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CLOUD OF WITNESSESThis book truly chronicles the leadership peculiarity of acourse mate, friend and fellow brother in the faith. I feelthat the puzzles and amazement of what I saw in himduring our school days as students of architecture, has atthe minimum become evident as seen in Canaan Landand the establishment of Covenant University (CU), afirstclassprivateUniversityinNigeria.IsayatminimumbecauseonlyGodknowswhereHeisyettakingmyfriendandBishopto,whoremainsawondertome.Heisinafewwordsanenigmatothegloryof God.
Dr. Johnson Adefila
Pastor and Coordinator,
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Family Praise Chapel,
Atlanta Georgia , USA.
***********************************May I congratulate you for this text in your hands. This book is not about a person, but about a proven way God can turn a person that allows Him into an institution for all to see. Morack Akin-David by the help of the Holy Spirit has x-rayed such a man- Dr. David O. Oyedepo.
Pastor John Izebere
Associate Pastor, Faith Tabernacle, Ota, Nigeria. iii
This is a classic write-up put together by a faithful protg on a sage, a faith personified personality, a man who lives heaven on earth simply called Dr. David Oyedepo.
Pastor Seyi Elliot
Associate Pastor, Faith Tabernacle, Ota, Nigeria.
***********************************Contained in this book that could only have been authored by an ardent follower are the nuggets that have made a global legend and most impactful and dynamic Ministries of Bishop David Oyedepo. Because God is not a respecter of persons, anyone that commits to the virtues of God's servant contained in this book is sure to have a place at the top.
Pastor David Ogedengbe
Regional Pastor, Faith Tabernacle, Ota, NigeriaThis work is a product of years of consistent and genuine followership, properly packaged and well presented. It will truly be a blessing to manygenerations.
Pastor Abraham John-Oze
Associate pastor, Faith Tabernacle, Ota, NigeriaThis soul-stimulating, energy-renewing, and resultfilled book - Leadership Secrets of David Oyedepo lends credence to the fact that those conscious followers like Morack Akin-David, are being transformed as agents ofchange under the leadership of Dr. David Oyedepo. It is a must-read for every aspiring and forward-looking leader of this generation. Make this book your leadership benchmark!
Dr. Derrick C. Samuels
The Host of Evening with Dr. Derrick
President, Derrick Samuels Leadership Institute
Houston, TX, USA
***********************************This book is the compilation of the revelation of the 'ultimate secrets' of what makes the beacon of our time, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, who he is. Most of us under his tutelage in the Commission are exposed to these truthful facts, but Morack Akin-David has brought Papa's leadership skills into a broaderperspective that inspires the leader in the reader. Kudos, Pastor Mo!
Mrs.Yemisi Lawale
CEO, Zion Estate Limited Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
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There are those who know history
There are those who write history
There are those who make history
Pastor E.A. AdeboyeGeneral Overseer, RCCG.
At the Sunday thanksgiving Service
commemorating the 25th Anniversary of
Living Faith Church Worldwide,
(a.k.a Winners Chapel International) under
the Leadership of Bishop David O. Oyedepo.
7th May, 2006We are not achievers; we are only beneficiaries of His grace.A sense of achievement will normally stir pride but a sense
of engracement will provoke praise
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I don't need to begin to ask you whether or not you know that
Bishop David Oyedepo is a man of influence. You may not like him, you may not agree with
him, but you cannot ignore him.
At the 60th birthday celebration of Bishop David O. Oyedepo. 27th September, 2014 viii
A time is coming when some of us will be flying in the air, and some will be saying we
don't know what they are using let me tell you what I am using:
I am sold out to God.
David O. Oyedepo,October 4, 1983
When his ministry was yet an infant, barely few months after inauguration
If there is anything you can notice in the life of Bishop David Oyedepo, it is that he is a man of focus. He knows where he is going [and] there is nothing you can do to deter him from
reaching where he is going.
Pastor E.A. Adeboye
At the 60th birthday celebrationof Bishop David O. Oyedepo. 27th September, 2014 x
Dedication
T
o all emerging leaders the world over, to all followers of Bishop David Oyedepo around the world, and especially to you, my valued reader.
Acknowledgement
F
oremost, I am indebted to my Pastor and mentor, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo. He offered me the platform to kindle and maximize
my leadership potential. His priceless investment and influence on me has generated this book. This book is a product of many years of tutelage under his shielding umbrella. This book therefore, is my little contribution to the body of knowledge.
Doubtless, over the years, I have benefitted from the rich resources of many great scholars and leaders: topmost is Dr Myles Munroe, the world renowned potential and personal development advocate. Others are: BillNewman, the great Australian leadership coach, John
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C. Maxwell, a technocrat in the world of leadership, and a host of others.
My warmest thanks to the team of seasoned assessors and editors, for their thoroughness in the assessment and editing of this book. They patiently paid incisive attention to ensuring that the facts and figures presented in this book truly tally with what obtains. My appreciation goes to Dayo Adeniran (D1). His valuable input in this book will no doubt generate a compelling readership. A big thanks to my friend, and associate, Solomon Okpa, the CEO of Write-For-Me, for his unrivaled enthusiasm and optimism over this book.
I appreciate Deacon Jimi Ademosu, former Chairman, Deacons Assembly of Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Ota. His injection of ideas has made me wiser and smarter in getting this work done. Many thanks go to my wife, Folakemi, and to my sons, Ireyemi and Obayemisi, for their sacrifice and support. They allowed me to go on a two-week retreat to embark on the preliminary stage of the work of this book.
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To all of my students at the Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI) Lagos (especially Yaba Study Center), I say thanks. I remain amazed at the confidence you repose in me as well as your encouraging remarks during and after each session. I really appreciate God for the privilege ofservice over the years. I acknowledge all of my partners in this kingdom adventure of discoveries. Your names are too numerous to be enumerated, yet one thing is certain; you will always remain part of my success story.
To you all I say a million thanks.
Table of Content
Cloud of WitnessesiiiDedicationxiAcknowledgementxiiTable of ContentsxvPrefacexvii
Secret #1: Spirituality
We do nothing except it is commanded22Secret #2: Vision
And now, the hour has come48Secret #3: Wisdom
Send for my servant, Adeboye...74Secret #4: Courage
Two months, too much!88Secret #5: Diplomacy
If it goes wrong, I am responsible106
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Secret #6: Humility
I have no capacity to build this church!122Secret #7: Mentoring
My sword is your sword!132Secret #8: Integrity
Get out of my office, devil!