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This book is not a theological thesis. It is not a crusade against the Church. It is a cry from the soul, a journey of wounds, wonder, and ultimate healing. Wounded by the gods of Men is my honest attempt to reconcile two worlds: the divine beauty of God’s calling and the painful betrayals I encountered within the very institution that nurtured that call. I never imagined that the deepest wounds I would carry would come from the sanctuary, not the streets. I thought enemies would be outsiders, but the harshest blows came from hands that once anointed me, voices that once called me brother, and hearts that once welcomed me with scripture. This book chronicles the times I was silenced, sidelined, slandered, and stripped, not by unbelievers, but by leaders I trusted, pastors I revered, and brethren I loved. Frankly speaking, this is not a story of defeat. It is a story of resurrection. For every betrayal, God gave me a deeper revelation. For every wound, He poured out grace, and for every door shut by man, He opened a new one with His own key.
Here, you will read of rejection turned into relevance, of brokenness turned into birthing, and false accusation giving way to divine vindication. You will walk with me through dark valleys, but also witness the sunrise of restoration. This is not just my story; it is the silent story of many sincere servants of God who have been wounded but are still standing.
To the one who has been bruised by the system but refuses to stop believing, this book is for you. To the one who has sacrificed in silence but received shame in return, this book is your mirror. To every pastor, leader, or church worker who has ever asked, “God, where are You in this pain?”, this book is your answer.
I write not out of bitterness, but out of burden. A burden to help the body of Christ return to its first love of truth, compassion, and humility. May every page lead you back to the One who still walks among the lampstands, holding the wounded, healing the faithful, and reminding us all: The Church belongs to Christ, not to men.

Dr. Samuel Owokoniran
Author, Wounded by the gods of men