‘It Was A Blessing!’ – Man Slapped By Pastor Ng’ang’a Describes The Incident
Controversial Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a, the founder of the Neno Evangelism Centre, recently reconnected with the guy he was seen slapping in a viral video that elicited conflicting emotions.
During a recent church session in Nairobi, the outspoken preacher interrupted his sermon to invite the man to the front and publicly introduce him to the crowd.
Kenyan Pastor, Ng'ang'a, Slaps One of His Church Members for Sleeping in Church👇 pic.twitter.com/T11NGUOctB
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When the guy joined him at the altar, Ng’ang’a explained how the congregant had earlier contacted him by phone and was later invited to the service at the Neno Evangelism Centre.
Dressed in a red shirt and grey suit, the man affirmed to the assembly that he was the one who suffered two slaps from the pastor.
Surprisingly, he showed a willingness to accept another smack if it meant spiritual recovery.
“Haina shida. Iko sawa. Mradi nipone na injili iendelee,” he said, meaning, “No problem. It’s okay—as long as I get healed and the gospel continues.”
This guy is now a content creator! pic.twitter.com/ckCX0H3luK
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The man went on to declare that he was prepared to serve as an example to those congregants who dozed off during church.
“Niwe mfano kwa wengine. Huwezi kaa na mapepo ndani yako ama kizuizi, Mungu hawezi kuja ndani yako. Hiyo makofi ni nzuri juu ni ya Baraka,” he declared.
He then discussed his spiritual troubles, which led him to seek prayer from Pastor Ng’ang’a.
He disclosed that he had been haunted by troubling nightmares about a spiritual wife—a term commonly used to denote demonic or uncomfortable views of marriage in the dream realm.
Despite praying and fasting on the mountain, he claims the dreams continued until Ng’ang’a prayed for him weeks ago and smacked him during the session.
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“Umenipiga makofi mara mbili. Hiyo haikuonekana. Nilianguka chini ukaniombea nikaskia niko huru,” he recounted.
As for the most recent incident during last Friday’s service, he confessed he didn’t know how he fell asleep—an act that led to the second slap.
“Mimi nikikuja nilikuja nasubiri neno. Ata sijui mahali usingizi ilitoka. Sijui,” he said.
After the emotional testimony, Pastor Ng’ang’a offered a justification for his actions.
“Ukipenda mtoto unamchapa. Even my master, my Lord, alikuta watu wakiuza kwa Hekalu, akapindua meza zao na akawachapa,” he told the church.
‘It Was A Blessing!’ – Man Slapped By Pastor Ng’ang’a Describes The Incident
