Thats fine. The Roys Report reached out to Grow Leader for more information about the organization and who gets its proceeds, but no one responded. White folk have proved they don't want to live next door to us, or be our neighbors, or worship with us," Jordan said in an earlier report. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? *All services are in Central Time Zone unless otherwise specified. So he made a quick $307,500-$410,000. Nice business plan but thats about it, if this will be real life changing kingdom work it remains to be seen. ARC CFO Derek Neece told The Roys Report that about 24% of ARCs cash donationsabout $2.8 million annuallygoes toward ARC salaries. But Proverbs 31 says to speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves. Black male interns were allegedly segregated on one floor of the dormitory-style living quarters, Laurel claimed, and male interns believed to be gay were reportedly singled out for torment, including being forced to tread water in a pool for hours. According to Guidestar, ARC is classified as a church by the IRS so it is not required to file a form 990, revealing executive salaries and the identities of its board members. The Roys Report reached out to Chris Hodges and COTH for comment about these pastors and the churchs restoration process, but no one responded. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. We need to be the church. But all was not holy. ixated on Religion, Politics, Media. Chris said he invited a guest speaker to speak this past Sunday because he had been busy with training 41 pastors this past week. The Stockstill family still runs Bethany Church in Baton Rouge, LA as well as their other campuses. Nor any promises of returning to pastoral employment. Much of whats reported in this article is fact. I started to pull back and say, I dont want this anymore, leave me alone. But, the more you say no to him, the more he keeps coming back., Karim describes her relationship with Lentz as the most toxic thing Ive ever had to deal with. The biblical standard for an elder is being above reproach or blameless, so it is very difficultif not impossibleto attain that standard after admitting to impropriety. Im saying he likes someone who post[s] things that do not seem culturally sensitive to me., In his message on Sunday, Hodges clearly stated that white supremacy is of the devil. Whether that holds or not, the timelines here suggest that the pastors are being declared restored long before one could actually get a good handle on how they are repentant of their sins, and long before one could see if the steps theyve taken are adequate to prevent remission. My favorite people like my favorite people, Hodges said in response. From my experience, I doubt seriously that restoring pastors is a profitable enterprise. To think otherwise is clear evidence the bible isnt the standard of ethics. In his sermon on Sunday morning, June 14, following two weeks of controversy for his social media activity, Church of the Highlands Pastor Chris Hodges vowed to make progress on race relations. Larry Stockstill, who took over from his father as pastor of Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, told AL.com that Chris Hodges had asked me to take charge of the process of bringing discipline and long-term restoration to Michael.. Hillsong originated in Australia in 1983, founded by Houston, who grew up in dad Frank Houstons Sydney-based Pentecostal church. Surratt confirmed to The Roys Report that ARC churches often give a portion of their annual income to ARC. So he made a quick $307,500-$410,000.? If so, then a rehabilitation process makes no sense, because the person was not qualified for the pastorate in the first place. Return to homepage. (For $10,000, pastors can bring their spouses.). They would be calling him f-t and they were spraying water from a hose into his mouth while he was trying to tread water, Laurel alleged. When all of this came out, I was really mad, she says. She reported the incident to church leadership in December 2018. Highlands Auburn East Campus is located a short distance from Interstate 85 in a facility on Samford Avenue in Auburn. Larrry Stockstill is Pastor Chris' longtime friend and mentor, and currently serves as teaching pastor at Bethany Church. . It sure seems that way to me. The lawsuit alleges that other victims reported similar misconduct by the same pastor to the church and Rizzo as early as 2016. Recently, Grow Leader sponsored a Round Table in which 41 pastors participated, according to social media postings and comments Hodges made during a COTH service. Whats disturbing about this article is that the facts arent known. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Church of the Highlands representatives could not also immediately confirm whether or not Michaels Freedom House engagement was a formal re-introduction to public ministry when contacted by CP. