What do you think of this?
Was he right or wrong to charge before going to minister?
Was the "EMPHASIZE" really necessary?
Let us know in the comment section but before then, let us look further into Apostle Alain reaction after the demand as he wrote on his timeline 👇👇👇
My advocacy for honor is undoubted. Have never encouraged anyone to stress their guests; in fact, I did a whole teaching series on this very topic. My media team will likely upload it again soon.
I wasn’t raised in a culture that charges for ministry. I run an independent business that is entirely separate from the church. Trust me, I don’t joke when it comes to making a decent, acceptable profit in business—but when it comes to charging for ministry, I fear God too much to ever try such a thing.
The reality is that many young people were misled into dropping their businesses, jobs, or education entirely for ministry. Consequently, they see God’s work as a means of survival and will do almost anything to make money from the Gospel.
I have frequently encouraged young pastors like myself to establish an independent source of income outside of ministry. This allows you to serve with integrity and in a scripturally prescribed way. All of the top "Papas" in Nigeria are involved in business. Though people sow into their lives, their primary sources of income are their businesses.
As for this particular musician: unless he repents, I will never have anything to do with him. I told him straight up that such conduct is wrong.
I admonish every host to honor their guests, but avoid those who "charge." Such people care more about money than souls; they are not born again.
To young ministers like me, do ministry with integrity and the fear of God. It might be difficult, and you may be taken advantage of, but I can tell you for free: you will meet people who truly honor and support you. For every 10 people you bless, at least one(1) will return to show appreciation (Luke 17:11-19).
I’ve had the privilege of hosting big names like Mama Elizabeth Tekeh at our church on three occasions. I understand the meaning of honor. To me, the 300k request by that minister in that chat yesterday is not even worth or enough. But i am fundamentally against anyone setting their own price to render service to God. You know what, for someone like Mama Elizabeth Tekeh, if you invite her, she deserves an honor of at least a million. I know pastors who have had her at their church and couldn't afford a dime yet she honored the invitation. We should definitely honor our guest.
In short, anyone who is sound enough and has followed me closely knows my stance on honoring guests. Honor must come from a place of responsibility and divine leading; it should not be a transaction, as if you are selling an article of merchandise. Music ministers—and many pastors—have taken this "charging" thing to an extreme level. I repeat: it is totally wrong. You can defend it all you want, but you cannot show me a single scripture that supports such an act.
Your favorite Nigerian gospel minister was once invited by Papa Adeboye and he charged a fee of 3 million Naira. After the ministration, someone approached the church administration and donated 11 million Naira to support the minister’s visit. Papa Adeboye instructed the team to pay the minister his 3 million and keep the remaining 8 million in the church coffers, reason being that the minister had already stated exactly what he wanted.
Dear ministers, when you charge a fee, you limit God’s ability to bless you (Matthew6:5). The logic is simple: if you fear your host won’t honor you, simply decline the invitation. But what if God actually instructs you to go, yet the host cannot afford an honorarium? So you can't serve God without honorarium right?
How many gospel music ministers do you invite today and they tell you they need to pray and seek God’s approval before accepting? It has become all about "money, money, money." If you see nothing wrong with the approach of that music minister on the chat I posted yesterday, then something is wrong with you.
Now, let me speak to the pastors: do not host someone you cannot afford to honor. Honor is scriptural (1Corinthians 9:13−14). It is irresponsible to host a guest and fail to honor them well. Be responsible. My stance on this subject is not a license for your irresponsibility.
Moral lesson: I am speaking to gospel music ministers, not "gospel artists."
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