@@mikeflores7675 not everyone is privileged to work full-time for the Lord in ecclesiastical work. The Protestant Reformation brought honor to secular work that honors God. Besides, if everyone worked in the church where will the offerings come from? Who will work as farmers, doctors, mechanics, electricity technicians, hoteliers, food store employees, ect?
I have issue with the term "spending like a drunken sailor" , because at least the drunken sailor has some integrity and spend their own money, not someone else's money.
We have way too many people living off the Word of God, and way too few living by the Word of God. Lies, deception, manipulation, greed and cash flows. No fear of God at all. Great and informative video as always, Brother. Thank you, and be blessed.
YOU ARE SO RIGHT - Ive noticed more and more click-bait from christian websites and when you have a different opinion or let them know what they said is not what the Bible says they dont respond or cut off comments so you cant say anything. Im not out to argue but when something isnt biblical its difficult to stay quiet sometimes. God bless!
@@grammasjewels7736 , yes, quite true. Of course Brother Justin’s channel is fine all the time. I may need to reword this post if it came across differently, because I love Brother Justin, and was I no way directing my statement towards him. Now, I have stopped following and have blocked a couple of sites because of click bait tactics. We should be better and not resort to worldly methods. Be blessed.
@@grammasjewels7736 ... Justin Peters does have a Thicker Skin to Criticism than most Christians - you are absolutely correct on that point ; most just want us to show up and say a few " Amens " ...tell them how GREAT they are ... and then depart : if you say anything more ... They will Ax you . ... How be it , Darling one ... Justin makes his money by sitting in a chair all day making You Tube Videos - I don't consider ' MAKING MOVIES FOR JESUS ' legitimate work for the Master in His Vineyard ; and he does Criticize Pastors that actually have to meet people and be involved in their Problems : that work necessarily earns more money - and it should !
I’m a graduate of Southeastern Seminary and I saw things there that sickened me too. The abuse of power and money was a reality that upset a lot of students.
It's one thing to spend one's own personal money lavishly on opulent lifestyles, but to do it with church funds is despicable. And these expenditures of theirs that you're listing in this video, Brother Peters, are downright wasteful. Thank you Sir, for putting things like this on blast.❤
So, so sad-apostasy in the church…my professed denomination…one that my husband & I served (he as a staff member) for 40 years!! My husband got his degrees at NOTBS & SWBTS! I am appalled-thank you for accurate, yet shocking & disturbing facts that need to be shared!
As a SWBTS alumn (2012) and a rural church pastor for 10 years this breaks my heart. I would like to call an audit for all seminaries. You can’t convince me that Adam was/is the only one abusing funds. I know so many pastors and staff that have a “let the church pay for it” mentality. Well, when you start with humble beginnings you learn that every dollar matters and should not be taken for granted.
Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he. will hate the one, and love the other; or else. he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
An audit of all seminaries would be great. I live next to Midwestern and this is eerily similar to what I'm seeing here. Massive unnecessary home renovations underway, for one thing. The president is at least doubling the size of his already huge mansion just for kicks.
Apparently the “elitist” mentality we have become so familiar with in recent years isn’t limited to politicians and celebrities. It is even more disgusting and disheartening to see it paraded about by so-called “servants of Christ”. Now that this information has been exposed publicly, I pray that we may live to see some public repentance and humility. I made a personal decision to dis-associate myself with the SBC when I began to see these tendencies locally a number of years ago. Thank you, Justin Peters for bringing us up to date. I pray God to encourage and strengthen you for the difficult assignment He has given you, to hold these false teachers, false prophets, and idol shepherds to account.
Yes, that is exactly what this is. It has always troubled me that the SBC elites refuse to tell us "lilieputins" just how much anybody is paid in the executive board or the seminaries or any of the SBC entities. Opens the door for elitism and corruption.
... Rev. Peters makes his living selling Videos to the Church while he sits in his Studio all day ; this isn't exactly Sweat producing work, Charlotte : he is no position to be Critical of Pastors that have busy schedules visiting the Sick and counselling Married couples on the brink of Divorce ... and more : Justin has a laid-back job...
@@jamesdelopst4699 You totally missed the point of the podcast and my comment. Your ignorance of the scope and purpose of Justin Peters’ ministry is apparent.
@@charlottepatterson2864 ... Charlotte , Darling ... you summed up your Original post with Sympathy for Rev. Justin Peters and the difficult task God has given him ; now you are saying I missed the entire point when I showed you how Easy a job he has ! ... Sweetheart ... Anyone can kick back and make Videos all day and not have to face the People they are talking about ; the Internet is loaded with these types of " Truth Tellers " ... who are trying to make a name for themselves by trying to Knock men that are Successful & Better known then they are. This even happens in the American workplace - the guy sweeping the floor thinks he knows how to run the Factory better than the Boss ... and points out all the faults of the company .... but this guy hasn't even run a Lemonade stand . ...Justin Peters has never Pastored a Church and dealt with any real world problems - all he does is sit in his wheelchair and fire arrows at the men who have to deal with real people's problems...
As a current SWBTS student since 2018, I think that you should keep your heart guarded. This is not the last reckoning the school will face for it's administrative misconduct. The hardest part was watching all my professors getting fired because the school "couldn't afford it" knowing how much money was being spent on the President's House. It hurts even worse when I grew up in a prosperity church and left because of what I was taught at SWBTS.
I attended the college from '18 to '20. Left because i saw the writing on the wall when they were harrassing Dr. Lopez and other students for having "unaligned" (for lack of better phrasing) positions with the school on a couple issues, which resulted in Dr. Lopez being fired the next semester. They also fired Dr. Mark Jansen at that time too. Their were 14 profs in the college at that time and those two were hands down the best at TEACHING and knowing the material that they were teaching. Ive looked at the staff since then and it looks like only Dr. Heister is still there (even the dean was replaced). I know little about him though. Edit: just finished the video. A point about student staff and putting food on the table: i made $8.50 an hour as student staff, and my wife went to the breadline every week for our 3 kids and we stretched that food out each week (i even made a garden at the student housing we were in to supplement the food) and now i learn about this extravagance.... betrayel seems like a good word here. My neighbor was a PhD student and worked 2 jobs on campus, and he, his wife, and 2 kids were almost anorexic they could never afford enough food. I wouldn't believe it of a seminary if i didn't live it. 😢
So glad to know your eyes were opened to the false teaching that is prosperity gospel. "Pastors" that preach this wicked doctrine should be ashamed. They're leading people to an eternity in hell for a temporary financial gain on earth.