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. David, I confined my reporting to facts that are substantiated, and stated what is known and what isnt. Whether or not youre a christian, It only takes an ounce of humility to realize that, especially in a time of crisis, the church is essential to many people. It seems to imply that we (in ourselves) are good enough to do Gods work for Him. He speaks at conferences worldwide and is a New York Times best selling author of Fresh Air, Four Cups, The Daniel Dilemma, Whats Next?, Out of the Cave and Pray First. The church has been referred to as a cult by people who left the program. Rizzo used to be a pastor of The Healing Placean ARC member megachurch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In Step One you'll discover more about our beliefs, leadership, church government, membership, how we handle money, and how we intentionally organize our church. If you want to love somebody, the best way to love somebody is to love the people they love, Chris Hodges added. Lee Domingue is an entrepreneur for over 34 years, as well as dad, grandparent and avid LSU fan. I just went from sharing something so personal and youre using it to shame me and condemn me.. And, Ill own it, by the way, but that is not what I believe., The church spent much of their time over the weekend addressing the issue of racism and Hodges said dealing with the coronavirus and the explosion of racial tensions at the same time has made it an incredibly tough season for our nation. Chris remains the senior pastor and Chancellor of Highlands College, a ministry training school that has trained and launched hundreds of students into full-time ministry careers all over the world. 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We cant get there if were not willing to change. Rizzo and COTH have never released details about Rizzos inappropriate relationship. Interview with Church of the Highlands Pastor Chris Hodges 51,474 views Jun 15, 2016 509 Dislike Share ABC 33/40 11.9K subscribers Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor Chris Hodges talks. Restoring pastors also appears to be an emphasis for ARC, where both Hodges and Rizzo serve on the Lead Team with well-known Christian celebrities, like Christine Caine and Miles McPherson. Stay connected with Highlands wherever you go! A non-denominational church ministry with 21 campuses and reportedly more than 50,000 attendees on a normal week . the Birmingham Housing Authority and Birmingham Board of Education taking action against him, the church and the health clinic the church started. Under celebrity pastor Carl Lentz, international megachurch Hillsong became trendy and influential, garnering splashy profiles in outlets such as GQ, and attracting stars such as Chris Pratt, Kendall Jenner, Nick Jonas and Justin Bieber. Pastor Chris Hodges responds to social media controversy, The pastor of Alabamas largest church has come under fire for his social media 'likes'. Chris has a deep passion for developing leaders and planting life-giving churches. And we shouldnt. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. I had to. Through the months that we were seeing each other, I started to realize that it was always his way or no way. He needs to be Habilitated in the first place, and over a period of years, so hes not a novice. Let me get this straight, a Pastor is caught in adultery or embezzlement, and these guys want to restore the pastor to leadership??? Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. We met playing golf. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Get Directions. I want to learn. I simply reported the facts I know. Michael Hodges (pictured) son of founder and Senior Pastor of the nearly 40,000 member Church of the Highlands in Alabama, Chris Hodges, was recently removed as pastor of the Greystone campus due to a moral failing. 23K views, 309 likes, 371 loves, 903 comments, 213 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Church of the Highlands: We can't wait to worship with you tonight at #FirstWednesday! The Highlands Growth Track guides you to discover your redemptive purpose and live the life God created for you. How so? a GrowLeader event that we know will be transformative in the way you lead. May Jesus be Exalted. 1 Peter 4:11 challenges those who speak to speak as it were the very words of God.. His brother who is a member of the Freedom House congregation spoke at the South End campus. The Micahn Carter debacle is not the only scandal thats resulted from COTH and ARCs restoration efforts. The church has been referred to as a cult by people who left the program. Hodges said he met with the four black campus pastors for the Church of the Highlands this past week. But he should stay out of ministry and not expect a congregation to trust him. The focus isnt on exalting Christ from that statement, ex. There is no speculation or reporting of second-hand information in the article. If, however, he has any hopes of being restored, he should be transparent about the sin, and then prove himself faithful over time so trust can be restored. An AL.com reportsaid Michael, his father and brother, David, spoke at separate campuses of the Freedom House Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Feb. 16 17 during an event billed Hodges Takeover.. Church