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Apostle Joshua Zulu Speaks Out Against Curses, Threats and Fear-Based Control - Spiritual Abuse in the Church!
The conversation surrounding Spiritual Manipulation and toxic pastoral control has been blown wide open. Apostle Joshua Zulu—the outspoken founder of Royal Priesthood Solution Ministries (RPSM) and a graduate of Triune Biblical University—recently took to social media to confront a dark reality within modern Christianity: the weaponization of curses against departing congregants.
At Pastors Mandate, we continually analyze the health of the modern Ecclesia. Apostle Zulu’s bold declaration—"ANY CHURCH THAT WHEN YOU LEAVE YOU GET THREATS AND CURSES IS A CULT!"—has resonated deeply with thousands of believers. By reminding leaders that "people come and go" and that "we all came from somewhere," Zulu has exposed the deep-seated insecurity and entitlement plaguing many pulpits today.
The Man Behind the Mandate
Apostle Joshua Zulu is the visionary founder of Royal Priesthood Solution Ministries (RPSM). From his personal roots as an orphan to his academic sharpening at Triune Biblical University, his ministry is defined by a "Solution-Oriented" approach to life and the prophetic.
Ministry Base
Operating from the Arena of Solutions in Belmont, Bulawayo, with a strategic 2026 expansion into Harare and the ambitious Solution City project.
Core Philosophy
As the author of the "Seeking God Culture," Zulu emphasizes spiritual intimacy and the Angelic Order, blending deep scriptural excavation with practical life solutions and liberation from spiritual bondage.
The Declaration Against Cults
Apostle Zulu’s statement cuts straight to the core of pastoral insecurity. He notes, "Wisdom is when you see other people being cursed, just know that you are the next! God has given us freedom of worship. You choose what you want!"
The "School" Analogy of Ministry
The Progression: Zulu likened denominations to schools. "Some are ECD centres, some primary schools, some secondary, some tertiary. If a child grows you can't keep him/her in one place." He argues that members leaving often signifies a spiritual upgrade, not a betrayal.
A Call for Pastoral Introspection
The Mirror: "If people continue leaving, I must ask God where exactly am I lacking as a Pastor," Zulu challenged. He highlighted how many leaders show immense love when the church is small, but abandon that care as the ministry grows, driving congregants to seek love elsewhere.
The Public Outcry and Trauma
The post triggered an avalanche of testimonies from believers across Zimbabwe who have suffered under manipulative leadership. The comment section became a safe haven for venting spiritual abuse.
Weaponizing Fear: Death and Poverty
The Fallout: Users shared harrowing experiences. "I was told I would never get a job and since then had been applying and have never been called," shared one user. Another added, "I was told death itself... told that if you leave the church you die." These testimonies expose how fear is used as a retention tactic.
The Hypocrisy of Competition
The Platform Trap: Commenters pointed out the double standards. "They curse a person for leaving their church yet no one cursed the same person when she left another church to come to theirs," observed Lindiwe. Others noted how pastors host interdenominational conferences while forbidding their own members from visiting other ministries.
The Pastors Mandate Perspective
People Belong to God, Not the Pastor. Apostle Joshua Zulu’s statement strikes at the heart of a severe ownership complex in the modern church.
At Pastors Mandate, we emphasize that stewardship is not ownership. When ministers begin to view their congregants as personal assets rather than souls entrusted to them for a season, the church devolves into a military camp. The sheer volume of people wanting to "tag the name of the church" in the comments reveals a widespread crisis of spiritual captivity.
If a member leaves in a rebellious way, as Zulu states, it is a deliverance for the church. If they leave peacefully for a spiritual upgrade, it should be celebrated. It is time for church leaders to release the grip of fear, drop the curses, and return to preaching the liberating love of the Gospel.
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