Retired Vice President of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Abioye, has addressed perceptions of him being a mere duplicate of the church’s founder, Bishop David Oyedepo, affirming his commitment to uphold the foundational values and teachings of the ministry.
Speaking at a recent event, Abioye expressed his unwavering dedication to maintaining a close relationship with Bishop Oyedepo, a partnership that has flourished for over 45 years.
Despite his retirement, which aligns with the church’s revised operational manual known as The Mandate, Abioye remains focused on the church’s mission and vision.
The Mandate, which was recently updated, has set the retirement age for church leaders from 60 to 55.
Abioye and Bishop Thomas Arema, who has also dedicated over three decades of service, retired in compliance with this new directive.
In his remarks, Abioye emphasized that retirement does not signify an end but rather a transition to a different phase of service.
He…