How Are The Defiled Obtaining Leadership Appointments? Read This

I just received information about a Pastor/Apostle/Bishop (whatever the going church leadership title is today) who is facing charges alleging 20 plus years of sexual abuse perpetrated upon multiple young men at his ministry. It seems that both this alleged Apostle and his alleged assistant pastor have been arrested and are in jail facing multiple allegations from multiple people. In other words the entire leadership team has conspired to do evil and left the flock of God unattended. This is an absolutely tragic and horrible moment.

My only concern is for those who have been victimized which includes the survivors of abuse, the pastor's and associate's family and all the members of the church, not to mention the community in which the church resides. I pray for all of them and more, for the entire body of Christ. 

But outside of that, I am wondering...Who is appointing these charlatans and how are they continuing to get into some of the most venerated positions within the church? I mean, "Apostle", "Bishop", "Master-Arch Prophet" etc??? 

If that is what you are questioning as well, all I can say is, Well, I am GLAD you asked the question...

In my long awaited, highly anticipated, new book, Ministering Effectively, I address that issue. And I go in deep. 

Here is some of what I say:

"It is sad to say that money and political promises have sometimes promoted the wrong people. I have personally witnessed pastors who had no knowledge of the spiritual leading of the Lord in their churches, but who were pastors because of friendship appointments and knowing the right people. I have witnessed charlatans take over churches that were in good financial and developing spiritual conditions and run those churches into the ground almost overnight. We have witnessed crooked and materialistic leaders drain churches financially with ungodly and usurious $30,000 and $40,000 per month salaries. Still others charge for their appointment decisions. I am personally aware of some bishops, charged with the appointment of new bishops, who have charged as much as $20,000 for their services of appointment. No prayer necessary, just fork over the cash. Some don’t care what the lifestyle or history of the appointee is. Some pedophiles, rapists, and molesters can simply go through the system in many churches as long as the money is there to cover their sins and ungodly associations."  [Pastor Harvey Burnett, Ministering Effectively, Trilogy Christian Publishers, 2026 pg. 143]

Yes, the LOVE OF MONEY has done its job on the church...Combined with the lack of spiritual and moral integrity, and folk just not being saved, some in leadership have damaged everything sacred. Yes, some, too many even if it is just ONE, are paying for their position, place and recognition within the church, and are not being properly vetted, if at all by them laying hands on on them, because they, too many times, are full of evil as well. 

Unfortunately, we don't have too many like Peter's who will tell the terrible magician and pulpit sorcerer that their money is not good and that they are children of the devil...In fact it is the appointing leaders, in many cases, seeking to "CHECK INTO CASH"...This is horrible, does not protect anyone in the church or community and must be challenged. The Bishops, Bishop's Conferences, Forum of Apostles, and whatever organizations that are ratifying, certifying, and letting this abusive dogs run rampant, need to be held accountable for who they are certifying. 

I wonder if there was a rule that held these "conferences" accountable for the acts and debauchery of their appointees, and those upon whom these titles have been conferred, for a certain number of years, both legally and financially, would the appointments reduce?  

There is a terrible "swamp-thing" called "ABUSE" and "CLERGY SINS" that continues to proliferate among many alleged "leaders" and it is all perpetuated by greed, not by God. That thing continues to grow and damage communities at all levels. 

Help us continue to fight abuse. Order your copy of Ministering Effectively TODAY and stand with those of us, who are doing our best to help minister to the needs of those who have been victimized. Please, allow me to say THANK YOU in advance! 

Blessed! 

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