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Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by fatdon1(m): 8:44pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
Nigeria’s richest pastor and self- styled bishop, David Oyedepo, has made a glistening addition to his business empire by floating an airline called Dominion Air. Oyedepo, who a few years ago ignited debate on flamboyant Christianity by acquiring his fourth private jet, is the owner of Dominion Publishing House, Covenant University and an elite secondary school called Faith Academy. Sources within the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the agency charged with business registration in Nigeria, confirmed the registration of Dominion Air with David Oyedepo as its chairman. Another source within a Lagos-based insurance firm known to handle most of Oyedepo’s businesses said the airline project had been in the works for six years and was only made a reality this year. In a swift reaction, Lawrence Ofili, a member of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), “Pastor Oyedepo by his choice of businesses has severally demonstrated a disconnect between himself and hundreds of thousands of poor Christians who he claimed to have come to deliver. About 90 per cent of public schools in this country were built by early Christian missionaries; today Oyedepo has Covenant University but it is for children of millionaires,” says Mr Ofili. “Even with the high school called Faith Academy, I am aware that most children in his congregation dream to be educated there but their parents who probably pay tithes and offerings cannot afford the school fees. His Faith Tabernacle accommodates 50,000 worshippers every Sunday; how many of them are going to fly Dominion Air? Honestly this project is not for the poor. He should have settled for mechanised farming to engage unemployed men and women.” Listed by Forbes as Nigeria’s wealthiest pastor with a net worth of $150 million, David Oyedepo is a preacher and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, more popularly known as Winners’ Chapel. Besides his four private jets, Forbes also mentioned the preacher’s luxury homes in London and the United States. www.informationnaija.com/bishop-david-oyedepo-launches-airline-dominion-air/ |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by dasparrow: 9:08pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
@Post It is well. On judgement God will decide who is truly His and who isn't. 1 Like |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by excondido(m): 9:34pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
o ye of little faith...who will not fly in an anointed plane, where the pilots are pastors, cabin crew are female church ushers and most importantly a plane that runs on anoiting oil fuel...welcome on board dominion air! 1 Like |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by obioraeze(m): 10:00pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
much as i dnt want to touch his annioted and do his prophet no harm, y dnt he mimic T.B joshua, who helps the poor and those who can not afford schools like his,may God helps us all. |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by kelvincoll(m): 10:19pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
Well....If the airline offers about 50% slash the present airfare, ensure safety and employ a lot of youths out there irrespective of church attended, i'ld reserve ma comment |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by sheedy407(m): 10:28pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
I need open church |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by obi4eze(m): 10:55pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
But this is an old news. Why bring it up again? |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by obi4eze(m): 10:55pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
But this is old news. Why bring it up again? Besides, the fact that he has jets doesn't mean that he doesn't give to the needy. One can do good without telling others about it. |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by Nobody: 11:48pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
@OP. I totally agree with u. Christainity was found after christ. This i believe implies that christains should exihibt ''christ -like'' attitude, especially those that claim to preach it. Just as the saying...''practice what you preach''. Now if you are conversant with the story about the life of Jesus christ ofcourse you'll agree with me that most Gods of Men, some call them Men of God are not anywhere close to what christainity entails. As a matter of fact, christ consistently stressed the need to help those in pain, those that are suffering ie people that find it difficult to meet up with life challenges. But today, reverse is the case. They now collect from the poor masses to better their lives, living a flambouyant lifestyle. The primary aim of the church is to reach out and help the less privileged. So i ask, can a man that represents God ie Man of God open up a school that pays almost six hundred and something thousand as school fees? What percentage of his members can afford to pay such a huge amount? Lastly, in what ways do members benefit from their investments?. This is business. Don't blame the person that introduced the term..... PASTORPRENURES. |
Re: Bishop David Oyedepo Launches Airline ”dominion Air”. by seyibrown(f): 2:30pm On Mar 24, 2013 |
I don't think there is anything wrong with a Church/Pastor investing in business. Christian businesses are an opportunity show the world Christ by doing business in a christ-like way! I look forward to seeing more and more successful Christian establishments in every business sector! What I would deeply question is a lack of welfare programme for the Church/Pastor's less privileged church members. A Church/Pastor that is wealthy enough to invest in business should be 'christ-like' enough to help its/his needy church members. James 2:14-17 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Matthew 25:35-40 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ More on helping others here: http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/bible-verse-about-helping-others-21-top-scriptures/#ixzz2OSndbZHj Church-goers who do not want their Pastors to be wealthy through Tithes and Offerings should move to Churches where the Pastors are paid fixed Salaries and benefits out of the church takings (and the rest of takings are used to help needy church members or invested in businesses), and bear in mind that members will still give gifts to the Pastor. Bring on 'Dominion Bank' but make sure your church members aren't hungry or homeless! |
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