Female Pastor ‘Trades’ Church Band Member’s Shoes During Service (Video)

A viral video featuring a female pastor requesting a church member to give away his new shoes has stirred intense debate and uproar on social media. The incident, described by many as “church trade by barter,” has drawn a mix of admiration, criticism, and outright disbelief.

The video shows the pastor addressing a young male pianist during a church service. She asked him to confirm whether the shoes he was wearing were the ones his father had recently brought from the UK. When he nodded, the pastor instructed him to give them away.

“You will give it out. Remove am. Who no like better thing? Remove am. God bless you,” she said, prompting the young man to take off the shoes and bring them to the front of the church.

As he handed over the shoes, the pastor prayed, “As you give it out, receive it,” to which the congregation responded with a loud “Amen.”

The pastor then called another male member of the congregation to try on the shoes, which happened to fit him perfectly. She proceeded to bless him, saying, “By wearing this shoe, God will change your destiny today. The superstar that gave the shoe will continue to shine and reign.” The congregation again echoed “Amen” as the recipient returned to his seat, wearing the gifted shoes.

Online Reactions
Social media has been flooded with reactions, ranging from those defending the act to others condemning it outright.

Supporters:
Some users defended the gesture, likening it to the early church’s tradition of sharing resources.
@IamEddy92 wrote: “This is how the church was originally—sharing with others who lack. That was the purpose of the gathering.”

Another user, @IsangCeo, commented: “This is how a church ⛪️ should be.”

Critics:
Many others expressed strong disapproval, questioning the logic and ethics of such a request.
@MOjibah queried, “Wait oo, the guy went home without shoes?”
@Osagee24 called the act “evil,” while @Billycertified2 quipped, “Them need am pass you.”

Others mocked the situation. @DebestDBT stated, “I think this generation is blinded by foolish religious practices. Na wa oo.”
@AgbajeAdulHakim dismissed it as “Madness,” while @Jeremy_lyrics simply labeled it “Nonsense.”

Skeptics:
Some users speculated that the event was staged.
@edemasunday wrote, “Na content, no be reality,” while @iamzaramig97915 commented, “Na skit be this.”

Humorous Takes:
Others added humor to the discourse.
@Felapikin47 asked, “Abeg, wetin make the guy wear go house?”
@king_Sarz12 joked, “You go don know say the guy no greee trek again.”

A Broader Conversation
The incident has reignited conversations about the role of sacrifice in religious spaces, with some arguing that the act symbolizes faith and obedience, while others view it as exploitative. Regardless of the intent, the video has undoubtedly shone a spotlight on the dynamics within modern churches, sparking both reflection and controversy.

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