Pastor Abandons Side Relationship Congregation Says It Feels Like a Reset

 Members of a thriving Pentecostal church in Eldoret are still reeling after their head pastor abruptly ended a secret extramarital relationship that had quietly divided the congregation for months.

The decision came without warning during a Sunday service, where the pastor tearfully confessed to stepping away from what he described as a “distraction from his calling.”

Although no names were mentioned in the confession, congregants say everyone knew who and what he was referring to. The woman involved, a former usher turned choir director, had been rumored to be the pastor’s secret companion despite his marriage and public stance on morality. The tension had been building within the church for over a year, with hushed gossip and subtle side-taking among members.

The service began normally, with worship songs and testimonies. But as the pastor stood to preach, he paused, closed his Bible, and asked the church to allow him a moment of truth. What followed was a heartfelt speech that left many in tears and others in stunned silence.

“I have been walking a path that did not align with what I preach,” he said. “I have misled myself and others. But today I reclaim my peace.”

He then asked for forgiveness from the congregation, his wife—who stood behind him the entire time—and from God. His voice cracked as he spoke, and the church remained quiet throughout the admission.

After the sermon, the woman believed to be involved left quietly. She has not returned to the church since. Her position in the choir has been suspended, and sources close to the church leadership say she has declined to speak on the matter.

Congregants say the atmosphere has completely changed. Church attendance, which had dipped slightly in recent months, is now back to full capacity. Many describe the shift as more than emotional. to read more click here