Pastor Femi Lazarus Sends Out Drummer for Disrupting Ministration, Sparks Online Reactions
Pastor Femi Lazarus, the lead pastor of Light Nation Church, has become a trending topic on social media after a video of him sending his drummer away during a church service surfaced online. The video, which has since gone viral, captured the moment when the pastor interrupted his ministration to reprimand the drummer for playing at the wrong time, leading to mixed reactions from netizens.
During the service, Pastor Femi Lazarus was ministering when the drummer hit the drums in a way that seemingly disrupted the flow of his message. The pastor, who appeared displeased, immediately halted his ministration and ordered the drummer to leave the instrumental section.
Facing the drummer from the altar, he firmly stated, “Stop that. Get off from here. Leave that place.” His reaction has drawn both support and criticism from different quarters, with some arguing that spiritual discipline is necessary, while others believe the matter could have been handled more gently.
The video has generated diverse opinions online, with many expressing their views on how the situation unfolded. Some supported the pastor’s action, emphasizing the importance of order during a spiritual service, while others felt the reprimand was too harsh.
A social media user identified as @S L Y D E 🦅🔥 commented, “If I was the drummer, I would stand up and never return to that auditorium … but I’m a keyboardist, so this can never happen. Me and the pastor are always together in the spirit.”
Another user, @Sir Mhayour, defended the pastor’s approach, likening it to biblical authority. He wrote, “Why didn’t y’all tell Jesus to go apologize to those selling and buying at the temple? There’s a better way to handle the issue, but there’s also something called submission in spirituality.”
@iamkingdomboi🇳🇬🌴 disagreed with the manner in which the situation was handled. He said, “It’s obvious the MD cued them in. There’s a better way to say ‘stop the music’ without embarrassing the drummer. But because it’s AFL, his wrong is being excused, lol.”
Similarly, @micheal Tochukwu shared his personal experience, explaining that his own pastor handles such matters differently. “Sometimes, my pastor doesn’t like us playing at certain spiritual moments, but he doesn’t speak in that manner. Instead, he just says, ‘Thank you, instrumentalists,’ and we know to stop.”
A professional drummer, @Sinach, provided insight into the possible intention of the instrumentalist, saying, “As a drummer, I understand what he was trying to do—there are sounds to make during a prophetic session. But he made the wrong sound. A mild crash of cymbals would have been better.”
Another user, @Owen🧸, condemned the public reprimand, stating, “Nah! This is wrong tho… a full-grown man.”
The viral incident has reignited conversations on the balance between spiritual discipline and grace in church settings. Some believe that pastors must ensure order and coordination during services to maintain a spiritual atmosphere, while others argue that mistakes should be corrected with patience and understanding.
Pastor Femi Lazarus has not yet made an official statement regarding the incident. However, the video continues to circulate online, fueling discussions about how church leaders should address disruptions during worship.
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What are your thoughts? Should church leaders be firm in maintaining order, or should they handle such situations more diplomatically?
