Gayton McKenzie, former gangster and founder of the Patriotic Alliance, has announced his plans to become a minister.
McKenzie told Carte Blanche that he was inspired to become a minister after watching a documentary about the life of Nelson Mandela.
"I was so moved by Mandela's story," said McKenzie. "He was a man who fought for what he believed in, even when it meant risking his own life. I want to be like that."
McKenzie said he would use his platform as a minister to help people who are struggling.
"I want to help people who are in pain," said McKenzie. "I want to help people who are lost. I want to help people who have given up hope."
McKenzie's announcement has been met with mixed reactions.McKenzie said he is not worried about what people think.
"I'm not doing this for myself," he said. "I'm doing this for the people who need help."
McKenzie is expected to be ordained as a minister next year.
In the meantime, he is continuing to work with his organization, the Patriotic Alliance, to help people in need.
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