‘It’s Just A Kind Of Rule,’ RCCG Justifies Stopping Non-Members From Preaching In Parishes

RCCG has justified the stopping of non-members from preaching in parishes.

Glamtush reports that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) led by Pastor Enoch Adeboye has explained why a directive was given that non-members of the church should not be allowed to preach in its parishes.

This online platform recall that a memo that went viral on Monday, titled “Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG,” dated January 5, 2024, and signed by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration, Pastor Oladele Balogun, stated that “no external preacher, speaker or minister should be permitted on any of our altars or platforms.”

The memo was directed to all Continental Overseers, Deputy Continental Overseers, Assistant Continental Overseers, and Pastors in charge of Regions/Provinces worldwide.

It read, “We refer to our memo dated 14th December, 2023 with Ref: RCCG/ADM/OAB/JP/MEMO/14/12/2023 on the above subject matter, and wish to inform you that the General Overseer (Pastor Enoch Adeboye) has issued a further directive that 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 their ministerial duties in the Mission.

But explaining the memo in an interview with The Punch on Monday night, the RCCG Head of Media and Public Relations, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, said although the memo was an internal document, the directive wasn’t really a ban but a guideline to ensure approvals were gotten before external members were invited.