Your utterances un-christian, Celestial Church slams Pastor David Ibiyeomie

In a scathing response to a recent controversial video by Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries, the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) has strongly criticized his statements, deeming them un-Christian and deeply troubling.

Superior Evangelist Kayode Ajala, Head of Media & Publicity, C.C.C. Worldwide, issued an official statement rebuking Pastor Ibiyeomie’s hate speech and expressing concern over its divergence from Christian principles.

“Your utterances (are) un-Christian, un-called for, and un-becoming of a man of God. Nobody preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ is permitted to preach hatred, not even against gentiles or idolaters. We will correct his folly with love,” the CCC statement said.

The CCC’s statement expressed profound disappointment at Pastor Ibiyeomie’s conduct, particularly his derogatory remarks against another denomination within the body of Christ.

According to the church, such denigration was in direct violation of Christian teachings and urged a response rooted in love.

“It is even worse to think that he would stand on a pulpit and say that he ‘HATES’ other Christians of any other denomination,” the CCC added, highlighting the severity of Ibiyeomie’s divisive language.

Regarding the specific accusations made by Pastor Ibiyeomie, the CCC clarified that their religious practices do not involve the use of incantations or fetish items. They firmly refuted the claim that a bottle filled with illicit gin (“Kain Kain”) containing a person’s name has any place in their liturgy.

The CCC contended that Pastor Ibiyeomie’s lack of familiarity with their church might have led to his misconceptions.

“We believe that once Ibiyeomie realizes his error, he would be decent enough to face his congregation again, retract his derogatory statements against the Celestial Church of Christ and make his retraction go viral,” the CCC statement added.

It further urged Ibiyeomie to rectify the harm caused and offer a sincere apology to the Celestial Church of Christ and the wider Christian community.

The CCC conveyed its hope that Pastor Ibiyeomie would acknowledge his mistake and take the necessary steps to mend the damage. However, the statement also underscored the potential consequences should he fail to do so.

“If he doesn’t, then he would have decided for the public how he is to be categorized in the body of Christ,” the CCC statement warned, implying that his actions would shape the perception of his position within the Christian community.

Addressing the issue of cyberbullying, the CCC drew attention to a recent incident involving a member of Pastor Ibiyeomie’s Salvation Ministries who incited violence against a Celestial Church of Christ parish. The CCC refrained from treating it as a crime at the time but cautioned that repeated instances could prompt them to involve law enforcement authorities.