tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post5495111149996178359..comments2024-03-23T22:54:58.661-04:00Comments on FBC Jax Watchdogs: Pastors Need Your Prayers, They Need Their Homes Furnished - and They Need Your BenjaminsFBC Jax Watchdoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10740366031265491559noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-31102168413219597412016-05-02T15:57:12.651-04:002016-05-02T15:57:12.651-04:00With the name like FBC watch-dog, I'm not surp...With the name like FBC watch-dog, I'm not surprised to see such a negative judgmental comment coming from a FBC member. This comment bothers me, especially coming from someone who is member(assuming)of one of the biggest (sq ft) churches in America, but yet points out other churches in Jacksonville who preach on tithe/Money ???<br /><br />(Born and raised for 18yrs at FBC since 1988)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-21733784132165333852016-05-02T15:57:01.467-04:002016-05-02T15:57:01.467-04:00With the name like FBC watch-dog, I'm not surp...With the name like FBC watch-dog, I'm not surprised to see such a negative judgmental comment coming from a FBC member. This comment bothers me, especially coming from someone who is member(assuming)of one of the biggest (sq ft) churches in America, but yet points out other churches in Jacksonville who preach on tithe/Money ???<br /><br />(Born and raised for 18yrs at FBC since 1988)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-39098097593727374722016-05-02T15:56:53.143-04:002016-05-02T15:56:53.143-04:00With the name like FBC watch-dog, I'm not surp...With the name like FBC watch-dog, I'm not surprised to see such a negative judgmental comment coming from a FBC member. This comment bothers me, especially coming from someone who is member(assuming)of one of the biggest (sq ft) churches in America, but yet points out other churches in Jacksonville who preach on tithe/Money ???<br /><br />(Born and raised for 18yrs at FBC since 1988)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-49085784179789903402016-05-02T15:56:13.781-04:002016-05-02T15:56:13.781-04:00With the name like FBC watch-dog, I'm not surp...With the name like FBC watch-dog, I'm not surprised to see such a negative judgmental comment coming from a FBC member. This comment bothers me, especially coming from someone who is member(assuming)of one of the biggest (sq ft) churches in America, but yet points out other churches in Jacksonville who preach on tithe/Money ???<br /><br />(Born and raised for 18yrs at FBC since 1988)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-71876709233390931702015-09-25T11:39:25.553-04:002015-09-25T11:39:25.553-04:00It is sad there are many churches who are able to ...It is sad there are many churches who are able to exploit today's social attitude of "You can get served" instead of it is about "Seeking to Serve"<br /><br />This URL Link should be a good laugh and a piece of truth. (http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2013/03/27/1226607/329546-grumpy-cat.jpg)ejrundthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639537889613462975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-90999770889334621532014-05-25T10:15:57.226-04:002014-05-25T10:15:57.226-04:00Are you associated with FBC JAX based on your blog...Are you associated with FBC JAX based on your blog title?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-23653404561211142272013-08-29T07:35:47.384-04:002013-08-29T07:35:47.384-04:00The Onion couldn't create a more outrageous ar...The Onion couldn't create a more outrageous article. It's hard to believe these are real events. That checking account/routing number thing - that should be on the cover of Time Magazine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-63103345177275626902013-08-23T12:53:55.865-04:002013-08-23T12:53:55.865-04:00I remember one evangelist who announced to those a...I remember one evangelist who announced to those attending the service he was holding said that he knew some of them could give $100 and the ushers passed the plates. Then he said I know some of you couldn't give $100 but could give $50 and the plates were passed around again. He did this again and again for $20 and $10 and again for $5 and $1. Whoever said it is about money is correct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-4569924571910368512013-08-16T22:51:11.480-04:002013-08-16T22:51:11.480-04:00I am amazed at the audacity of these pastors espec...I am amazed at the audacity of these pastors especially registering for products at Wal-Mart. What hypocrisy. If someone started a job in a secular industry, would that person start a registry for this new co-workers to purchase gifts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-45287107805490268272013-08-14T07:43:20.350-04:002013-08-14T07:43:20.350-04:00Neil Peters (Aug 4) -- I agree with you that we mu...Neil Peters (Aug 4) -- I agree with you that we must be very careful to make a line between fringe Christianity (exposing it) and sincere and humble Christians and pastors (supporting it).