23/11/2025
EVERY MINISTRY NEEDS MONEY
Whether we like it or not, there is no ministry on earth that can function effectively without adequate financial supply.
Money is not the god of ministry, but it is a vital servant in ministry. It is a topic every minister must understand, discuss, and handle with maturity and wisdom.
Yes, the issue of money in ministry has been abused, manipulated, and commercialized in many circles. But abuse does not cancel use. Fire can burn, but fire also cooks food. Water can drown, but water also sustains life.
Money is the same; dangerous when mishandled, powerful when used rightly.
Even the Lord Jesus’ during His earthly ministry needed money for ministry. Someone had to feed the disciples, sponsor their travels, and take care of logistics. That is why among the twelve, there was a treasury department (John 12:6).
Paul acknowledged the giving of the Macedonian church so that the gospel could advance (Philippians 4:15–18).
In the Old Testament, God filled the hands of Israel with wealth so that His sanctuary could be built (Exodus 36:1–7).
As a minister, you can carry great power, deep revelation, and the overflowing anointing of the Holy Spirit; but without resources to propel the vision, the assignment remains grounded.
Realistically… ministry requires money:
You need money to rent halls for programmes; unless uncommon favour grants a venue freely.
You need money to print posters, flyers, banners, and media materials.
You need money to buy airtime for radio, TV, or online ministry; even when God has commanded the assignment.
You need money to purchase quality sound, video, and lighting equipment for your crusades or church services.
You need money to publish books and ministry materials that will transform lives. No publisher will help you publish for free.
You need money for internet subscriptions to preach the gospel online consistently.
In fact, even Jesus needed a boat to preach (Luke 5:1–3). The anointing supplied the message, but Peter supplied the platform.
I recently attempted a book publishing project, but when the printer gave me the cost for just 1,000 copies, I almost froze. The figures were enough to turn anointed men into prayer warriors instantly! I had to recalibrate my plans.
And if you're a married minister with children, you need money to run your home. You must feed your family, pay school fees, meet basic needs, and provide stability. A stressed, starving minister is not a blessing to the congregation.
Therefore…
It is not carnality to trust God for financial blessings.
It is not greed to develop financial intelligence.
It is not wrong to acquire money-making skills.
It is not unspiritual to have multiple sources of income.
It is not a sin for a minister to prosper.
It is only a sin when prosperity possesses you.
Money is a servant.
Purpose is the master.
And the gospel is the assignment.
When money serves purpose, the kingdom advances.