David Olatunji Abioye (born March 11, 1961) is a Nigerian Christian author and preacher; the First Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide. He is a bishop and the senior pastor of the Abuja church, Living Faith Church, Goshen City, with over 30,000 worshippers.
Personal life
Born into a family from Kwara State, Abioye is married to Mary Abioye; they have three children: David Jr, Ruth, and Daniel. He studied mechanical engineering from the University of Ilorin. He worked as a lecturer at Open Cast Polytechnic, Auchi, in 1985 for a year.
Ministry
While still lecturing at the Polytechnic, he wanted to start a technological firm to solidify his finances. However, when he met the future founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo at a Christian Student Fellowship in the 1980's, he was inspired by what he saw as his passion and love for God. Over the years, their relationship has transcended from a brotherly friendship to a spiritual mentor. After the departure of Oyedepo to Lagos, Abioye was the senior pastor of Garden of Faith, Kaduna, which was the former national headquarters of the church. In 1993, he became a bishop in the church.
In January 2014, Nigeria's president, Goodluck Jonathan, visited Abioye, and worshiped during one of the services in the Abuja church. In June 2015, shortly after the election, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Yakubu Dogara had a Thanksgiving session in his church.
Book publishing
Abioye has published over 10 Christian, inspirational and motivational books, mini books, magazines and other resources. They include: