The Nigerian Christian community witnessed a significant moment on Sunday, May 4, 2025, as renowned preacher and long-serving church leader, Bishop David Abioye, launched a new ministry named Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly. The inaugural service, held in an atmosphere of spiritual enthusiasm and celebration, drew a large crowd of faithful followers eager to witness and be part of the new beginning.
The event marked a fresh chapter for Abioye, who until October 2024, served as the Vice President of the globally recognized Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel. He stepped down from his position after reaching the official retirement age set by the church’s new administrative guidelines.
The launch of Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly represents not just a new church, but a renewed calling for Abioye, who has spent over 40 years in ministry, most of them alongside Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church. Speaking during the maiden service of his new church, Abioye explained that the vision was not inspired by public expectation or personal ambition, but by a clear directive from God.
“This inauguration is not the outcome of human persuasion or demand,” Abioye stated passionately to the congregation. “It is the unfolding of God’s eternal purpose—one that was ordained long before now, and is only being revealed at this appointed time.”
Abioye was warmly received by attendees, many of whom had followed his teachings for decades under the Living Faith umbrella. He took time during the service to explain the foundational principles of the new ministry. According to him, Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly will focus on nurturing spiritual maturity, empowering believers, and fostering global Christian influence through the Word of God.
He emphasized that he does not see himself as attempting to fulfill the entirety of the Great Commission single-handedly, but rather sees himself as a messenger raised for a specific divine assignment. “I am simply playing my part in the larger agenda of heaven,” he said.
Abioye officially opened the new ministry with a solemn declaration. “To the glory of God, this assembly, Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly, is inaugurated today, Sunday, May 4, 2025. In the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, this ministry is birthed for the advancement, strength, and victory of the saints worldwide,” he proclaimed.
In typical charismatic fashion, he ended with a prayerful blessing: “Everyone who witnesses this today shall continue to conquer in every area of life. You shall be named more than conquerors.”
The former Vice President of Living Faith Church had retired alongside his longtime colleague, Pastor Thomas Aremu, after the church’s policy was revised to include a retirement age cap. Abioye, who turned 63 in 2024, quietly stepped away from his duties in October of that year, bringing to a close a remarkable journey within one of Nigeria’s most influential Pentecostal ministries.
For years, Abioye was considered the right-hand man of Bishop David Oyedepo. His leadership role, particularly at the Goshen Land facility in Nasarawa State, made him one of the most respected voices in the church. He was known not just for his preaching, but for his humility, discipline, and loyalty to the Living Faith vision.
Despite stepping away from Living Faith Church, Abioye had maintained a low profile in the months following his retirement. His public reappearance with the launch of a new ministry came as a surprise to many, but not entirely unexpected. Many who had observed his deep-rooted passion for ministry believed he would not remain in retirement for long.
Within Nigeria’s religious space, transitions like these often stir public interest, especially when a senior church figure steps aside or begins a new work. However, Abioye was quick to clarify that his move was not in rebellion or dissatisfaction, but simply a matter of divine direction.
“This is not a breakaway. It is not born out of division or offence,” he said. “It is the birth of a new assignment in God’s calendar.”
Observers say Abioye’s decision to start Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly is likely to attract both old and new followers. His credibility, built over decades of faithful service and integrity, gives the new ministry a solid foundation.
In Nigeria, a country with a deeply religious population and a vibrant Pentecostal movement, new churches are not uncommon. What makes Abioye’s move noteworthy is his stature, experience, and the influence he wields within Christian circles. His new assembly is likely to draw attention both for its teachings and for how it positions itself in the competitive landscape of mega churches.
The launch also signals a potential expansion, with many expecting that branches of Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly will spring up in major Nigerian cities and possibly abroad in the coming months. The structure and growth pattern are still unclear, but the momentum from the first service suggests that many believers are already identifying with the new spiritual direction.
As the dust settles on this transition, one thing remains certain—David Abioye has not retired from his life’s work. If anything, he has just begun a new race. In his own words, “This is not the end. It is the beginning of the next chapter in God’s eternal story.”
With Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly now officially launched, many are watching to see how the ministry will evolve, what role Abioye will continue to play in Nigeria’s Christian landscape, and how this new beginning will shape the lives of believers who choose to follow his spiritual leadership.
