Pastor E.A. Adeboye Decries Growing Insults Against Church Leaders, Urges Christians to ‘Wake Up and Pray’

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has expressed deep concern over what he described as the rising tide of insults and unrestrained criticism directed at church leaders across Nigeria.

Speaking during a recent sermon streamed live on YouTube, the revered cleric called on Christians nationwide to stand together in prayer and unity, warning that silence in the face of growing disrespect poses a serious threat to the Church’s moral foundation.

“They are insulting church leaders,” Adeboye lamented. “They’re criticizing them. They’re saying all manners of almost unprintable things about them.”

The RCCG leader said he was troubled not only by the hostility itself, but also by the indifference of many believers who tend to remain quiet when attacks are directed at other denominations.

“The rest of us keep quiet. We say, ‘It’s none of our business. They didn’t mention our denomination,’” he observed.

Adeboye described such neutrality as dangerous and urged the Christian community to take a firm stand through both words and prayer.

“I think we better say enough is enough,” he declared. “We must pray.”

His message underscored a dual call to action — defend the faith vocally and sustain it spiritually. Adeboye warned that opposition to the gospel has always been persistent, resurfacing even when believers think it has been subdued.

“While we were thinking that at long last we have beaten enough this time,” he said, suggesting that resistance to the Church’s message is both recurring and relentless.

The congregation, visibly moved, responded with nods and affirmations as Adeboye’s tone grew more impassioned.

In his closing remarks, he reminded the faithful that silence only emboldens detractors, while collective prayer and courage can protect the dignity of the body of Christ.

“We must pray,” he repeated, emphasizing that spiritual vigilance and unity remain the Church’s greatest defense.

Adeboye’s sermon reflects a growing concern among Christian leaders about the influence of social media and the increasing criticism directed toward religious institutions. Yet, his words also served as a reminder — that for believers, defending the Church is not just about reaction, but about revival through prayer and solidarity.