Pastor Enoch Adeboye, leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has clarified that his decision not to employ female secretaries is not discriminatory but a personal choice aimed at avoiding situations that could lead to temptation.
Adeboye, during a recent church service, said that after reaching a point in his ministry where he often works late into the night, he decided it was safer to work without a female secretary.
He said that the risk of being alone with someone of the opposite sex during late hours influenced his decision.
He also recalled that even when he previously had a female secretary, who he described as a dedicated and faithful worker, he realised that late-night office hours could create uncomfortable situations.
For him, maintaining boundaries during these hours became a priority to stay focused on his responsibilities and personal convictions.
He said: “From the moment I got to this campground, from the moment I got to a stage where at night I still have to work, I ceased to have a female secretary. Some people think it is gender discrimination. I know myself. I knew who I was before Jesus saved my soul. And I know the possibility of dangers of being left alone at night with people of the opposite sex.
“Oh, but if we were to get a secretary like the last one I had, she was a wonderful child of God, a true child of the living God. And when I got here, I knew I’ll still be in the office at 3 AM. Can you imagine after a long day’s work, everybody’s gone, we’ve seen the last visitor, and then my secretary comes in at 2:00 AM: “We are through now, sir. Is there any way I can help you? You know, a cup of tea to relax?” At two o’clock. Jonah must go.”