of the Highlands (COTH)a 43,000-member megachurch in Alabama, which recently sparked controversy for trying to rehabilitate a pastor accused of sexual assaultis building a $4.5-million lodge to "restore" pastors. I would be upset if it comes off as me judging him. A ministry that would help such people sounds like a good thing, although a good aspect of such a ministry might be to help a fallen prominent leader to transition to a different career that being in a prominent leadership role is not a right or the only way a forgiven and restored believer can serve God. According to Hodges, many of the pastors within his and Rizzos sphere of influence are experiencing moral failingsand restoring them is what Hodges wants to be known for., Pastor Dino (Rizzo) and I are in the middle of about 20 pastoral moral failures or restorations right now, Hodges announced last spring at Gather 2021a one-day conference, sponsored by the Association of Related Churches (ARC). The separation came shortly after Carters former assistant disclosed online that Carter had sexually assaulted her while at Carters previous megachurch in Yakima, Washington. So he made a quick $307,500-$410,000. In both cases, the offending pastors allegedly had a history of sexual misconduct. To donate, click here. What he failed to tell everyone is his RoundTable cost $7500 for the Pastor or $10,000 if they bring their spouse. We just have to love alike.. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Well then, it was premeditated. I kind of expected a different response from him. The Roys Report reached out to Rizzo and Vibrant for comment, but neither responded. Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. And it doesnt seem to meet the letter or spirit of the qualifications outlined in Scripture. Sign: It is a privilege to be on this stage thank you God for choosing me. Live Webcast; Apps; Podcast; Power of a Focused Life Power of a Focused Life by Mark Pettus Feb 1, 2023. We come together with one purpose, to change the world together., Cancel Chris Hodges? Watch Now. 500 years ago, wasnt Clericalism one of the Reformers BIG beefs about Romish Popery? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. I think Gods doing it to America.. I can relate, Vicki! 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Youre a true mentor, youre a dear friend. : http://thewartburgwatch.com/2017/01/16/did-you-hear-the-weird-story-about-pastor-david-pursifulls-resignation-from-the-arcs-building-church/, The Wartburg Watch: Building the ARC An Overview of this Church Planting Network: http://thewartburgwatch.com/2014/11/05/building-the-arc-an-overview-of-this-church-planting-network/, The Wartburg Watch: ARCs Robert Morris: Paul Preached Under the Influence: http://thewartburgwatch.com/2014/12/01/arcs-robert-morris-paul-preached-under-the-influence/, The Wartburg Watch: Personal Experiences with ARCs LifeWay Church of Milwaukee, Wisconsin: http://thewartburgwatch.com/2015/06/26/personal-experiences-with-arcs-lifeway-church-of-milwaukee-wisconsin/, The Wartburg Watch: Dino Rizzo, Stovall Weems, and Steven Furtick: Banking on the ARC? Larry Stockstill is also on the board of Overseers at Church of the Highlands and Bethany Church is currently a member of ARC Churches, overseen by Church of the Highlands. Michael Hodges, son Chris Hodges, founder and senior pastor of the nearly 40,000-member Church of the Highlands in Alabama, returned to the pulpit this month in what appears to be his first public engagement since he was removed as pastor of the churchs Greystone campus for a moral failing just over a year ago. Chris Hodges is founder and leader of Church of the Highlands. someone noticed he had been following Charlie Kirk, president of Turning Point USA, and liking posts by the controversial conservative commentator. One day a group of people, young people, got a little discouraged about, if this is not who we are anymore, then why is that still there? In the documentary, Karim describes how they met in a park and exchanged phone numbers. They got little pick-axes. What he failed to tell everyone is his RoundTable cost $7500 for the Pastor or $10,000 if they bring their spouse. Grow Leader also sponsors two-day Round Tables, where for $7,500 lead pastors and leaders can learn from Hodges and Domingue in an intimate setting. This is an actual piece of it.. "I know with each new incident, with this one, Ahmaud Arbery, I think of Atatiana Jefferson, its disgraceful that racism, injustice, bigotry, prejudice, still even exists at all. Prior to being appointed the Greystone campus pastor, Michael had been on Church of the Highlands staff since 2015, serving in capacities such as director of ministry partnership and placement, and member of the Highlands College Team, which teaches students at the churchs ministry training program, AL.com said. Sharing life through community is part of our design, but meaningful relationships arent always easy to find. ", On Monday, once again, an unarmed black man died needlessly, as a police officer knelt on George Floyds neck," Hodges said. So, its quite possible some of the pastors