Pastor E.A. Adeboye and Bishop David Oyedepo's meeting during the 70th birthday celebrations of Bishop Oyedepo.

Pastor E.A. Adeboye and Bishop David Oyedepo during the 70th birthday of the latter have been widely discussed today, September 27, 2024. Today, the internet is already abuzz following a recent interaction between two prominent leaders in Christian circles globally who influence the Nigerian nation. The occasion was not only a joyous one for the bishop, founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel).

The RCCG church General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye commended Oyedepo for his desire and commitment to the work of ministry and for touching the lives of millions of people. He stated that he could not fault Oyedepo’s diligent passion to extend the kingdom of God and his authority as a spiritual shepherd. Adeboye referred to Oyedepo as a “pillar of faith”, and then prayed for God’s choicest blessings on him at this new age as he entered a new decade of service.

So popular was the occasion that it saw a coming out by many church-affiliated personalities, leadership, and opinion leaders across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram were flooded with birthday wishes from different pastors, politicians, and fans. In particular, gospel artist Tope Alabi volunteered to sing a song she recorded in the directed titled God’s Servant @ 70 for Bishop Oyedepo. It has been reproduced on the music platforms and has earned a central position in the birthday celebrations.

It is, therefore, fitting to accord this celebration not only as a personal feat for Oyedepo but also as an assessment of his impact on Nigeria’s religious and, for that matter, the socio-political domain. Through their ministries, Pastor Adeboye and Bishop Oyedepo have influenced the lives of millions, and therefore, this meeting represents a sign of unity in serving the whole Christ.