We have not borrowed since beginning of this year and I believe throughout this year, we will not borrow.
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The Ark Rises –
Africa’s Monument to Faith and Vision.
6 Months to Go!
A symbol of divine legacy
A spiritual ark of safety
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Africa’s Monument to Faith and Vision.
6 Months to Go!
A symbol of divine legacy
A spiritual ark of safety
A beacon of African Christian excellence
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THE ARK LEGACY PROJECT:
HAGIA SOPHIA
ST PETERS BASILICA
OUR LADY OF PEACE BASILICA
APPARENT LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
THE ARK.
Part 1-by Daniel Breakforth
I'll be covering a range of issues namely similarities of the Roman Catholic Church and the Living Faith Church as well as similarities between St Peters Basilica at the Vatican and the Ark at Canaan land. I will also take a look at Our Lady of Peace Basilica vis a vis the Ark.
Thereafter, I will briefly consider the perceived lessons learnt by Bishop Oyedepo in the role of the State, doctrine, size of structure/project, duration, funding, purpose and criticism (both reasonable and unreasonable) as it pertains to Church building projects.
If there is any Pentecostal Church organization especially in Africa since the Reformation which has learnt or imbibed from the wisdom, longevity, continuity and succession of the Catholic Church, it is the Living Faith Church which has 'Wisdom' as one of her 12 Cardinal Pillars or Pillars of the Commission.
Scriptural Authority
The Catholic Church and indeed many churches derives authority from Matthew 16:18...
And I I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
On the other hand, in his own words, a few months after receiving the Mandate of 1st and 2nd May 1981, -In the beginning it was not so....'and now…The hour has come to liberate the world from all oppression of the devil through the preaching of the Word of Faith and I am sending you to undertake this task ....', David Oyedepo narrates the instruction he later received to administer a proper Church organization in Luke 1:3....It seemed good to me also.....
Other similarities:
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith is a very wealthy Church;
Like the Catholic Church, the Living Faith Church sets aside considerable resources for the poor and indigent.
Like the Catholic Church, the Living Faith invests heavily in building academic institutions (the Roman Catholic Church has a total of over 200,000 schools at all levels)
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith Church builds 'Cathedrals' everywhere,
Like the Catholic Church's Vatican City, Living Faith built' Canaan land,
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith does keep to time in her worship services
Like the Catholic Church’s 'morning Mass', Living Faith holds daily services ' known as 'Covenant Hour of Prayer' (CHOP) derived from Acts 3:1.
Like the catechism of the Catholic Church, the Living Faith Church has her 12 pillars.
Most importantly, like the Catholic Church's Canon Law, the Living Faith Church has a clearly set out Succession Plan. It is detailed in a Red Book known as "The Mandate".
Furthermore, here are some of the interesting similarities between the building of the Ark in Canaanland, headquarters of the Living Faith Church and building of St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cost:
At an equivalent of about 33 billion USD in the 16th century and a conservative estimate of 1.5 billion USD if the Basilica was to be constructed today, the St Peters Basilica is the largest single project ever undertaken by the Catholic Church in about 2000 years. In the same vein, the Ark Legacy Project is the largest single project ever undertaken by Living Faith Church in her 44 years.
Project Duration:
In terms of duration however, there is a marked difference. While the Basilica construction lasted 120 years and a further 50 years of decoration post construction, the Ark has lasted 4 years and 2 months and expected to be completed in a little over 6 months thus a total of 4 years 8 months and 8 days.
Project Size:
There were up to 1,500 workers daily at the site when St Peters Basilica was being built. There are about 2000 workers daily building the Ark and with modern technology.
HAGIA SOPHIA
ST PETERS BASILICA
OUR LADY OF PEACE BASILICA
APPARENT LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
THE ARK.
Part 1-by Daniel Breakforth
I'll be covering a range of issues namely similarities of the Roman Catholic Church and the Living Faith Church as well as similarities between St Peters Basilica at the Vatican and the Ark at Canaan land. I will also take a look at Our Lady of Peace Basilica vis a vis the Ark.
Thereafter, I will briefly consider the perceived lessons learnt by Bishop Oyedepo in the role of the State, doctrine, size of structure/project, duration, funding, purpose and criticism (both reasonable and unreasonable) as it pertains to Church building projects.
