Assemblies of God reportedly ban pastors from marrying ladies who are not AG members

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The Assemblies of God Church leadership has mandated that its pastors cannot marry women outside the church.

Promise Uzoma Okoro reports that the General Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Abel Amadi, announced the directive during the 2026 Leaders’ Retreat at Evangel Camp in Okpoto, Ebonyi State.

During the retreat, Rev. Dr. Amadi addressed church leaders and directed district presbyteries to enforce the policy rigorously, stressing that no pastor should receive permission to marry outside the denomination.

“No pastor should be allowed to marry outside the Assemblies of God. Presbytery, you must take note of this and ensure it is not allowed,” he stated.

He also recommended that pastors looking for marriage partners search within the church in different locations, rather than outside their denomination.

“If you have gone to Rivers State, go to Umuahia. If you don’t find one in Umuahia, go to Enugu. If you don’t find one in Enugu, go to Lagos. As you continue, God will provide you with a woman who will support you in ministry,” he said.

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