Isaac Oyedepo, the son of popular clergyman Bishop David Oyedepo, has left the internet stunned as he kicks against the collection of offerings.
In an online message, Isaac claimed that God had instructed him not to collect offerings from his members. He emphasised that the ministry’s primary focus is discipleship and equipping people to follow Jesus, rather than financial practices.
The founder of Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries explained that his approach is modelled 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.
How healthy would our churches be if people were truly deep in the Scriptures?”
His statement has sparked a flurry of online discussion.
One therealtemitope wrote, “Format
One s_cent01 wrote, “He just updated the format, una go still pay. How e wan take buy Rolls Royce and build his own university?
One olili_cious wrote, “His father will not like that. But, he’s rich already, so he can use no offering to attract people and finish them with other billings
One uniqueomen99 wrote, “New format
One skipxxh wrote, “Strategies to gain more members
One onyirockycakesevent wrote, “Strategy things
One labelonice wrote, “Ur papa no go like this one o. Abi no be the same God, una dey serve
One adekayode3 wrote, “Rebranding
One am_prince_saviour wrote, “As if the one ur father collect is not enough for your attention”.
Last year, a Nigerian clergyman received praise for suspending the collection of offerings in his church due to economic hardship. He urged other men of God to follow in his footsteps, noting how citizens suffer due to the economy.
The clergyman wouldn’t be the first pastor to stop the collection of tithes. Recall that popular clergyman and founder of Deeper Life, Pastor Kumuyi, had shared an important sermon to Christians, advising Christians to give their offerings to the pøor and unemployed in the community.