{
  "id": 13258875,
  "title": "Cleric tasks churches on social responsibility",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/cleric-tasks-churches-on-social-responsibility-13258875",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T23:54:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/cleric-tasks-churches-on-social-responsibility/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "International Miracle Service and Evangelistic Ministries' Lead Pastor, Andrew Umoru, has urged churches to incorporate social responsibility alongside their gospel preaching. He emphasized that churches have a duty to address the health, welfare, and other needs of their host communities, stating that preaching salvation should be accompanied by practical interventions to alleviate human suffering. During a visit to Agbowa-Ikosi, Umoru spoke about the upcoming Agbowa Miracle Crusade, which will include a youth forum, a children's forum, and a free medical outreach. The crusade, themed \"Emi Ni: It is I, Be not afraid,\" aims to provide relief to individuals facing health challenges and economic hardship, with medical professionals offering free healthcare services. Oba Saheed Momson, the Abowa of Agbowa-Ikosi, expressed support for the initiative and requested increased attention to infrastructure and economic development in the community.",
  "summary": "A cleric, Andrew Umoru, has urged churches to complement gospel preaching with social responsibility by addressing the health and welfare needs of communit Read More: https://punchng.com/cleric-tasks-churches-on-social-responsibility/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Cleric tasks churches on social responsibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/cleric-tasks-churches-on-social-responsibility",
        "published": "2026-10-09T23:50:59.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}