A cleric of Living Faith Church International, Peter Godwin, has alleged that he and dozens of other pastors were dismissed in Ekiti State over failure to grow their parishes.
According to Godwin, about 40 pastors were summoned and handed termination letters after performance reviews reportedly showed their churches fell below expectations. The letters directed them to vacate official residences and return all church property immediately.
The pastor claimed he was told his dismissal was linked to low income generation, suggesting the church does not operate at a loss and expects each parish to sustain itself financially.
However, insiders within the church have pushed back on that narrative, insisting the decision was based strictly on membership growth—not revenue—stressing that expansion is a core expectation within the ministry.
The controversy has sparked widespread reactions online, with many questioning performance-based dismissals in religious institutions, while others argue accountability is necessary for organizational growth.
