ^ "About Bishop Abioye – David Abioye". Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  8. ^ "Pastor Series 4; David Abioye- Apostolic Humility and Loyalty in the Service of Bishop Oyedepo". ModernGhana. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Bishop David Abioye's biography".
  10. ^ Kolesnik, Kay (28 December 2017). "Life story of Bishop David Abioye". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  11. ^ "PRESIDENT GOODLUCK AT LIVING FAITH CHURCH, KEFFI, NASARAWA STATE". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Living Faith Church pastor blesses Speaker House of Reps. during thanksgiving (Photo)".


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