If there is any Pentecostal Church organization especially in Africa since the Reformation which has learnt or imbibed from the wisdom, longevity, continuity and succession of the Catholic Church, it is the Living Faith Church which has 'Wisdom' as one of her 12 Cardinal Pillars or Pillars of the Commission.
Scriptural Authority
The Catholic Church and indeed many churches derives authority from Matthew 16:18...
And I I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
On the other hand, in his own words, a few months after receiving the Mandate of 1st and 2nd May 1981, -In the beginning it was not so....'and now…The hour has come to liberate the world from all oppression of the devil through the preaching of the Word of Faith and I am sending you to undertake this task ....', David Oyedepo narrates the instruction he later received to administer a proper Church organization in Luke 1:3....It seemed good to me also.....
Other similarities:
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith is a very wealthy Church;
Like the Catholic Church, the Living Faith Church sets aside considerable resources for the poor and indigent.
Like the Catholic Church, the Living Faith invests heavily in building academic institutions (the Roman Catholic Church has a total of over 200,000 schools at all levels)
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith Church builds 'Cathedrals' everywhere,
Like the Catholic Church's Vatican City, Living Faith built' Canaan land,
Like the Catholic Church, Living Faith does keep to time in her worship services
Like the Catholic Church’s 'morning Mass', Living Faith holds daily services ' known as 'Covenant Hour of Prayer' (CHOP) derived from Acts 3:1.
Like the catechism of the Catholic Church, the Living Faith Church has her 12 pillars.
Most importantly, like the Catholic Church's Canon Law, the Living Faith Church has a clearly set out Succession Plan. It is detailed in a Red Book known as "The Mandate".
Furthermore, here are some of the interesting similarities between the building of the Ark in Canaanland, headquarters of the Living Faith Church and building of St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Cost:
At an equivalent of about 33 billion USD in the 16th century and a conservative estimate of 1.5 billion USD if the Basilica was to be constructed today, the St Peters Basilica is the largest single project ever undertaken by the Catholic Church in about 2000 years. In the same vein, the Ark Legacy Project is the largest single project ever undertaken by Living Faith Church in her 44 years.
Project Duration:
In terms of duration however, there is a marked difference. While the Basilica construction lasted 120 years and a further 50 years of decoration post construction, the Ark has lasted 4 years and 2 months and expected to be completed in a little over 6 months thus a total of 4 years 8 months and 8 days.
Project Size:
There were up to 1,500 workers daily at the site when St Peters Basilica was being built. There are about 2000 workers daily building the Ark and with modern technology.
St Peters Basilica has a Piazza which takes up to 60,000 people. However the Ark which will take 109,000 in the main bowl and up to 200,000 within the facility will have a tube attacked to Faith Tabernacle. If all the spaces outside the Ark including the renowned Faith Tabernacle are considered like the Piazza, the Ark will have space for additional 300,000 apart from parking space for 15,000 cars. The Ark, WOFBI, Camp house, old Bishop's Court, Old Secretariat, Ramoth, DPH, KHMS, Youth Chapel, Faith Tabernacle including Covenant University already cover about 560 acres which is more than 5 times the whole of the Vatican City (104 acres). The old Faith Academy sat on 63 acres while Faith Tabernacle sits on 70 acres. These 2 add up to 133 acres.
Just as the Basilica aligns with the 26m tall Egyptian Obelisk (the Witness) where it's believed that Apostle PETER was crucified upside down, the Ark is aligned to the Centre of the prophetic 50,000 capacity Faith Tabernacle, prophesied in April 1982 (named Shiloh-the place of my appearance)'. Like a rose on a, stem. I would gladly call the area of the Ark/Faith Tabernacle-the Rose of Sharon.
St Peters Basilica is the tallest building in the Vatican with no other Vatican building allowed to be taller. The Ark will share this privilege especially with her twin 12 mission towers which will be the highest point in Canaanland though it might be too early to make this assertion knowing Bishop Oyedepo.
The Ark with a footprint of 66,753 sqm will be more than 3 times the size of St Peters Basilica on completion. It has a dome span of 318m.
The ongoing project which started on 21st March 2021is expected to be dedicated on 29th November 2025. The Ark with a 109,000 main bowl capacity has 4 Levels, 63
Elevators, 63 Escalators, 24 Lifts, 20 staircases, 86 Dormitories, 1200 toilets, a beautiful Presidential Drive-1, total of 24 floors altogether from the twin towers and a beautiful Diagrid Area of 141,266 sqm.
