Ghanaian bishop warns Christians against 'perverted' and prideful pastors

Bishop Emmanuel Essandoh, founder of the Gospel Way Theological Institute, has issued a strong caution to Christians in Ghana regarding the conduct of some pastors, urging them to be discerning about religious leaders whose behavior deviates from Christian principles.

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There are some perverted pastors, they have no control. Unless he sees a lady in an appropriate way, as for the church members, he is everywhere. Run for your life if you are under that pastor.

During the induction and ordination ceremony of 18 new pastors in Okanta last Saturday, Bishop Essandoh expressed deep concern about individuals in ministry who have become "pompous, immoral and lacked the self-discipline expected of religious leaders." He specifically condemned pastors who exhibit inappropriate behavior towards women, stating, "There are some perverted pastors, they have no control. Unless he sees a lady in an appropriate way, as for the church members, he is everywhere. Run for your life if you are under that pastor."

Beyond concerns about immorality, the bishop also addressed the issue of excessive pride among some ministers. He stressed that no religious leader is superior to another, as all are considered servants of God. "There are some pastors who are pompous, they have much pride. Nobody is above anyone. We are all servants," he asserted.

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There are some pastors who are pompous, they have much pride. Nobody is above anyone. We are all servants.

Bishop Essandoh also raised alarms about individuals entering the ministry without adequate preparation or a true calling, suggesting that some are motivated by a lack of employment opportunities. "In their minds, because there is no job in the country, when they just get the little opportunity, they can open a church," he observed.

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In their minds, because there is no job in the country, when they just get the little opportunity, they can open a church.

He implored Christians to exercise caution and critical judgment when selecting churches and spiritual leaders. Instead of being influenced by titles, popularity, or superficial displays of spirituality, congregants should thoroughly examine the character, humility, conduct, and true motives of those who claim to be called to ministry. "We should be very careful around those pastors," Bishop Essandoh concluded.

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We should be very careful around those pastors.