EFFECT OF THE LIFE OF CLERGYMEN ON THE PRACTICE OF CHRISTIAN TEACHING IN ABAK LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE

There have been disturbing reports in our environment about the lives of some clergymen and its effect on the practice of Christian teachings. This necessitated the researcher to go into this study to examine the effects of the life of Clergymen on the practice of Christian teaching in Abak Local Government of Akwa Ibom State. To achieve the aim of this study, three specific objectives were formulated to guide the research. Qualitative research method was used in the study. Data were obtained from secondary sources such as textbooks, internet materials, newspapers and magazine and the primary sources which included interviews with stakeholders. Information about the area of the study were adequately obtained. Based on the findings of the study, it was discovered that the life of some Clergymen in Abak Local Government Area of recent has not been good example to emulate. Also, this ungodly lives of some Clergymen has affected church members in the sense that it has reduced their faith in God and interest in religious activities. Moreover, it was recommended among others that, ministers of God should receive good training from theological schools for proper interpretation of the bible and better dissemination of the gospel. Also, Church leaders, clergymen, prophets, evangelists and ministers should imitate Christ whom they claim to have called them and whose priority is to save souls and not make money out of the gospel.