I Called Bishop Walter Hawkins' Church Secretary

[Jermyn Davidson]

I just got off of the phone with the late Bishop Walter Hawkins' church secretary.

I asked point blank questions and got answers.

Q: Was Bishop Walter Hawkins a homosexual?

A: As far as I know, no he wasn't, but it amazes me how many other people have called or asked in person questions like this about our church.... He preached the Gospel and worked very hard to build this church and live for the Lord.



Q: I heard the reason for his divorce was because he wanted to live a homosexual lifestyle. Is this true?

A: You would need to ask the people involved. Why do you want to know this?

My response: Please don't be offended, I just want answers so that the next time someone spreads rumors or lies about Bishop Hawkins or your church, I have a defense.





Q: Does your church preach against homosexuality?

A: Our church does not single anyone out. We preach the Gospel and let the Gospel do its work. All are welcome and there is nothing said to single individual people out.




Q: When did your church disaffilliate from COGIC?

A: Bishop Hawkins was raised COGIC, but our church has been non-denominational since the beginning.



Q: So your church preaches homosexuality as sin?

A: We preach the Gospel and only the Gospel. Whatever the Gospel has to say about that is what is preached. No one is singled out here.




So for anyone else who has heard similar rumors or may have had such questions about the man or his church, here are some answers.