Rev Abraham Lamptey Opposes Charging Fees For Gospel Events: “God Has No Price Tag”

Rev Abraham Lamptey Opposes Charging Fees For Gospel Events: “God Has No Price Tag”

  • Rev Abraham Lamptey, the General Overseer of Believers House of Worship International, criticised charging fees for worship events
  • He emphasis ed that such events meant to acknowledge God's blessings, should not have a price tag
  • His comments stand in contrast to the common trend of seeking sponsorship for gospel music events facing financial challenges

The General Overseer of Believers House of Worship International, Rev Abraham Lamptey, has expressed disapproval of charging patrons to attend worship events.

Speaking at the launch of his annual event, Art of Worship, he emphasised that worship events meant to encounter God should not have an admission fee.

Rev Lamptey, with 16 years of organising Art of Worship, asserted that putting a price tag on encountering God is wrong and contradicts the spiritual essence of such gatherings.

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Rev Abraham Lamptey opposes charging fees for gospel events: “God has no price tag”
General Overseer of Believers House of Worship International, Rev Abraham Lamptey. Photo credit: Rev Abraham Lamptey Source: Facebook
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His stance comes when gospel music events struggle with sponsorship challenges, sparking potential debates on the financial dynamics of religious gatherings.

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Nacee plans to distribute condoms at the Kavod Concert 2023, his first event since transitioning to gospel music, aimed at celebrating the terrifying glory of God.

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