Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, has warned opponents of the church’s decisions regarding pastor retirement to “mind their own business.”
There have been comments about the church’s decision to retire Oyedepo’s deputies, Bishops Thomas Aremu and David Abioye, after decades of service.
Their retirement follows the mandate, which is a provision in the church’s constitution.
Responding to comments made while delivering his sermon at Aremu’s valedictory service at Winners Chapel in Orita Bashorun on Tuesday, Oyedepo stated that the church’s administrative policy of 1998 was reviewed in 2001, and the mandate of 2012 was revised in 2024, emphasizing that the ministry operates by divine order.
He said, “My advice to commentators is to study to be quiet and mind your business. It is wisdom to learn what is working and find out what makes it work. Everything works here.”
Oyedepo urged Aremu to keep God at the centre of his life, adding that taking a spiritual break is risky.
He encouraged him to maintain a mindset focused on growth, saying, “There’s no such thing as the best today or tomorrow; what matters is your pursuit of God.”
Oyedepo urged Aremu to remain connected for the continued flow of grace, advising him not to be distracted by baseless criticism.
Meanwhile, Bishop Abioye’s farewell ceremony is set for Friday, October 18, 2024, in Abuja.
