Pastor Ng’ang’a Tells Congregants Not to Pray for Him During His Funeral

Pastor James Ng’ang’a has given his congregants a rather unusual instruction, telling them not to pray for him to be granted a peaceful resting place in heaven when he dies.

The founder of Neno Evangelism Centre made the remarks while preaching, questioning the common practice of asking God to grant the deceased a good resting place during funeral services and burial ceremonies.

Ng’ang’a challenged mourners to reflect on how people live while they are still alive, arguing that it makes little sense to wait until someone dies before asking God to grant them a good place in heaven.

He specifically warned his followers against making such prayers during his own funeral.

“Siku nitaenda mimi kulala musijaribu kuja kuniombea ati niwekwe mahali pema peponi. Niwekwe mahali pema unaniombea nini?” he said.

Ng’ang’a questions prayers made during funerals

The outspoken preacher went on to question the sincerity of some funeral prayers, arguing that the words spoken during burial ceremonies should be considered alongside the life the deceased led.

He challenged mourners to examine whether someone had lived a life that reflected the values they were asking God to reward after death.

“Wewe danganywa siku ya mazishi tukuweke misalaba hapo tukuambie Mungu umuweke mahali pema peponi, nikikute hiyo mahali pema, ulikuwa mahali pema hapa duniania?” he posed.

His remarks suggested that people should not automatically expect prayers made during funerals to compensate for how they conducted themselves during their lifetime.

Ng’ang’a uses thieves to make his point

To drive his argument home, Ng’ang’a used the example of thieves, questioning whether people should expect a different destination after death despite the choices they made while alive.

“Mwizi utaaenda tu huko kwa waizi,” he said.

The preacher’s message centred on personal responsibility and the importance of living according to one’s professed faith and values.