Up until St Peters Basiluca, nothing like it in size had ever being built. Same can be said of the Ark.
The Ark is not a mushroom church, it is a behemoth being built to the glory of God.
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Just as the Basilica aligns with the 26m tall Egyptian Obelisk (the Witness) where it's believed that Apostle PETER was crucified upside down, the Ark is aligned to the Centre of the prophetic 50,000 capacity Faith Tabernacle, prophesied in April 1982 (named Shiloh-the place of my appearance)'. Like a rose on a, stem. I would gladly call the area of the Ark/Faith Tabernacle-the Rose of Sharon.
St Peters Basilica is the tallest building in the Vatican with no other Vatican building allowed to be taller. The Ark will share this privilege especially with her twin 12 mission towers which will be the highest point in Canaanland though it might be too early to make this assertion knowing Bishop Oyedepo.
The Ark with a footprint of 66,753 sqm will be more than 3 times the size of St Peters Basilica on completion. It has a dome span of 318m.
The ongoing project which started on 21st March 2021is expected to be dedicated on 29th November 2025. The Ark with a 109,000 main bowl capacity has 4 Levels, 63
Elevators, 63 Escalators, 24 Lifts, 20 staircases, 86 Dormitories, 1200 toilets, a beautiful Presidential Drive-1, total of 24 floors altogether from the twin towers and a beautiful Diagrid Area of 141,266 sqm.
Up until St Peters Basiluca, nothing like it in size had ever being built. Same can be said of the Ark.
The Ark is not a mushroom church, it is a behemoth being built to the glory of God.
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Part 2
THE ARK:
A MILLENNIUM AND A HALF AFTER HAGIA SOPHIA
4 CENTURIES AFTER ST PETERS
4 DECADES AFTER OUR LADY
LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
Some Lessons
It Is Enough!
The Tabernacle of Moses was the first recorded religious mega structure ordained by God. With details passed to Moses, the pioneer leader of the 12 tribes of Israel called for building offerings. Consequently, offerings of gold, silver, linen, oil and fine wood were brought. The generosity became so overwhelming that in Exodus 36:6, Moses commanded-It is enough!!!
It was the first recorded capital project where leadership had to halt fundraising and this remains the eternal template for God-first giving for all times; no murmurs or manipulation. A benchmark for spirit led giving.
One of the unique experiences with the Ark Project is that for the first time in my life, I hear 'it is enough'. Bishop Oyedepo himself as well as Dr Pastor Paul Enenche have told the story of how someone had come with offering for the Ark Project and was told that everything required was already provided. This was reiterated during the groundbreaking when Bishop Oyedepo explained how the fund was managed and untouched during the 5 years in which he awaited divine direction on the project commencement. Since I understand that for a project this size, avenues to spend resources abound, I tend to see this statement as more of a sense of faith and confidence in God than any other interpretation one may possibly give. Stadia around the world cost more than what has been spent on the Ark But...God is more than enough.
The Role of the State:
By 537 AD, Emperor Justinian inaugurated Hagia Sophia in Constantinople as a state funded project. It was a feat of both logistics and architectural genius. Funded by the imperial treasury and taxes from the Eastern Roman Empire, Hagia Sophia was so politically tied to the State and eventually spiritually 'cold' that on conquering Constantinople and changing it to Istanbul, the use of the Church was also changed without much resistance in 1453.
Bishop Oyedepo has consequently reiterated at every point in time that there was no government funding or foreign aid in the building of not just the Ark but Canaanland as a whole. Consequently, the Ark is not a tool now or in future to display the glory of man, government or nation even though inference will naturally be drawn by some, but a place of worship of the Most High God alone without attachment to any political party, government or power. He has stated often times in faith and for posterity that this building must remain a Church and nothing else.
Again in his exact words:
"When Jesus returns, He will meet this Church a Vibrant Altar of Fire. Even if it is 2000 years from now, it doesn't matter.
Those after us will be hotter than us.
Those taking over from those after us will be hotter than they are"
Bishop David Oyedepo
Funding and Doctrine:
Some 50+ years after Hagia Sophia's purpose was charged, the rebuilding of St Peters Basilica by Pope Julius VI commenced. However there was a challenge of funding for a project of such magnitude.
