The Rich Preacher and The Poor Christian
Friday, June 22, 2018
In recent years, the popularity of these churches, has risen. As they grow, criticism has been that such charismatic churches do not necessarily bring about growth and change for the better for the followers, but enrichment for the leaders, or Prophets as most call themselves. There have been reports of some of these churches milking money from their followers.
While many preachers and pastors have stayed clear of tackling this controversy, a well-known Gospel artist, and a Preacher of the Word himself, Earnest Seakgosing shook the hornet’s nest, with the recent publication of a book titled The Rich Preacher and The Poor Christian. In an interview with Arts & Culture, Seakgosing said his non-fiction Christian book was seeking to enlighten Christians on matters of a church and finances.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....