<br /><br />I was speaking to a Buddhist friend yesterday and we were talking about the difference between good Christian books and extremist books. We were looking at the Christian best seller lists online and I was saying that very few of those are out-and-out wacko. He understood the nuances. <br /><br />Every religion has its nutcases...and always will.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-48490960763269581632013-08-13T22:29:11.705-04:002013-08-13T22:29:11.705-04:00I'm surprised you haven't posted anything ...I'm surprised you haven't posted anything on the Dino Rizzo scandal. He spoke at Celebration church last Sunday as part of his comeback tour. He had an affair with a staff member last year, his church, HPC, lied and covered it up, and now he's back preaching and being celebrated but of course the girl was sent off to Florida with a wad of money and a signed non disclosure agreement. And Stovalls introduction of him was one big lie. Chec out mycultlife.com she has a lot of the scoop. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-86698791789672064302013-08-12T13:25:38.275-04:002013-08-12T13:25:38.275-04:00It is all a lie!!! The modern church , every denom...It is all a lie!!! The modern church , every denomination,is all about money and power. It is a waste of my time;that is why i quit going!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-69407420180404968772013-08-12T09:39:29.996-04:002013-08-12T09:39:29.996-04:00All churches are the same when it comes to greedin...All churches are the same when it comes to greediness. It matters not if it is a large church begging for Benjamin's or small churches asking for tithes.<br /><br />I left the church when the pastor asked: Why should I want more out of a church than I am willing to put into it?<br /><br />Keep up the good work and maybe more people will wake up and simply walk away or choose to never go at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-50688765893540792772013-08-11T18:30:46.104-04:002013-08-11T18:30:46.104-04:00Some churches even borrow funds just to keep the p...Some churches even borrow funds just to keep the pastor and family in high cotton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-85354958853267015572013-08-10T09:20:50.263-04:002013-08-10T09:20:50.263-04:00I think the guy meant one fourth but I get it. Tit...I think the guy meant one fourth but I get it. Tithing implies following a seven year cycle Because welfare tithe is the third year in a seven year cycle the ratios work out close to what this guy is saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-57451284970787021812013-08-09T23:53:45.799-04:002013-08-09T23:53:45.799-04:00There are simply too many churches gripped by mate...There are simply too many churches gripped by materialism in America. The true churches thrive to seek the welfare of the city and their community. They provide a ministries to the needy. If tithing was truly biblical as some elders then one seventh or one fought of a church budget, if you don't regards God's feast calendar, would be strictly to the welfare system of the church. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-20775667071887043632013-08-07T19:12:18.790-04:002013-08-07T19:12:18.790-04:00I don't recall Paul having a chariot or fancy ...I don't recall Paul having a chariot or fancy stallion horse. He was a tentmaker and paid his own way along with being beaten with rods, stoned, and whipped again in Derbe, Iconium, Antioch and Lystra. You seldom ever hear this being preached because its not a successful ministry. He just followed what God told him to do but that is not popular in some churches these days. God help us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-85381748666255377812013-08-05T21:22:35.957-04:002013-08-05T21:22:35.957-04:00If i might be so bold to use a fictional character...If i might be so bold to use a fictional character and say I think that this is what many thiink and feel today then here goes...<br />I loved little house on the prarie as a kid (yes Im a guy) and from what I remember the town loved/knew/trusted/ and wanted to be like the preacher. He was Humble, pretty much poor, married to his calling and Never told them to fork over More Hams and Chickens (back then they didnt get paid cash Im pretty sure). The town respected him alot because of the fact he gave up keeping up with the Jones's (Harriet the shopkeepers wife). He never rode in on his four hooved "lincoln". They never had to check in at the gated community guard shack or feel uncomfortable with his body guard breathing down their neck when shaking his hand. He was just one of them.<br />Current mind set... Look it up WD...a couple years ago I personally heard (first hand) a Jax Large Church preacher justify his salary by saying it was "comparable with other large church pastors." Really? So thats how its decided-social status. Dumb me. I kinda thought everyone involved prayed about it and then met and agreed w what God gave them. Or better in his case...what his wife said he could accept :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-19088732390971983592013-08-05T19:10:51.580-04:002013-08-05T19:10:51.580-04:00There are those who are Watchdogs… and then there ...There are those who are Watchdogs… and then there are… Greedy Dogs! <br /><br />Isaiah 56:11<br />“Yes, they are greedy dogs<br />Which never have enough.<br />And they are shepherds<br />Who cannot understand;<br />They all look to their own way,<br />Every one for his own gain,<br />From his own territory.”<br /><br />Submitted by Yuppie PuppyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-53960389050636339792013-08-05T14:12:03.404-04:002013-08-05T14:12:03.404-04:00Pastor Peters,
