Posted by Samuel on Sun 04th Jan, 2026 - tori.ng
He explained that the jeans did not expose his skin or seem inappropriate, but the church committee decided he could not perform.
Gospel singer Eben has revealed that a church withdrew him from a scheduled performance after taking issue with his appearance in shredded denim jeans on his album cover.
He revealed this in a recent podcast interview. Eben said he was shocked because all arrangements for the event were already set.
He explained that the jeans did not expose his skin or seem inappropriate, but the church committee decided he could not perform.
They told him the outfit was not suitable for a Christian minister.
He recalled, “They had already invited me for their convention, and everything was arranged. Then they saw my album artwork where I wore a shredded denim jean.”
“The organiser called me, very upset, and mentioned that the committee felt they could not accept me as a minister due to the type of jeans I was wearing. They said it wasn’t suitable for a Christian,” Eben shared.
Having served in ministry for more than 20 years, Eben reflected on how people sometimes focus on appearances instead of faith or message.
He said he has always chosen to live authentically, staying true to himself rather than presenting a double image.
He credited his success to God’s grace rather than to personal efforts.
Despite the disappointment, Eben said he holds no grudges and sees the experience as part of his growth.
He urged churches to value genuine worship and spiritual guidance over clothing choices, saying that true ministry is about leading people to God, not judging how someone dresses.