Prophet Bernard El Bernard Nelson-Eshun, the Founder of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has told his congregation that the choice to stay or leave the church after a failed prophecy is theirs alone.
According to Prophet ElBernard, he understands the reactions may vary, but he remains committed to the church and its members, even as he steps back from the pulpit.
He revealed that in his book, written years ago and released in 2025, he stressed the steps a prophet must take when a prophetic word does not come to pass.
Speaking to worshippers during a church service, Prophet ElBernard explained, “There are several things I need to say even before the service comes to an end. In my book, in the School of Prophecy, in chapter 16, page 125, the title is ‘When prophets miss it’. This is a book I wrote several years ago, but was released last year, and I outlined what must happen and what must be done when a prophet misses a prophetic word”.
“… I am not the type of pastor who needs encouragement because I am already an encouragement. I need you as a member of this family to hold me up to integrity and hold me up to whatever I say the Lord said. I need you to hold me up to that realm of accountability,” he told his congregation.
He further indicated, “For now, I have submitted to the writings in this book, and I’ve released two statements. One is the public statement and apology. Number two is the statement of accountability. I have released these statements for now… Because I hold myself accountable, everything I wanted to tell you is in that statement”.
“I can’t determine and influence how you respond and how you react, but I just wanted to understand that I am still here. I am not going to ask you to stay here, nor am I asking you to leave, but in the spirit of humility and accountability, I have told you what I would do for now. I will be back. There are so many things to say, but at the right time I will say what must be said”.
Prophet further revealed that he will not be preaching for several weeks, although he will continue to attend church services.
The man of God added, “So, this morning, I’m not going to preach the word of God to you for several weeks. I will not be preaching, even though I’ll be in service. I have taught you over the years that no matter what happens to you, there are two important things you don’t have to lose; number one, never lose God. You’re believing the Lord Jesus Christ, you’re believing what he can do.
“And number two, never lose yourself because if you lose yourself, there will not be you. My name is Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun,” he said amid cheers from the congregation.
Meanwhile, the man of God has issued a public apology after his failed prophecy predicting victory for Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.
According to Prophet Elbernard, he will not blame anyone or shift responsibility, adding that he accepts that this prophecy failed.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, January 31, after provisional results from the NPP presidential primaries clearly show victory for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Prophet Elbernard begged Ghanaians forgiveness.
He further added that he has decided to take a break from pulpit ministry following his failed prophecy on the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries.
According to Prophet ElBernard, he will step back from public teaching, preaching, and pulpit ministry to allow for reflection, prayer and counsel.
In an accountability statement issued on January 31, Prophet ElBernard stated, “In the same spirit of responsibility, 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫y. This is a deliberate and voluntary step to allow for reflection, prayer, counsel, and the strengthening of accountability in how prophetic revelations are received, interpreted, and communicated.”
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