Gospel singer Broda Sammy has urged evangelist Cecilia Marfo to rethink aspects of her ministry in terms of looks and appearance if she hopes to attract and retain more congregants.

Speaking on Adom FM on March 16, 2026, Broda Sammy suggested that the perceived decline in Cecilia Marfo’s ministry is largely tied to what he described as strict expectations regarding dressing and lifestyle.

According to him, the preferences of the youth today have evolved, with many placing value on personal style and self-expression.

He believes that rigid rules, particularly around appearance, may discourage people from attending church, especially younger individuals who may feel judged or restricted.

He further argued that some practices often criticised by certain evangelists, such as wearing makeup or jeans, should not automatically be labelled as sinful.

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In his view, these are cultural and personal choices that, if embraced, could make the church more welcoming and relatable to a wider audience.

Broda Sammy also warned that churches risk losing members if they fail to adjust their approach to ministry.

He stressed the importance of adapting to changing times while still maintaining core spiritual values, noting that flexibility in non-essential areas could help draw more people in.

“Cecilia Marfo’s ministry has declined, and this decline isn’t due to any external forces. Her style of dressing is turning people away. If she expects her congregation to dress like that, it simply won’t happen, because those who used to dress like that are no longer around. If she continues on this path, fewer people will attend her church.

“Today’s women prefer to dress up and enjoy life. The makeup some people criticize is simply makeup. Things that could actually help the ministry are sometimes wrongly labelled as sins by some evangelists. They used to say women shouldn’t wear jeans, but during deliverance wearing jeans can even be more appropriate, otherwise certain parts of the body may become exposed," he said.

He added, “If we don’t adapt our methods for winning souls, people will eventually stop coming to church. So I urge Cecilia Marfo to consider this: if she wants more people to attend her church, she should change her style of dressing and see how it impacts attendance.”

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