Popular Pastor Sparks Controversy Over Gospel Singers’ Fees
Renowned preacher Apostle Femi Lazarus has criticised the exorbitant fees charged by some gospel singers for ministrations.
During a recent sermon, he shared a purported invoice from a gospel artist, highlighting demands for a $10,000 honorarium, first-class travel, and luxury accommodation.
“The mistake on that invoice is the word ‘honorarium’ used; just tell them the price. When they pay you this amount of money, you will shout and roll on the floor, but those who know God know He’s not there,” he stated.
Apostle Lazarus argued that such financial expectations undermine the true purpose of gospel ministry, emphasising that spreading God’s word should take precedence over personal financial gain.
He also alleged that some gospel singers target smaller ministries with hefty fees while seeking endorsements from influential pastors.
“Many charlatans like this don’t bill big pastors because they use big pastors for endorsement,” he added.
The preacher’s statements have elicited mixed reactions, some supporters concur that the high fees are excessive and contradict the principles of ministry.
Others argue that gospel singers deserve fair compensation for their services and expenses, just like professionals in other fields.
@motilolaofjesus stated: ”He didn’t say don’t give money.He said CHARGE!”
@maryneneokon wondered:”How about a pastor who is paid after preaching? I’m just asking o.”
honeyk7777: argued”Be like say some music ministers don offend this pastor o. It is well na who Gospel musicians offend bayi o … If u say make Dem no charge wetin their family go de chop and how Dem go de take care of their parents who sent them to university to studied Music. Papa and mama spent money on.”
@damilareab said:”Okay enough with this madness. Say it once and it’s okay, hammering on it now makes it look like an agenda.”
@official_jayvee91:”How about offering sir? Let everyone run their ministry the way God has sent them. Music ministers have family too. I’m not against offering nor tithe because it’s biblical but same bible says a man’s gift pave way for him.”
