Arima church in uproar over ‘sexy’ pastor

MEMBERS of a “born again” church in Arima are threatening boycott and damnation on church administrators who, they claim, are trying to bring back a pastor who was suspended three months ago, after three female members admitted being sexually active with him. “Not only has this pastor gone against the body of the church, which does not approve of adultery in any form, but he has not shown remorse. The concern now is — how could he stand on a pulpit and speak about sin and the church’s view on it, when he himself is very guilty? “What example is being shown to the young and new converts. How could he tell them about not committing sin, when he is rolling in it? We are not angry because he has committed a sin, but because he has not sought forgiveness of the congregation he represents.

“The same congregation he stands before and accuses of sin and damnation if they do not repent in public before God.” According to reports, three members between the ages of 25 and 28, all married and all holding senior positions in the church, admitted they have been sexually active with the married pastor, during the past several months. The pastor, 34, was removed from his position and suspended from the church, but recently has returned doing small jobs like counselling and workshops. “Unless this pastor has atoned for his wrong, he is not fit to be on the pulpit,” an angry member stated. “If he is returned to any senior position, there will surely be a migration from the church.” Sources confirmed that several persons have already started leaving the church. Officials of the church confirmed the suspension, but refused further comment.