A South African pastor, John Anosike, has stirred online discussions by asserting to his members that their first fruit offering belongs to him personally, rather than the church. The preacher leads the New World Faith Ministries based in Cape Town, South Africa. This proclamation, made to a congregation of over 8000 church members, has sparked controversy and garnered attention across various platforms.
Pastor John Anosike, Founder of New World Faith Ministries.He asks them to honor him with their first fruit of the year and they would receive it back in abundance.
Pastor Anosike claims it is for his own welfare and not for the church as usual, and despite criticism he would get for his statement, he stands on it.
However, many internet users do not agree with his claim and have promptly called him out for it.
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