Salvation Press News (SPN), HARARE. – It is often said, a prophet is celebrated more outside his birthplace. As such, we have witnessed numerous servants of God relocating abroad. But does this state that they leave their local flock to concentrate on the outside congregation. Alas, this has become a systematic phenomenon within the Zimbabwe’s Christian community.
Many were once cocksure that, Prophet Urbert Angel, after fortifying a weekly steady assemble in record time, he would then consolidate a stronger ministry under the Spirit Embassy banner. During his moving services, many were engrossed with his seemingly eternal miracle reserves, including the now legendary miracle money and revealing of phone and identification details to strangers.
Having begun modestly, he then shuffled to an expansive setting where he appealed to abundant crowds. Meanwhile, his friendship with Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa thrived. The two were now spiritually attached. Together, they ganged to execute the miracle money miracles, until local monetary authorities questioned their manoeuvre. By then, Prophet Angel was irresistible, until when he publicised that he would relocate to Europe.
Locally, his congregate has been baffled as whom to follow as their spiritual father suddenly withdraws, rendering them a ‘fatherless church’. It is a fact that, many had been attracted to the prophet due to his infinite miracle performing prowess. So, where to now Spirit Embassy. Even though somebody can substitute him, will they harbour the identical influence and help to bring back the glory days of bumper crowds to the once emerging ministry.
To the observant eye, what is so vital that can only be found in Europe that is lacking locally? We all understand that our Lord is omnipresent. Is it vital for local bishops and pastors to consolidate external ministries and neglect their local ones? While many are pursuing solutions to this ongoing puzzle, the flock is engaged in massive exodus in search of a permanent spiritual home.
Prophet Justice Mhishi is remembered for cursing his Zimbabwean flock, saying “you are useless” because they could not afford to take care of him, financially. After the oath, he relocated to South Africa. Another plethora of questions still need to be responded to. Does poverty attract a curse or a blessing from a servant of God? If his church did not inherit the spirit of giving, whose problem was it? What was his church established for? Was it for salvation or it was a mere money making scheme? Do these servants really possess a clear mandate from God or they are engaged in self-benefit systems.
Those in the know, reminisce how Bishop Tudor Bismark’s church suffered a serious obstacle when the likes of Prophet Makandiwa, Angel and Magaya rose to fame. His congregation was diluted as the wave of the ‘Prophetic era’ beset Zimbabwe, principally in Harare. At one instance, New Life Covenant had to relocate to a less costly auditorium due to declining crowds. In the meantime, the bishop spent more hours abroad in a bid to consolidate his foreign ministry. Recently, Prophet Passion Java is alleged to be packing for America and he will soon renounce his present post to a yet undisclosed subordinate.
Probably, the most uttered demand is: why do these servants of the cloth leave their churches that are unqualified to attain the next level. Clearly, most churches lack maturity and will often collapse without a clearly defined leadership structure. Does it translate that their international mandate is superior to their local ones. If so, then why then are the likes of Prophet Magaya and Makandiwa persistently appealing to masses where many have nosedived? Do we define a ministry’s success by overseas triumph or local persistence? – Salvation Press News (SPN).
Many were once cocksure that, Prophet Urbert Angel, after fortifying a weekly steady assemble in record time, he would then consolidate a stronger ministry under the Spirit Embassy banner. During his moving services, many were engrossed with his seemingly eternal miracle reserves, including the now legendary miracle money and revealing of phone and identification details to strangers.
Having begun modestly, he then shuffled to an expansive setting where he appealed to abundant crowds. Meanwhile, his friendship with Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa thrived. The two were now spiritually attached. Together, they ganged to execute the miracle money miracles, until local monetary authorities questioned their manoeuvre. By then, Prophet Angel was irresistible, until when he publicised that he would relocate to Europe.
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To the observant eye, what is so vital that can only be found in Europe that is lacking locally? We all understand that our Lord is omnipresent. Is it vital for local bishops and pastors to consolidate external ministries and neglect their local ones? While many are pursuing solutions to this ongoing puzzle, the flock is engaged in massive exodus in search of a permanent spiritual home.
Prophet Justice Mhishi is remembered for cursing his Zimbabwean flock, saying “you are useless” because they could not afford to take care of him, financially. After the oath, he relocated to South Africa. Another plethora of questions still need to be responded to. Does poverty attract a curse or a blessing from a servant of God? If his church did not inherit the spirit of giving, whose problem was it? What was his church established for? Was it for salvation or it was a mere money making scheme? Do these servants really possess a clear mandate from God or they are engaged in self-benefit systems.
Those in the know, reminisce how Bishop Tudor Bismark’s church suffered a serious obstacle when the likes of Prophet Makandiwa, Angel and Magaya rose to fame. His congregation was diluted as the wave of the ‘Prophetic era’ beset Zimbabwe, principally in Harare. At one instance, New Life Covenant had to relocate to a less costly auditorium due to declining crowds. In the meantime, the bishop spent more hours abroad in a bid to consolidate his foreign ministry. Recently, Prophet Passion Java is alleged to be packing for America and he will soon renounce his present post to a yet undisclosed subordinate.
Probably, the most uttered demand is: why do these servants of the cloth leave their churches that are unqualified to attain the next level. Clearly, most churches lack maturity and will often collapse without a clearly defined leadership structure. Does it translate that their international mandate is superior to their local ones. If so, then why then are the likes of Prophet Magaya and Makandiwa persistently appealing to masses where many have nosedived? Do we define a ministry’s success by overseas triumph or local persistence? – Salvation Press News (SPN).
