Summary:
- According to Bishop Asiimwe, there is an alarming trend of people viewing pastoral work as a quick way to make money, resulting in unqualified individuals assuming church leadership roles.
RUKUNGIRI: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has strongly warned Christians about self-proclaimed pastors who are misleading the faithful for personal gain.
Speaking in an exclusive interview at his office in Emmanuel Cathedral, Kinyasano, Rukungiri District, Bishop Asiimwe expressed concern over the growing number of imposters posing as spiritual leaders.
He stated that many of these individuals are capitalizing on the trust of God’s people, often making mistakes in their leadership. According to Bishop Asiimwe, there is an alarming trend of people viewing pastoral work as a quick way to make money, resulting in unqualified individuals assuming church leadership roles.
Bishop Asiimwe also condemned the practice of some pastors selling everyday items such as rice, pens, and bottled water under the false pretense that they serve as keys to unlocking divine blessings. He urged Christians to remain vigilant and avoid these self-appointed leaders, who he believes often start churches with ulterior motives.
He also criticized those who imitate the Anglican Church by wearing purple and red vestments in an attempt to lend false credibility to their ministries. He cautioned against these deceptive practices and encouraged Christians to remain rooted in well-established faith traditions, such as the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Church (Church of Uganda), Islam, and other recognized Pentecostal denominations.
CUE IN BISHOP ASIIMWE……..IMPOSTERS………..RR//
