Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, has called on critics to refrain from questioning the church’s decisions regarding the retirement of its pastors. This comes after Bishop Oyedepo faced criticism on social media following reports that his two vice presidents, Bishops Thomas Aremu and David Abioye, would be retiring after decades of service.
In a sermon at Bishop Aremu’s valedictory service, Bishop Oyedepo emphasized the importance of focusing on one’s own affairs, stating, “My advice to commentators is to study to be quiet and mind your business.” He also revealed that the church’s Administrative Policy of 1998 was reviewed in 2001, and The Mandate of 2012 was revised in 2024, which changed the retirement age from 60 to 55.
Bishop Oyedepo warned those wishing for the ministry’s downfall that they were wasting their lives. He encouraged Bishop Aremu to keep God at the centre of his life and maintain a mindset focused on growth, quoting Genesis 49:26, “There’s no such thing as the best today or tomorrow; what matters is your pursuit of God.”
Bishop Aremu, a former accountant, assured that he had no intention of leaving Winners Chapel to establish his own church after retirement, saying, “This is my church.” His farewell ceremony took place at Winners Chapel, Orita Bashorun, while Bishop Abioye’s farewell ceremony is set for October 18, 2024, at Durumi, Abuja.
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