How Many Private Jets Does Bishop David Oyedepo Have?
Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder and presiding bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, is widely regarded as one of the richest pastors in Nigeria and Africa. Over the years, he has been vocal about God’s abundant blessings on his ministry and personal life—including his acquisition of private jets.
Bishop Oyedepo’s Fleet of Private Jets
According to Oyedepo, God’s blessings enabled him to acquire four private jets. These include:
- Bombardier Challenger 604
- Grumman Gulfstream I (G-159)
- Gulfstream IV (G-IV)
- Gulfstream V (Gee-5)
The acquisition of these aircraft, according to the Bishop, was not a result of aggressive fundraising or long-term planning, but simply a manifestation of divine provision.
“Changing Planes Like Bicycles” — Oyedepo Explains
In a recent sermon, Bishop Oyedepo boldly stated that his church is now changing planes like bicycles—a metaphor to illustrate how effortlessly they acquire new aircraft due to God’s blessings.
He shared:
“God told us we are going to fly; if He left us to plan to fly, it won’t enter our budget in the next ten years. We are just changing planes like we change bicycles because His blessings make us rich and add no sorrow.”
Interestingly, he emphasized that neither he nor the church made targeted prayers or confessions for planes.
“We didn’t confess; we didn’t pray, pray for the plane to do what? They asked me, which kind of plane and I said any kind. I don’t know the name of any because I wasn’t shopping for it.”
No Pressure on Members: Oyedepo on the Ark Project
Touching on the Ark Project, a massive building undertaking by the church, Bishop Oyedepo made it clear that no special offerings were raised for it at Canaanland or in any church branch.
He noted that the project is moving forward without any financial pressure on the members or external funding:
“The dollar-to-naira rate has tumbled and tumbled, but the blessings have tumbled too. There is no forex input from outside Nigeria on the Ark Project, yet there is no pressure on anybody.”
The Role of Tithing in Prosperity
Bishop Oyedepo used the opportunity to reiterate the biblical principle of tithing as a key to financial abundance. He cited John D. Rockefeller, the first American billionaire, as an example of someone who was “tithe-raised, tithe-groomed, and tithe-sustained.”
He concluded by saying:
“People don’t lack what they give; they only lack what they keep.”
Final Thoughts
So, how many private jets does Bishop Oyedepo own? The answer is four. But more than the number, Oyedepo’s emphasis is on the spiritual principle of divine blessing and provision. Whether one agrees or not, he attributes his wealth and aviation assets entirely to God’s favor, not human effort or manipulation.
