RCCG bans non-members from preaching in church

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has placed a ban on non-members of the church from ministering at its parishes across the world.

The RCCG announced this in a memo dated January 5, 2024, and titled, “Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG”.

The memo read: “No external preacher, speaker or minister should be permitted on any of our altars or platforms.

“Anyone intending to invite a guest minister, speaker, or preacher to their parish must ensure that the individual is a recognised member of the RCCG.”

The memo also warned that any minister who violated the directive would face “severe disciplinary measures” and may be relieved of his ministerial duties in the church.

Speaking on the development, the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration, Oladele Balogun, the memo was issued by the GO, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.

Balogun added that the memo was addressed to all continental overseers, deputy continental overseers, assistant continental overseers, and pastors in charge of regions/provinces worldwide.

Also speaking, the spokesperson for the church, Olaitan Olubiyi, said the decision is final, adding that “there is a ban on all our parishes from inviting people from other churches”.

“In all our churches, whatever programme is being held, only pastors within the RCCG can be invited. Non-RCCG preachers are not allowed henceforth,” Olubiyi stressed.

The Star