"Keep your heart guarded". " the last reckoning " You sir - Are Way TOO Religious. I do not like you. Talk normal - you are impressing no one with your fake "religious" speak. WHAT DOES IT EVEN MEAN ?
Speaking of that Anaheim flight, l remember small Baptist churches could not afford to send a pastor and elder to that conference which was holding major votes on a number of issues which went against the Baptist Faith and Message.
I bought my husband an espresso machine for $100 a few years ago. It works great. My husband is a professor at a private university. He works four jobs, because they don’t pay well. He teaches his main job, he teaches evening classes as an adjunct professor at another university. He Ubers and he drives a truck, delivering for Amazon. He provides for us. It allowed me to homeschool my children. I’m like you, it doesn’t bother me if someone is paid well for a certain job. We don’t envy anyone. This just sickens me. Overspending others money is a sin. I attend an SBC church and I am praying about what to do. I wish they would leave the SBC. I don’t know of anyone in my church doing anything wrong, but they certainly have to know what’s going on in the SBC in total.
Wow - your husband sounds like a good man. I admire him for working so hard to allow you to do your hard and very important work of staying home to homeschool your children. Good on you both. The SBC is in a real mess. I do not believe it can be saved at this point. Blessings to you and your family.
@@JustinPetersMin Thank you, Justin. He is a good man of God. He only has Sundays off and shares in teaching a Sunday school class. Please pray for God to direct us in what we should do. At this point, I don’t believe the SBC is going to change. That seems to be the way many denominations are going. All we want to do is follow God’s Word and rightly.
I'm currently one of those Blue Shirts, I only recently arrived at the Seminary after Greenway had left. There are definitely a lot of ripples from it, and it is a rough time. But thankfully It seems there is a good path forward!
Hello from Africa, pastor, Justin, I have been watching your video long time, I pray there should be more of pastor like you who open our eyes, preaching truth, God bless always 🙏,
Thanks brother!! although I am SBC, My loyalty is with Christ and Christ alone. But to see it makes me so sad how many just rely on their wealth rather than the Lord. Stay safe and blessed brother.
And so much for meeting the needs of the deprived, some of those who teach the "social justice gospel" and I am being sarcastic because it is not the true gospel to add to it.
Thanks, Justin. This makes me angry, but I must try hard not to sin. As a Southern Baptist and alumnus of SWBTS, I encourage us all to pray for genuine repentance among us. Lord, have mercy. Thanks again.
I have an MDiv from SWBTS. I loved my time there and learned under some of the most godly men I've ever met. This is really really sad to hear. I know so many professors and students who had made big financial sacrifices to serve God there. To know that that level of luxury spending may have been going on in the background is devastating to hear.
Brother Peters. I'm about 25 minutes from SWBTS and have a few members in my church employed by the institution. I have brought up the problems with the school, or leadership, and the SBC. Only a small handful have listened and investigated further, while most don't seem to do nothing with the information. I pray and have been that many other SBC churches will leave the SBC like I'm pushing my pastor and other elders to do. I'll be passing this video along to many current and former staff of SWBTS. Thank you Justin. William
People like this need to be exposed. Thank you Justin. Trusted people been given responsibility, but really thieving sheep in wolves clothing filling their own pockets.
Brother Justin you have know idea what a blessing you have been to me. I love and appreciate EVERYTHING you do. We need more men of God that are not ashamed to stand up for the truth. Also, thank you for the daily bible reading. I follow along with you everyday. May God bless you and your family!!!!!
... Following the Leadership of Rev. Peters is going to land you in a Wheelchair someday soon, Darling ... as he teaches that Sickness is the Will of God for his most dedicated followers.... ...the next step is confinement to a Nursing Home in the room next to Justin Peters....then eventually as you deteriorate mentally and physically into dementia , you will assigned to the Straightjacket Ward ... Screaming your lungs out as you depart to meet your Saviou , Jesus : is this the plan for your life, Marianne...to Glorify your Lord ??
@@mariannestorey9637 ...that was a Truly Humble submission to what you Believe could be future , MariAnne : I GREATLY ADMIRE you for being this dedicated ! ... could I communicate with you in the future about a personal , not particularly Christian , interest of mine ?
I thank God and I praise God for you, brother Justin, His faithful and bold saint, for always telling the truth in love. If not for you who constantly and steadfastly cautioning His true sheep about all the hidden wolves in buildings and now seminaries, a lot more would have been led astray and into hell. Hallelujah.
What you were saying about facing the Father some day: I actually wonder if these people even believe in Him. They certainly don't seem to fear judgement. Thank you and God bless!!
Brother, thank you so much for all your videos. I've actually written to you in Montana a few times. (Re: small Baptist church in Central Utah, few attendees, asking for prayers for growth, etc...) I want you to know, I officially resigned from that church on Tues. I can no longer support, defend, or align myself with them because they are part of the Utah/Idaho SBC. I just can't. So... if you've been praying for me, I thank you. If you don't recall my letters, I understand.
Dallas Theological Seminary has its own issue, a very BIG problem. DTS teaches the false teaching of John Nelson Darby. It was Darby who, in the 1800s, introduced the heretical teaching of a Rapture of God's church before the Tribulations. There is no clear indication of this in the Bible. Darby also introduced the false doctrine of dispensation or dispensationalism. Darby even had his own Bible translation. The only way for SWBTS to "pull" through is to break away from the SBC - but since it's the SBC who controls the school and its teachings, highly unlikely.
Let us hope and pray this infection does not spread to the local assemblies. I've been in the SBC my entire life, and my heart feels deeply for my brethren and sisters in the SBC.
I understand that you are a member of the SBC, but from a perspective of eternity, does it matter? You will find in heaven the redeemed from all manner of traditions that follow orthodox Christian doctrine. Those who trust in Jesus are not limited to the SBC. Thank you
Just wanted to thank you for the update on the sbc mess and thank you for the daily reading program which I have taken use of. Thanks and GOD Bless for your hard work. Love & Peace to your Fam, Kathy and gizmo...
