General Overseer of Believers House of Worship International, Rev. Abraham Lamptey, thinks it is not too cool for patrons to pay to attend worship events. Speaking with Graphic Showbiz on the sidelines of the launch of his annual event, Art of Worship recently, the revered man of God said such platforms shouldn’t be an avenue to make money since God has no price tag.
Regardless of the artist billed on the program, attendees should not be charged for admission to a gospel event. While I understand that some events may require fees, if the purpose of the event is to connect with God and give thanks for the wonderful things He has done for us, then admission should be free.
“As I said, you cannot take money if the event is meant to encounter God. I cannot put any price tag on God. Therefore, asking patrons to pay will be wrong. I have done my Art of Worship for 16 years and it is always free,” he said. Rev. Lamptey’s comments will certainly spark a wave of debate particularly at a time when gospel music players have been lamenting about the lack of sponsorship for their events.
By: Kofi Duah
