Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has made a startling revelation about a divine warning he received concerning his commitment to the church. Speaking during the June edition of the Holy Ghost Service held at Redemption City, Ogun State, on the midnight of June 7, 2025, Adeboye disclosed that God warned him that if he ever left the RCCG, his firstborn child would die.
In a sermon themed “Destined for Greatness (Part 2),” the renowned pastor emphasized the critical importance of divine guidance and spiritual consistency. He referenced a recent sermon delivered by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, and lamented the trend among young Christians who frequently switch churches, often introducing themselves as first-time visitors in new congregations.
Reflecting on his own spiritual journey, Adeboye recounted that at the time he was born again, three major ministries were flourishing, each presenting tempting opportunities to join. However, God specifically instructed him to remain with RCCG despite its then modest status, headquartered in a small building in Ebute-Metta, Lagos.
“When I got born again, there were three major ministries that were making waves, and they were very good. There were different temptations to go from one to another,” he said. “But God said to me, ‘Son, I brought you here. This is where you will stay. The day you leave this denomination, your firstborn will die.’”
Adeboye further revealed that despite his academic background as a university lecturer, he was divinely directed to submit to his spiritual father, who lacked formal education. “I was a lecturer at the university. My father in the Lord didn’t go to secondary school, not even primary. But God said this is where you will stay,” he explained.
He urged his congregation, particularly the youth, to seek and remain in the places God has appointed for them, stressing, “Discover where God wants you to stay, and stay there.” Adeboye was careful to clarify that his statement was not meant to assert superiority over other denominations, saying, “I am not saying we are better than any other denomination.”