Bishop David Oyedepo leads Faith Tabernacle, Africa’s largest worship facility, with a seating capacity of 50,000 in Canaanland, the world’s largest auditorium. Winners’ Chapel International has approximately 300 locations globally, from Nigeria to Dubai, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and the United States and Canada.
Bishop Oyedepo possesses four private jets as well as properties in London and the United States. He established Covenant University, a prestigious Nigerian college, and Faith Academy, a prestigious high school. His ministry has developed over 100 educational institutions in Nigeria, with a focus on Christian ideals and personal development.
Forbes magazine named him Nigeria’s richest pastor in 2011 as a pioneer in the Christian charismatic movement, an important preacher, and the Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University.
His amazing influence stretches far beyond Nigeria, as he has left an indelible imprint through his spiritual leadership, educational pursuits, and significant contributions to the publishing world.
1. Covenant University
Covenant University (CU) is a prestigious private Christian university in Ota, Nigeria. CU was founded in 2002 by Bishop Oyedepo and is linked with the Living Faith Church Worldwide. It is a member of notable academic organizations such as the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of African Universities, and the National Universities Commission.
Times Higher Education ranked CU in the top 401-500 global colleges in 2019. Notably, it has the National Universities Commission record for the quickest operating license application approval.
2. Faith Academy Network
Faith Academy Network is a prestigious missionary day school system that is entirely owned by the Living Faith Church and operates under the auspices of the Education Commission’s Network of Secondary Schools. The Faith Academy Network has a large presence in Nigeria, with 28 schools covering almost every state. This educational network is dedicated to the development of young minds and the instillation of values based on faith and character.
3. Kingdom Heritage Model Schools
Kingdom Heritage Model School, located in Canaanland, Ota, is a faith-based nursery and primary school inspired by the vision of Bishop Oyedepo’s Faith Liberation Hour Ministry. This network of 156 schools, which is part of the Living Faith Church, nicknamed Winners Chapel, is located across all 36 states of Nigeria and is governed by the Education Commission of the Living Faith Church Worldwide. These schools offer high-quality education within a Christian context.
4. Landmark University
Landmark Institution, founded in 2011 by Bishop Oyedepo, is a pioneering private institution in Nigeria with a concentration on agriculture. This institution, founded by the Living Faith Church Worldwide, intends to lead an agrarian revolution and create a self-sufficient Africa in terms of food security through education. Landmark University is already graduating students with the skills and character needed to satisfy the continent’s expanding food demands.
5. Dominion Publishing House (DPH)
Dominion Publishing House (DPH) was founded on December 5, 1992, as the publishing arm of Bishop Oyedepo’s global ministry. DPH has approximately 70 published Christian, inspirational, and motivational books, as well as mini-books, magazines, and other resources. These materials have been viewed by over 4 million people around the world and received a Gold Merit Award from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 1992.
6. Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI)
In 1986, Bishop Oyedepo established the Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI) to provide renowned leadership training. WOFBI has taught over 50,000 men and women to date, with branches in about 36 African countries. This institute meets the training needs of ministries and strives to empower people to accomplish great things.
