According to locals, Pastor Tim had built a name for himself by organizing massive open-air crusades where he claimed to perform miracles, heal the sick, and share divine visions. Many respected him as a spiritual leader, believing he had been chosen by heaven to guide them. However, his recent confession has left the community both stunned and disappointed.
In a candid interview, Pastor Tim revealed that his true motivation for starting the church was financial gain. “Let’s not deceive ourselves. I was inspired to start a church after seeing other pastors make millions from large congregations. I didn’t have a divine calling,” he admitted.
As time passed, the reality of maintaining his church clashed with his ambitions. When offerings and tithes fell short of his expectations, he turned to gambling as an alternative source of income. Pastor Tim confessed that for years, he secretly used money collected from his congregation to place bets, sometimes inventing fake church projects to raise more funds.
His risky habit eventually paid off when he won more than Ksh 3.4 million through sports betting. Emboldened by the windfall, he decided to close his church and walk away from ministry altogether.
Now, Pastor Tim says he plans to use his winnings to start a business venture and pursue a more luxurious lifestyle. “I’ve always been a businessman at heart. My passion lies in commerce. I intend to set up a large shop in another town and buy a luxury car. It seems that God has finally smiled upon me,” he concluded.
The story of Pastor Tim has sparked heated debate in the community and beyond, with many questioning the sincerity of modern-day preachers and the blurred line between faith and fortune.
