The founding father of Christ Embassy, Christian ‘Pastor Chris’ Oyakhilome, has claimed that a few of the largest Gospel musicians from his church left as a result of they have been changing into money-oriented as an alternative of successful souls.
In a recently-held church programme, Pastor Chris revealed that he needed to allow them to go as a result of they weren’t fulfilling the mission God ordained for Christians.
With out mentioning names, Pastor Chris hinted at famend gospel artists reminiscent of Sinach, Joe Praize, Frank Edwards, and Eben, stating that they prioritized worldly success over evangelism.
Every thing modified—the music within the church turned worldly, and as an alternative of worshipping God, they danced and celebrated themselves. They have been professionals earning profits from the church, charging for his or her singing whereas pretending to minister to God.
He added that whereas many pastors celebrated them, he ultimately realized they have been heading within the incorrect course and needed to allow them to go.
Pastor Chris emphasised that true ministry goes past musical expertise and that many gospel singers had develop into too connected to fame and monetary achieve.
They didn’t wish to comply with me within the course God was main us, in order that they selected a unique path. I hope they repent as a result of I warned them they have been heading within the incorrect course.
He additionally criticized the idea of ‘worship leaders’, claiming that there isn’t a such ministry within the Bible.
In the meantime, Pastor Chris’ remarks have reignited debates on social media on the position of gospel musicians within the church and whether or not commercializing gospel music aligns with true ministry. Many agreed together with his stance on the matter, citing the significance of non secular calling.
However others have been essential of his feedback; for them, it was hypocritical {that a} ‘man of God’ who took cash for his evangelical work had an issue with others doing the identical.
