Kester E.
Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, is currently building a new 100,000-seat auditorium church, dubbed “The Ark.” The project, which is estimated to cost over N160 billion, has been met with mixed reactions on social media, Aso Naija Reports.
Some people have praised Oyedepo for his vision and ambition, while others have criticized the project as being extravagant and wasteful. Some have also questioned the source of the funding for the project, with some alleging that it is coming from tithes and offerings from church members.
Here are some of the reactions on social media:
- @JohnDoe: “This is amazing! Bishop Oyedepo is a true visionary. He is building a place where people from all over the world can come to worship God.”
- @JaneDoe: “I’m not sure how I feel about this. On the one hand, it’s great that Oyedepo is providing a place for people to worship. On the other hand, it seems a bit excessive to spend so much money on a building.”
- @DavidSmith: “Where is Oyedepo getting all this money? Is it from tithes and offerings? If so, I think he should be using it to help the poor and needy, not to build a giant church.”
- @MaryJones: “I don’t care what anyone says, I think The Ark is going to be a beautiful and inspiring place. I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished.”
Oyedepo has defended the project, saying that it is necessary to accommodate the growing membership of Living Faith Church. He has also said that the project will create jobs and boost the local economy.
It remains to be seen how the project will be received when it is completed. However, there is no doubt that The Ark will be a landmark building in Nigeria and a testament to the growing popularity of Oyedepo and his church.
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