The escalating leadership unrest within Celestial Church of Christ in South Africa is a matter of great concern. A certain individual have strategically altered the Church’s structure in the southern part of Africa. This covert attempt was made to confuse the Pastor and manipulate changes that go against the provisions of South African laws. Although this move was immediately condemned, however the power-hungry member have created an atmosphere where the united voice of the shepherds has been replaced by individualism.
After the recent announcement of a new Head of Diocese in South Africa, which has been met with widespread disapproval from shepherds & worshippers in Nelson Mandela country, a letter of rejection was submitted to the Pastor through the Head of the Church Spokesman. In response, the Church chosen to remain anonymous regarding the complaints. This decision to remain silent is a prudent course of action by the Church authority in addressing a matter that requires urgent intervention, while ensuring that administrative matters without material benefits receive unnecessary attention.
It is crucial for the future of Celestial Church of Christ in South Africa that the shepherds will make a wise decision on Monday, 12th of January 2024. They must choose between upholding the values of transparency, accountability and openness or succumbing to the allure of power and authority. The Church’s integrity and reputation are at stake, and it is imperative that the right path is chosen.
The City of Johannesburg, known for Its gatherings of shepherds in Celestial Church for years, will decide to either continue engaging in the rightful steps of upholding the principles of togetherness with one voice on the 12th of January 2024. Similarly, the City of Pretoria will roll out an engagement plan to attach new executive positions, aiming to capture the attention of shepherds on the same date.
Regrettably, the extent of involvement in this issue will be determined by South African laws, as the parties involved engage in a power struggle, utilizing their abilities and capabilities. One group has chosen to embark on a stage of introducing executive positions to shepherds as a means to secure popularity, while another group has resolved to maintain their progressive leadership pathway.
It a fact that the he recent changes to the Church's structure in South Africa have caused significant unrest among shepherds. These alterations were made in a clandestine manner, disregarding the laws of South Africa. The immediate condemnation of the steps from shepherds who resident in South Africa was a testament to the commitment of who value the principles upon which the Church was founded.