Where did this whole "body guard" thing come from for ministers?

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Sacerdotal

I've never seen bodyguards for any preacher. I've been to Churches that have attendants from that local Church for each visiting preacher present that make sure they have water and know were the restrooms were and such.

To me it shows respect for the visiting minister. Bodyguards would seem a little strange to me. Why would someone who lives uprightly need a bodyguard?

I assume you don't bother to lock your door at night since you live uprightly?

I am not big on bodyguards for preachers but your statement against it seemed strange. I will say that many times national figures that are on TV have mentally unbalanced people who stalk them. I believe if there is security it should be discreet.

[LaGirl]

Originally Posted by Ravens

I have been to a few services he has preached at. . the last one I was at, he did come in late (during the preliminary singing, although no 'guards') but he didn't leave early then either. He was, however, practically mobbed with people wanting him to pray for this person or that person during alter call. . .you could barely get to him. He was very patient and prayed with and for countless people. The sanctuary was emptying and he was still being asked to pray for people.

yes......he will work until there is no one else left to pray with. he loves people.

[Straightline]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

I have seen this a number of times. The speaker comes in late, is ushered in by body guards and is escorted out so that no one gets a chance to interact with him/her.

I really detest this. I think it smacks of pride and arrogance.

Is this really necessary?

What could possibly happen to a minister that they need THAT kind of protection?

So do they just come in, minister, get their offering and then split?

This really HONKS me off!!!! (could you tell?)

Where I'm at, if the preacher doesn't work in the altar service, press the flesh and fellowship afterward, he won't be invited back.
Sounds like you are in the wrong crowd??


The Sword of the Lord is a
Straightline

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by Sacerdotal

I've never seen bodyguards for any preacher. I've been to Churches that have attendants from that local Church for each visiting preacher present that make sure they have water and know were the restrooms were and such.

To me it shows respect for the visiting minister. Bodyguards would seem a little strange to me. Why would someone who lives uprightly need a bodyguard?

b/c of the fruitcakes who don't....

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by Straightline

Where I'm at, if the preacher doesn't work in the altar service, press the flesh and fellowship afterward, he won't be invited back.
Sounds like you are in the wrong crowd??

Who said that was the crowd I was in. I don't run in that crowd.

I believe in praying for folks at altar time.

[Sacerdotal]

Originally Posted by CC1

I assume you don't bother to lock your door at night since you live uprightly?

I am not big on bodyguards for preachers but your statement against it seemed strange. I will say that many times national figures that are on TV have mentally unbalanced people who stalk them. I believe if there is security it should be discreet.

I presume you are correct. I got the impression that the bodyguards were just because the preacher was so important.

Idiots do abound. I understand having protection if the need arises. A handgun with a concealed permit makes me feel protected.

[Sacerdotal]

Originally Posted by Theresa

b/c of the fruitcakes who don't....

[Ferd]

That is what MOW gets for running with charismatics! OPs dont have body guards.

[QueenEsther]

I have yet to see this. Interesting....

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Theresa

b/c of the fruitcakes who don't....

Yup. About ten years ago before he went insane Carlton Pearson was not yet married and considered quite the catch in the African American community.

My friend on his staff back then told me that one day a young woman showed up for Sunday service completely decked out in a wedding dress. She marched down and sat on the front row right in front of the pulpit.

At some point (I don't know when) she made it known that God had told her that she was going to marry Carlton Pearson and to wear that wedding dress "by faith" to his church that day!!!!!!