The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has issued a directive prohibiting the invitation and preaching by individuals who are not members of the church.
This was conveyed in a memorandum titled ‘Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG,’ dated January 5, 2024.
The memo, signed by Pastor Oladele Balogun, the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Admin), was distributed to continental overseers, deputy continental overseers, assistant continental overseers, pastors, and leaders in charge of regions and provinces worldwide.
The church, led by General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye, emphasizes that anyone planning to invite a guest minister, speaker, or preacher to their parish must ensure that the invitee is a recognized member of the RCCG.
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The memo also warns of severe sanctions for any church leader who disregards this directive.
The memo read, “We refer to our memo dated 14th December, 2023, with Ref: RCCG/ADM/OAB/JP/MEMO/14/12/2023 on the above subject matter and wish to inform you that the General Overseer has issued a further directive that no external preacher, speaker or minister should be permitted on any of our altars or platforms.
“Anyone intending to invite a guest minister, speaker or preacher to their parish must ensure that the individual is a recognized member of RCCG.
“We wish to reiterate that any minister(s) who violate the above directives will face severe disciplinary measures and may be relieved of their ministerial duties in the Mission.
“Kindly inform all and sundry of the above directives which takes immediate effect.”