involved in the Grow Leader course have checkered pasts. When the manager of a baseball team fails he gets fired and then a year or two later another team will hire him as their manager. Lentz told Hayes and her then-boyfriend to stop seeing each other, and they did, to their mutual heartbreak. . His wife and daughters left and then he ordered an alcoholic dessert. We've received your submission. In the case of Rizzos inappropriate relationship, we dont know all the facts, much less the truth. I remember being in a greenroom at a Church where this clown (Hodges) was bragging about how little he pays lower staff members because people are lined up wanting jobs at COTH. The reason he isnt building a retreat center for victims is because he sees upper level ministers/pastors as more important than your average lowly church attender. First Wednesday Messages. Press J to jump to the feed. Theres no evidence given that restoring pastors is lucrative. We dont have to be alike. Joel Stockstill, the older brother of Bethanys current lead pastor, Jonathan Stockstill, is said to have been the ringleader of the $5,000 program. So he made a quick $307,500-$410,000., Chris said he invited a guest speaker to speak this past Sunday because he had been busy with training 41 pastors this past week. Neece said ARCs non-officer board members are not paid. It is headquartered next to COTHs Greystone Campus in Birmingham, Alabama. I am not the same Chris Hodges I was two weeks ago, Hodges said. Some church planting assessments Ive seen practically invite narcissistic leadership. I have often wondered if he was talking about ARC. The Church of the Highlands Senior Pastor Leadership Team are: 2. Church of the Highlands Exposed Part 1 of 2 18,048 views Sep 10, 2018 87 Dislike Share Save Right Divider 2.56K subscribers CORRECTION: I called the pastor "Bill Hybels." That is incorrect. I know God is disciplining me, breaking me. "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed" premieres March 24 on Discovery+ and dives into the jaw-dropping history of the trendy church and its many scandals. Chris is the Senior Pastor of Church of the Highlands, The Overseers serve as Apostolic Elders which are: Rick Bezet, Robert Morris, Tom Mullins, Larry Stockstill and Greg Surratt.Chris states that Robert Morris and Phil Pringle are his mentors.Chris is the Founder and President of the Highlands College.Chris is the Co-Founder of ARC Churches (Association To waste money setting up a place for people to go to restore is outrageous. Id just rather catch that on the front end.. https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/about/leadership. Alabaster Sunday 8:00 am, 9:45 am, 11:30 am First Wednesday 6:30 pm Visit Campus Page Auburn East Sunday He said, Ive never done this before, theres nothing wrong with my relationship but you have everything I want in a woman. This was very odd, she says. Grow, now called Highlands Resources,continues to provide resources to over 16,500 churches globally at no cost. Church Of The Highlands. I dont think that there is any sin that God cant forgive, and no brokenness of soul or morals that cant be healed, and that it should be our hope and goal that any fallen brother or sister should experience the fullness of such a work. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Restoring and training pastors appears to be a lucrative endeavor for Hodges and others close to him. All rights reserved (About Us). During that time, Lee committedto help business leaders live out their legacy by partnering through their local church. The Rev. From what little I know (I went to COTH for 2.5 years and one of their conferences with Maxwell), they are close to each other from what they say. In July, COTH broke ties with Micahn Carter, a COTH pastor who had come to the church in 2019 for restoration. He added that ARCs key executive salaries are set by an independent compensation committee and are based on independent compensation data. The Trustees are members of the congregation who oversee the finances and direct the provision of the facilities needed by the church. I dont know the background of the pastors enrolling in the Grow Leader training. Some facts are. Youre only embedding their narcissistic crowns with more jewels. You state that Restoring and training pastors appears to be a lucrative endeavor However, you only give examples of moneymaking in training pastors. Unless youre hiding something.. He co-founded ARC (Association of Related Churches), which has launched hundreds of churches across the United States and world. In 2001 Chris Hodges founded Church of the Highlands, now known as one of the largest churches in the U.S. with over 60,000 members and 23 campuses. 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At first I was put off at what appeared to be putting down a ministry to restore ministers who fell into sexual sin. I dont take it personally. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.. It just makes you very angry that the same thing you were shamed with is the same thing that [he did].
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