Apostle Micheal Slams Mensah Otabil Over His Recent Utterance, Video Sparks Debate
- Apostle Ray Micheal, head pastor of Cedar Impact Miracle Centre, has criticised Mensah Otabil over his comments
- This comes after Mensah Otabil raised concerns about young men of God who refer to themselves as apostles
- Social media users who took note of the comments in the video have shared varying opinions on the matter
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Ray Micheal, head pastor of Cedar Impact Miracle Centre, took exception to recent comments made by Pastor Mensah Otabil.
This comes after Pastor Otabil, in a video while preaching to his congregation, raised concerns about young men of God who refer to themselves as apostles.
Source: UGC
He opined that the title should be reserved for persons who are well-versed in ministry and should not be seen as a “fancy title.”
Reacting to the comments, Apostle Ray disagreed with Mensah Otabil, stating that the ministry of God has fivefold offices and that being an apostle is one of them.
He explained that the title helps to distinguish the specific task given by God to a minister of the gospel.
Apostle Ray, who is known to be vocal on issues about the ministry, recently lashed out at preachers who broadcast sermons at dawn, arguing that the practice has become outdated and disruptive in modern communities.
Commenting on the matter, he stated that dawn broadcasting was a practice that originated in small farming communities where people woke up very early to begin their daily activities.
According to him, he believes that the factors that once justified the practice no longer exist.
He explained that many towns have now developed into cosmopolitan communities with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
He also explained that broadcasting sermons at dawn could create discomfort for residents who may not share the same religious beliefs or who simply want peace in the early morning hours.
Source: Facebook
The nine-minute video, at the time of writing this report, had generated over 50,000 views and 500 comments.
Watch the TikTok video here:
Reactions to comments by Apostle Ray
Social media users who engaged in the comments section of the video differed in their opinions on the matter. While some urged him to accept the concerns raised by Pastor Mensah Otabil in good faith, others sided with him on his stance and quick response.
APOSTLE MAX DESIGN advised:
"Allow yourself to grow, that's the keyword, and I strongly agree."
Kay wrote:
"Pastor Otabil does not have a problem with titles. In fact, he said you can keep adding titles. He only advised that you keep growing in the ministry, that’s his point. Catherine Kuhlman, Benson Idahosa, Billy Graham and Benny Hinn, what are their titles? Yet they are known and appreciated by the world. Pastor Otabil said that sometimes titles can limit you."
Manuel Obeng Official stated:
"He has not attacked prophets and apostles, please. He just gave advice to young ministers. I think you should have gone to him in his office to get clarity on what he said, please, with all respect."
S.K.O Ministries added:
"Pastor Mensah Otabil’s message is clear and instructive. It serves as thoughtful guidance to young ministers. In a similar manner to how Paul the Apostle wrote to Timothy, he offers counsel intended to encourage maturity and focus in ministry. I trust this perspective will be better understood."
Joseph 🇬🇭🇱🇷🇺🇸 opined:
"Titles are not for limitation. They help you understand your office and assignment so you can stay in your lane. You only grow in your office."
Prophet Telvin Sowah’s prophecy about NAPO
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Prophet Telvin shared a prophecy about Dr Bawumia’s 2024 running mate, Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
In a video, he expressed doubts about NAPO being named as Bawumia’s running mate for the 2028 elections.
This was because of a vision in which Bawumia was presented with two options, but unfortunately, NAPO did not feature as one of the two “chosen ones.”
Source: YEN.com.gh
