New details emerged following a viral video in which a city pastor is seen lecturing his congregation after they allegedly contributed only sh180 as church offering.
In the clip, the pastor addresses the members in what viewers describe as a serious and firm tone, urging them to give more towards the church.
He repeatedly points to the amount collected during the service, with many social media users focusing on sh185—or closely related amounts mentioned in the video—as the figure that stood out most.
The pastor’s message appears directed at correcting what he termed inadequate contributions, and he speaks directly to the congregants rather than speaking in general terms.
As the video continued to circulate, the pastor moved to respond to what he said were accusations being made against him online.
He refuted claims that he would “eat” the money contributed by church members, arguing that the church funds are not meant for personal benefit.
In his response, he explained that the money would not be taken for private use, and he used the opportunity to reassure the congregation that their contributions were for church responsibilities.
The pastor also stated that he himself contributes to offerings.
In the video, he claims he is not exempt from giving, and that he participates in supporting the church like other members.
His intention, according to supporters who commented online, was to clear the doubt that some people had raised particularly concerns that pastors may benefit unfairly from church collections.
However, the pastor’s remarks still sparked intense online debate.
Some users interpreted his delivery as pressure and described it as a “begging technique.”
They argued that the way he highlighted the small offering amount in front of members could be embarrassing and uncomfortable, especially for those who may be struggling financially.
Critics said that instead of encouraging giving through teaching and guidance, the approach could push congregants to give out of fear of being judged or singled out.