RCCG bans invitation of non-members to preach in parishes

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has banned the invitation of non-members of the church to preach on any of the church’s altars or platforms.

This was contained in a memo titled ‘Invitation of Guest Ministers in RCCG’, signed by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Admin), Oladele Balogun, and addressed to continental overseers, deputy continental overseers, assistant continental overseers, and pastors of regions and provinces worldwide.

The memo read, “We refer to our memo dated December 14, 2023, with Ref: RCCG/ADM/OAB/JP/MEMO/14/12/2023 on the above subject matter, and wish to inform you that the General Overseer has issued a further directive that no external preacher, speaker or minister should be permitted on any of our altars or platforms.

“Anyone intending to invite a guest minister, speaker or preacher to their parish must ensure that the individual is a recognised member of RCCG.

“We wish to reiterate that any minister(s) who violate the above directives will face severe disciplinary measures and may be relieved of their ministerial duties in the mission.

“Kindly inform all and sundry of the above directives, which take immediate effect.”