As a former charismatic it was the unbridled ‘King’s Kids’ sense of entitlement that gave me pause and started my research into it. It’s very sad to see the infection is spreading, but it’s also Lord Acton’s absolute power quote at work as well. Thanks for what you do. Blessings
More and more people are following the money. 😢 i have an ESSPRESSO machine. Its called a kettle and a teaspoon...... 😢 Another excellent video Pastor Justin.. ❤.. Jesus is coming soon... 🙏🙏😁🤗.
Thank you for pursuing this, as I heard some details from Violet at Berean Babes, and was unsure if anyone is following . It is amazing that none of these men have any accountability! Thank you.
This breaks my heart and hits close to home. My Alma Mater was merged with another university by the USG to save on administrative cost and roughly a year later it came out that the president and another executive had grossly misused funds and taken money not owed to them. I pray that the Lord will place the right people in place to heal southwestern and our convention. I thank the Lord that my home church has a pastor who goes above and beyond to be transparent and to ensure we are good stewards of the resources the Lord has given us.
Hi Justin, greetings from England. This is truly heart-breaking, but sadly is happening more and more. I'd never heard of Adam G before, but the last 3 pastors I've served under in my local church have each started enthusiastically, become proud of their achievements and then become entitled prima-donnas, descending into self-justifying lies and opulence. All claimed to eschew prosperity gospel but, in practice, sold their souls to it. I loved your comment about flying "coach", and that with CP. God bless you for exposing these thieves and liars.
I get so much out of your videos and messages on here , I can only speak for myself I need and want to be held accountable and to repent or to stop a sin I may be doing truth hurts yes but hell is for Ever . Give God all the Glory
Thank you so very much for sharing this. May God bless you for taking a stand and drawing a clear line in the sand for biblical truth. Love in Christ Brother.
Lots of churches use tithes to enrich Pastors house, pray for their utilities and hunting trips, etc. The real disciples are only known to God. its sad. We are in the last days.
This is so disheartening . Thank you for sharing. Yes I am a member of a God honoring, God fearing SBC church. Our choir & orchestra had the honor to do the music for the SBC convention in Dallas years ago. Everyone needs to be ready for Jesus return. He’s coming back very soon.
I grew up in a small SBC. When i married and started a family, i started seeing so many wrong things. We started looking elsewhere for a church home but all we found were cults. I worked for government for a while and sat through council meetings and representative meetings. Once I was invited to an SBC meeting and it was just as corrupt as the government. We quit going to church when they changed the music and when everything was either a Beth Moore or Rick Warren Study. We could see things creeping in that just didnt line up Biblically. They have even started hosting yoga classes in many SBC churches. We would love to be in a good Bible teaching church but have no clue where to turn. So many are cults. 😢
Im from Australia but I know that Founders Ministries has a link where you can search up reformed and prayerfully solid churches in the area you type in.
@@cathyheffner8002Thank you for sharing this church locator search engine. Unfortunately, I did a search for zip 48309 in Michigan and there are no churches within 50 miles of us and only 2 in the next state over, Ohio, for the 100 mile search! Ugh! Thank you for the information and I will pray others that can benefit from this church locator though! I loved G3’s statements of faith too! Thanks again!
@@lorainegabrielThank you ever so much for mentioning the ‘Founders Ministries’ church locator! I am thrilled to share that we found a church within 30 miles of us to visit! Thank you, thank you! 🤗❤️
My spouse and I graduated SWBTS in 2003 and 2001, respectively, after going through with two children and multiple jobs between us. We were so glad to be done when we were because of the then-new-presidency. I was so hopeful that when he left things would get better, and I'm so sad to see that wasn't the case. Oh dear Jesus, have mercy.
Thank you for sharing the truth. It was very encouraging and a great reminder to stand for Jesus and his church. I hope more people will be honest and share the truth as it is.
All that we have is God's pure and simple. He gives us a job of managing what He has given us. It breaks my heart when I see poor management of God's resources. I always also have to look at my own management of what God has given me because as you stated, I will one day have to give an account before God of how I managed what He gave me to manage.
Could you do a video on Pat Robertson's heresies and false prophecies? My friends and relatives are writing RIP posts for him on Facebook because they're unaware of the many weird things he's said.
Just my perception from experience & observation. A forgotten phrase in the SBC Churches from way back in the day was " Soul Saving Station". That vaporized when "The Church Incarnate" became "The Church Corporate". Many called to serve instead became CEO rulers. It declined further when the 'worship' of the golden elephant and alignment with worldly politics increased. The falling away is not caused by those on the "outside". It's ALL about the money, follow the money.
I don't always agree with every conclusion you reach but I trust you because of your obvious honesty and dedication to the Lord. May He bless you mightily!
Love your commentary. Spoken with truth and love. Wish your videos were available as an audio podcast as well. I drive a lot and often don't use streaming because of signal issues in the Ozarks.
Amen, Bro Justin, it's the height of hypocrisy. Just unbelievable. I grew up, and still belong, to a missionary Baptist church my grandfather built many years ago. I have gotten the Baptist Progress since I was a child, I would read it cover to cover. I was very aware of all our sister churches, a mixture of the Baptist faiths. The only time I ever heard of trouble was when one or more churches that were going Pentecostal. Maybe there were indiscretions, but I never heard it. Nothing like today. These wolves in sheep's clothing need to be outed publically for what they've done. If it's kept behind closed doors, it will possibly encourage other wolves to do the same thing. Sigh. Where have the true men of God gone. I'm thankful I have you and a couple others I can still trust. Come quickly Lord Jesus.
I currently go to SWBTS and nobody here liked greenway, I’m sure some of the cronies he installed liked him but nobody else did. His wife would come into the Rec center and treat student employees like non entities and not even speak to them even when spoken to. We need to pray for them. He never once spoke to a student or came through the student center and not once showed any support for anyone except himself. He missed half chapels flying first class to who knows where. Dr. Dockery is our new president and we all love him he is a great man
His son was also a terrible person...harassing blue shirts to stealing food from the Cafe... his family spoke volumes as to his character.. The only good one was the little daughter to be honest
Thank you for speaking the truth. I just finished attending the SBC down in Louisiana. I felt it's a lot of politics. Im not even part of their activities or ministry work. A friend invited me. I just have a lot of negative thoughts in my mind. Im not perfect but i feel like God said to me be careful. In my life i thought, if you love God, you work for God at no cost.
amen my whole family is SBC wish that their churches would leave and become independent. I hate to think that their hard-earned money is being spent on such garbage as an $11,000 espresso machine.
