By Gloria Nosa
The United Kingdom’s Charity Commission has frozen more than one hundred bank accounts associated with the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International (MFM), citing grave financial mismanagement and lack of accountability within the organization’s UK operations.
In a statement released on Monday, the Commission said the decision followed an in-depth investigation into the church’s financial dealings, revealing what it described as “systemic governance failures” and “serious risks to charitable funds.”
According to the regulator, MFM’s UK branches had been operating in a highly decentralized manner, with each branch maintaining separate bank accounts and handling funds independently. The Commission noted that trustees at the central office had little to no control or oversight over the vast network of accounts.
“The church expanded rapidly across the country, but its internal controls and financial reporting systems failed to grow at the same pace,” the report stated. “This lack of coordination created significant financial risks and left the charity’s trustees unable to ensure accountability.”
The inquiry further revealed that several local branches made major financial decisions — including property purchases and rental agreements — without the knowledge or approval of the main board. These practices, the Commission said, resulted in discrepancies in record-keeping and potential misuse of funds.
To prevent further losses, the Commission moved to freeze all identified accounts linked to MFM UK while continuing its inquiry. The regulator emphasized that this measure was necessary to protect charitable assets pending the outcome of its ongoing investigation.
Representatives of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries in the UK declined to comment on the development.
This marks the second time the church has faced serious regulatory intervention in Britain. In 2019, the Charity Commission appointed an interim manager to oversee the ministry’s affairs after repeated failures to submit audited accounts and concerns about poor governance.
The Commission reiterated that its investigation remains active, and further enforcement actions may be taken depending on the final findings.
