Open AccessMission Financing: The Case of Contemporary Prophetic Ministry in Ghana
Author(s) -
Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pentecostalism, charismatic, neo-prophetic movements journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2720-7749
DOI - 10.38159/pecanep.2020091
Subject(s) - christian ministry , narrative , public relations , public fund , business , public administration , finance , political science , sociology , law , philosophy , linguistics
This article discusses the ways in which “newly called prophets” begin and sustain ministry activities. It argues that among the various ways “newly called prophets” use to raise the needed funds to begin ministry is a bare-foot ministry in public places. It also posits that charging consultation fees as a requirement to receiving the services of a prophet, selling “anointing oil”, relics, and prophylactics to aid miracles for seekers, and as means of mobilizing funds to sustain ministry activities in the media lack effective biblical support. Even though money is a critical resource in mission and church life, the means that are used to mobilize funds from the congregants must not be oppressive. The study employed a narrative historical analytical approach towards the discussion of issues. It is recommended that contemporary prophets must adapt good biblical principles and fundraising strategies that do not over-burden congregants/donors.