Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Paul Adefarasin, has taken a firm position on male ministers wearing earrings.
The cleric has declared that male pastors who wear earrings will not be allowed to preach from his church’s pulpit.
He also extended the restriction to gospel ministers hoping to perform at the annual Christian music event, The Experience.
Adefarasin made the statement during a teaching session, where he questioned the practice of men wearing earrings.
He said his decision would apply to both pastors and gospel artists appearing at the church or participating in the music event.
Explaining his position, the pastor stated: “Why will a man be wearing earrings? Any pastor wearing earrings can’t see this pulpit. Any minister wearing earrings will not minister at The Experience.”
The declaration has drawn attention across Christian communities and the gospel music industry. It has also reopened discussions about appearance, personal choices and standards for ministers.
The Experience, organised by House on the Rock, is a major annual gospel music gathering. It attracts worshippers, gospel singers and Christian leaders from Nigeria and other countries.
