- Gospel singer Selina Boateng has spoken out against the harsh judgment often directed at ministers who experience divorce, asserting that personal struggles do not invalidate one’s spiritual calling.
- Drawing from her own experience, she emphasized that broken marriages should not be seen as failures in ministry.
- Instead, she urged society to offer support and prayer rather than ridicule, reminding the public that divine purpose is not erased by personal pain.
Ghanaian gospel singer Selina Boateng is calling for a shift in how society views divorce among ministers, especially those in the gospel music space. In a heartfelt interview with Graphic Showbiz, she challenged the notion that a failed marriage disqualifies someone from serving God, describing such judgment as spiritually misguided and emotionally damaging.
Having faced her own marital challenges, Selina spoke from experience, highlighting the emotional toll that divorce can take—and the added burden of public scrutiny. She believes that gospel musicians, like anyone else, are human beings navigating complex personal journeys while striving to fulfill their divine assignments.
Selina emphasized that ministry is about impact, not perfection. She argued that the Bible does not condemn those who have experienced divorce, and that equating marital breakdown with spiritual failure is both unfair and unbiblical.
She also condemned the tendency to mock or shame individuals during their lowest moments, urging the public to replace judgment with empathy. For her, the role of the community should be to uplift, not tear down—especially when someone is already struggling.
What gospel ministers need during such times, she said, is not ridicule but prayer, encouragement, and understanding. Selina credited her endurance in ministry to God’s grace and reaffirmed that her mission remains focused on touching lives through music—not chasing validation or applause.
Her message is a powerful reminder that divine calling is not erased by human hardship—and that compassion should always lead the conversation.
