Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy, has broken silence on why several gospel musicians left his church.
According to Oyakhilome, the musicians had become too focused on worldly gain and fame, rather than serving God.
Oyakhilome claimed that the church had lost its way, with music becoming too worldly and self-centered.
He stated that the musicians would lead praise and worship but would leave during prayer sessions. He also alleged that they charged for their services and became more interested in making money than serving God.
Oyakhilome said that he initially celebrated the musicians, but when he realised the direction they were heading, he tried to correct them.
However, they refused to change and instead chose to leave the church. The pastor expressed hope that the musicians would repent and return to their original purpose of serving God. He emphasised that true worship leaders should prioritize God’s glory over personal gain.
“Why did it happen? The church was turned into a party place, not a prayer place where God’s word was truly celebrated…they were not soul winners; they led praise in church, and when it was time for prayers, they were gone.
“The church lost its way of worship, everything changed, the music in the church became worldly, they danced for themselves, celebrated themselves not God, they charged for their singing, they became professionals making money from the church….and many pastors didn’t know that this was the world coming into the church.
“I did at the beginning and celebrated them but when I changed, they refused to change with me, so I had to let them go; God was getting my attention and saying this is not the way. I told them the lord wanted us to do the right thing…they had become too popular and because they were making even little money….do they know what big money is? The little money they were making was too attractive to them, so they didn’t want to follow me, so they made a detour….I hope they all repent…..they are not worship leaders,” Chris Oyakhilome said
