“End time is near” – Adeboye laments arrest of RCCG pastor abroad

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared a startling account of how one of the church’s pastors abroad was arrested for allegedly using discriminatory language.

He made this known during the church’s monthly Thanksgiving service at the Throne of Grace, RCCG‘s national headquarters in Lagos.

Pastor Adeboye revealed that the preacher was apprehended after greeting a gathering with the phrase, “ladies and gentlemen,” which some attendees deemed offensive, citing the exclusion of those who do not identify as either male or female.

“The end is nearer than you think. Things are getting worse, and this is a wake-up call. One of my pastors abroad was arrested for simply addressing a gathering as ‘ladies and gentlemen.’ Some people reported him for discrimination, asking, ‘What about those who are neither ladies nor gentlemen?’” he stated.

The clergyman also recounted another disturbing story of a woman who referred to her dog as her husband. He shared how, when asked about her spouse, the woman claimed, “I took him to the vet before coming. He doesn’t talk,” describing her “husband” as a dog.

Pastor Adeboye expressed deep concern about the erosion of moral values worldwide, viewing these incidents as signs of the end times.

“Those of you already in Christ, take this matter seriously. Do not let anyone weaken your stand. God is holy. Those still playing church—singing, clapping, and enjoying things without genuine commitment—remember, Jesus is coming back. The devil wants to harvest you, but you must not give him the opportunity. I want to see you in my Father’s house,” he stated.