Pastor labels congregants as Satanists, prostitute

An Apostolic Faith Mission pastor in Harare has labelled his congregants as Satanist while a senior church members called a female congregant a and prostitute.

The church branch is Southlea Park Central Assembly.

The visiting pastor John Mateko is at war with resident pastor Johannes Nehanda.

On Monday, Mateko took advantage of his rival absence and labelled Nehanda's camp as "Satanists and empty vessels that make the most noise".

Said a source "What is happening here is ungodly, Today pastor Mateko told us that we are Satanists because we have been saying they should not transfer pastor Nehanda.

"Mateko has been tipped to take over the administration of the church.

"He has been saying we are empty vessels that make the most noise simply because we do not want to endorse their resolution to transfer our pastor"

Since December the branch has been rocked by disturbances with Mateko telling the church members that he is a former police officer who is ready to deal with any rowdy member.

Board member, Marshel Muyambo on Monday reportedly told a Mrs Mwase that she is a prostitute.