Congregants of the East Assembly Buruburu Church decided to gift their pastor a luxurious retirement package after serving them for more than 20 years.
Pastor Pius Tembu has now become the owner of a brand new Toyota Prado TX, that goes for nothing less than Sh. 6.5 million in the current market.
According to sources within the church, the decision to gift the pastor was made during a meeting of the church’s executive committee. The committee, which is made up of church leaders and members, decided to pool together funds to purchase the car and house for the pastor as a sign of appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the church.
However, not all members of the church were in favor of the decision. Some have raised concerns about the use of church funds for such a purpose and have questioned the appropriateness of gifting such extravagant items to a religious leader.
One member, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, “I understand that the pastor has worked hard for the church, but I don’t think it’s right to use church funds to buy him a car and a house. We have many other needs in our community that should be prioritized, such as helping the poor and building a new church.”
Others have also raised concerns about the potential negative impact this could have on the pastor’s reputation and the reputation of the church. They argue that the gift could be perceived as an abuse of power and could lead to accusations of corruption and greed.
Despite the controversy, the pastor has stated that he is grateful for the gift and will use it for the benefit of the church and the community. He has also stated that he will not be keeping the car and house for personal use, but will instead be renting them out to generate income for the church.
The situation in Buruburu highlights the delicate nature of gifts and donations within a religious community. While it is important to show appreciation and support for religious leaders, it is also important to consider the impact of gifts on the reputation of the church and the community as a whole. It is clear that more thought and transparency is needed in the decision-making process when it comes to such gifts, so that the community can have a clear understanding of the motivations behind them.
In conclusion, the tension in Buruburu church is a result of a lack of transparency and communication among the members of the church when the decision to gift the pastor a new Prado TX and a house was made. The church leaders should be more transparent and communicate effectively with the members to avoid such tension in future. The pastor has a responsibility to use the gifts for the benefit of the church and community, and members should also be more considerate and prioritize the needs of the community over personal interests.
