Why I Change My Phone Number Every Two Years — Pastor Emmanuel Iren

Nigerian preacher Pastor Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren, founder of Celebration Church International, has revealed his reasons for changing his phone number every two years.

The clergyman shared this detail during a recent sermon, highlighting his reasons for taking such a step.

A clip from the sermon, which was posted on TikTok by user @williamztv, shows Pastor Iren describing how some people from his past attempt to reconnect without any meaningful purpose, sometimes undermining the work God is currently doing in his life.

“Some people try to reach out to me, and in trying to reach out to me, they try to commonise what God is doing in my life now because they knew me those days,” he said.

The preacher recounted a specific incident involving a caller from Ikotun Ekpe, whom he hadn’t heard from in a long time.

“True life story. Just randomly o… Called me. That’s how I’ve started changing my number every two years because of things like that,” he explained, laughing.

When Pastor Iren asked the caller if he needed help, the person responded, “I just called so my friends will know I know you.”

Reacting with amusement, the pastor concluded, “Wow! Nice one. Don’t trivialise relationships…”

His comments have sparked discussions online about boundaries, while others describe such a move as prideful.

Source: Gistreel

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