Popular Nigerian cleric Funke Felix-Adejumo has strongly defended fellow preacher Jerry Eze, responding to critics who question how churches generate and use offerings.

In a recent sermon that has since gone viral online, Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo addressed what she described as persistent criticism targeted at Pastor Jerry Eze and other ministers. She challenged those who often accuse churches of depending solely on offerings from members.

“You think it’s offering we depend on? Go and start your own and be taking offering,” she said during the message, drawing applause from congregants.

The statement quickly circulated across social media platforms, sparking debate among supporters and critics of Nigeria’s contemporary church movement.

Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of the widely followed New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations platform, has grown into one of the most visible Christian leaders in Nigeria and beyond. His ministry commands a large online following and attracts thousands to physical gatherings.

With that visibility has also come scrutiny, particularly around church finances, offerings, and the lifestyle of prominent pastors. Over the years, conversations about transparency and accountability in Nigerian churches have frequently trended online.

Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo, known for her outspoken preaching style and advocacy for women in ministry, appeared to be responding directly to such narratives. In her remarks, she suggested that critics often underestimate the administrative demands, structure, and spiritual responsibility involved in running large ministries.

Her comments were seen by many as a show of solidarity within the Christian community, particularly among Pentecostal leaders who have faced recurring online backlash.

The clip has generated divided reactions. Supporters praised her for defending fellow clergy and speaking boldly against what they describe as constant online attacks on pastors. Some argued that ministry work involves far more than public perception suggests.

However, others maintained that public conversations about church finances are legitimate and necessary, especially in a country where religious institutions play a major social and economic role.

Neither Pastor Jerry Eze nor his ministry has issued a new statement in response to the circulating clip at the time of this report.

The renewed debate highlights the ongoing tension between public accountability discussions and the strong loyalty many believers have toward their spiritual leaders. As the video continues to trend, it has once again placed the spotlight on the broader conversation about church funding, public perception, and the role of pastors in modern Nigerian society.