Big Ministry Types - mo’ money, NO problems
I’ve had some things on my mind for sometime, and thought it was finally time that I shared them with someone else. For what good is it to keep things to yourself, if revealing what you think might inspire people to do their part to make the changes that are so desperately needed in the world today.
The first thing I would like to share with you is regarding so many of the big ministries out there in the world today. It seems that some of them have lost sight of what they really started their organizations for. They have gotten caught up in the creation of their media empires, and the prestige it brings them, but have forgotten the very people they had once wanted to save.
So many times, those who head up these ministries have never really had any true hardships. Yet, the audience they attract are the very ones suffering from all the hardship. So many of them have been raised in upper-class families where they’ve always had their needs met and have never had to do without. They don’t know what it’s like to have to deal with an abusive husband or boyfriend. Or having to forgo a meal just so your children will have the chance to eat.
They say that they want to help, but they don’t know how, nor do they know anyone who might be able to give actual advice. They seemed to be more concerned with saying how wonderful their lives are going, and if they actually do mention a problem, it’s rather arbitrary in comparison to what is happening in the real world. It’s time that they lose the rose colored glasses and face the hard simple facts. The sooner they do, the sooner they might be able to do some actual good in the world.
COMMENT BY Sean
I think overall you have a great site. Things that could be better since you are small and open minded is allow people to comment on articles. The big ministry one is a great example. It posted yesterday and comments are closed. It’s actually a pointless article. I consult to many of the big ministries, and most of the leadership have had more hardship growing up than you and I combined. Focus is a great example. I know at least 2-4 in Sr VP or higher roles at Focus that grew up as little kids on their own (like they saw parents killed, they were kicked out at 9 years old of their home, were forced into trafficking type things) so its interesting to read things like this. Most people don’t walk around with badges saying hey I had a life that sucked worse than you. Focus is one example, Cruz Ministries, World Vision, Compassion, I could go on. There is a lot of amazing stories out there in the ministry leadership and where they ended up. Most of the ones I know went from orphan to corporate big wigs in fortune 10 companies then took 8-9 figure cuts to help run the ministry they are at. I think if people are going to post things like that they should use examples. I am not being defensive, just saying its like saying the government sucks but having no backing for the basis. It’s interesting topic and I am sure you can find examples but its the meat that seems missing. Then what’s the point of it, there isn’t any directional change in the article. It seems more like someone that had a bad experience and lumps the church and ministries of the world into her one experience. Just my thoughts, its why a board/social network would be great for you to see where your readers are on thoughts and have engaging conversations about it.COMMENT BY Edwin As for the article on big ministries I kinda got a little disturbed by the article. There are several big ministries out there that started out with humble beginnings. Raul Reis with somebody loves you was the son of imigrants and a vietnam vet, Greg Laurie with Harvest was the son of an alcoholic who was married and divorced several times (Watch Lost Boy its amazing). Steve Mays of CC south bay was found laying in the gutter when he first was taken to church. Keep in mind that all of these ministries now have over 15000 members qualifying them as mega churches. I would suggst to dig deeper and not group into one general blanket statement and you may be surprised at what you find. The reality is that people see tele-evangelist as the only megas but the reality is that there are many large ministries with very humble beginnings who many times get overlooked.
Thank you Edwin Matthew 5:16
