Rev. Sam Oye has encouraged gospel ministers and worship leaders to develop a lifestyle of generosity, revealing how gospel artistes Prinx Emmanuel and Greatman Takit presented him with financial gifts following their ministrations at the recently concluded Encounter 2026 Worship Experience.
Speaking during the church’s first service after the event, the preacher expressed concern that some upcoming worship leaders focus more on becoming famous and receiving honorariums than cultivating a habit of giving.
“What I’ve discovered about worship leaders who truly blow is that before they blow, they are givers,” he said.
Sharing his experience, Rev. Sam Oye disclosed that Prinx Emmanuel approached him after his ministration with an envelope containing a dollar offering, reportedly worth $1,000.
According to the preacher, Greatman Takit also presented him with an envelope containing £1,000, a gesture that surprised him because he initially expected a much smaller amount.
He explained that the generosity demonstrated by the gospel ministers reflected a culture of giving that many people may not see behind their public success.
“You may see their shine, you will not see their roots,” he told the congregation.
Rev. Sam Oye also mentioned gospel singer Chioma Jesus, revealing that she had previously sent him several pairs of clothes and shoes as gifts, even before ministering at his church.
He used the examples to challenge worship leaders to examine their personal commitment to generosity rather than concentrating only on musical talent, popularity and financial rewards.
The preacher emphasized that giving should be cultivated as a personal value and not merely something ministers begin practicing after achieving recognition.
His message highlighted the importance he places on generosity, sacrifice and honoring others within gospel music ministry.
2 Corinthians 9:7 declares:
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
Rev. Sam Oye’s remarks have brought attention to conversations about financial giving, honorariums and the responsibilities of gospel ministers.