Founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries, Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, has announced that his ministry will not collect offerings during services, following what he described as a direct instruction from God.
In a video message shared online, Oyedepo explained that the ministry’s focus is on discipleship and spiritual growth rather than financial contributions.
“God gave me specific instructions not to collect offerings,” he stated.
He clarified that while offering collection is acceptable in many churches, his own assignment is different and must remain strictly aligned with what God has instructed him to do.
According to Oyedepo, the mandate he received prioritizes building believers through the Word of God and equipping them to follow Christ in truth, stressing that monetary practices must not distract from that mission.
Explaining the foundation of his approach, the preacher pointed to the early ministry of Jesus Christ as his model.
“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 said.
He further emphasized that the health of the Church depends largely on how deeply believers are rooted in Scripture, questioning how strong congregations would be if members were genuinely immersed in God’s Word.
Isaac Oyedepo, born on February 26, 1985, officially launched his independent ministry in November 2023 after years of service at Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, founded by his father, Bishop David Oyedepo.
His transition into full-time ministry leadership marked a new chapter in his spiritual journey, with a strong emphasis on evangelism, discipleship, and personal spiritual development.
The announcement coincides with the launch of the ministry’s Sunday worship services in Abuja, now scheduled to hold weekly. Oyedepo says these services are designed to create an environment for spiritual maturity and consistent engagement with the Scriptures.
For his ministry, Oyedepo affirmed that his focus remains fixed on raising committed followers of Christ and fulfilling the divine instruction given to him, while noting that there is nothing inherently wrong with offering collections in other ministries.
