Popular pastor, Ibiyeomie who attacks CCC under fire for demanding 30% offerings from members

Salvation Ministries general overseer, Pastor Ibiyeomie who finds joy in attacking the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) is now facing criticism over his demands for a 30% offering from church members.

A Nigerian lady took to social media to voice her criticism against Pastor Ibiyeomie for urging church members to contribute 30% of their monthly earnings.

The outspoken lady, identified as Oyinyechi Blossom, expressed her disbelief at the pastor’s call, questioning the ethics and morality behind such a demand. Some church members have quietly expressed concern over the pastor’s tactics and have accused him of using fear and manipulation to extract more money from them.

Pastor Ibiyeomie reportedly instructed his congregation to allocate 20% of their earnings as offerings and 10% as tithes monthly. This directive translates to members earning N100,000 per month being required to contribute N30,000 monthly to the church coffers.

In a viral TikTok video posted on Oyinyechi Blossom’s account, she condemned the pastor’s directive, emphasizing the financial burden it places on churchgoers, especially those with limited incomes. Her video has sparked widespread debate on social media platforms, with many echoing her sentiments and questioning the rationale behind such hefty financial demands from congregants.

Critics argue that such exorbitant requests exploit the goodwill and faith of church members, potentially causing financial strain and distress to individuals and families already grappling with economic challenges. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding the lack of transparency and accountability in how these contributions are utilized within the church.

Pastor Ibiyeomie’s call for increased contributions has reignited discussions on the role of churches in society, particularly about financial matters and the welfare of their members. As the controversy continues to unfold, it prompts reflection on the broader issues of faith, stewardship, and ethical leadership within religious institutions.

This controversy has sparked a heated debate within the Christian community, with some calling for the pastor to step down and others defending his actions as necessary for the church’s growth and prosperity.

The PAPERS reported that Celestial Church of Christ cleric, Prophet Gabriel Evans had berated the general overseer of Salvation Ministries over his dislike for white garment churches.
The Port Harcourt-based pastor had disclosed that he hates white garment churches because they manipulate the destinies of people.

The clergyman insisted that white garment church officials use demonic psalms and rituals to alter children’s destinies, hence the reason children start acting in ways they never had before.

Reacting to the prominent pastor’s statement, Prophet Gabriel Evans in a video shared on social media accused the clergyman of deviating from Jesus’ message which is “love”.

Prophet Evans, who stated that the word “hate” shouldn’t be coming from a top pastor Ibiyeomie, stressed that they’ve not categorized Pentecostal churches as frauds with the actions of some of their pastors.

He also warned Ibiyeomie not to throw stones if he lived in a glass house.

The white garment church cleric also averred that the founders of their churches are Africans and what most Pentecostal churches are trying to do is recolonize them.

He also said that 80 percent of David Ibiyeomie’s church members attended white garment churches in the past, while 70 percent of them still come back for miracles.