Bishop David Oyedepo, founder and presiding overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel), revealed during Thursday’s Shiloh service that his monthly salary as head of the ministry was once just N300.
Addressing thousands of worshippers, Bishop Oyedepo shared how he depended completely on God’s provision when he committed to serving in full-time ministry.
He recalled asking, “Jesus, who pays me now that I’m going into full-time ministry? And light came.”
Referencing Luke 10, he explained how Jesus sent out seventy disciples without material supplies, reminding them that “The laborer is worthy of his hire. Just stay on duty. I am responsible.”
Drawing a comparison, he added, “No soldier gets enlisted and goes to his village asking for money to buy kits, gun, or uniform. The one that enlists you is absolutely responsible. No one goes to warfare at his own charge.”
Bishop Oyedepo noted that throughout his early years in ministry, he never prayed to God about how he would survive financially.
“My salary in the church as resident and founder was 300 naira a month.
“I never lobbied around anyone’s resources. I never sent any team member to beg from anyone. Forty-one years running, we’ve depended solely on God,” he said.
He encouraged believers to place their trust in God’s provision, stressing that revelation and obedience remain vital for both spiritual and material breakthroughs.
