Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has raised concerns about the arrest of one of the church’s pastors overseas. The pastor was reportedly detained for using the phrase “Ladies and gentlemen” while addressing a congregation, which authorities in the country considered non-inclusive of all recognized genders.
Adeboye recounted the incident during a sermon titled “My Father’s House”. He explained, “The end is nearer than you think. Things are getting worse, and this is a wake-up call. One of my pastors abroad was arrested for simply addressing a gathering as ‘ladies and gentlemen.’ Some people reported him for discrimination, asking, ‘What about those who are neither ladies nor gentlemen?’”
The cleric also narrated another troubling encounter involving a woman who referred to her dog as her husband. When asked about her spouse, the woman reportedly said, “I took him to the vet before coming. He doesn’t talk,” referring to her dog.
Adeboye highlighted these incidents as indicative of a global moral decline, emphasizing that they serve as signs of the end times. He urged Christians to stand firm in their faith and commitment. “Those of you already in Christ, take this matter seriously. Do not let anyone weaken your stand. God is holy. Those still playing church—singing, clapping, and enjoying things without genuine commitment—remember, Jesus is coming back. The devil wants to harvest you, but you must not give him the opportunity. I want to see you in my Father’s house,” he warned.
The RCCG leader has also expressed disapproval of certain trends within the church, including men with braided hair and women wearing heavy makeup or false eyelashes. Speaking during the church’s 72nd annual convention in August 2024, themed “Heaven,” Adeboye declared that such styles would no longer be tolerated on RCCG altars.
The convention, which ran from August 5 to August 11, 2024, at The Redemption City in Mowe, Ogun State, provided a platform for the General Overseer to reiterate his stance on maintaining spiritual and moral discipline within the church.
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