The Head of Public Relations and Media for The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Chidi Louis has addressed allegations that the church fabricates testimonies, while also responding to ongoing criticism from social media users.
According to The PUNCH, Louis dismissed claims that the church orchestrates the testimonies of its members, particularly regarding miraculous events shared during services. He suggested that videos circulated online had been altered to discredit the church.
“The fact remains that someone doctored the videos to tarnish the image of the church. There are unabridged versions of the testimonies, but these individuals circulated shortened clips on social media with the intent of damaging the church’s reputation,” Louis stated.
One of the testimonies in question involved a woman who dreamt of disarming armed robbers, and another recounted a man riding on a lion for guidance. Despite the skepticism surrounding these accounts, Louis emphasized that The Lord’s Chosen remains steadfast in its faith and commitment to God’s power.
“We don’t need to engage in arguments with anyone. We have left them to act as they wish and allow God to be the judge,” he added.
Regarding the process of verifying testimonies, Louis clarified that the church does not screen or interview individuals who wish to share their experiences. “We believe that anyone touched by the message of God and says they are born again should live right. We don’t doubt someone’s testimony. If they want to testify, we give them the opportunity,” he explained.
Louis also defended the church’s unique street evangelism methods, which have drawn both attention and criticism. He explained that the church’s actions are guided by a threefold vision: grassroots revival, the revival of apostolic Christian experiences, and the revival of heaven’s consciousness.
“Our mandate is to spread the gospel of repentance to every corner of the world. We want people to understand that sin is the root cause of many problems in the world today,” he said, referencing the church’s mission to bring 10 billion souls to salvation.
Despite online trolling and criticism, Louis insisted that the church has not been negatively impacted. “Our general overseer is not bothered. We’re not troubled by this. The church is not disturbed at all,” he said, emphasizing that their focus remains on the lives being transformed through their ministry.
To those criticizing the church on social media, Louis offered a word of advice: “If I were to be among those mocking the church, I would go and conduct an investigation. The church is open to everyone. People can come and investigate instead of just posting on social media.”
He concluded by expressing hope that those doubting the church’s practices will one day come to understand its message: “We will continue to pray that one day, they will come to the knowledge of the truth and be saved.”
