Pastor Questions Tonto Dikeh’s New Ministry
A Nigerian pastor has criticised Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh following the launch of her new ministry, New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), in Abuja.
The actress recently unveiled the interdenominational ministry, describing it as an altar dedicated to prayer, revival, spiritual training and the awakening of consecrated believers.
The pastor, who heads Coga Ministries, questioned Dikeh’s knowledge and preparedness for spiritual leadership. He also raised concerns about the changing role of women in churches, particularly with the emergence of female general overseers.
Dikeh’s move into ministry follows a much-publicised Christian transformation. Since turning 40, she has spoken openly about deepening her relationship with God and distancing herself from aspects of her former lifestyle.
Earlier this year, she announced that she had dropped “King” from her name after eight years, saying the decision was made in obedience to the Holy Spirit and God’s will. She asked to be addressed as Evangelist Tonto Dikeh.
She has also completed a discipleship class and described her journey with God as “healing, stretching, overwhelming, and beautiful,” insisting that nothing could convince her that God does not exist.
Dikeh has publicly encouraged Christians to strengthen their prayer lives and has shared testimonies about overcoming past struggles, including smoking, alcohol use and masturbation.
Her establishment of NWPT now marks another significant step in her declared Christian journey, even as the pastor’s criticism has sparked fresh debate over celebrity involvement in Christian ministry.
The actress recently unveiled the interdenominational ministry, describing it as an altar dedicated to prayer, revival, spiritual training and the awakening of consecrated believers.
The pastor, who heads Coga Ministries, questioned Dikeh’s knowledge and preparedness for spiritual leadership. He also raised concerns about the changing role of women in churches, particularly with the emergence of female general overseers.
Dikeh’s move into ministry follows a much-publicised Christian transformation. Since turning 40, she has spoken openly about deepening her relationship with God and distancing herself from aspects of her former lifestyle.
Earlier this year, she announced that she had dropped “King” from her name after eight years, saying the decision was made in obedience to the Holy Spirit and God’s will. She asked to be addressed as Evangelist Tonto Dikeh.
She has also completed a discipleship class and described her journey with God as “healing, stretching, overwhelming, and beautiful,” insisting that nothing could convince her that God does not exist.
Dikeh has publicly encouraged Christians to strengthen their prayer lives and has shared testimonies about overcoming past struggles, including smoking, alcohol use and masturbation.
Her establishment of NWPT now marks another significant step in her declared Christian journey, even as the pastor’s criticism has sparked fresh debate over celebrity involvement in Christian ministry.
