State of the Black Church

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The main reason why so many of these "leaders" are getting caught up is because they weren't truly CALLED BY GOD!

My church had a leadership conference this past weekend and it was phenomenal. Tony, I plan on sending you the tape of it--I know you will be fed, as I was. Sorry about the digression. During the minister's presentation, he stated that there are a plethora of churches in this world. Yet, sin is still so great. He later explained that out of all of the churches in the world, 4% have a vision. That means that 4% of these churches actually focus on winning souls to Christ, and doing the work of the Lord. Now let's think about what we see on TV. What do you see on TV when you watch these churches? We see pastors telling their members to, "name it, claim it, You can get that Mercedes, you can pay all your debts off in six months, This is your season..." And it amazes me how the members are jumping for joy from hearing that. Christianity is not about that. Yeah, the Lord wants the best out of us as Christians. But we've put way too much emphasis on making this earth of ours utopian. Now, look at all of these churches--but look at the world. We're suppose to be a light to the world.

And what is this new movement with people putting money on the podium while a preacher is preaching? What's that about?