Thank you for sharing this information. I’m no preacher but I do read my Bible every day snd I do know that GOD’s word speaks of these things that will happen in the church. Your correct each of us will give an account before the LORD for our actions not those of others. I was raised in the Baptist church the same one my mom attended and I remember Sunday school. When I was older coming home in leave from the military I can still hear the pastor preaching the real gospel staying true to the teachings of JESUS. This fire snd brimstone messages are what I miss; turn or burn hot home. Unfortunately in many churches the message has been toned down the word is not being taught but misaligned into man’s version of the gospel message. Now as I look around I see that many of the things the Bible talked about the events that would are happening today and seem to get worse each and every day. Justin you just stay you and keep on exposing those that are harmful to the good news that are causing people to become confused and many leaving the church all together. I pray the GOD will Bless you and your family and protect those that are bold and speaking repentance to a rapidly changing world; changing for the worse.
I grew up in a SBC church and am blessed to attend a SBC church with a great pastor who actually preaches from the Bible (he has denounced several times prosperity gospel). Not a small few of bad apples will deter me.
I’m a member of an SBC church and I’m so sad that I have to earmark everything I give so that the corrupt hands of the SBC can’t touch it. I would be happy to see my congregation leave the convention but not everyone is ready to acknowledge the rot that the SBC has become. I’m grateful for faithful brothers like you shining a light on these types of things though so that more eyes can be opened to what’s really going on.
Rev. Peters, I spoke to you a couple of years ago about the TBN monster. I live in Florida, and we had a very nice conversation. This is a rampant problem in the upper level leaders throughout the SBC. I met Dr. Greenway when he first began and I saw potential problems with him. Many in SBC leadership did not like Dr. Page Patterson, and they took him out. I am personally disgusted with my denomination. This is the church of Laodicea in practice. Keep up the good work. Dr. G
Thanks Justin for exposing this misuse of money given with the purpose to fund the preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, this needs to be shared.....🙏🙏🙏
I was involved with BSU in college and I left the SBC when I was 25. This was due to a very abusive BSU director. He was a graduate of Southwestern. This was in 1985. Justin, I have been listening to your channel for the last 2 years and I feel very encouraged in the faith. I did not know until now that you are Southern Baptist.
It’s terrible the misuse of church funds.,I used to not give just because of this abuse. I started giving again when I was told to do my part, and don’t worry about what others do with church money. They will have to answer to God.
This is happening even in the smaller Christian (Baptist) colleges. No one seems to even question where the money is going. Maybe not to the same extent, but just the same.
The enemy is evil but not stupid. He knows if he can control and corrupt the teaching institutions then those leaders going out into ministry will impact millions.
I have a son with autism. I have been in charismatic churches and baptist churches. They would rather that I give the funds to their churches than my son’s special needs trust fund. Needless to say, I do not trust clergy at all.
@@vitawater4259 Remember the widow in the scriptures who gave what she had at the temple? She was giving it to the Lord, not to the corrupt leaders. Give the 10 percent and the Lord will accept it as an offering to Himself. He will hold the others accountable later.
@@lw216316 The problem is that the whole tithing system was done away with, Galatians 3. In addition, the beginning of Malachi 3, the passage is directed towards Levites, not NT Christians.
I thought my janitorial job was menial but I may be doing Gods will with more integrity than some “pastors”
Do all things to God’s glory. Honest work is no shame.
You certainly have my respect!
God bless you love from australia
No friend. I humbly submit that there is no higher honor than that of full time service of the King of Kings our Lord Jesus.
@@mikeflores7675 not everyone is privileged to work full-time for the Lord in ecclesiastical work. The Protestant Reformation brought honor to secular work that honors God. Besides, if everyone worked in the church where will the offerings come from? Who will work as farmers, doctors, mechanics, electricity technicians, hoteliers, food store employees, ect?
I have issue with the term "spending like a drunken sailor" , because at least the drunken sailor has some integrity and spend their own money, not someone else's money.
We have way too many people living off the Word of God, and way too few living by the Word of God. Lies, deception, manipulation, greed and cash flows. No fear of God at all. Great and informative video as always, Brother. Thank you, and be blessed.
I like how you said that
YOU ARE SO RIGHT - Ive noticed more and more click-bait from christian websites and when you have a different opinion or let them know what they said is not what the Bible says they dont respond or cut off comments so you cant say anything. Im not out to argue but when something isnt biblical its difficult to stay quiet sometimes. God bless!
@@grammasjewels7736 , yes, quite true. Of course Brother Justin’s channel is fine all the time. I may need to reword this post if it came across differently, because I love Brother Justin, and was I no way directing my statement towards him. Now, I have stopped following and have blocked a couple of sites because of click bait tactics. We should be better and not resort to worldly methods. Be blessed.
@@grammasjewels7736
... Justin Peters does have a Thicker Skin to Criticism than most Christians - you are absolutely correct on that point ; most just want us to show up and say a few " Amens " ...tell them how GREAT they are ... and then depart : if you say anything more ... They will Ax you .
... How be it , Darling one ... Justin makes his money by sitting in a chair all day making You Tube Videos - I don't consider ' MAKING MOVIES FOR JESUS ' legitimate work for the Master in His Vineyard ; and he does Criticize Pastors that actually have to meet people and be involved in their Problems : that work necessarily earns more money - and it should !
👍👍 Well said.
I’m a graduate of Southeastern Seminary and I saw things there that sickened me too. The abuse of power and money was a reality that upset a lot of students.
I'm afraid this kind of stuff goes on at all the SBC seminaries. It is very upsetting.
Question for you,
Do you still sin?
It's one thing to spend one's own personal money lavishly on opulent lifestyles, but to do it with church funds is despicable. And these expenditures of theirs that you're listing in this video, Brother Peters, are downright wasteful. Thank you Sir, for putting things like this on blast.❤
So, so sad-apostasy in the church…my professed denomination…one that my husband & I served (he as a staff member) for 40 years!! My husband got his degrees at NOTBS & SWBTS! I am appalled-thank you for accurate, yet shocking & disturbing facts that need to be shared!
As a SWBTS alumn (2012) and a rural church pastor for 10 years this breaks my heart. I would like to call an audit for all seminaries. You can’t convince me that Adam was/is the only one abusing funds. I know so many pastors and staff that have a “let the church pay for it” mentality. Well, when you start with humble beginnings you learn that every dollar matters and should not be taken for granted.
