19/09/2025
The shocking story of Abbey Mwesigwa in Dubai who is accused of luring vulnerable Ugandan women with false promises only to exploit them reminds us how easily power and trust can be abused. It is a hard but needed reminder to all gullible girls seeking to travel to the UAE!
Sadly, some preachers in Uganda are softer versions of Abbey Mwesigwa, they too are doing the same thing: using people’s desperation and faith to enrich themselves while their parishioners suffer.
We have pimps behind the pulpit! These are leaders who use the pulpit as a platform to extract money, loyalty, influence, or admiration from God’s people while giving little or no true spiritual care in return.
Ezekiel 34:2–4 condemns shepherds who feed themselves instead of the flock.
John 10:12–13 contrasts the hired hand (who runs when danger comes) with the true shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.
Micah 3:11: “Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price…”
These texts show that this is not a new phenomenon.
If you see any of these traits, know that you are dealing with pimps behind the pulpit”
👉Constant emphasis on “sowing seeds” to unlock blessings while living lavishly at members’ expense.
👉 Manipulating Scripture to guilt or scare people into giving.
👉 Measuring ministry success purely by money, numbers, and image instead of transformed lives.
Suppressing questions and accountability.
“Not every voice on a pulpit is a shepherd. Some are salesmen. Some are pimps, trading people’s faith for their own comfort. Test every spirit, weigh every teaching, and hold leaders accountable to God’s Word. True shepherds lay down their lives for the flock — not the other way around.”
Jesus called leaders to serve, not exploit: “Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant” (Mark 10:43).
Let’s be discerning. Don’t be swayed by titles, promises or pressure. Demand transparency. Support leaders who live humbly and use resources for God’s work, not personal gain
