Summer you are very correct. I was in that church that same time. That particular branch was situated five junction, around Iheya on your way to Uniben. We had some of committed PCF leaders then.. bro Garventa, sis Eunice, the twins in the choir etc. Pastor Tom Amenkhienan was at the Airport Road then being the HEADQUATERS.
My mother was a devout member.she wasted money for years traveling to south Africa from Zambia to attend "healing school" ...she was a faith filled woman who died fighting sickness.she quit her meds and rejected the option of surgery to repair her aorta all because someone had money to gain in the name of "divine healing".my mother's death left me scarred for life.....am getting teary typing this. This was over twelve years ago yet the wound is still fresh. Am asked why I "attack" such vices on my RU-vid channel.i think it's clear to see why. Blessings to you sis
Well, mine is diff, ever since I joined Christ embassy, d teachings of pastor Chris is exceptional n awakening. I love him but I do not idolize him. For d idolizing issue pastor Chris has never asked anyone to idolize him. Its a personal tin n dis issue of idolizing exist in so many big churches now. N in sowing of seeds its ur choice, I have never bin forced, my giving is btw myself n God. Member's might have issues but ur relationship with God is all that matters.
Summer, you such an amazing speaker, you speak with so much confidence, passion, Introspection and Self Awareness. You have a wonderful personality & I enjoy your sharing. You are down to earth not “local” like said. I enjoy the song that you sang in Igbo language & your emphases on the church in village that did everything in local Languages. I remember as a young boy spending Christmas in my village & going to church Where everything is said in Igbo language it was an awesome experience. Thanks again. Sammy.
Quite interesting! Thanks for sharing, Summer!! Oh memories..... I recall attending evening fellowship at the family residence very early on!! going for camp meeting at Ekpoma,etc, attending services at the Airport Rd branch, CE at UNIBEN, etc. I have since moved on. After all these years, my take is your relationship with Christ and you belief in God is personal to you. It's not so much the group, building, church you belong to but your own personal relationship. At the end of the day, everyone will be accountable. Best wishes.
Wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and MANY will go through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a FEW will find it..Matt 7:13-14 Keep up the good work Summer, God will see that you have done your part, by speaking up against the odds of the many.
You are so on point in all your videos. You are also very transparent…what you do is your ministry and I hope you realize it.. the Lord will continue to strengthen you IJMN 🙏
My biggest complaint about alot of people in Christ embassy is that there are more people who are dedicated to their pastor and church than they are to God
If members idolise their pastors... That's their problem... I love and respect Pastor Chris and that's it... He has exposed me to true scriptural teachings... But he will not take the place of God in my life
Goody Motivation Which truth of the Bible did Mr Oyakhilome expose you to? You are being led to erroneous hell-bound doctrines but you don’t realize that.
My husband use to attend the Christ embassy in owweri and he found out things the hard way , people idolize these men like there are God and they truly don’t understand it’s about having a relationship with The Father they don’t study to show themselves approved they believe that these pastors are perfect and they don’t do any wrong , I pray for there eyes to be open
Singing in your native language was simply beautiful. I didn't know the words, but I recognized the spirit of those words. I believe God hears those who worship Him in Spirit and in Truth, irregardless of the language spoken.
I was saved in christ embassy aba in 1999 aba owerri Rd. Pastor archie aseme was our residence pastor then. I learn spiritual things that is helping me till today I used to pray for people and they're heal. I got everything by the teachings I heard I was able to gain admission to abia poly my life changed completely
Fellowers of pastor Chris do not idolise him but respect the Holy Spirit in him. It was through his teachings I repented after watching atmosphere for miracle on television the church address in aba was written on the screen I went there the following Sunday believing that I will see pastor Chris life but I met the residence pastor archie aseme his teachings and pst Chris is the same thing I had nothing to loose later I was told that pst Chris is in lagos then I joined usher, music department, I started confessing positive in every word I say and things I do my life started changing for good. I know pastor Ngy even before they married, pastor okwudiri was assisting pastor archie then in 106 aba owerri rd. I started building my faith by the teachings could gain admission in abia poly, did my IT in the bank what I declare must happen my faith grew I preach christ in my house, public places, buses, in campus. I didn't meet pastor Chris for one day but only listen to his teachings on tape and other avenues. I met pastor Chris for the first time in my life as an usher when we hosted atmosphere for miracle in aba abia state. I am in Europe today because of the foundation I received about God's word from pst Chris and pastor archie our residence pastor from christ Embassy. If not for the tithe you pay and being a partner to propagate the gospel of christ jesus on television books and other medium I wouldn't have been saved. Many more has been saved through your tithes and offering and it is in record in heaven am not saying it is a prerequisite to make heaven. Being born again is the way to heaven accepting christ jesus as your only saviour.