I must disagree.. I am an alumni of...Pastor Peters,<br />I must disagree.. I am an alumni of a SBC seminary, and if anything, we need to call down those who are doing wrong in other pulpits. If not, non-believers will look at all Christians as money hungry especially those in the ministry. <br /><br />Look, I went to divinity school with guys who now drive Lincoln's and Jaguars and live in a house most of their members only dream about. <br /><br />I am sorry sir, you are part of the problem, not cpart of the solution. Your message sounds like a "woe is me." If it is so bad, maybe God didn't really call you to the miinistry. Might be time to ask Jesus about your role in his Kingdom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-58392080488937079222013-08-04T21:46:51.513-04:002013-08-04T21:46:51.513-04:00Gotta cover for the hypocrisies:
"I hope tha... Gotta cover for the hypocrisies:<br /><br />"I hope that Christians in general realize the pain and suffering that Pastors have to endure many times to ensure that people are evangelized and discipled effectively in mostly a world that carries so much anti-church bias."<br /><br />Those "poor" pastors, makes a heart bleed.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-53747822360007508842013-08-04T19:17:51.032-04:002013-08-04T19:17:51.032-04:00As a pastor for a medium sized church, I think tha...As a pastor for a medium sized church, I think that we need to careful about denigrating pastors of mega churches or any size church for that matter. <br /><br />Whilst I understand that these articles are meant to keep a sort of boundary line for pastors, they open up a whole negative worldview for Christians and non-Christians to "attack" pastors. <br /><br />As a pastor who has planted a few churches, I hope that Christians in general realize the pain and suffering that Pastors have to endure many times to ensure that people are evangelized and discipled effectively in mostly a world that carries so much anti-church bias.<br /><br />I hope that you approve this comment and allow it to be published to give a more balanced view of things in your article. <br /><br />Pastor Conan of Living Way Church, Fiji - http://livingwaychurch.coNiel Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287128851405562250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-26544829481492399212013-08-04T16:49:44.736-04:002013-08-04T16:49:44.736-04:00Love your comment Anonymous 10:26. I'd be wil...Love your comment Anonymous 10:26. I'd be willing to bet if a number of us posted our financial woes, it would make a pretty sad comment! :(<br /><br />Victorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612933331490588145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-27044224959973528352013-08-04T16:48:25.018-04:002013-08-04T16:48:25.018-04:00Loved your post, Anonymous 10:26. I'll bet if...Loved your post, Anonymous 10:26. I'll bet if a number of us posted our financial woes, it would make a pretty sad comment. :(<br /><br />Victorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612933331490588145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384632623933772727.post-42601050470909510862013-08-04T10:26:49.953-04:002013-08-04T10:26:49.953-04:00Hey Anon 9:18 from your post it seems you are one ...Hey Anon 9:18 from your post it seems you are one (of the <br />Many) God fearing Spirirt led pastors WE (watchdog readers) absolutely admire and respect. <br />Here is the deal from a diff angle...As a salesman (100% commisssion w no benefits) for the last +10 years I work with/ talk to/ educate/ etc current and prospective customers about our services then pray and trust God will provide. And for some unknown reason to me -HE DOES!! It is Not their concern -my familys finances!!!!!!!<br />I cant imagine getting one ounce of business by walking in the door and telling them I Really need their money to pay my bills- And we do live frugally.<br />Sorry. Some will hotly disagree that preachers are salesmen of the Gospel-I know. But I believe a passionate driven christian salesman and pastor are no different.<br />Also Ive grown tired of the emails and letters telling laypeople How Tough Their Ministry Is. As a multisport experienced coach -cut the whinning! Last time I got my FBC "Pray for me letter" out of the mailbox during a week w no paycheck-literally dripping sweat from doing 4+ hours of pushmowing my yard w my old mower which finally broke days ago-working w a struggling homeschooler thru a tough week-shall I go on!??<br />It really just made me mad so I threw it out wanting to call them to say "suck it up!"<br />Oh well. Pastors that are doing right-We (laypeople) LOVE YOU and ADMIRE YOU and WILL PRAY FOR YOU -just do the job God gave You :))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com