Consequently, the sale in cash of indulgence which had recently been introduced was ramped up by the 'Mother' Church.
The practice of codifying indulgences as part of Catholic doctrine emerged in the 11th Century. By the 16th century and just about the time St Peters Basilica project began, Priests began openly accepting cash donations for indulgences. Dominican friars like Johann Tetzel popularized the saying,
"As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs".
This sparked significant criticism, including Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.
In particular, theses 50 and 51 stated as follows:
Christians should be taught, if the Pope knew the ways and doings of the preachers of indulgences, he would prefer that St.
THE ARK:
A MILLENNIUM AND A HALF AFTER HAGIA SOPHIA
4 CENTURIES AFTER ST PETERS
4 DECADES AFTER OUR LADY
LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
Some Lessons
It Is Enough!
The Tabernacle of Moses was the first recorded religious mega structure ordained by God. With details passed to Moses, the pioneer leader of the 12 tribes of Israel called for building offerings. Consequently, offerings of gold, silver, linen, oil and fine wood were brought. The generosity became so overwhelming that in Exodus 36:6, Moses commanded-It is enough!!!
It was the first recorded capital project where leadership had to halt fundraising and this remains the eternal template for God-first giving for all times; no murmurs or manipulation. A benchmark for spirit led giving.
One of the unique experiences with the Ark Project is that for the first time in my life, I hear 'it is enough'. Bishop Oyedepo himself as well as Dr Pastor Paul Enenche have told the story of how someone had come with offering for the Ark Project and was told that everything required was already provided. This was reiterated during the groundbreaking when Bishop Oyedepo explained how the fund was managed and untouched during the 5 years in which he awaited divine direction on the project commencement. Since I understand that for a project this size, avenues to spend resources abound, I tend to see this statement as more of a sense of faith and confidence in God than any other interpretation one may possibly give. Stadia around the world cost more than what has been spent on the Ark But...God is more than enough.
The Role of the State:
By 537 AD, Emperor Justinian inaugurated Hagia Sophia in Constantinople as a state funded project. It was a feat of both logistics and architectural genius. Funded by the imperial treasury and taxes from the Eastern Roman Empire, Hagia Sophia was so politically tied to the State and eventually spiritually 'cold' that on conquering Constantinople and changing it to Istanbul, the use of the Church was also changed without much resistance in 1453.
Bishop Oyedepo has consequently reiterated at every point in time that there was no government funding or foreign aid in the building of not just the Ark but Canaanland as a whole. Consequently, the Ark is not a tool now or in future to display the glory of man, government or nation even though inference will naturally be drawn by some, but a place of worship of the Most High God alone without attachment to any political party, government or power. He has stated often times in faith and for posterity that this building must remain a Church and nothing else.
Again in his exact words:
"When Jesus returns, He will meet this Church a Vibrant Altar of Fire. Even if it is 2000 years from now, it doesn't matter.
Those after us will be hotter than us.
Those taking over from those after us will be hotter than they are"
Bishop David Oyedepo
Funding and Doctrine:
Some 50+ years after Hagia Sophia's purpose was charged, the rebuilding of St Peters Basilica by Pope Julius VI commenced. However there was a challenge of funding for a project of such magnitude.
Consequently, the sale in cash of indulgence which had recently been introduced was ramped up by the 'Mother' Church.
The practice of codifying indulgences as part of Catholic doctrine emerged in the 11th Century. By the 16th century and just about the time St Peters Basilica project began, Priests began openly accepting cash donations for indulgences. Dominican friars like Johann Tetzel popularized the saying,
"As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs".
This sparked significant criticism, including Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.
In particular, theses 50 and 51 stated as follows:
Christians should be taught, if the Pope knew the ways and doings of the preachers of indulgences, he would prefer that St.
Peter's Minster should be burnt to ashes, rather than that it should be built up of the skin, flesh and bones of his lambs...This implied that if the Pope truly understood the abuses of indulgence preachers, he would rather see St. Peter's Basilica burned down than built on the exploitation of the faithful.
51 stated that-Christians should be taught, the Pope, as it is his bounden duty to do, is indeed also willing to give of his own money - and should St. Peter's be sold thereto - to those from whom the preachers of indulgences do most extort money.
