As We Celebrate Bishop Oyedepo At 72, Here Are 72 Facts About You May Need To Know About Him 1. Sept 27, 1954 – Born in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria.2. 1950s–60s (childhood) – Raised in a multi-religious home by his father, Ibrahim (a Muslim) and mother, Dorcas (a C&S member).3. 1950s–60s (childhood) – Primarily raised by his grandmother, Rachel Adeyiola Odetundun Abegunde, who drilled him in tithing and morning prayers.4.
Feb 19, 1969 – Became born again at age 15, led to Christ by his high school teacher, Betty Lasher.5. 1973 (age 19) – Built a local village mud church structure entirely by himself while on holiday.6. Early 1970s – Studied Architecture at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, graduating with a professional diploma.7. Mid-1970s – Worked briefly with the Federal Ministry of Housing in Ilorin before resigning for full-time ministry.8.
1976 – Met his future wife, Florence Abiola Akano (now Pastor Faith), at a motor park in Ilorin.9. 1976 – Signed a covenant, “Sailing Under Sealed Orders,” with his fiancée, swearing total surrender to God.10. May 1–2, 1981 – Received the “Liberation Mandate” during an 18-hour supernatural vision.11. 1981 – In that vision, God said: “The hour has come to liberate the world from all oppressions of the devil… and I am sending you.”12. 1981 – Began operations under Liberation Faith Ministries in Kaduna State.13.
Aug 30, 1982 – Formally married Pastor Faith Abiola Oyedepo.14. 1980s onward – Blessed with four children (David Jr., Isaac, Love and Joyce). All active in Christian ministry.15. Sept 17, 1983 – Ordained as a pastor by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the RCCG.16. Sept 17, 1983 – The laying of hands by Pastor Adeboye triggered a supernatural catalyst for the ministry.17. 1984 – Expanded the ministry out of Kaduna down to Ilorin, before moving