The President and Senior Pastor of New World Faith Ministries, Pastor John Anosike, has stoked criticisms after telling his church members that their January salary is for him and not for the church.
The Nigerian cleric stated this in a now-viral video.
“This month salary is your first fruit of the year, it is for me, not for church. I want to challenge you, by the spirit of God, I fear nobody and I fear no criticism.
“If you call me your spiritual father, this month salary is your first fruit of the year, It is for me, not for church.
(Pointing at himself) “It is for this altar, it is for this oracle, it is for this vessel, this one God has prepared.
“It is for my welfare, if you honor me with the first fruit of your first year, by the middle of this year, if you don’t testify, come back, I’ll give back to you.
“You will see wonders, covenant with my spirit.
“Paul said, ‘Though I be absent, but I am present in the spirit. I’ve judged you.’ I may not be visible to you, but I am watching in the realms.
“This year I’m going to show you mysteries in the scriptures. The men who God used were men of realms and God is restoring the realms.
“If you call me your father or your mentor or you’re a son of this house, make sure it’s done,” he told the congregation.
