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.

Toks2008:


You are getting it all twisted.

What is my business if a pastors Controll billions?

My point is that no Nigerian pastor has any justifiable reason to buy a private jet when there are countless members in one genuine need or the other.

The bible says "the poor we will always have among us" Mathew 26:11
but the fact remains that most churches have non functioning welfare department...pure charade.

If we refuse to voice out then things will get worse...look at the molly wood veteran that just had his leg amputated...are you saying that none of the churches are aware of his plight?

please bro let's condemn what needs to and stop acting as if all is well...95% of Nigerian pastors are con men parading as men of GOD...shrewd business men on the pulpit.

orisa37:
Yes. You use your best to serve God. Our God is not wretched.

DangotePikin:
don't call that name anyhow o! God does not joke with his agents.

orisa37:
Yes. You use your best to serve God. Our God is not wretched.

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 of dollars 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.Isaiah 56:11 They are dogs with mighty appetites; they never have enough. They are shepherds who lack understanding; they all turn to their own way, they seek their own gain.

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 and where do they get the money to buy it?

firstking01:
Smh, you lack spiritual understanding...immediately you have the tag of God on your head you are not a natural man, unless except you are ignorant of that grace in you.

Toks2008:


You are getting it all twisted.

What is my business if a pastors Controll billions?

My point is that no Nigerian pastor has any justifiable reason to buy a private jet when there are countless members in one genuine need or the other.

The bible says "the poor we will always have among us" Mathew 26:11
but the fact remains that most churches have non functioning welfare department...pure charade.

If we refuse to voice out then things will get worse...look at the molly wood veteran that just had his leg amputated...are you saying that none of the churches are aware of his plight?

please bro let's condemn what needs to and stop acting as if all is well...95% of Nigerian pastors are con men parading as men of GOD...shrewd business men on the pulpit.

Toks2008:


What on earth is wrong with the mindset of our youths?

I'm scared...

mayorbaron:
i have really done my best to stay out of topics like this but this one hit me hard. now many of us jump to comment because they heard private jet and pastor. Now in your own little capacity, it is right for you to own a car when u can use the same money to take care of the poor in your church. is it right for u to build a house when there are so many people who can't pay rent in your church. In your own little corner, is it right for u to buy a phone of 70000 naira when some people can feed three times a day in your church. Most of you saying is the widows might. I don't doubt that put when God gives u a "crazy" vision, He gives u a "crazy'' Provision. the church does not force anyone to give, most give coz the want the advancement of the gospel. Now the church of christ keeps growing and most of these churches have international branches across countries. will it be better for the church to be paying flight fare for their pastors every now and then to visit other branches. Who told u most of this churches don't have welfare packages for their church members. Have u visited their priests before and explained your situation and he said the church can't help u. you sit in the comfort of your house in possession of ur own glamourous gadgets, cars, clothes but to u they are not too big coz they are not worth the price of a private jet and yet your neighbour is having challenge paying for her sons Jamb fee. The hard truth remains the church as a body can't take care of all they needs of people. coz human by nature are insatiable. they can only do the little they can like scholarships, welfare packages, community development, health centres, youth empowerment etc. so if God has given u the grace to be the head of more than a million congregation, same God will give you the provision to meet up with the demands of such population.

Elxandre:

TD Jakes, Munroe. Americans though.

Adaowerri111:
, cleflo dollar, joseph prince ...the list goes on

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

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

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:


Read my precious commenta again... This time read it slowly maybe you will understand.

mayorbaron:
i have really done my best to stay out of topics like this but this one hit me hard. now many of us jump to comment because they heard private jet and pastor. Now in your own little capacity, it is right for you to own a car when u can use the same money to take care of the poor in your church. is it right for u to build a house when there are so many people who can't pay rent in your church. In your own little corner, is it right for u to buy a phone of 70000 naira when some people can feed three times a day in your church. Most of you saying is the widows might. I don't doubt that put when God gives u a "crazy" vision, He gives u a "crazy'' Provision. the church does not force anyone to give, most give coz the want the advancement of the gospel. Now the church of christ keeps growing and most of these churches have international branches across countries. will it be better for the church to be paying flight fare for their pastors every now and then to visit other branches. Who told u most of this churches don't have welfare packages for their church members. Have u visited their priests before and explained your situation and he said the church can't help u. you sit in the comfort of your house in possession of ur own glamourous gadgets, cars, clothes but to u they are not too big coz they are not worth the price of a private jet and yet your neighbour is having challenge paying for her sons Jamb fee. The hard truth remains the church as a body can't take care of all they needs of people. coz human by nature are insatiable. they can only do the little they can like scholarships, welfare packages, community development, health centres, youth empowerment etc. so if God has given u the grace to be the head of more than a million congregation, same God will give you the provision to meet up with the demands of such population.

mathel:
I think there's something we fail to understand about Men of God that are truly called to serve him. "[/Your Pastor doesn't own you any help than to teach you the WORD.. You only own yourself if you fail to put it to practice..] Deut: 28:1. Just hearken unto God commandments. you will get there.
''It is not what you earn that secure future but what you learned and how you put to use''

Elxandre:

I still think A pastor should sell off a Private Jet gift.
Catching flights is not as inconvenient as you think. Ask Warren Buffet.


America is not a third world country, so I don't care much about them having Jets.

Elxandre:

What about when a woman who couldn't afford her child's comes for help, only to be given the offering basket to stand in front of the church.
As expected it wasn't nearly enough.

Something the church should have given her directly from it's pocket!
Smh!

Talking about the fees, how about the church subsidizes the cost heavily, while cutting down on some other expenses like building new ultra mega theatres?

martineverest:
creflo doesnt have private jet....he was rebukes/criticised and abused by americans after requesting for 65 million dollar jet donations

Toks2008:


My guy please just negodu...


I am a heaven bound holy spirit filled tongue blasting believer in Christ and I can tell you that 99% of present day churches are pure business centers.

dbeloved12:



With the type of mentallity display by this write, i can only hope and pray that other with similar trait are in d minority, else we are doomed!!!