The General Overseer of Daystar Covenant Assembly, Apostle Tony Dorofi, has decried greed, jealousy, tribalism and unhealthy rivalry amongst Pentecostal pastors, warning that the apply is undermining the expansion and unity of the church in Taraba State and Nigeria.
Dorofi made the remarks throughout the ninth anniversary celebration of Daystar Covenant Assembly, the place he urged Christian leaders to practise the unity they preach and embrace mutual respect and cooperation.
He expressed concern over what he described because the tendency amongst some pastors to discredit fellow ministers to draw followers and acquire private recognition.
“What is destroying development in Pentecostal churches is greed, selfishness, pull-down syndrome and jealousy among pastors,” he stated.
The cleric additionally raised issues over alleged tribalism and nepotism throughout the Pentecostal neighborhood, accusing some ministers of spreading unfounded claims in opposition to their colleagues.
He warned that such practices may weaken relationships amongst church leaders and hinder the collective growth of Christianity.
“We pretend to talk about unity, we preach unity, but yet unity is far from us,” Dorofi lamented.
He urged pastors to uphold biblical teachings and emulate Jesus Christ by demonstrating humility, love, tolerance and mutual respect, stressing that the progress of 1 ministry shouldn’t be seen as a risk to a different.
Supporting his place, the visitor speaker, Archbishop Charles Yohanna, known as on pastors and Christians to shun unhealthy competitors and embrace cooperation.
Yohanna stated rivalry pushed by envy and the need to outshine others may breed hatred and division throughout the Christian neighborhood.
“In Christendom, we should not compete, but we should try as much as possible to complement one another, because engaging in unhealthy competition will breed hatred and envy among pastors,” he stated.
Also talking, Evangelist Philip Mulip urged Christians to shun idleness and interact in authentic companies and different productive ventures to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to financial growth.
He known as on Christians to assist authorities efforts to strengthen the financial system of Taraba State and Nigeria, cautioning in opposition to actions able to irritating growth initiatives.
Mulip confused that believers ought to actively contribute to the progress of their communities by productive engagement and accountable citizenship.
