Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns - Page 195

CC1 · #**1941** 01-08-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chad1957662

He sat for two weeks in the congregation and then left to attend "Lighthouse UPC" in Jackson, TN with the rest of TB SIL's and wife.

He will now be able to minister, without having to sit down with the other ministers at TPC.

You did not include TB himself in your list of who left to attend Lighthouse UPC in Jackson. Is TB not attending church with his wife and family?

I travel to Olive Branch every couple of months or so on business so maybe I will be able to visit TB's new church there when it opens. For those not familiar with the geography of the area OB is essentially like a suburb of Memphis. So as predicted looks like TB is starting a church in his same town although technically he can say it is even in a different state.

Cindy · #**1942** 01-08-2013, 07:22 PM

This is why this thread can't die.

Praxeas · #**1943** 01-08-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

You did not include TB himself in your list of who left to attend Lighthouse UPC in Jackson. Is TB not attending church with his wife and family?

I travel to Olive Branch every couple of months or so on business so maybe I will be able to visit TB's new church there when it opens. For those not familiar with the geography of the area OB is essentially like a suburb of Memphis. So as predicted looks like TB is starting a church in his same town although technically he can say it is even in a different state.

Get his autograph while there....

Fiyahstarter · #**1944** 01-08-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1

Pyro, I agree. Some people say just give it to God and don't worry about how it is used. I agree mostly with that premise in that I don't think the tithe payer should micro manage what is done with their tithe money.

However like you said I believe we have a responsibility to tithe to those who are actually using the tithe for God's work and if one knowingly tithes to someone they know is not using the tithe to support God's work then they are not pleasing God and will have to answer to him for it.

I don't consider it "micro-management" to ensure that God is getting the money.

I suspect everyone in swindled churches "thought" their tithes were being put to good use.

A simple statement such as:

Incoming: $30,000 per month

Outgoing: Staff Salaries = $8,000; Mortgage = $10,000; Electric = $1,000; Supplies $500; Donations = $5,000 (homeless shelter; missionary); Food Pantry ($1,000) . . . etc etc

You get the picture.

I just don't understand why the above is considered a BAD thing? Seems like to me it would be a GOOD thing (for those with clean noses, that is) and might actually inspire some to give more!

JMHO

Hizzangel · #**1945** 01-08-2013, 09:04 PM

Simply not true about TV starting a church in Olivebranch; I can assure you of that

not4saken · #**1946** 01-08-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiyahstarter

I don't consider it "micro-management" to ensure that God is getting the money.

I suspect everyone in swindled churches "thought" their tithes were being put to good use.

A simple statement such as:

Incoming: $30,000 per month

Outgoing: Staff Salaries = $8,000; Mortgage = $10,000; Electric = $1,000; Supplies $500; Donations = $5,000 (homeless shelter; missionary); Food Pantry ($1,000) . . . etc etc

You get the picture.

I just don't understand why the above is considered a BAD thing? Seems like to me it would be a GOOD thing (for those with clean noses, that is) and might actually inspire some to give more!

JMHO

There's nuthin wrong with a Business Statement at the end of the year, for the Church Members. However, tithing to me is a matter of principle. I do it because I get blessed in return. Once that money leaves my hand- it makes no difference what the leadership does with it- that's between them and God. I did my part. It's always right to do what's right- no matter what others are doing.