This also meant that
it would (or should) be the pope's wish, as it is his duty, to give of his own money to very many of those from whom certain hawkers of pardons cajole money, even if it meant the selling St. Peter's Basilica (which was under construction) to achieve that.
In reaction, the Catholic Church doubled down. Pope Leo X issued the bull Cum postquam (“When After”), which defined the doctrine of indulgences and addressed the issue of the authority of the church to absolve the faithful from temporal punishment. Luther’s views were declared to be in conflict with the teaching of the Catholic Church.
This act led to fatal consequences for the Roman Catholic Church.
Luther's Theses, which questioned the Catholic Church's authority directly led to the Protestant Reformation.
It resulted in the formation of numerous Protestant denominations, including Lutheranism, Calvinism and others, diverging from the Roman Catholic Church. Luther's critique of the Pope's authority and his emphasis on individual interpretation of the Bible led to a weakening of papal influence. The Protestant Reformation continues to have a significant impact on Western Christianity, shaping various denominations and their theological beliefs.
Before the Protestant Reformation, the vast majority of Christians in Europe and all over the world were Catholic. Estimates suggest that around 95-98% of Christians were Catholics in Western Europe at the time.
As at today, only 39.5% of Europe's Christians and 50% of the world's Christians are said to be Catholic. This shows that as a result of the Reformation, the Catholic Church is today much less than half of Christians globally. Notably, there was nothing like 'Roman Catholic' at the time. As at 1053, it was still referred to as the Western Catholic Church. The term Roman Catholic began in England as a slur against the Catholic Church and this was coined by Henry VIII in 1525, some 8 years after the release of the 95 theses.
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51 stated that-Christians should be taught, the Pope, as it is his bounden duty to do, is indeed also willing to give of his own money - and should St. Peter's be sold thereto - to those from whom the preachers of indulgences do most extort money.
This also meant that
it would (or should) be the pope's wish, as it is his duty, to give of his own money to very many of those from whom certain hawkers of pardons cajole money, even if it meant the selling St. Peter's Basilica (which was under construction) to achieve that.
In reaction, the Catholic Church doubled down. Pope Leo X issued the bull Cum postquam (“When After”), which defined the doctrine of indulgences and addressed the issue of the authority of the church to absolve the faithful from temporal punishment. Luther’s views were declared to be in conflict with the teaching of the Catholic Church.
This act led to fatal consequences for the Roman Catholic Church.
Luther's Theses, which questioned the Catholic Church's authority directly led to the Protestant Reformation.
It resulted in the formation of numerous Protestant denominations, including Lutheranism, Calvinism and others, diverging from the Roman Catholic Church. Luther's critique of the Pope's authority and his emphasis on individual interpretation of the Bible led to a weakening of papal influence. The Protestant Reformation continues to have a significant impact on Western Christianity, shaping various denominations and their theological beliefs.
Before the Protestant Reformation, the vast majority of Christians in Europe and all over the world were Catholic. Estimates suggest that around 95-98% of Christians were Catholics in Western Europe at the time.
As at today, only 39.5% of Europe's Christians and 50% of the world's Christians are said to be Catholic. This shows that as a result of the Reformation, the Catholic Church is today much less than half of Christians globally. Notably, there was nothing like 'Roman Catholic' at the time. As at 1053, it was still referred to as the Western Catholic Church. The term Roman Catholic began in England as a slur against the Catholic Church and this was coined by Henry VIII in 1525, some 8 years after the release of the 95 theses.
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Part 3
THE ARK LEGACY PROJECT:
1,500 YEARS, 400 YEARS AND 40 YEARS AFTER HAGIA SOPHIA, ST PETERS BASILICA AND OUR LADY OF PEACE BASILICA
APPARENT LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
Funding and Doctrine (contd from Part 1):
Bishop Oyedepo has ensured that the Ark project didn't affect any other project in the Church. Notably, the Kingdom Care as well as Transport Schemes were initiated or re-introduced to cater primarily for challenged members of the Church. Also no offering whatsoever is raised in services with regards to the Ark project whether in Canaanland or any branch/parish since inception. I believe that this has never happened for a project anywhere close to this in the history of Christianity. No special offerings, no special group of sponsors, no nothing, yet on a personal note, my biggest givings towards any building project in my life by plain conviction has been towards the Ark project yet I am not 'begging for factory" as so many haters of the Church pretending to love the poor do on social media..
