Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, founder of the Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries, has begun holding Sunday services in Abuja as part of a new phase for his ministry.
The services will not include the collection of offerings, a decision he says came from God’s guidance.
The pastor shared the news online on January 11, 2026.
He explained that the ministry’s focus is on discipleship and helping members grow spiritually, rather than following conventional church practices related to money.
He stated that while offerings are common in other churches, God instructed him that this ministry should operate differently, concentrating solely on equipping people to follow Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Oyedepo said his approach is inspired by the early ministry of Jesus, which centered on making disciples.
He pointed out that spiritual growth comes from learning and living the Word of God, not from financial contributions.
He suggested that true church health comes from members deeply understanding and applying Scripture.
The launch of these Sunday services marks Pastor Isaac’s full move to his independent ministry, a step he formally announced on November 28, 2023.
“I’ve been given specific instructions not to collect offerings. While there is nothing wrong with the practice elsewhere, for this assignment, my focus must remain solely on making disciples and equipping people to follow Jesus.
“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?” Pastor Isaac said.
