“Just because you want to give N200k, you’re telling me to wait for you?” — Pastor Paul Ephraim slams church members attitude to giving
Pastor Paul Ephraim has highlighted the difference in how people approach him depending on the amount of money they intend to give, pointing out the contrasting attitudes towards small and large donations.
Attention for small donations
In a statement, Pastor Ephraim explained how some donors become overly insistent when giving smaller amounts.
“Just because say you wan give Pastor N200k, you’re calling, ‘Hello, man of God, please, are you in the office? Please wait for me… wetin man go do na, I dey office,’” he said.
The pastor emphasised that such attention is unnecessary, noting that the urgency often felt by donors is not proportionate to the amount they are giving.
Larger donations, less fuss
He contrasted this with experiences involving larger contributions, where donors tend to be less communicative.
“Your friend go transfer 3 million, they no go even call me. After some time, they will just say, ‘Sorry sir, just to confirm, did you get the… oh was it you, I was trying to look for… The Lord bless you… The Lord bless you, Amen daddy,’ that’s all,” Pastor Ephraim said.
He stressed that these larger donations often come with less insistence or immediate attention.
Lessons in generosity and respect
Pastor Ephraim concluded by reflecting on the behaviour of donors. “But you N200k, you say make I no go anywhere, make I wait for you, just before God don bless you,” he said, highlighting how the focus on small amounts can sometimes overshadow the spirit of giving.
He encouraged donors to approach generosity with patience and respect, irrespective of the amount.
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“Just because you want to give me ₦200,000 you’re calling to ask if I’m in the office so I can wait for you? Your mates transfer ₦3,000,000 to me without stress and the only thing I tell them is ‘God bless you.’”
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— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) March 6, 2026