In fact whenever the mention of the Ark is made in church, it's always as a testimony or a point of thanksgiving. Prayers of thanksgiving for the Ark commenced on 17th March 2025.
It has been said that if not that the project is so close to Faith Tabernacle and too big to ignore, nobody would have known that such a gargantuan project was going on. Bishop Oyedepo's mantra remains Matthew 6:33...Seek ye first the Kingdom.... and all these things (that others are dying to get) shall be added..." Thus focusing on soul winning and not fundraising throughout the period of the mega project. He has rather emphasized reaching souls, bringing them to Church and nurturing them to growth. By so doing, souls like the harvest are preserved and the role of the Church as the Barn for harvested souls from the vineyard is maintained. There have been many instances of newly won converts including children bringing in more souls such as members of their families and loved ones to be nurtured by the Word.
Many may ask, how then is the Ark being funded? The answer lies in the first example of the Tabernacle of Moses-Spirit led sacrificial giving. As far as I can remember, during Shiloh 2015, Faith Theatre (as the Ark was then called) was introduced to the Church. It was announced that the annual Shiloh sacrifice of that year would go towards the Ark, the announcement was made again at Shiloh 2023. Personally I disregarded the quietness of the Church and went in search of the Ark Project account details. I succeeded after almost a year as it was eventually made public after 3 years. Never have I seen an organization which keeps project account details away from the public until the Ark project. The aim of keeping the account details away from the people was to keep the congregation away from any kind of pressure.
Oyedepo tells the story of how he and other leaders in the early days of the Church decided to stretch themselves to raise money to pay the Church rent of ₦3000 after a member who pledged suddenly disappointed and announcement could not be made in Church which would embarrass the pledger and put the whole Church under undue pressure.
The Mandate states that:
The Church members or public must never be put under any kind of pressure to give towards any kind of project. Launching and appeal funds are prohibited.
Additionally it says:
All recurrent financial obligations must be given priority over project disbursement.
It goes further to instruct:
On no account should recurrent financial obligations to staff or third parties be delayed due to project execution.
It then concludes on projects:
Effort to provide appropriate facilities shall not be allowed to hinder spiritual growth of the Church.
Today the Ark is heading towards completion with breakneck speed and noiselessly yet none except outsiders, onlookers, the gates of hell and the gates of men such as factory beggars who do not give but want to convert kingdom resources (whose God is their belly) are against the project and hide behind their keypads to type like
THE ARK LEGACY PROJECT:
1,500 YEARS, 400 YEARS AND 40 YEARS AFTER HAGIA SOPHIA, ST PETERS BASILICA AND OUR LADY OF PEACE BASILICA
APPARENT LESSONS LEARNT BY BISHOP OYEDEPO
Funding and Doctrine (contd from Part 1):
Bishop Oyedepo has ensured that the Ark project didn't affect any other project in the Church. Notably, the Kingdom Care as well as Transport Schemes were initiated or re-introduced to cater primarily for challenged members of the Church. Also no offering whatsoever is raised in services with regards to the Ark project whether in Canaanland or any branch/parish since inception. I believe that this has never happened for a project anywhere close to this in the history of Christianity. No special offerings, no special group of sponsors, no nothing, yet on a personal note, my biggest givings towards any building project in my life by plain conviction has been towards the Ark project yet I am not 'begging for factory" as so many haters of the Church pretending to love the poor do on social media..
In fact whenever the mention of the Ark is made in church, it's always as a testimony or a point of thanksgiving. Prayers of thanksgiving for the Ark commenced on 17th March 2025.
It has been said that if not that the project is so close to Faith Tabernacle and too big to ignore, nobody would have known that such a gargantuan project was going on. Bishop Oyedepo's mantra remains Matthew 6:33...Seek ye first the Kingdom.... and all these things (that others are dying to get) shall be added..." Thus focusing on soul winning and not fundraising throughout the period of the mega project. He has rather emphasized reaching souls, bringing them to Church and nurturing them to growth. By so doing, souls like the harvest are preserved and the role of the Church as the Barn for harvested souls from the vineyard is maintained. There have been many instances of newly won converts including children bringing in more souls such as members of their families and loved ones to be nurtured by the Word.
