Popular Nigerian evangelist and filmmaker, Pastor Mike Bamiloye, recently sparked conversations online with his comments about the marital challenges faced by some pastors. In a statement shared on his social media, the founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries alleged that some women exploit their husbands’ ministerial callings, using them as leverage to manipulate or blackmail the men.
He further claimed that some pastors endure rather than enjoy their marriages due to such behavior. “Several pastors are not enjoying their marriage but enduring it,” he wrote, adding that some women assume a pastor cannot act harshly, such as beating or divorcing them, because of his faith and public image.
The statement has stirred a mix of reactions, with many debating the roles of respect, understanding, and responsibility in marriages involving clergymen. While some agreed with his observations, others criticized his approach to addressing the issue, calling for more balanced discussions about accountability in marriages.
This comment adds to Bamiloye’s history of sharing strong opinions on marriage and Christian living, often drawing both support and controversy from his audience.