I agree 100% Charles. Blessings to you.
Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he. will hate the one, and love the other; or else. he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
An audit of all seminaries would be great. I live next to Midwestern and this is eerily similar to what I'm seeing here. Massive unnecessary home renovations underway, for one thing. The president is at least doubling the size of his already huge mansion just for kicks.
@@sparenoarrows I agree.
I graduated from SBTS '95. I do hope Mohler hasn't spent ANY 1.5 million on the President's home since he became president in '93!
Apparently the “elitist” mentality we have become so familiar with in recent years isn’t limited to politicians and celebrities. It is even more disgusting and disheartening to see it paraded about by so-called “servants of Christ”. Now that this information has been exposed publicly, I pray that we may live to see some public repentance and humility. I made a personal decision to dis-associate myself with the SBC when I began to see these tendencies locally a number of years ago. Thank you, Justin Peters for bringing us up to date. I pray God to encourage and strengthen you for the difficult assignment He has given you, to hold these false teachers, false prophets, and idol shepherds to account.
Yes, that is exactly what this is. It has always troubled me that the SBC elites refuse to tell us "lilieputins" just how much anybody is paid in the executive board or the seminaries or any of the SBC entities. Opens the door for elitism and corruption.
... Rev. Peters makes his living selling Videos to the Church while he sits in his Studio all day ; this isn't exactly Sweat producing work, Charlotte : he is no position to be Critical of Pastors that have busy schedules visiting the Sick and counselling Married couples on the brink of Divorce ... and more : Justin has a laid-back job...
@@jamesdelopst4699 You totally missed the point of the podcast and my comment. Your ignorance of the scope and purpose of Justin Peters’ ministry is apparent.
@@charlottepatterson2864
... Charlotte , Darling ... you summed up your Original post with Sympathy for Rev. Justin Peters and the difficult task God has given him ; now you are saying I missed the entire point when I showed you how Easy a job he has !
... Sweetheart ... Anyone can kick back and make Videos all day and not have to face the People they are talking about ; the Internet is loaded with these types of " Truth Tellers " ... who are trying to make a name for themselves by trying to Knock men that are Successful & Better known then they are. This even happens in the American workplace - the guy sweeping the floor thinks he knows how to run the Factory better than the Boss ... and points out all the faults of the company .... but this guy hasn't even run a Lemonade stand .
...Justin Peters has never Pastored a Church and dealt with any real world problems - all he does is sit in his wheelchair and fire arrows at the men who have to deal with real people's problems...
@@jamesdelopst4699 Wow - you are so full of love and compassion - amazing
As a current SWBTS student since 2018, I think that you should keep your heart guarded. This is not the last reckoning the school will face for it's administrative misconduct. The hardest part was watching all my professors getting fired because the school "couldn't afford it" knowing how much money was being spent on the President's House. It hurts even worse when I grew up in a prosperity church and left because of what I was taught at SWBTS.
It is heartbreaking indeed, Bobby. Blessings to you.
I attended the college from '18 to '20. Left because i saw the writing on the wall when they were harrassing Dr. Lopez and other students for having "unaligned" (for lack of better phrasing) positions with the school on a couple issues, which resulted in Dr. Lopez being fired the next semester. They also fired Dr. Mark Jansen at that time too. Their were 14 profs in the college at that time and those two were hands down the best at TEACHING and knowing the material that they were teaching. Ive looked at the staff since then and it looks like only Dr. Heister is still there (even the dean was replaced). I know little about him though.
Edit: just finished the video. A point about student staff and putting food on the table: i made $8.50 an hour as student staff, and my wife went to the breadline every week for our 3 kids and we stretched that food out each week (i even made a garden at the student housing we were in to supplement the food) and now i learn about this extravagance.... betrayel seems like a good word here.
My neighbor was a PhD student and worked 2 jobs on campus, and he, his wife, and 2 kids were almost anorexic they could never afford enough food. I wouldn't believe it of a seminary if i didn't live it. 😢
So glad to know your eyes were opened to the false teaching that is prosperity gospel. "Pastors" that preach this wicked doctrine should be ashamed. They're leading people to an eternity in hell for a temporary financial gain on earth.
"Keep your heart guarded".
" the last reckoning "
You sir - Are Way TOO Religious. I do not like you. Talk normal - you are impressing no one with your fake "religious" speak. WHAT DOES IT EVEN MEAN ?
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Speaking of that Anaheim flight, l remember small Baptist churches could not afford to send a pastor and elder to that conference which was holding major votes on a number of issues which went against the Baptist Faith and Message.
I bought my husband an espresso machine for $100 a few years ago. It works great. My husband is a professor at a private university. He works four jobs, because they don’t pay well. He teaches his main job, he teaches evening classes as an adjunct professor at another university. He Ubers and he drives a truck, delivering for Amazon. He provides for us. It allowed me to homeschool my children. I’m like you, it doesn’t bother me if someone is paid well for a certain job. We don’t envy anyone. This just sickens me. Overspending others money is a sin. I attend an SBC church and I am praying about what to do. I wish they would leave the SBC. I don’t know of anyone in my church doing anything wrong, but they certainly have to know what’s going on in the SBC in total.
Wow - your husband sounds like a good man. I admire him for working so hard to allow you to do your hard and very important work of staying home to homeschool your children. Good on you both. The SBC is in a real mess. I do not believe it can be saved at this point. Blessings to you and your family.
@@JustinPetersMin Thank you, Justin. He is a good man of God. He only has Sundays off and shares in teaching a Sunday school class. Please pray for God to direct us in what we should do. At this point, I don’t believe the SBC is going to change. That seems to be the way many denominations are going. All we want to do is follow God’s Word and rightly.
Your husband looks like a hard working decent man. I pray for you and your family.
Your husband is an example to all of us. This old man appreciates your testimony!
@@rogerallen6644 Thank you and God bless.
This spending sounds like what we have come to expect from many of our politicians. Just outrageous.
I'm currently one of those Blue Shirts, I only recently arrived at the Seminary after Greenway had left. There are definitely a lot of ripples from it, and it is a rough time. But thankfully It seems there is a good path forward!
Love you bro!