Many may ask, how then is the Ark being funded? The answer lies in the first example of the Tabernacle of Moses-Spirit led sacrificial giving. As far as I can remember, during Shiloh 2015, Faith Theatre (as the Ark was then called) was introduced to the Church. It was announced that the annual Shiloh sacrifice of that year would go towards the Ark, the announcement was made again at Shiloh 2023. Personally I disregarded the quietness of the Church and went in search of the Ark Project account details. I succeeded after almost a year as it was eventually made public after 3 years. Never have I seen an organization which keeps project account details away from the public until the Ark project. The aim of keeping the account details away from the people was to keep the congregation away from any kind of pressure.
Oyedepo tells the story of how he and other leaders in the early days of the Church decided to stretch themselves to raise money to pay the Church rent of ₦3000 after a member who pledged suddenly disappointed and announcement could not be made in Church which would embarrass the pledger and put the whole Church under undue pressure.
The Mandate states that:
The Church members or public must never be put under any kind of pressure to give towards any kind of project. Launching and appeal funds are prohibited.
Additionally it says:
All recurrent financial obligations must be given priority over project disbursement.
It goes further to instruct:
On no account should recurrent financial obligations to staff or third parties be delayed due to project execution.
It then concludes on projects:
Effort to provide appropriate facilities shall not be allowed to hinder spiritual growth of the Church.
Today the Ark is heading towards completion with breakneck speed and noiselessly yet none except outsiders, onlookers, the gates of hell and the gates of men such as factory beggars who do not give but want to convert kingdom resources (whose God is their belly) are against the project and hide behind their keypads to type like
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Some of the people criticizing the building of the Ark will rather spend time on TV watching football in some of the best stadia in the world then engage also in gambling. Same people will rather see football stadia and betting centres filled than the Church filled. It's not really about the growth of the Kingdom but an anti kingdom and Judas Iscariot mindset.
For these, the response is that the Church of Christ is not built to satisfy the gates of hell...and of men. That must have been why the Lord Jesus Christ Affirmed...
... And upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’S HOUSE shall be established in the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills: and all nations shall flow to it. Isaiah 2:2
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Some of the people criticizing the building of the Ark will rather spend time on TV watching football in some of the best stadia in the world then engage also in gambling. Same people will rather see football stadia and betting centres filled than the Church filled. It's not really about the growth of the Kingdom but an anti kingdom and Judas Iscariot mindset.
For these, the response is that the Church of Christ is not built to satisfy the gates of hell...and of men. That must have been why the Lord Jesus Christ Affirmed...
... And upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’S HOUSE shall be established in the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills: and all nations shall flow to it. Isaiah 2:2
PS:
The facts stated above are verifiable but the views expressed here belong to the Author.
#TheArk
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#LargestChurchInAfrica
#AfricanChristianMegastructure
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FROM 2 MISSIONARIES IN MY OFFICE TO 20 BRANCHES.
The story of Winners Chapel in Uganda.
- Dr. Joseph Serwadda
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The story of Winners Chapel in Uganda.
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HOW DADDY G.O. SUFF€R€D ON THE ROAD WHILE COMING TO OTUKPO FOR A CRUSADE IN 1978
TODAY HE FLIES ALL OVER THE WORLD, HE DIDN'T STRUGGLE FOR IT.
-Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche
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TODAY HE FLIES ALL OVER THE WORLD, HE DIDN'T STRUGGLE FOR IT.
-Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche
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The first building I completed in my life was a Chapel in my old secondary school
I went to work in Dumagi and vowed not to leave there till a Church is built there.
- Bishop David Oyedepo
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I went to work in Dumagi and vowed not to leave there till a Church is built there.
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HAPPY 38TH BIRTHDAY TO DR LOVE OYEDEPO OGAH
First Biological Daughter Of Bishop David and Pastor Faith Oyedepo
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We celebrate you and thank God for your life. We pray that you will enjoy many more years of favour, good health and abundance. May you continue to flourish in every area of life.
Congratulations and God's Multiplied Blessings
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First Biological Daughter Of Bishop David and Pastor Faith Oyedepo
Living Faith Church Worldwide
We celebrate you and thank God for your life. We pray that you will enjoy many more years of favour, good health and abundance. May you continue to flourish in every area of life.
Congratulations and God's Multiplied Blessings
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