Why Daddy G.O. RCCG, Adeboye Bans External Preachers, Non-members From Preaching at Church, Sets to Sanction Violators

There have been mixed reactions triggered by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) consequent upon the ban on the invitation of and preaching by preachers, speakers, and ministers who are not members of the church.

In a memo titled ‘Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG’ dated January 5, 2024, which was signed by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Admin), Pastor Oladele Balogun, and sent to continental overseers, deputy continental overseers, assistant continental overseers/pastors l/c of regions/provinces (worldwide), the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adebayo released a stern warning against any violator.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye warned that anyone intending to invite a guest minister, speaker, or preacher to their parish must ensure that the individual being invited is a recognized member of the church and that any leader of the church who violates the directive will be severely sanctioned.

The memo 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 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 recognized member of RCCG.
“We wish to reiterate that any minister(s) who violate the above directives will face severe disciplinary measures and may be relieved of their ministerial duties in the Mission.

“Kindly inform all and sundry of the above directives which take immediate effect.”