Tolexander:
It is an act of irresponsibility for pastors owning private jet!

Why?

Almost these pastors use the private jets for their personal business and not the church work.

vizkiz:
Poverty mentality.

So it is okay for a millionaire, politician and a musician to have private jets but a pastor is subjected to suffering right?

Serving God doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy things because the earth is the lord's and the fullness therein

Before most of you (seun inclusive) come to nairaland to type junk maybe you should just take a minute and go through the Bible then read with your IQ (if you have any) not just rush to prove a void point

vizkiz:
Poverty mentality.

So it is okay for a millionaire, politician and a musician to have private jets but a pastor is subjected to suffering right?

Serving God doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy things because the earth is the lord's and the fullness therein

Before most of you (seun inclusive) come to nairaland to type junk maybe you should just take a minute and go through the Bible then read with your IQ (if you have any) not just rush to prove a void point

Adaowerri111:
Does your president need a private jet?? If yes ...pastors need more than that, however, not only nigeria pastors have private jet

Toks2008:
The issue of money and how its being spent in the body of christ can not just be treated with a kid glove, i have seen numerous xtians who have left the faith cos of money issue. Believe me God is interested in how the church handles the issue of money.

I cant just wrap my brain around the fact that despite the presence of many Jobless youths in the church and members who lack basic needs of life that a pastor will dim it fit to acquire a private jet that cost millions not forgetting the millions of naira involved in servicing the jet and paying for the parking space.I have come to conclude that pastors who own private jets in Nigeria are materialistic,worldly,callous and highly insensitive to the plights of the members and a total embarrassment to the Christendom.

IF I WERE GOD, NO NIGERIAN PASTOR WHO PURCHASED A JET WILL MAKE IT TO HEAVEN because the primary duty of the church is to fend for the members spiritually and physically with the resources of the church but today we see little or nothing being done to help the church members in need yet many Pastors living large at the expense of the church members which has turned many churches to Business centers rather than worship centers.

Well maybe i am just ignorant about the subject matter...but this trend of private jet being owned by men of God is worth debating as its a source of concern in the Christian fold,so lets hear your views, in a very civilized manner..Does A Nigerian Pastor Truly Need A Private Jet?

vizkiz:
Poverty mentality.

So it is okay for a millionaire, politician and a musician to have private jets but a pastor is subjected to suffering right?

Serving God doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy things because the earth is the lord's and the fullness therein

Before most of you (seun inclusive) come to nairaland to type junk maybe you should just take a minute and go through the Bible then read with your IQ (if you have any) not just rush to prove a void point

firstking01:
YES...If an ordinary(natural) man needs a jet for his travel comfort i think the clergies should not be left out

ClassCaptain:
This question should be " where is the source of wealth for this Private jets and lavish lifestyle

I know a pastor who was a very successful businessman before he was called to serve in Gods vineyard as a pastor...He passed the business to his brother and earns over 15 million a month from his business every month...

He has since then established various other business like pure water industry, bread and many more ,giving cognizance to his church members first concerning employment and all..

if this pastor buys two private jet, who am.I to condemn him?? after all, I see where he makes most of the money..

But when the main source of wealth is from offerings of men, January fruit, retreat fold money, men fellowship and sweats and labour of members in honour of their God which is expected to be used to further evangelism and winning of souls for Christ is now chanelled into buying roll Royce for the pastor,private jet, Dubai wedding for the man of God in a congregation where an average member cannot afford a three square meal, .....something is Wrong somewhere......

ClassCaptain:


it is however worthy of note that most of this expensive cars and private jets used by the men of God are at times bought voluntarily by certain members that believed The prayers of the man of God aided in their success or others who get the money through dubious or ritual process and believe blessing a man of God will rid them of the guilt and sin...


while no one should say the man of God should reject a gift of roll Royce or a private jet.......

Toks2008:


Lol! see talk...

