Neno Evangelism’s Pastor James Ng’ang’a has weighed in on the recent confession by world-renowned evangelist Benny Hinn regarding false prophecies given during his evangelistic meetings.
Hinn, who visited Kenya in March 2024, admitted to making mistakes in his ministry, a revelation that has stirred significant reactions within the Christian community.
In an interview with Nairobi News, Pastor Ng’ang’a shared his thoughts on Hinn’s apology, emphasizing the challenges faced by long-serving religious leaders.
Ng’ang’a candidly remarked, “He (Benny Hinn) is in his 70s and has been preaching for 50 years, so he may be missing some anointing. The anointing of God does not increase with age; it decreases so that it can be passed on to younger people. At his age, he should retire from certain church activities. Even though we’re the same age, he’s been preaching longer than I have. He should now be guiding others, advising them on the right path, sharing his experiences and pointing out what to avoid.”
Hinn’s visit to Kenya was marked by a high-profile healing event attended by prominent figures, including President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto. Ng’ang’a, who attended the event, noted that Hinn seemed to struggle during his ministry.
“When he was in the country, I noticed that he had a hard time delivering his message. Even the bishops who ministered that day stopped answering my calls. They were my friends, but now they no longer pick up the phone after I openly said that Benny Hinn was struggling. This is normal and is why Benny Hinn recently apologized and admitted that some of his statements were not from God,” Ng’ang’a observed.
When asked if he plans to retire to avoid similar issues, Ng’ang’a responded, “I will not retire, but I will concentrate on blessing people. I will never prophesy for people after 50 years of preaching. Benny Hinn is a good man, but his age has caught up with him.”
Hinn recently expressed regret for allowing false prophecies to circulate in his crusades.
Speaking on the Strang Report on YouTube, Hinn admitted to making mistakes and deeply regretted the false testimonies and prophecies that emerged during his ministry.
“I am a human being and I make mistakes. If there are two things I regret in my gospel ministry, it is that I was not wise enough about the testimonies of prophecy on a number of occasions. I had guests who came to the crusades who, I think, not only caused trouble in people’s lives but also damaged my reputation because their prophecies were not true. That went too far,” Hinn confessed.
Hinn asked for forgiveness from his global audience, acknowledging that some of the prophecies he gave were not accurate or from the Lord.
Reflecting on his ministry, Hinn expressed a desire to finish with the same simplicity with which he started, as he celebrates 50 years in ministry.
