The leadership of the Assemblies of God Church has rolled out a strong directive stopping its pastors from marrying women who are not members of the Assemblies of God.
The policy was unveiled by the General Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Abel Amadi, during the 2026 Leaders’ Retreat held at Evangel Camp, Okpoto, Ebonyi State.
Speaking before senior church leaders and ministers, Rev. Dr. Amadi directed district presbyteries to ensure strict compliance, stressing that approvals for pastoral marriages must no longer extend beyond 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.
The General Superintendent further encouraged pastors in search of marriage partners to look inward, urging them to explore opportunities within the church nationwide rather than outside it.
“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.
