{
  "id": 15753296,
  "title": "I don’t collect, preach about tithe in my church — Odumeje",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/i-dont-collect-preach-about-tithe-in-my-church-odumeje",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T14:38:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-dont-collect-preach-about-tithe-in-my-church-odumeje/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, also known as Odumeje, is the General Overseer of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry. During a recent appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Odumeje revealed that he does not collect tithes nor preach about tithing in his church. Speaking on YouTube, Odumeje stated that his ministry is focused on exhibiting spiritual power, rather than teaching about tithing and giving. He criticized churches that put too much emphasis on collecting money from their members, stating that such practices are more about clearing the pockets of the congregants and providing only stories, rather than practical evidence of miracles. Odumeje emphasized that the decision to pay tithes should be a personal matter between an individual and God, and that nobody should force or manipulate someone into giving. He also debunked the notion that not paying tithes would result in not going to heaven, asserting that this is not a message from God.",
  "summary": "Prophet Odumeje says he does not collect or preach about tithes, stating his ministry focuses on demonstrating spiritual power, not collecting money. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-dont-collect-preach-about-tithe-in-my-church-odumeje/",
  "key_points": [
    "Odumeje does not collect tithes nor preach about tithing in his church.",
    "He emphasizes spiritual power over teaching about tithing and giving."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I don’t collect, preach about tithe in my church — Odumeje",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/i-dont-collect-preach-about-tithe-in-my-church-odumeje-15753326",
        "published": "2026-10-20T14:38:32.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}