The founder of LoveWorld, Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has finally broken his silence on the departure of several gospel musicians, including Sinach, Joe Praize, Frank Edwards, and Eben, from his church.
Recall that a few years ago, these gospel singers left Christ Embassy, where they started their music careers, sparking rumors that they were no longer allowed to minister elsewhere. The tension reportedly began when Sinach participated in “The Experience,” an annual interdenominational program organized by Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock.
However, in a recent video, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has revealed the real reason behind their departure. According to him, he stopped working with them because they had lost sight of their primary purpose – celebrating God.
Oyakhilome explained that the church had become more of a party place than a prayer place, where God’s word was truly celebrated. He stated that the musicians were no longer soul winners, but rather professionals making money from the church.
In his words, “They were not celebrating God; they were celebrating themselves….they were not soul winners; they led praise in church, and when it was time for prayers, they were gone. They charged for their singing, and they became professionals making money from the church, and many pastors didn’t know that this was the world coming into the church” Oyakhilome said.
He further revealed that he had tried to get them to change their ways, but they refused and eventually stopped following him. Oyakhilome emphasized that he hopes they will repent and return to their roots.
