The founder of Love World, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has opened up on why several gospel artists left his church.
Oyakhilome, claimed that the musicians had become more focused on earthly gain and fame, rather than serving God.
According to the cleric, the church had derailed with music becoming too worldly.
He revealed that the musicians would not wait during prayer sessions but would stay to lead praise and worship.
Oyakhilome said that he initially celebrated the musicians, but when he realised the direction they were heading, he tried to correct them but they refused to change and instead chose to leave the church.
The cleric said: “Why did it happen? The church was turned into a party place, not a prayer place where God’s word was truly celebrated…they were not soul winners; they led praise in church, and when it was time for prayers, they were gone.
“The church lost its way of worship, everything changed, the music in the church became worldly, they danced for themselves, celebrated themselves not God, they charged for their singing, they became professionals making money from the church….and many pastors didn’t know that this was the world coming into the church.
“I did at the beginning and celebrated them but when I changed, they refused to change with me, so I had to let them go; God was getting my attention and saying this is not the way. I told them the lord wanted us to do the right thing…they had become too popular and because they were making even little money….do they know what big money is? The little money they were making was too attractive to them, so they didn’t want to follow me, so they made a detour….I hope they all repent…..they are not worship leaders.”
Source: The nation