Hello from Africa, pastor, Justin, I have been watching your video long time, I pray there should be more of pastor like you who open our eyes, preaching truth, God bless always 🙏,
I'm from Kenya
Amazing
Thanks brother!! although I am SBC, My loyalty is with Christ and Christ alone. But to see it makes me so sad how many just rely on their wealth rather than the Lord. Stay safe and blessed brother.
Thank you for reporting this.
It is absolutely reprehensible.
I hope he is held accountable.
So much for world 🌎 missions.
And so much for meeting the needs of the deprived, some of those who teach the "social justice gospel" and I am being sarcastic because it is not the true gospel to add to it.
He will be held accountable, but maybe not in this life.
I go to an SBC church. Thankfully the church is solid and nobody buys into NAR/WOF idiocy.
As long as your church doesn't contribute to the SBC! 👍
Huh? This isn’t WOF/NAR stuff.
If your church is an SBC church, they are guilty by association.
you should show this video to your pastor and deacons and may consider becoming independent.
Your church should seriously reconsider being a part of this Convention. What happens "at the top" will eventually trickle down.
This is a good video for all pastors, elder boards, and church staff members to watch.
Sadly most of the time it falls on deaf ears.
Thanks, Justin.
This makes me angry, but I must try hard not to sin. As a Southern Baptist and alumnus of SWBTS, I encourage us all to pray for genuine repentance among us.
Lord, have mercy.
Thanks again.
I have an MDiv from SWBTS. I loved my time there and learned under some of the most godly men I've ever met. This is really really sad to hear. I know so many professors and students who had made big financial sacrifices to serve God there. To know that that level of luxury spending may have been going on in the background is devastating to hear.
It is very, very sad.
Brother Peters. I'm about 25 minutes from SWBTS and have a few members in my church employed by the institution. I have brought up the problems with the school, or leadership, and the SBC. Only a small handful have listened and investigated further, while most don't seem to do nothing with the information. I pray and have been that many other SBC churches will leave the SBC like I'm pushing my pastor and other elders to do. I'll be passing this video along to many current and former staff of SWBTS.
Thank you Justin.
William
You are welcome, William. Blessings to you.
People like this need to be exposed. Thank you Justin. Trusted people been given responsibility, but really thieving sheep in wolves clothing filling their own pockets.
I love when Justin calls us 'dear ones' 😊
Brother Justin you have know idea what a blessing you have been to me. I love and appreciate EVERYTHING you do. We need more men of God that are not ashamed to stand up for the truth. Also, thank you for the daily bible reading. I follow along with you everyday. May God bless you and your family!!!!!
Thank you so much, Marianne! I'm so glad those readings are a blessing to you :)
Justin is a great guy isn't he? God uses him to bless the lives of many, including yours and mine.
... Following the Leadership of Rev. Peters is going to land you in a Wheelchair someday soon, Darling ... as he teaches that Sickness is the Will of God for his most dedicated followers....
...the next step is confinement to a Nursing Home in the room next to Justin Peters....then eventually as you deteriorate mentally and physically into dementia , you will assigned to the Straightjacket Ward ... Screaming your lungs out as you depart to meet your Saviou , Jesus : is this the plan for your life, Marianne...to Glorify your Lord ??
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...that was a Truly Humble submission to what you Believe could be future , MariAnne : I GREATLY ADMIRE you for being this dedicated !
... could I communicate with you in the future about a personal , not particularly Christian , interest of mine ?
...are you there?
I thank God and I praise God for you, brother Justin, His faithful and bold saint, for always telling the truth in love. If not for you who constantly and steadfastly cautioning His true sheep about all the hidden wolves in buildings and now seminaries, a lot more would have been led astray and into hell. Hallelujah.
What you were saying about facing the Father some day: I actually wonder if these people even believe in Him. They certainly don't seem to fear judgement. Thank you and God bless!!
Brother, thank you so much for all your videos. I've actually written to you in Montana a few times. (Re: small Baptist church in Central Utah, few attendees, asking for prayers for growth, etc...) I want you to know, I officially resigned from that church on Tues. I can no longer support, defend, or align myself with them because they are part of the Utah/Idaho SBC. I just can't. So... if you've been praying for me, I thank you. If you don't recall my letters, I understand.
Thank you Justin let the Lord be with you too and your family ❤
I was raised a RC, not anymore, have always respected the SBC.
It is such a shame how the world is treating the Word of God.
*_God Bless_*
Thank you brother for all you do to bring forth the truth of God's Word. May God bless you and Cathy.
Being right down the road at Dallas Seminary, it’s very troubling to hear this news. Praying SWBTS pulls through this situation
Totally agree. More trained theologians...ministers.. workers..the better.
Dallas Theological Seminary has its own issue, a very BIG problem. DTS teaches the false teaching of John Nelson Darby. It was Darby who, in the 1800s, introduced the heretical teaching of a Rapture of God's church before the Tribulations. There is no clear indication of this in the Bible. Darby also introduced the false doctrine of dispensation or dispensationalism. Darby even had his own Bible translation. The only way for SWBTS to "pull" through is to break away from the SBC - but since it's the SBC who controls the school and its teachings, highly unlikely.
Let us hope and pray this infection does not spread to the local assemblies. I've been in the SBC my entire life, and my heart feels deeply for my brethren and sisters in the SBC.
Well said.💔
I understand that you are a member of the SBC, but from a perspective of eternity, does it matter? You will find in heaven the redeemed from all manner of traditions that follow orthodox Christian doctrine. Those who trust in Jesus are not limited to the SBC. Thank you
I never thought that the world's problem was "spiritual lostness". I have always believed it was "spiritual counterfeit".
Whoo Whoo! My day just got exponentially better, Thank you Brother Justin, always enjoy these reminders as Iron Sharpens Iron 😊
Just wanted to thank you for the update on the sbc mess and thank you for the daily reading program which I have taken use of. Thanks and GOD Bless for your hard work. Love & Peace to your Fam, Kathy and gizmo...
Thank you so very much. Blessings to you! (our dog is named Mia actually - Gizmo is Spencer Smith's dog :)
@@JustinPetersMin Sorry, right name, wrong dog... lol, Love yall...
@@kramsdrawde8159 Ha - no worries! :-)
As a former charismatic it was the unbridled ‘King’s Kids’ sense of entitlement that gave me pause and started my research into it. It’s very sad to see the infection is spreading, but it’s also Lord Acton’s absolute power quote at work as well. Thanks for what you do. Blessings
an 11k expresso machine would be a commercial grade machine, like a full time coffee shop would have.
