CAC Bans Fund-Raising By Pastors At Weddings, Funerals
One of Africa’s largest denominations, the Christ Apostolic Church CAC, has prohibited pastors and ministers from raising funds during ceremonial services such as weddings and funerals.
In a directive issued by the church authority and signed by the General Secretary, Pastor E.E. Mapur, the church described the practice as one that is “alien” to the doctrines and traditions of the denomination and warned that it would no longer be tolerated.
According to the circular dated May 11, 2026, and addressed to Regional Superintendents, DCC/Zonal Superintendents, pastors, and church secretaries, the church leadership expressed concern over the growing trend of ministers soliciting funds during special programmes.
The statement noted that the development had come to the attention of the church authority, prompting the need for an immediate policy intervention.
The circular reads in part: “It has come to the notice of the Church Authority that some of our ministers are fond of raising funds during special services like weddings, funerals and other related services.
“This is a practice alien to Christ Apostolic Church, which should not be encouraged howsoever.”
The church further announced that, with immediate effect, no minister is permitted to raise money during such services, warning that any pastor who violates the directive would face sanctions.
“Henceforth, it is now a policy of the Church that no minister should raise funds in special services like weddings, funerals, etc and any minister that flouts this directive shall be sanctioned accordingly.”
Church leaders and members across various regions have also been instructed to comply strictly with the new policy without hesitation.
