Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has strongly condemned the recent wave of attacks on churches across Nigeria that resulted in multiple deaths and abductions of worshippers.
Religious Leader Speaks Out Against Violence
During the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, the prominent cleric expressed deep concern about the deteriorating security situation in the country. Bishop Oyedepo described the killing of five church members in the previous week and the abduction of thirty-five others as "unacceptable" and "a direct assault on innocent lives."
The religious leader made a powerful declaration about the resilience of Christianity in Nigeria, stating emphatically: "The Church of Christ in Nigeria is indestructible. The gates of hell cannot prevail against it. Nigeria will never become an Islamic state—never, never, never."
Seven-Day Prayer Initiative Announced
In response to the escalating violence, Bishop Oyedepo announced a seven-day nationwide prayer campaign to combat the rising insecurity. The prayer sessions are scheduled to take place every night from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m., beginning on November 23, 2025.
Oyedepo instructed members of his congregation and Christians across Nigeria to participate in the intensive prayer program, emphasizing its spiritual significance. "When this church prays, God hears," he assured the congregation. "All who are baptised in the Holy Ghost will join me in praying extensively in the Spirit. By so doing, we are sending angels on a run."
Spiritual Protection Measures
The bishop provided specific directives for spiritual protection, encouraging congregants to anoint their homes and workplaces to establish them as "no-go areas" for evil forces. He emphasized the importance of taking spiritual responsibility for protecting families and communities during this challenging period.
Bishop Oyedepo also issued strong words against those perpetrating and sponsoring violence, declaring that they "come under a curse today." He expressed particular concern about the commercialization of kidnapping, which he described as having turned into "big-time business" with criminals demanding huge ransoms from vulnerable communities.
The sermon concluded with a call for unity, vigilance, and unwavering faith as the church embarks on its week-long prayer campaign for peace and security in Nigeria. Bishop Oyedepo declared confidently: "As the Lord lives, who sent me as one of the watchmen over this nation, this shall not continue. Satan is in trouble."
