Nigerian Pastors Are Struggling Financially – Cleric

The general overseer of Sufficient Grace and Truth International Ministries (SGTIM), Bishop Seun Adeoye, has said a large number of Nigerian pastors are struggling financially, contrary to the general notion that they are living comfortably.

Adeoye, who doubles as the Acting Nuncio of the World Bishops Council (WBC) in Africa and the International Communications director of the Worldwide Anglican Church (WAC), spoke at Okinni, Osun State, during the unveiling of 2026’s watchword of his ministry.

The cleric who said that less than two per cent of Nigerian Pastors are rich noted that it was an erroneous belief and satanic attack on the Church that all pastors are rich because of collections of “tithes and offerings”.

“Yes, it is true that some men of God in Nigeria are very rich, but they are less than two per cent. The fact is that their sources of possessions may not necessarily be through collections of tithes and offerings.

“Unfortunately, these wealthy General Overseers and pastors have built tall walls around themselves, publicly showcasing their affluence but ignoring the cries of ministers of God struggling for survival.

To the rich pastors, Bishop Adeoye said, “When God’s grace raises you, you should look down and lend a helping hand to others in need of help. That’s the character of Jesus Christ.’’

Bishop Adeoye, however, urged Nigerians to get ready for a new year of forward movement with an abundance of God’s blessings.