Pastor Mensa Otabil is the founder of International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)
The founder and leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, has disclosed that some individuals he assisted within his congregation ended up disappointing him.
He explained that several struggling members were connected to influential people for job opportunities, but unfortunately embarrassed themselves in the process.
Pastor Otabil also noted that some individuals borrowed money from the church but stopped attending when it was time to repay, leaving their obligations unfulfilled.
Speaking to his congregants, Pastor Otabil emphasised that poor people need strong character to attain success, not just opportunities.
“In the church, there are both rich and poor people. As a pastor, I have helped many. I used to think, ‘Oh, people just need help. If you give them money or opportunities, they will do well.’ But I’ve realized that’s not what they truly need, they need character.
“You connect people to others. Someone in church says, ‘Oh, there’s this guy who needs help. Please employ him.’ And then they go and mess up big time. Yet they come back to prayer meetings asking for breakthroughs—but it doesn’t work,” he said.
The ICGC General Overseer further recounted instances where individuals borrowed money but later stopped attending church rather than repaying their debts.
“Someone comes to you and says, ‘Pastor, just give me this and I’ll repay it next month.’ Then they disappear from church.
“If I gave you money and your investment failed, a person of character would return and say, ‘Sir, I’m very sorry. I promised to repay at this time, but these are the challenges I’ve faced,’” he added.
Watch Pastor Otabil’s remarks below:
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