Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries (IOEM), has stated repeatedly that the primary goal of his ministry is to make disciples of all nations, not to collect offerings.
The announcement coincided with the launch of IOEM’s Sunday Services, which will now be held weekly from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Abuja.
Born on February 26, 1985, Oyedepo formally transitioned into his independent ministry on November 28, 2023, after several years of service at Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), the global ministry founded by his father, Bishop David Oyedepo.
He reiterated this in a recent online message that The Nation monitored.
In a recent video, the young pastor emphasised that his ministry will focus on discipleship and spiritual growth as he emulates Jesus while deviating from some traditional church practices—most notably, not collecting offerings, which were not part of Jesus’ ministry when he disciplined people.
During the broadcast, Oyedepo said his approach is patterned after the early ministry of Jesus Christ.
“All Jesus did during His early ministry was to make disciples. The fire fell, and they were filled and refilled. Before He left, He commanded us to do the same,” he stated.
He added that true spiritual growth requires a consistent journey through the Word of God, asking, “How healthy would our churches be if people were truly deep in the Scriptures?”
Making clear the financial structure of the ministry, Oyedepo disclosed that God specifically instructed him not to collect offerings; that’s his personal conviction and revelation.
While acknowledging that there is nothing wrong with the practice in other ministries, because people practise it in most churches, he explained that for this particular assignment, his focus must remain strictly on the spiritual growth of the people.
Now his service to God is full, as God has instructed him, and he’s willing to carry people along through the growth and development. This is a reminder to us to serve God in truth and spirit and obey all that He’s instructed us.
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