Pastor Dorofi Condemns Greed, Tribalism, Rivalry Among Pentecostal Leaders

The General Overseer of Daystar Covenant Assembly, Apostle Tony Dorofi, has condemned greed, jealousy, tribalism and unhealthy rivalry among Pentecostal pastors, warning that such practices are undermining church unity and development in Taraba State and Nigeria.

Dorofi spoke during the ninth anniversary celebration of Daystar Covenant Assembly, where he called on Christian leaders to demonstrate the unity they preach by embracing mutual respect, cooperation and genuine love for one another.

He expressed concern that some pastors allegedly resort to discrediting fellow ministers in a bid to attract members and gain personal recognition, describing the trend as a major obstacle to the progress of Pentecostal churches.

“What is destroying development in Pentecostal churches is greed, selfishness, pull-down syndrome and jealousy among pastors,” he said.

The cleric also raised concerns about alleged tribalism and nepotism within the Pentecostal community, accusing some ministers of spreading unsubstantiated claims against their colleagues. He warned that such conduct could damage relationships among church leaders and hinder the collective growth of Christianity.

“We pretend to talk about unity, we preach unity, but yet unity is far from us,” Dorofi lamented.

He urged pastors to follow biblical teachings and emulate Jesus Christ through humility, love, tolerance and mutual respect. According to him, the progress of one ministry should not be regarded as a threat to another, but as an opportunity for the wider Christian community to grow.

The guest speaker at the event, Archbishop Charles Yohanna, also called on pastors and Christians to reject unhealthy competition and embrace collaboration. He warned that rivalry driven by envy and the desire to outshine others could create hatred and division within the church.

“In Christendom, we should not compete, but we should try as much as possible to complement one another, because engaging in unhealthy competition will breed hatred and envy among pastors,” Yohanna said.

Also speaking, Evangelist Philip Mulip encouraged Christians to shun idleness and engage in legitimate businesses and other productive activities to improve their livelihoods and contribute to economic development.

Mulip urged believers to support government efforts to strengthen the economies of Taraba State and Nigeria, cautioning against actions that could frustrate development initiatives. He stressed that Christians should play an active role in advancing their communities through productive engagement and responsible citizenship.