Nne I share in ur testimony oh,Pastor Archie told me,I'll travel to d US for my studies & I believe him, was Pastor Ngy in d same church with Pastor Archie b4 they married?
God bless you Summer. I hope people will listen and have their faith and believe in no man but God. Your songs have good vibes and touching, even though I do not understand the language. May God lead all of us in the path of righteousness. Thank you.
My d sis, you are full of wisdom ..I pray the wisdom of God upon your life will never run dry in jesus name. Thanks for opening up my eyes even my head because for long I was blind concerning church matters but now I can see and understand.
Pastor Chris thank you for preaching the true gospel, God bless you sir. At least my life has changed in a positive way only because of listening to you. How I wish people could use this RU-vid platform to preach the gospel too than attack servants of God..
@temby, what true gospel cannot feed God's children? What true gospel makes a preacher so rich and yet poor members abound. Chris is a motivational con man.
I completely understand this. I also left Christ Embassy about that time too, precisely 19yrs ago. I joined a branch in the north through NYSC mobilisation. I joined the choir too and rose through the "ranks to become a PCF leader'. We practically idolized Pastor Chris. We don't even call him Pastor, it's Rev Chris..you can call your local pastor a 'pastor' and Pastor Chris, just pastor. We left for Atmosphere For Miracle, made to provide for our transport, hotel, uniforms, special seeds, offerings, messages band tapes. ALL tapes and messages must be bought, even if you can't afford it. The pressure was just too much. We were meant to augment offerings from our members if it wasn't enough. Contribute for Pastor's Birthdays.. usually a car every time. Building projects usually saps our little income. There was Super Sundays, Dollar Sunday, First fruit services. Infact, most of us sold our properties we owned then and were made redeem them with cash. I even finished the Ministerial School then in Abuja, that was 2004. Pastor Chris's father was alive then and took us in Eschatology. Even my local pastor was practically idolized. All CEC members were idolized. Healing School, LMM, LMC, ROR was a huge burden cos of bills to clear, and among PCF leaders it was a huge competition. Everything was monitized. I had experiences that are not pleasant at all. I was a core member, so it's verified. Even when I had the opportunity to meet Rev Tom, as we call him, it was as if you are meeting God. The pastors are just God of men not Men of God. Thank God, am out too.
I don’t normally comment on your post. I attended Christ Embassy in London for over a year and left because of ever demanding for money. At that time they had 7 partnerships and the expected membership join one or two and must be actively financially contributing monthly. During pastor Chris and his wife, members are forced to contribute, they tagged if ‘offering 7. They have cell groups, where services are held in a rented halls and members are paying rents for these gatherings as well as expected to offerings during this service. I agreed members idolised Pastor Chris and their pastors, they cannot give testimony without reference to pastor Chris. You are doing a great work, keep talking and if you manage to safe one person from pastor worship, you have saved a nation.
Lilian Franklin pray for God to open the eyes of your heart so you can see how gullible you are. Most Pentecostal churches are run by cleaver business men and women, where members of the church are encouraged to evangelise to get more people and expected to buy the material distributed during when evangelising. When your new recruits become a member and started paying tithes and offering. Who gets it?.. The churches of today are where members are shareholders without sharing profits.
In short summer for the first time ever I am commenting, when the video ended I was seriously clapping and saying thank you over and over again. God bless you and his wisdom will never cease in your life. On our campuses there were same,they suck students of all their stipends, trying to afford luxury for their so called pastors then, thank God for my upbringing at that tender age I could see a lot wrong in that kind of way of doing things. Just to add to your point, it is when I got to Obodo oyibo here that I saw how churches pamper those that don't have much. Speak make all of them hear the truth my sister. Thank you.
Summer you had me cracking up when you got to the "Chineke dinma" part of your story. I feel you my sister "worshipping God in our local language is amazing! Very good exposition! Keep it up sister.
