In Christ, For Christ, With Joy!
''But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.'' Matt. 6:33
For over years, the LFC New Jerusalem Church in Ilorin has stood as a symbol of faith, sacrifice, dedication, and unwavering commitment to God’s vision. This glorious sanctuary has been built to serve as a spiritual home where lives will be transformed, destinies restored, and generations empowered to live victoriously in Christ.
The LFC New Jerusalem church is more than just a church building it is a prophetic landmark designed to accommodate thousands of worshippers, raise kingdom ambassadors, and provide an atmosphere where the presence and power of God will be experienced mightily. Through this divine project, countless souls shall encounter salvation, healing, breakthroughs, and supernatural restoration.
THE PRESIDING BISHOP & FOUNDER
On September 27, 1954, God Servant David Olaniyi Oyedepo, a native of Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria,
was born in Osogbo into a religiously mixed family. His father, Ibrahim, was a Muslim healer, while his
mother, Dorcas, was a member of the Eternal Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement (C&S).
He was raised by his grandmother in Osogbo, who inculcated in him the virtues of Christian life
through the early morning prayers which he attended with her. She also taught him the importance of
tithing and other basic Christian virtues.
David Oyedepo gave his life to Jesus Christ in 1969 through the influence of his former teacher, Ms
Betty Lasher, who took a special interest in him during his high school days. He studied Architecture at
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, and worked briefly with the Federal Ministry of Housing in Ilorin before
resigning to concentrate on missionary work. David Oyedepo also earned a PhD in Human
Development from Honolulu University, Hawaii, United States of America.
In 1982 he married Florence Abiola Akano (now known as Faith). They have four children together
(David Jr., Isaac, Love, and Joy). David Jr. and Isaac Oyedepo were ordained as Pastors in May 2007 by
Kenneth Copeland.
