Social media is buzzing over Prophet Joel Ogebe of House of Salem’s recent ministry at The Experience at The Rock (TAPE), which was hosted by Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church.
Ogebe revealed in a message posted on social media that following his session, he burned the check that the church had given him as an honorarium.
“After I ministered, they gave me a cheque. I didn’t return it. I didn’t tear it. I burnt it,” he said.
Renowned for his fervor for spiritual honesty, Prophet Joel Ogebe clarified that his message at TAPE was firmly anchored in repentance and urging the church to return to its primary purpose. Accepting a monetary award for such a word, he added, would have gone against the core of his mission.
“I couldn’t preach repentance and then turn around to collect a reward for it,” he added.
Discussions around honoraria, church culture, and the commercialization of ministry in Nigeria and elsewhere have been rekindled by the occurrence.
Joel Ogebe’s choice, whether seen as provocative or prophetic, has undoubtedly touched a nerve.