I have been a pianist in different churches and I can tell: In many of these big churches love is dead!!! Some members would rather give a big tithe to their pastor to be known by them than to help a brother who is struggling! Fearing the pastor more than God Himself! They will wage spiritual warfare on you, fighting you to death when they notice you know the truth! Imagine Jesus fighting his own body! These prosperity teachings have gone too far...! My spirituality is not defined by how much money I have but buy how much love I have towards my fellow brother! "By this all will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another" Jn13,35.
Jesus said...He will build His church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Know where you belong. A child of God must be willing to be guided, instructed,and corrected by the word. Hold God's word above every other word. You must know when you have erred and turn from wrong ways to follow the undiluted word of God. No one should be projected as infallible, only God is. Those who are true followers of Jesus will hear his voice. One thing I know.....the word of God is prevailing. #Truthrevolution
which church do you attend? tell people to leave a church without telling them where to go is very dangerous. if people have to follow you, but most of your video is just you posting different types of video but those videos don't talk about God or salvation or heaven... who are you? what are you trying to achieve? do you wanna get more subscribers on youtube so you can now start making your own money? one thing I like about you is you are beautiful and you look youthful but you sound like you still searching yourself spiritually, I was so desperate to hear what you gonna say...but it looks like you seriously need to search your heart so that you can be sure of what you want out of all this. Don't become a preacher just because you were offended or disappointed or hurt? become a preacher for a good reason otherwise, you may become even worse than those you are criticizing. don't get me wrong I am not saying believe everything you are told or believe everything you see; the point I am trying to make is before you help others, make sure sure you yourself are in good shape if not you and those you are trying to help will drown together. and will one day hold you accountable for lost souls. this is just free advice because I couldn't reconcile anything out of what you were saying. some of the musicians of that church sing in pidgin English and sing traditional songs, people like Frank Edward, Buchi, Eben, Tb1... and many more and I realize you and many more went to that church for wrong motives(wearing pant, follow the look and the accent of the pastor) and now you wanna blame it on that pastor,why don't you blame it on yourself? and another point you say they were only preaching in a suburb area, not in villages when you start a church you have to start from where you are and expand, right now their churches are even in villages..about the money, I have never seen our African people criticizing catholic church for having school everywhere and the pope as the head of that church after all paul the apostle had churches in many cities(Corinth, Ephesus, Rome,...etc), I personally had studied to one off the most expansive schools at some point I could see the sacrifice that my parent was making, see no black man has ever complained about white people but if you see another black man doing the same thing, you will criticize him to the bone. I have seen and read some of the philanthropic actions that church does(inner city,university renovation, send a rescue relief team during disaster ..etc)..when we watch soccer,we see coca-cola and other big companies sponsoring those big games now if you have a vision of spreading your ministry across the globe, it is only making sense that Christians that believe in your vision should sponsor it. I have seen that the pastor of that church has written a lot of books does he has the right to enjoy that money? if not why? but you don't have a problem seeing doctors and lawyers becoming rich. have you ever read about king David, Solomon, job, king soul(paul), joseph, Isaac,jacob...and so many more were very rich, now if we wanna follow your admonition it means all those people are in hell right now? sister, I am not recommending pastor Chris to you in any way but I want you to do what you are doing with the right motive.
Hi Summer Your voice is very sweet especially when you sing in your Ibo language. The choir ministry will be enriched with you as a member. God bless you always.
Hi Summer, I thought you were from Benue State not knowing you were from the Eastern part. You are so amazing as I can't stop watching you. Please keep up the great work...Cheers!
@@kenmel7035 no sweetheart i better find a job that to do that... read and meditate on the word of God then u will seen the meaning of all my comment and I pray as u read God will give u better understand....
