The founder of Love World, popularly known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has disclosed that several gospel singers left his church because they were more focused on earthly gain and fame.
During a recent church programme, Oyakhilome claimed that gospel singers were more interested in earthly gain and fame than serving God with their talents.
The cleric expressed concern that worship in the church had taken a worldly turn, with the music rendered by these artistes losing its essence as a form of true devotion.
He noted that while these singers actively led praise and worship, they often skipped prayer sessions, which he saw as a sign that they were not genuinely committed to serving God.
He said, “Why did it happen? The church was turned into a party place, not a prayer place where God’s word was truly celebrated…they were not soul winners; they led praise in church, and when it was time for prayers, they were gone.
“The church lost its way of worship, and everything changed, the music in the church became worldly, they danced for themselves, celebrated themselves not God, they charged for their singing, they became professionals making money from the church….and many pastors didn’t know that this was the world coming into the church.”
Oyakhilome said that he initially celebrated the musicians, but he tried to correct them when he realised the direction they were heading.
The cleric stated that the singers refused to change and instead chose to leave the church.
He added that many of the musicians had begun charging fees for their performances, prioritising personal success over spiritual duty.
“I did at the beginning and celebrated them, but when I changed, they refused to change with me, so I had to let them go; God was getting my attention and saying this is not the way.
“I told them the lord wanted us to do the right thing…they had become too popular and because they were making even little money….do they know what big money is? The little money they were making was too attractive to them, so they didn’t want to follow me, so they made a detour….I hope they all repent…..they are not worship leaders,” he added.
