Pastor Jerry Eze Declares He’s Not a Professional Pastor and Never Will Be
Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and host of the viral online prayer platform NSPPD (New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations), has made a bold statement during an interview with Chude Jideonwo. He firmly declared that he is not a professional pastor and never wants to become one.
In the emotional interview, Pastor Jerry said his journey into ministry wasn’t planned and was never for fame or financial gain. “I’m not a professional pastor, the day I become a professional pastor, let God kill me,” he said. “The day it ceases to be about God and be about Jerry, let God close down everything.”
Although he didn’t clearly define what a “professional pastor” means, his remarks suggest he’s speaking about pastors who treat ministry like a business or pursue it for personal ambition. Instead, he insisted his path has always been guided by a genuine calling from God—not a career plan.
So, why did Pastor Jerry Eze go into ministry?
According to him, it wasn’t about popularity or success. “I didn’t plan to be here. This is not something you plan, that at some point you’re going to be big and the world will hear of you,” he shared. He explained that he simply followed God’s calling and became fully consumed by his divine assignment.
The powerful preacher, who became a household name during the COVID-19 lockdown with his daily prayer sessions on NSPPD, said what motivates him isn’t public opinion or numbers. “I don’t care what anybody thinks or feels. The encouragement is when I see those smiles and hear those testimonies.”
Pastor Jerry first launched NSPPD in 2020 and quickly gained a global following, with millions tuning in daily for prayer and prophecy. Despite the fame, he continues to stress that his mission is not about himself, but about God’s purpose.
What can others learn from his message?
Pastor Jerry’s powerful words serve as a reminder that true leadership in faith must remain focused on service, not self-interest. His stance challenges those in ministry to re-examine their motives and renew their commitment to authentic service.
Whether you follow him or not, his conviction and sincerity offer a strong message: ministry is a calling—not a profession.