Just going to touch on a few aspects. singing: CE sings in English simply because it is imperative everyone understands what is being sang so we done ignorantly confess something that is not online with the word of God. Men of God: some people do idolise their men of God. That is what the INDIVIDUAL member does NOT pastor asking them to. Sometimes it’s due to the impact they had in those people’s life through the word of God. They are showing gratitude just like a child will ‘idolised’ their parents. Only very few go too far but you will have that everywhere in different ramifications. Money: it is the LOVE of money that is the route of evil. Money however is important, even in the gospel. During the time of Jesus Christ the disciples had a treasurer in Judas, his LOVE of money caused him his life. However, money was imperative during Jesus’ time as well as it enables them to do what they needed doing to spread the gospel. In CE nobody is forced to give anything, you are prompted to exercise your faith in giving as to help promote the gospels but you are free to do or leave it. It is only a few pastors that can execute this task a bit forcefully. There’s much more to comment on your video but that’s for another day. God bless you Overall it’s a
I think you really misinterpreted things. We don't idolise Pastor we just give him the honour he deserves as the Man God used to change our lives. The bible says Give honour to whom honour is due. If we give honour to people who have not even touched lives as Pastor Chris has done, don't you think that it's more appropriate we apply what the bible says with him with all that God used him to achieve in our lives. That's the way grateful people act. Thank you 4 ur understanding 😊
As a Pastor I’m often saddened..(and pray for) fellow servants who fail to teach the Lordship of Christ!! Little wonder, many are “joining the church” rather than making Christ Jesus their Lord and Saviour!! May God help us!! Christ paid the ultimate Price for our deliverance and freedom from sin....I know His Heart bleeds when those for whom He died are not given the opportunity to know HIM....instead, they are “having a form of godliness.....” while still on their way to eternal damnation. Thank you...Bless you for making this video...And I pray the HS will convict many....Blessings
If you are unhappy about a certain believe you don't need to discourage others, stop trying to chase clout with God's anointed. Cec has changed a lot of life and we blessed God for that
Hi Summer. May the blind see. The Lord himself told me he has left these big churches. It’s a shame that that his children are still not awakened and discerning. They need to fix their eyes on Jesus. Christ in you the hope of Glory. The inner Christ is the teacher and he will guide you into all truths if you focus on him. His Spirit is in dwelling in us and the time has come for believers to turn to the inner Christ. By the way you look amazing for someone in your forties. You can see the Light emanating from you. God bless. You can even sing. Amazing.
Yes o, summer, u just reminded me of that Christ embassy crusade in d national stadium, I was there. I remembered how we treck back home that might cos there was no buses on d street anymore. I still remembered what surprised me that night seeing all d ppl that came with wheelchairs and I don't remember seeing any of them getting up to walk.
Summer, I love the Ibo songs you sang & your voice is beautiful (although I don’t understand the language) 🤗😅😄 Villagers no get money na.... very SAD 😢
Christ Embassy may not be for you, but it doesn’t mean it’s not a Church of Christ. I have worked as a Protocol Officer In the ministry, and I understand the whole do not take pictures without permission. There have been instances where people took pics of Pastor Chris or members and used it for false stories, and the church has tried to clamp down on that. You may argue that there are pictures and the internet already, but nothing tends to endorse a story than real-time pictures or clips. I do not agree that the young man should have been pushed or harassed, as it could have been handled better. That was totally on that individual (the Protocol Officer) Secondly, with regards to songs in languages or pidgin…We do have them, but you would hardly hear it at the global stage because of the various backgrounds of the people in the service. However, in recent times we have had such at the global stage with artistes like Jahdel, Testimony, and Password. Christ Embassy started from the City and has moved into villages, and in these villages, songs are done in languages also. We even translate Rhapsody into those languages. On idolization: Do you really think Pastor Chris asks anyone to idolize him? When I was in school, I had this lecturer whom I could stay in his class the whole day, just because of the way he lectures. He makes it interactive and easy for me to understand. I would always say good things about him and held him in high regard. Does that mean I idolize him? I agree that some members can be extra and overreact, because they hold their Pastor in high regard. However, that does not mean the Pastor asked them to do that. The Church is full of both mature and immature people, and they act based on their level of maturity.
She knows this but must peddle rubbish to get traffic. It is not new brother. In the days of Magazines all failing magazines wrote one flimsy story or the other to garner followership. Once you mention Pastor Chris even on RU-vid, obscure bloggers gain traction. Someone is angry about pidgin as if pidgin is the issue. Christ Embassy is a church of the spirit, worldly, rubbish, fleshly meaningless songs won't be sang there. Pastor Chris always said God had a global vision for the church. That is why you will never hear him address himself as a Nigerian Pastor. His calling was for the whole world and excellence is the only way to go. So whether pidgin or any language the excellence of the music was all that mattered. And by excellence I mean, the words or content of the song.
