A video clip featuring Prophet Makandiwa, in which he referred to another man of God who allegedly mistreated his congregants, has sparked widespread discussion on social media. The video, which has since been deleted from the Zigo Channel, shows the prophet recounting an incident from several years ago when he visited a friend’s church.
In his narration, Prophet Makandiwa expressed his disgust at what he witnessed, describing how the man lacked humility. He recounted how the leader ordered adults, some old enough to be his parents, to run back and forth on the stage. The prophet even claimed the man would slap anyone, asserting his authority as a prophet and demanding unquestioning obedience from his followers.
The video was removed from Zigo Channel after heated debates arose about the identity of the man Prophet Makandiwa was referring to. Prophet Passion Java also shared the same video on his timeline, accompanied by questions for his followers.
One analyst commented that the issue is not about this particular incident, but rather about how Pentecostal churches are run, especially those led by prophets. There is often a high centralization of decision-making at the top, with the belief that the prophet hears directly from God and is the one who must execute decisions.
The argument draws a parallel with biblical times, specifically the days of Moses, when God communicated through His servant Moses, and everyone else followed Moses’ instructions. This model works well when God is indeed speaking through that one person. However, in today’s world, there are many “Moseses,” with claims of divine communication leading to different instructions, creating doubt about who is truly authentic.
The incident highlighted by Prophet Makandiwa is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what happens in some Pentecostal churches. It underscores the importance of individuals having personal encounters with God and understanding how they should conduct themselves in church settings
