In a recent video on Facebook by Church gist, the Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has recounted the early missionary struggles that marked the expansion of his ministry into West Africa, revealing that the journey to Kumasi, Ghana, was one of faith, sacrifice, and perseverance.
Speaking to his congregation, the cleric reflected on the humble beginnings of the outreach, stating, “We Went On Our Own To Kumasi In 1987 And We Laboured For 6 Years Without Anything To Show.”
He explained that the mission was not backed by financial guarantees or institutional support but was driven solely by divine instruction and commitment to the Great Commission.
According to him, those six years were a period of intense spiritual and physical labour, with little visible result, yet they laid the foundation for future breakthroughs.
The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide has shared a testimony of endurance from the ministry’s early days in Ghana, recounting how the Kumasi mission tested their resolve.
Addressing worshippers, he said, “We Went On Our Own To Kumasi In 1987 And We Laboured For 6 Years Without Anything To Show.” He emphasized that the experience taught him and his team the value of persistence in ministry work, noting that genuine kingdom advancement often demands years of unseen effort.
The bishop encouraged ministers and believers not to measure progress solely by immediate results but to remain steadfast in obedience to divine direction.
In a message centered on resilience and faithfulness, the renowned Nigerian preacher revisited the church’s missionary push into Kumasi in the late 1980s.
He told congregants, “We Went On Our Own To Kumasi In 1987 And We Laboured For 6 Years Without Anything To Show.”
The statement drew reflective silence from the audience as he described the discouragement and opposition they encountered.
Despite the absence of tangible achievements during that period, he maintained that the experience strengthened their spiritual capacity and prepared them for larger assignments ahead.
The head of the Faith Tabernacle in Ota has narrated the untold story of the church’s Kumasi mission, describing it as a defining chapter in the ministry’s history.
According to him, “We Went On Our Own To Kumasi In 1987 And We Laboured For 6 Years Without Anything To Show.”
He clarified that the years of apparent barrenness were not a sign of failure but a divine training ground.
He urged young ministers to understand that pioneering work often comes with seasons of dryness before harvest, stressing that faith must outlive temporary setbacks.See_More…