The Redeemed Christian Church of God has banned non-members from preaching, ministering or speaking in its parishes.
This was made known in a memo, titled: “Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG,” and dated January 5, 2024.
The memo, which was signed by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration, Pastor Oladele Balogun, was sent to all Continental Overseers, Deputy Continental Overseers, Assistant Continental Overseers and Pastors in charge of Regions/Provinces worldwide.
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The memo said: “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 (Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye) 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.”