Media personality and ordained pastor Dr. Ofweneke has criticised church leaders who allegedly suspended congregants for attending the Rhema Feast 2026, questioning the growing tension over Christians participating in gatherings outside their denominations.
In a video shared on Monday, September 14, Ofweneke said he had received reports from congregants who claimed they faced disciplinary action after attending the five-day Christian event held at Uhuru Park in Nairobi.
He expressed disbelief that pastors who preach love, unity and fellowship would punish members for attending another Christian gathering.
“I think we are overreacting,” Ofweneke said, challenging church leaders to reconsider their approach to such events.
He also urged pastors to strengthen their prayer lives and seek deeper spiritual revelation to effectively connect with a younger generation of believers.
According to Ofweneke, young Christians are becoming increasingly discerning and are looking beyond messages centred solely on financial breakthroughs and material prosperity.
“This generation is too intelligent. It is beyond you telling them KSh10 million will appear in their accounts miraculously. This generation wants to find God more,” he said.
Ofweneke further argued that pastors who fail to spend sufficient time in prayer risk losing touch with the spiritual needs and questions of their congregations.
Rhema Feast 2026 was convened by Reverend Julian Kyula of Ruach Assemblies and ran from August 31 to September 4 under the theme “Come, Let Us Rebuild.”
The event brought together thousands of Christians for worship, prayer and teaching, featuring prominent speakers such as Apostle Joshua Selman. President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto also attended the final day.
Ofweneke’s remarks have since renewed debate over denominational boundaries, spiritual leadership and the need for greater unity among Christians.