Apostolic Church Leader Cautions Pastors Against Practices That Tarnish God’s Glory

Gabriel Okpako Uyeh, who currently serves as the Territorial Chairman of The Apostolic Church Nigeria (LAWNA), has issued a solemn warning to pastors under the ministry. He urged them to distance themselves from any conduct that undermines the sacred mission of the church or brings disrepute to God’s name.

This strong admonition was delivered during the church’s Annual Ministers’ Conference and Convention, held at the LAWNA Convention Ground in Olorunda, located along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The event carried a powerful theme: “Who is on the Lord’s Side?”, urging introspection and spiritual alignment.

? A Call for Integrity and Spiritual Revival

During his address to the clergy, Uyeh emphasized that a true spiritual revival in the church is impossible unless the very ministers whom God intends to use have genuinely chosen the Lord’s side. Without this, the church risks perpetuating the very problems it seeks to eliminate.

He urged the ministers to reflect deeply on their personal relationship with God, stressing that their stance must be firmly aligned with Christ before the close of the conference.

“Dear co-labourers in the Lord’s vineyard, the word of the Master to us at this crucial time is a million-dollar question for each minister to ask themselves,” Uyeh said, challenging them to examine their hearts sincerely.

? Challenging Questions for Spiritual Self-Examination

Reinforcing the message of personal accountability, Uyeh noted that the revival many churches are praying for may not happen until ministers undergo genuine spiritual cleansing. He reminded them that Christ’s return could occur at any moment, making it vital for pastors to honestly assess where they stand.

He posed these questions to inspire deep personal reflection:

• Are you on the side of light or darkness?
• Do you stand with God or with gods?
• Are you on the winning side or losing side?
• Do you represent anti-corruption or corruption?

These questions, according to Uyeh, must be sincerely answered by every minister who desires to be used by God to ignite lasting revival in the church.