Needless to say, there are many divorced pastors serving in churches today — in evangelical, Bible believing churches. The fact that divorced pastors still serve as pastors does not prove the matter biblically. Continue reading “Can or should a Pastor who has been divorced by his wife continue in his role as pastor, even if the divorce was unbiblical?” »
Category: Scandals At The Altar
Controversy surrounding the divorce case of the Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant – the flashy, influential pastor of the Empowerment Temple – will likely be addressed at the annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church next month.
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The Black Chur
ch is back in the spotlight; unfortunately, it’s not for reasons related to sound doctrine. Controversy has once again pushed the organization to the forefront in popular culture. But it’s not the first time. African-American congregations have endured controversy and scandal for decades. Here’s a short list of the stories that made headlines. Continue reading “Bishop Eddie Long-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Creflo Dollar
Fellow Georgia Resident and Senior Pastor of the mega-church World Changers International, Creflo Dollar has seen his share of controversy. Continue reading “Creflo Dollar-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Jeremiah Wright
Reverend Jeremiah Wright’s name almost became kryptonite for President Barack Obama two years ago when the out-spoken preacher said African-Americans should not sing “God Bless America” but “God damn America.” Continue reading “Jeremiah Wright-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Reverend Frederick K.C. Price
In 2007 mega-church Senior Pastor, the Reverend Frederick K.C. Price, agreed to be a part of a 20/20 story in which he was asked to speak about money and religion. Continue reading “Reverend Frederick K.C. Price – 10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Reverend Jamal Harrison Bryant
Reverend Jamal Harrison Bryant of Balitmore, MD was the subject of ridicule two years ago after his wife Gizelle filed for divorce. Continue reading “Reverend Jamal Harrison Bryant -10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Bishop Clarence McClendon
Ten years ago Bishop Clarence McClendon was known as one of the most dynamic preachers in the Foursquare Gospel denomination. Continue reading “Bishop Clarence McClendon-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Bishop Thomas Weeks III
Bishop Thomas Weeks III became a household name in Black Christian circles when he married Prophetess and televangelist Juanita Bynum in 2002. Together they built Global Destiny Ministries based in Duluth, GA into an influential ministry. Continue reading “Bishop Thomas Weeks III-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »
Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II
The Rev. Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, the flamboyant minister better known as the Reverend Ike, was one of the originators of the “Prosperity Gospel”. Continue reading “Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II-10 Black Church Leaders Who’ve Incited Controversy and Doubt” »