To the very rich/upper middle-class Nigerians, Church is nothing but a social gathering where they can come into contact with the poor, show off and subconciously oppress them. It is very easy for a rich man to see the pastor than it is for a poor Church Usher to even enter the Pastors office, let alone see him. The rich don't pray as hard as the poor, they come late and leave early, they get choice seats in front of the church, they get special invites to every occasion and the pastor always answers their calls personally. This class only attend church on SUNDAYS!!
To the lower-middle class/independent enterprenuers, Church is nothing but another avenue to meet potential clients. These ones get access to the pastors, but not as easily as the rich folks. They can get a Pastor to pray for them, but can't get a pastor to come to their houses. This class would attend Church on Sundays and are always at house-fellowships (as this is where they get to interact with the rich).
The Poor, To them, Church represents hope. This class are the most dedicated members of the church. they sweep the church, they make up over 80% of the churches workers, they are very loyal to the pastors and his family members, they pray the hardest, loudest and longest. They are the first to arrive in church and the last to leave. To them, they really do believe that if they pray hard enough, give the little money they have, manna will fall from the skies.
They are the most committed. This class can never see the pastor at will. In fact, they will be lucky if they can get the pastors number let alone speak to him one on one. They come to church every Sunday hoping for a miracle. They dress their best but always come short. They eat at the feet of the rich & upper middle class who use them as they like.
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