During a recent outdoor crusade, Pastor James Ng'ang'a sparked widespread discussion after openly criticizing the surge of self-proclaimed archbishops within Kenya's Protestant churches. The preacher highlighted the ease with which individuals today assume high-ranking church titles without substantial credentials.
Ng'ang'a humorously noted, "Nowadays if you wake up and just decide to preach, you will be given a staff and be christened archbishop," eliciting laughter from the audience. He further mocked some leaders for adopting grandiose titles and appearances despite financial struggles, citing examples like driving hired vehicles lacking basic features.
He also criticized the frequent rebranding of churches, changing names as leadership shifts. To illustrate, he jokingly invented a church name, "Jesu is Alive Here Kitengela church," prompting amusement among attendees.
Praise for the Catholic Church
In a surprising turn, Pastor Ng'ang'a commended the Catholic Church, stating, "It is better that we remain with the Catholic system. Catholic is better because they don't steal in church." This remark stood out given the historical distance between Protestant and Catholic denominations.
The clip of his address has gone viral online, drawing strong reactions, particularly from Catholic followers who felt affirmed by his comments. Social media users expressed pride in their faith and acknowledged the Catholic Church as foundational.
- @daisynavell: "Catholic is the mother church, East or West."
- @bishop_kaganga: "He has his own way of expressing the truth."
- @mts_farms.ltd: "Eventually you will all come back to Catholic but when you are tired of suffering a lot."
- @tessytessy750: "I'm proud to be a Catholic."
- @_prawlerar: "In some churches, everyone is a bishop with purple shirts and Muthurwa crosses."
Pastor Ng'ang'a's candid remarks have reignited conversations about church leadership standards and denominational integrity in Kenya's faith communities.
