“He Walks So Good in Them”: Male Pastor Delivers a Sermon Wearing High-Heels, SA Astonished

• A Togolese pastor delivered a full sermon while in front of the congregation rocking his 6-inch stilettos
• The video of him in the unexpected outfit choice as he spoke about love and unity went viral after it was posted on TikTok
• Social media users were left speechless, praising his confidence, while others called the moment a wild sign of the times
• Briefly News spoke to church deacon Ditsego Morupe to hear his thoughts on the pastor's fashion sense

A man of God took the pulpit in a way no one saw coming and confidently paraded the stage up and down in his stileto heels.

The clip, shared on TikTok by @elijah.courageministry, quickly hit millions of views, and people online couldn't believe what they were seeing.

The pastor preaches in high heels

In the now-viral video, the Togolese preacher confidently walks across the stage in towering black stilettos. He wears fitted charcoal jeans and a navy Tommy Hilfiger long polo shirt, and matches the bold fit with an equally bold sermon. A local interpreter translated his English message as he passionately preached about unity, compassion, and rejecting judgment.

What stood out, beyond the powerful message, was how naturally he moved on his heels. With full energy and zero wobbles, he strutted the stage like a pro, occasionally stopping to engage with the crowd.

Should pastors express themselves through fashion?

The Briefly News team spoke with the Methodist church deacon, Ditsego Morupe, to hear his view about the pastor who wears high heels in the pulpit. He said:

"From a Christian perspective, the message of love and unity is paramount. If that message was received clearly, perhaps his footwear should not overshadow it. However, church leaders should be mindful of how their choices affect congregants' focus. If attire causes distraction, it can dilute the message.

The goal is always to glorify God, not ourselves. As Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10:23, 'I have the right to do anything,' you say, but not everything is beneficial. We must discern what uplifts the spirit and what distracts from it."

Some people argued the pastor’s high heels were a form of self-expression. We asked the man of God if there was room for this in ministry. He responded:

"The church is diverse, and cultural contexts vary. What may be unusual in one place could be normal in another. While personal expression isn't inherently wrong, church leaders must ask: 'Does this help or hinder the gospel?' That should always be our guide."

When asked what's one key message he'd like Christians to remember when seeing such videos. The man of God shared:

"We must respond with discernment, not mockery. Whether it's a man in heels or a dress, let's ask ourselves. Does my reaction reflect Christ? As Romans 14:13 says, 'Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.' Love, after all, remains the greater call."

SA goes wild over the clip

The clip gained massive views, reaching 8.9M, 386K likes, and nearly 47K comments from social media users who were shocked to see a pastor in heels. Many were in stitches, wondering if he wore those every day or just for church services.

Some said they couldn’t believe their eyes and joked that he walked better in stilettos than most women they knew. Others, however, were stunned and confused, calling it a “sign of the end times.”

User @Polite joked:

"The wife once found them in their house, and he claimed it's his, now he has to wear them most of the time 😂."

User @Maria💕 said:

"But he has good legs😩."

User @Emillie added:

"My spiritual dad told me to leave heels because they represent a god named Baphomet. I think I'm starting to see some sense in it."

User @Don Raji shared:

"It is the audacity of those church members to sit there so quietly like everything is okay 😏."

User @KAY🇺🇸🇬🇭 added:

"He’s smart… he wants to catch your attention to listen to the word of God."

User @Yaa_Asempa🇬🇭 said:

"Why’s nobody talking about the fact that he walks so good in them?"

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News