More and more people are following the money. 😢 i have an ESSPRESSO machine. Its called a kettle and a teaspoon...... 😢
Another excellent video Pastor Justin.. ❤.. Jesus is coming soon... 🙏🙏😁🤗.
Thank you for pursuing this, as I heard some details from Violet at Berean Babes, and was unsure if anyone is following . It is amazing that none of these men have any accountability! Thank you.
This breaks my heart and hits close to home. My Alma Mater was merged with another university by the USG to save on administrative cost and roughly a year later it came out that the president and another executive had grossly misused funds and taken money not owed to them. I pray that the Lord will place the right people in place to heal southwestern and our convention. I thank the Lord that my home church has a pastor who goes above and beyond to be transparent and to ensure we are good stewards of the resources the Lord has given us.
Thank you making these type videos calling out what the church leaders are doing
Hi Justin, greetings from England. This is truly heart-breaking, but sadly is happening more and more. I'd never heard of Adam G before, but the last 3 pastors I've served under in my local church have each started enthusiastically, become proud of their achievements and then become entitled prima-donnas, descending into self-justifying lies and opulence. All claimed to eschew prosperity gospel but, in practice, sold their souls to it. I loved your comment about flying "coach", and that with CP. God bless you for exposing these thieves and liars.
Great Words Justin! You warmed my heart as I have cried as watch my beloved SWBTS go to hell.
This is so sad. I'm glad my Baptist church is independent, going on 202 years.
I have lived about six blocks from SWBTS since 1993. It has been sad to watch the decline.
Wow that’s sad to hear . Thank you for putting this out there for all to see . !!!
$60k on Christmas decorations, my mind instantly went to the line at hobby lobby after thanksgiving.
Celebrating a pagan festival
I have no concept of $60k on Christmas decor. How is that even possible?!
I get so much out of your videos and messages on here , I can only speak for myself I need and want to be held accountable and to repent or to stop a sin I may be doing truth hurts yes but hell is for Ever . Give God all the Glory
You have truly shined a light in dark places. So sad this happened at a seminary.
Thank you so very much for sharing this. May God bless you for taking a stand and drawing a clear line in the sand for biblical truth. Love in Christ Brother.
Lots of churches use tithes to enrich Pastors house, pray for their utilities and hunting trips, etc. The real disciples are only known to God. its sad. We are in the last days.
This is so disheartening . Thank you for sharing.
Yes I am a member of a God honoring, God fearing SBC church.
Our choir & orchestra had the honor to do the music for the SBC convention in Dallas years ago.
Everyone needs to be ready for Jesus return. He’s coming back very soon.
Thats definitely what you would call fleecing the flock. What a terrible, terrible truth. Needs the light shed on it. Thank you.
Can he be sued and forced to repay the money? We must start holding people accountable. He needs to be in jail.
I grew up in a small SBC. When i married and started a family, i started seeing so many wrong things. We started looking elsewhere for a church home but all we found were cults. I worked for government for a while and sat through council meetings and representative meetings. Once I was invited to an SBC meeting and it was just as corrupt as the government. We quit going to church when they changed the music and when everything was either a Beth Moore or Rick Warren Study. We could see things creeping in that just didnt line up Biblically. They have even started hosting yoga classes in many SBC churches. We would love to be in a good Bible teaching church but have no clue where to turn. So many are cults. 😢
G3 Ministries has a list of solid, Bible-teaching churches. I pray there might be one near enough to you.
We are fortunate to have several Primitive Baptist churches in our area here in north Florida. They are generally the real deal. 🙏
Im from Australia but I know that Founders Ministries has a link where you can search up reformed and prayerfully solid churches in the area you type in.
@@cathyheffner8002Thank you for sharing this church locator search engine. Unfortunately, I did a search for zip 48309 in Michigan and there are no churches within 50 miles of us and only 2 in the next state over, Ohio, for the 100 mile search! Ugh! Thank you for the information and I will pray others that can benefit from this church locator though! I loved G3’s statements of faith too! Thanks again!
@@lorainegabrielThank you ever so much for mentioning the ‘Founders Ministries’ church locator! I am thrilled to share that we found a church within 30 miles of us to visit! Thank you, thank you! 🤗❤️
I hope the SBC won’t reinstate Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church!
Doing well today my brother. Thank you so much for your work. Especially that daily Bible reading. lts REALLY helping! :D
My spouse and I graduated SWBTS in 2003 and 2001, respectively, after going through with two children and multiple jobs between us. We were so glad to be done when we were because of the then-new-presidency. I was so hopeful that when he left things would get better, and I'm so sad to see that wasn't the case. Oh dear Jesus, have mercy.
Thank you for sharing the truth. It was very encouraging and a great reminder to stand for Jesus and his church. I hope more people will be honest and share the truth as it is.
Appreciate your insight and ministry, JP!
All that we have is God's pure and simple. He gives us a job of managing what He has given us. It breaks my heart when I see poor management of God's resources. I always also have to look at my own management of what God has given me because as you stated, I will one day have to give an account before God of how I managed what He gave me to manage.
Could you do a video on Pat Robertson's heresies and false prophecies? My friends and relatives are writing RIP posts for him on Facebook because they're unaware of the many weird things he's said.
Just my perception from experience & observation. A forgotten phrase in the SBC Churches from way back in the day was " Soul Saving Station". That vaporized when "The Church Incarnate" became "The Church Corporate". Many called to serve instead became CEO rulers. It declined further when the 'worship' of the golden elephant and alignment with worldly politics increased.
The falling away is not caused by those on the "outside". It's ALL about the money, follow the money.
I don't always agree with every conclusion you reach but I trust you because of your obvious honesty and dedication to the Lord. May He bless you mightily!
Love your commentary. Spoken with truth and love. Wish your videos were available as an audio podcast as well. I drive a lot and often don't use streaming because of signal issues in the Ozarks.
Amen, Bro Justin, it's the height of hypocrisy. Just unbelievable. I grew up, and still belong, to a missionary Baptist church my grandfather built many years ago. I have gotten the Baptist Progress since I was a child, I would read it cover to cover. I was very aware of all our sister churches, a mixture of the Baptist faiths. The only time I ever heard of trouble was when one or more churches that were going Pentecostal. Maybe there were indiscretions, but I never heard it. Nothing like today.
