In a recent sermon to his congregation in a viral video shared on social media, Pastor Amenuku criticised such teachings, insisting that the role of a pastor in a Christian’s life outweighs that of parents. He explained that while the Bible commands believers to honour their father and mother, the pastor’s responsibility of guiding souls toward eternal life carries greater spiritual significance. They say you should give to your parents first before you come and give to the pastor. And when you hear such speeches, I'm telling you, you know that he's not working for Jesus Christ,” he said. Why pastor who threatened the vice president has been remandedHe further argued that parents themselves rely on pastors for spiritual deliverance, healing and blessings, making the pastor the central spiritual authority for the entire family.

Source: GhanaWeb April 12, 2026 10:30 UTC