Drama Unfolds As Queen Atang Drags Pastor Kingsley Over Controversial Marriage Advice

Reality TV star, Queen Mercy Atang, has publicly disagreed with Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo of David’s Christian Centre over his recent sermon on the role of men in providing for women.

The pastor had argued that men are not biblically mandated to provide for women, insisting that such expectations are cultural rather than spiritual. According to him, women should not depend solely on men but should also contribute to meeting household needs.

Reacting to this, Queen Mercy—who often shares her views on family, faith, and marriage—expressed strong reservations. While acknowledging her respect for Pastor Kingsley’s ministry, she made it clear she could not align with his perspective.

Citing scriptures, she maintained that the Bible identifies the man as the head of the home and the primary provider, while the woman’s role is to support, not to shoulder all responsibilities. She further warned that such teachings could worsen the imbalance already seen in many homes where women are forced into the provider’s role.

On Instagram, she wrote:

“Dear Pastor Kingsley, I truly appreciate and love your ministry. I regularly listen to your marriage sermons, and they have been a tremendous blessing to me. However, I respectfully disagree with you on this. The Bible clearly states that the man is the head of his wife (Ephesians 5:23, 1 Corinthians 11:3), and the woman is his helpmeet (Genesis 2:18).

A helper is meant to support, not carry the entire burden. She steps in when things aren’t going well—not to assume full responsibility for the home. By putting this message out, it appears you may be encouraging men to feel less obligated to provide, while women are increasingly expected to take on that role.

The truth is, many women are already functioning as providers. Though your intention may not be to fuel that imbalance, messages like this can unintentionally reinforce it. We must be mindful of how such narratives are received, because they may lead some men to neglect their God-given responsibility to care for their families. With love and respect.”