These wolves in sheep's clothing need to be outed publically for what they've done. If it's kept behind closed doors, it will possibly encourage other wolves to do the same thing.
Sigh. Where have the true men of God gone. I'm thankful I have you and a couple others I can still trust.
Come quickly Lord Jesus.
Thank God for Justin Peters!
Love and respect Justin.
I currently go to SWBTS and nobody here liked greenway, I’m sure some of the cronies he installed liked him but nobody else did. His wife would come into the Rec center and treat student employees like non entities and not even speak to them even when spoken to. We need to pray for them. He never once spoke to a student or came through the student center and not once showed any support for anyone except himself. He missed half chapels flying first class to who knows where. Dr. Dockery is our new president and we all love him he is a great man
I am glad to hear that. That is good. Blessings to you.
His son was also a terrible person...harassing blue shirts to stealing food from the Cafe... his family spoke volumes as to his character..
The only good one was the little daughter to be honest
I didn’t even know that a Expresso machine could cost $11,000!?!
Great video! Thank you Mr.Peters!
Thank you for speaking the truth. I just finished attending the SBC down in Louisiana.
I felt it's a lot of politics. Im not even part of their activities or ministry work. A friend invited me. I just have a lot of negative thoughts in my mind.
Im not perfect but i feel like God said to me be careful. In my life i thought, if you love God, you work for God at no cost.
Hi from South Africa
Thanks for all the work you do. You changed my perspective. Grateful for that.
It's time you visit us is SA 😅
Blessings to you 🙏
Always enjoy your videos Justin. My husband and I are also following with your bible daily study. God bless and sending love from England
$1.5million on the dome renovations!
Why not just buy a new dome.
Pure greed, frivolity and no fear of God.
The SBC showing more and more as time goes that the choice to leave the SBC is completely valid
amen my whole family is SBC wish that their churches would leave and become independent. I hate to think that their hard-earned money is being spent on such garbage as an $11,000 espresso machine.
The leadership has forgotten how to blush.
Thank you for sharing this information. I’m no preacher but I do read my Bible every day snd I do know that GOD’s word speaks of these things that will happen in the church. Your correct each of us will give an account before
the LORD for our actions not those of others. I was raised in the Baptist church the same one my mom attended and I remember Sunday school.
When I was older coming home in leave from the military I can still hear the pastor preaching the real gospel staying true to the teachings of JESUS. This fire snd brimstone messages are what I miss; turn or burn hot home.
Unfortunately in many churches the message has been toned down the word is not being taught but misaligned into man’s version of the gospel message. Now as I look around I see that many of the things the Bible talked about the events that would are happening today and seem to get worse each and every day.
Justin you just stay you and keep on exposing those that are harmful to the good news that are causing people to become confused and many leaving the church all together.
I pray the GOD will Bless you and your family and protect those that are bold and speaking repentance to a rapidly changing world; changing for the worse.
I grew up in a SBC church and am blessed to attend a SBC church with a great pastor who actually preaches from the Bible (he has denounced several times prosperity gospel). Not a small few of bad apples will deter me.
Hello bro. Justin thanks for reading the scriptures everyday.
A little note on Dr. Greenway he has 2 kids
Thank you, Dave. Blessings to you, brother.
I love your teachings
What was this teaching?
Good job Justine. Thank you brother Justine.
Wow! I would've never known about this unless you exposed it! God bless brother Peters 🙏🏻💯
Thank you for everything you do
I’m a member of an SBC church and I’m so sad that I have to earmark everything I give so that the corrupt hands of the SBC can’t touch it. I would be happy to see my congregation leave the convention but not everyone is ready to acknowledge the rot that the SBC has become. I’m grateful for faithful brothers like you shining a light on these types of things though so that more eyes can be opened to what’s really going on.
Perhaps it's time to consider looking for another church.
@@sherryfrasier5978 No, I think that’d be a very bad choice. I appreciate your input though.
I agree I'm glad to be independent and not a part of the SBC, prayers for your local assembly as you consider leaving.
@@sherryfrasier5978 or the church could just leave the SBC?
Rev. Peters, I spoke to you a couple of years ago about the TBN monster. I live in Florida, and we had a very nice conversation. This is a rampant problem in the upper level leaders throughout the SBC. I met Dr. Greenway when he first began and I saw potential problems with him. Many in SBC leadership did not like Dr. Page Patterson, and they took him out. I am personally disgusted with my denomination. This is the church of Laodicea in practice. Keep up the good work. Dr. G
Thanks Justin for exposing this misuse of money given with the purpose to fund the preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, this needs to be shared.....🙏🙏🙏
Not Southern Baptist myself however this was still insightful and interesting as to what is going on at SW Seminary.
Amen.
I was involved with BSU in college and I left the SBC when I was 25. This was due to a very abusive BSU director. He was a graduate of Southwestern. This was in 1985. Justin, I have been listening to your channel for the last 2 years and I feel very encouraged in the faith. I did not know until now that you are Southern Baptist.
It’s terrible the misuse of church funds.,I used to not give just because of this abuse. I started giving again when I was told to do my part, and don’t worry about what others do with church money. They will have to answer to God.
This is happening even in the smaller Christian (Baptist) colleges. No one seems to even question where the money is going. Maybe not to the same extent, but just the same.
The enemy is evil but not stupid. He knows if he can control and corrupt the teaching institutions then those leaders going out into ministry will impact millions.
I have a son with autism. I have been in charismatic churches and baptist churches. They would rather that I give the funds to their churches than my son’s special needs trust fund. Needless to say, I do not trust clergy at all.
@@vitawater4259 Remember the widow in the scriptures who gave what she had at the temple? She was giving it to the Lord, not to the corrupt leaders. Give the 10 percent and the Lord will accept it as an offering to Himself. He will hold the others accountable later.
@@lw216316 The problem is that the whole tithing system was done away with, Galatians 3. In addition, the beginning of Malachi 3, the passage is directed towards Levites, not NT Christians.
As was predicted. Awake! Time is short, it has always been short for us.
thank you for sharing this
14:20 he could’ve had Copeland fly him out there on one of his private planes
Thank you Justin for this shedding of light into dark places.
Congratulations on 200k.
Thank you Justin, you are truly a man of God. Shame on this President of the Seminary.
I think of all those students going into thousands of dollars in debt to get educated....