Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals

[HappyChristian]

We attended a church (were members) where a protest was held - for several weeks.  It was not for this same reason, but it was legitimate. There were a few protesters who wanted violence, but cooler heads prevailed. Had we cancelled services where protesters were outside, we wouldn't have met for weeks. Not a practical idea. They also stayed on the perimeter of the church. Some of them shouted very rude stuff when we left the church, but that was not the majority. 

Abuse of any kind that has been prevalent in a church needs to have the spotlight on it. Peaceful protesters should be allowed/encouraged, etc. And it sounds like Bro. Wilkerson intends to do so. And WHAT A BLESSING to hear him say that the police need to be called in abuse situations. Breath of fresh air!

[Rebecca]

19 hours ago, Pastor Matt said:

Pastor Wilkerson addressing a planned protest this Sunday at First Baptist

 

His statement shows promise, and it was encouraging to hear that some members of the church plan to stand with the protestors. I still don't care for this church and school, but Pastor Wilkerson inherited a hornets nest and I pray he leads this church in the right direction. 

 

18 hours ago, TheGloryLand said:

He seemed open and professional to me. But it doesn't matter, the world's desire is to cut the preacher's head off. This is just a taste of what is to come. Christian churches will be attacked in similar fashion soon when they refuse to accept LGBTQX movement toward marriage and lifestyle. I would not have church service, that day the protest has come, let them protest in an empty building. Remember the people are the church, not the building. Members that are mad? Should just leave. Gods mission will continue.

That is not the intent of this particular protest. Nobody is protesting or attacking First Baptist because they preach the gospel. They are protesting the abuse and coverup of abuses that have taken place at that church. If I lived in the area, I would be standing with them. Abuse is evil and should be called out. It's very sad that it's taking a documentary and protests to get this church's attention and for them to admit what had happened there was wrong and evil. We need to have the integrity to admit when something is wrong in our ranks and not just dismiss "the world" because they call us out.