@@Jacy-Royal so because one person didn't agree with ur ideology means he's brainwash? Everyone are not meant to be in same church. You are free to go anyone that works for you.
@@Praywithkay that is a foolish question. He should also go and live in Israel since the apostles did so too. People just talk nonsense because they want to act like spiritual police in the body of Christ.
You have such a beautiful voice ma’am. FYI, the strategy for Christ embassy may have been to take the Gospel to the seats of commerce and commercial hubs in all regions. This ensures the Gospel spreads more easily through trade and transport back and forth from the epicenters of influence into the villages. Some churches operate this way. Also I am very uncomfortable with the idolization of Pastor Chris. It is one of the pitfalls especially in mega churches where a super charismatic preacher holds so much influence over the congregation. It is borderline cult like. I am happy you saw it for what it was and grew past it. Thank you for your videos.
I really did enjoy all you said, especially the song u sang. We all did have our experiences as little kids and we know how a lot has changed now that we’re grown up. I grew up in deeper life church, but it still baffles me why their secondary school in owerri is not made affordable to the children of the members. It really hurts my heart because this school was built by the church.
Good evening Aunty Summer. I just subscribed to your RU-vid channel though I have been using my mum's phone to watch your vlogs because she is one of your subscribers but I just got a new phone and I just like what you do and I'll like to be like you ma'am. I love the way you present your issues and my mum likes you too , I am sixteen years of age and I'll like you to be my mentor. Thank you and God bless you ma.
I believe as Children of God we shouldnt destroy the each other but only false doctrines...thank you for not insulting pastor Chris or any pastor but for sharing your experience.
I'm glad it's not Pastor Chris who pushed the boy down ;it shows we blacks have a problem so it's the body guards that were wrong;may God Himself soothe that young man's heart
I love you this is just too true because when we get to heaven we’ll give account to God for how and what we did on earth for him not for the flesh💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼or world. Christianity is about preachjng the gospel, evenagelising everyone can be a pastor
Thanks a lot Summer. You're always objective. The experience was good for your friend. It was a form of deliverance. Many more will receive deliverance. I also had the same questions years back while I was attending BLW.
Pastor Chris is a true man of God, Im bless His ministry even Im far away country I just only watch His ministry God bless me and Change mylife totally. Be filled the Holy Spirit so that you not double minded.
Hello,good morning, please how can i contact you? You made my day. I started being depressed in Christ embassy because of the pressure about sowing seeds.
Spoke my mind.....though love some of his teachings, needs to direct alot of the GLORY given to him to the King of Glory - from the outside he often falls short especially in latter days of his ministry. However we ought to leave room for them to change, unlike others your rebuke was mature and out of love. Peace be with you
We dt give him glory. We give glory to God only. We honour him just as what the bible says. Give honour to whom honour is due. You guys just misinterpret things.
You were talking about the camp meeting in Lagos. That must be 97 or 98. Keep on doing what you are doing. In Africa, churchgoers believe in listening to the word 24 hours a day but do none of what they hear. Idolatory is real in Africa
Hi Summer Wow! I've always wondered why you castigate pastors the way you do but after watching this particular video, I see you differently. Now I know why. The experience of your friend with his camera and pastor Christ is so heart-touchy and heart-broken. May God give you more wisdom and grace to do what you do in the will of God.
So true sister! Fame can destroy a man of God. The devil uses it to make you think you are more than you actually are. Smith Wigglesworth in his book ' The Cry of The Spirit' talked about it!
Christ Embassy does not prepare you for trials and tribulations? Oh my!!! I can give you books and messages on such issues. I really wish you and I could have a discussion on some of these issues. If you’re willing to, you can let me know. Stay blessed.
She is not interested in this. Use the eye of the spirit (the word)to see what this is about. If you left a church, fine, why don't you speak about the new one you are in. Forget the one you left na abi why is it paining your body like this? That is what she should be asked.
Don't broader brother ,she just want to to critised ,she is not interested in the truth ,she was present in church physically and but her spirit and mind was not there.
Christ Embassy is amazing. I just want to you to know that Jesus loves you and His arms will always be open to receive you when you come back. I love you❤🌸
I am a tamil christian in South Africa ....an so true....church does nt sing songs in tamil....but wen I am alone I pray an listen to tamil christian songs fr India....an I feel Jesus blessings wen I listen too these songs
