CAN criticises churches for inviting Nollywood celebrities, musicians and comedians to boost attendance

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has criticised the attitude of some churches, especially in Abuja, in inviting secular celebrities and entertainment stars to boost attendance at their programmes.

The General Secretary of CAN, Musa Asake, condemned the new trend saying it would only distract people from the teachings of Christ.
He said rather than the ‘‘church learning from the world, the church should be imparting the world.’’ The trend
It is now common for some churches to publicise upcoming programmes and services by printing massive bill-boards and circulating posters, bills, fliers to announce the attendance of actors, musicians and other celebrities at such events.

At times, local and international gospel acts are invited alongside these entertainment icons to boost attendance.

Early last year, two churches, Action Faith Int’l and Prevailing Power Assembly in Abuja invited Nollywood star, Patience Ozokwor and Osita Iheme (Paw Paw) respectively to some of their events.

Also, last year, House on the Rock Church invited Akpopororo, a comedian, to its annual programme, ”The Experience”, also to perform.
And most recently, Firehouse Church, Nyanya invited entertainment stars, Ini Edo, Desmond Elliot and Osita Iheme in August and actress cum comedian, Funke Akindele (popularly known as Jenifa) in September.



Source :: http://www.praizeblog.com/2017/10/can-criticises-churches-for-inviting.html?m=0

Nawa oo

Can't somebody grow his business through publicity in peace again!

Its my church go and be your own G.O biko!

They should go and sit down Abeg. What's wrong with that?

Church business is good business.

Bring me Sam and song everyday


No be everyday we go dey cast ND bind na

I kinda like agree with them on this.

But I thought,

Patience Ozokwor is now an evangelist

Is Akpopororo not a christian?

I thought Christ came for the sinners not the righteous.

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Let's ask Christian sects how to define Actual Christianity:

Methodist: It is accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior and publicly sharing that acceptance by getting baptized through sprinkling of water.

Baptist: No, no, no -- you must be DUNKED in water, heathen.

Pentecostal: Yer both wrong -- ye must be baptized by the Holy Spirit and ye must speak in tongues to prove you are saved.

Lutherans: You don't need to do any of that. Our founder said just believe and have faith (oh yeah and he REALLY hated Jews).

Presbyterian: How droll -- lol. No no..you see it does not matter what you do or do not, God has already decided who the true Christians will be and they are obviously all Presbyterians.

Episcopalians: Well, we each get to decide what constitutes Christianity. What is in your heart? What do you think it is for you? What say you, Bishop Spong?

Church of Christ: None of you are going to heaven because you use musical instruments in your services and God hates that.

Jehovah's Witness: Something Something Kingdom Hall; something something no birthdays, several End Times falsely predicted, no blood transfusions,,,,

Seventh Day Adventist: Pah! None of you even have the right day.

United Church of Christ: It's all good; let's listen to an acoustic guitar solo and accept gay people.

Non-denominational: Gay people? ewww. No no, ye must build megachurches with gyms and cafes to be righteous to god.

Catholic: Ummm....oldest sect here, guys. Forget that "accepting Jesus" stuff. You must mediate with God via a priest and eat crackers to get saved (just do not leave your kids alone with said priests, OK?). Oh yeah..and Virgin Mary is way cool.

Church of England: Yeah, what the Catholic said...but divorce is 100% OK.
Unitarian Universalists: Why are you guys even trying to define Christianity? All beliefs are the same (whoops.we aint even Christians).

Christianity is really confused

All for crowd and money..

Business/marketing strategies.

Natin Wrong wif Inviting Nollywood Stars

St John Of the cross Mararaba Invited Pete Edochie Sometime in 2009

Since church is now a mouth watery business, FG should starts levying tax on churches and this there can successfully do by assessing the number of private jets and limousines the pastors or revs have in their garage.

kokoA:
Church business is good business.

until one-day you jam correct demon you go no sey to be pastor no easy

if only God fit jux take away religionism from this world....

If you can't preach the word of God without bias and win souls why invite comedians to church?? How many times have we seen Muslims do this??

.

Ok

hatchy:
Can't somebody grow his business through publicity in peace again!

Its my church go and be your own G.O biko!

I tire oh

maxiuc:
until one-day you jam correct demon you go no sey to be pastor no easy

Lol.. them cut my legs? Na to pick race naw..

Ochasky23:
I thought Christ came for the sinners not the righteous.

but here it's sinners coming for the righteous

NA now CAN just they wake up?........

analice107, You are needed here!

That's the new trend.... Money must be made

princy80:
They should go and sit down Abeg. What's wrong with that?

are you sure you are a Christian?

D you think Christianity is entertainment?

They have a point.
Church is not a place of entertainment, it is a place of building up believers in their faith in Christ.

It is true that the church should be open to everyone but if these people are only being invited to boost attendance, then it is condemnable.
The church should not encourage the influx of people who will not add any spiritual value to the believers.

CAN has no right to criticize anybody bcus they themselves are also not left out they invite politicians to d church and CAN is more involve in politics than d politicians themselves

Hmmm...... Who they expect these kind churches to invite?........Jesus?.... they must be crazy.

bia CAN abi na KHAN,,mek una no spoil my Church comedy business oo,,,shuo person cannot perform in peace again

princy80:
They should go and sit down Abeg. What's wrong with that?

SMH 4 u