You guys are still missing it...ordinary man as you call it makes his money through every other way but the church makes its money through the widows mite of the members hence the need to be frugal.

Toks2008:


See reasoning...*pukes*

Did you read that question at all?

Comparing pastoral calling to showbiz and politics as well as millionaires...how dumb.

Can you juxtapose how a musician makes his or her money to how the church makes its money?

Is your brain sound enough to understand that churches are not taxed cos they are regarded as non profit organizations?

Do you have the mental capacity to comprehend that church income is mostly from members in terms of various types of giving?

let me leave you to your stpdity.

Tolexander:
millionaires?
Are there jobs/professions/businesses like millionaires?

No politician can afford a private jet without embezzling and siphoning public fund!

Musicians are entertainers who acquire their wealth from pennies of their audiences!

The onus is on you to prove the point enjoying the luxury in serving the Lord at the detriment of the poor congregation!

Ranchhoddas:
Please go back to the children romance section. Thank you!

vizkiz:



Talking about stupidity, do you know about 80% of pastors have what they do to survive apart from their pastoral ministries?
Pastor adeboye was a lecturer who teaches mathematics for example and apart from that they get honorariums whenever they minister in other places.

Sometimes Stupidity is when you talking without thinking...Seems we now know who the stupìd one is between us.

Toks2008:


I'm so so sorry for ever wasting my mb to respond to you..please forgive me.

Only cowards run away from the truth because they actually have nothing to prove but fallacies and thoughts which generates from hunger and frustrations.

You are forgiven boy

firstking01:
Smh, you are bigger than this ignorance…for the records i know, all the oyedepos, kumuyis, ibiyieomie of this world has their own lucrative business booming for them, they don't touch God's money that i can vouche for…serve God well He will bless you immensely...people just have this mindset that pastors are poor people, or are supposed to be poor people, utter rubbish...infact pastors are supposed to be the wealthiest, most of their problems are ignorance, some of them see venturing into business as sin thereby missing out in that opportunity to grow financially, this is where oyedepo and the likes are having an edge over other pastors...i 've alot to write but let me hold my peace here...you know i love countering your controversial threads like this one

Toks2008:


This is not about controversy.

I stated that this is up for discussion and if only Seun,lalasticlaka or mynd44 will put this on the main page then we will see broader views.

Some people kept ranting about poverty mentality and I just smh in disbelieve.

You cited oyedepo and co as having their own biz but can you just look down their history and you won't agree less that the rode on the back of church donations to attain their present status.

It's no longer news that a quarter of winners chapel members can't afford the fee of covenant university?

How many church members have their children in that school?

I remember when I was serving in 98 when I approached my pastor at one redeem branch to lend me 6k to pay back in a month which was very vital to avoid being sent out of my rented apartment but he said no money and I was sent out anyways and I just wonder if my tithing and offering was worth giving to the church but I just gave to obey God.

Today there are many people in the church who need money to start a biz, for treatment and so on but do these pastors really care?

Do you know how much it costs to maintain a jet?

This thread is about Nigerian pastors cos Nigeria is a peculiar country that has countless people suffering even in the church.

vizkiz:

Fück off junior the elders are having a discussion for those with working brains

firstking01:
Talking abt covenant university, if you can't afford the fees, uniport is there, unilag is there, futo is there and others, so, if you can't meet up with the fees go to the other schools...do you know how much it cost to put that school upto that standard?, do you know how much it cos to pay those profs, engineers that teach the students, do you know what it will cost to maintain the school and it's infrastructures?...i 've said this countless times let it be the headache of the people paying the fees and not you...


Well, talking about people in church who need money to start business or whatever, there's such as hospital and welfare department in every church, they should go there and their needs will be met...as far as i know the church is really trying her best...do you know how many scholarships some churches give?, i guess your answer is no...stop castigating men of God...


If only you read about oyedepos history and background you'd be the last person to critisize him...that man suffered, shebi you know?...pls allow him enjoy his wealth.