A fresh wave of criticism has hit Ghana’s church space after a viral clip of a congregant accusing church leaders of squeezing money from members through tithes reignited public debate. Weighing in on the controversy, Prophet Kumchacha did not hold back.
Speaking on United Showbiz on April 25, 2026, the outspoken preacher shifted attention to what he believes is a deeper problem within parts of the Christian community. In his view, some churches have drifted from their core mandate, placing less value on the welfare of their members while chasing financial growth.
He argued that a number of ministries now operate with a business-like mindset, more focused on revenue than on spiritual guidance or social support.
“There is one dangerous thing staring us in the face, and it’s the fact that when some of these pastors finish Bible school, they end up opening churches and naming them after bigger and well-known churches.
“They are then given a target, and if they fail to meet that amount, the bigger churches will stop them from using their name,” he said.
Kumchacha went further, alleging that performance-based expectations are not limited to finances alone but also influence pastoral assignments.
“There are some churches that set tithing and offering targets for their branch pastors to meet, and if they fail to meet them, they are transferred to rural areas to preach. Most times, such pastors are given about 20 members to take care of, and their branches are handed over to pastors in the cities who are capable of meeting those targets,” he further stated.
Watch his statement below.
Some pastors are entitled to the good life they enjoy, given the challenges of God’s work – Prophet Kumchacha#UnitedShowbiz pic.twitter.com/NFbVXSCe8b
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) April 26, 2026
