Pastor Isaac Oyedepo has announced the launch of weekly Sunday services in Abuja, outlining a model of worship that deliberately excludes the collection of offerings, a move he described as a direct instruction guiding his ministry’s assignment.
The founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries made the disclosure during a video message circulated online, where he framed the decision as a defining pillar of the church’s vision rather than a critique of established church practices.
According to Oyedepo, the Abuja services will concentrate on spiritual formation, scriptural depth, and personal discipleship, placing emphasis on nurturing believers rather than fundraising structures commonly associated with church gatherings.
“For this work, the instruction is clear,” he said.
“Our responsibility is to raise disciples who understand Christ and live out the Word, not to centre gatherings around financial collections.”
He clarified that his position does not condemn churches that receive offerings, noting that such practices remain valid within their own mandates.
However, he stressed that his ministry’s focus must remain narrowly aligned with what he described as divine direction.
“This assignment has boundaries,” Oyedepo explained.
“Once you understand the purpose, you don’t dilute it with what is not required for that season.”
The Abuja services, which commenced this month, are expected to hold every Sunday, drawing participants seeking structured Bible teaching and long-term spiritual growth rather than conventional church programming.
During the broadcast, Oyedepo anchored his approach on what he described as the early pattern of Jesus Christ’s ministry, arguing that discipleship preceded institutional expansion.
“Jesus focused on forming people before building systems,” he said.
“If believers are deeply rooted in Scripture, the church itself becomes healthier and more resilient.”
He further challenged contemporary congregations to reflect on the quality of biblical engagement among members, suggesting that sustained exposure to the Word remains central to spiritual maturity.
Born on February 26, 1985, Isaac Oyedepo formally began his independent evangelical ministry on November 28, 2023, marking a new chapter after years of service at Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel.
His transition followed long-standing leadership roles within the global ministry founded by his father, Bishop David Oyedepo, positioning him to pursue what he describes as a distinct calling centered on teaching, discipleship, and spiritual depth.