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Breaking News: NAR Super Apostle Yonggi Cho to be audited (suspected of embezzling US$67 million)

16 Wednesday Mar 2016

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Once again, David Yonggi Cho is under investigation for financial mismanagement.

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David Yonggi Cho under investigation, suspected of embezzling US$67 million of funds

David Yonngi Cho is recognised in the New Apostolic Reformation cult as an International “Apostle”. He is Phil Pringle and Kong Hee’s personal mentor and recently spoke last month at Phil Pringle’s C3 Church in Sydney, Australia.

C3 Leaders Idolising Pringle’s Criminal Mentor Yonggi Cho & Misleading congregants

The Korea Times reports,

Tax agency set to audit Full Gospel Church

The National Tax Service (NTS) is set to audit the Yoido Full Gospel Church, targeting pastor David Yonggi Cho who is suspected of embezzling 80 billion won ($67 million) of funds, said officials of the church on Monday.

They said that the church’s pastor Lee Young-hoon told elders Sunday to prepare a room on the 11th floor of the Kookmin Ilbo’s main office in Yeouido, Seoul because the NTS will soon begin a tax audit against the world’s largest church. Kookmin is a daily newspaper run by the church.

“We will face the tax audit soon. That is the fact,” said an official of the church, asking not to be named.

The official admitted that the problem in the church is well-known to the public.

The NTS refused to comment on the issue, referring to privacy concerns for taxpayers. This is the first time that the tax authorities will have conducted an audit of the megachurch.

The announcement came while the prosecutors’ office is investigating Cho’s aides over allegedly embezzling church funds. He allegedly took 60 billion won of funds intended for overseas mission projects as well as an additional 20 billion won as severance pay without approval from the church.

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced the 80-year-old pastor to two and half years in jail with four years of suspension for inflicting 13.1 billion won of losses to the church and tax evasion worth 3.5 billion won by ordering church officials to buy stocks in his son’s company with church funds at a rate more expensive than the market price. His son Hee-joon was arrested after being sentenced to three years in prison.

Critics say that the collapse of Pastor Cho illustrates how deeply corrupt Korea’s megachurches are, after a rapid growth during the last few decades. A few years ago, SaRang Community Church, a Presbyterian church, drew criticism for establishing a luxury 14-story church building in the lucrative southern Seoul district of Seocho, spending 300 billion won.

The church’s pastor Oh Jung-hyun was also suspended from his job for six months in 2012 for plagiarizing his Ph.D thesis from the Potchefstroom University in South Africa. He was also accused of embezzling church funds during the construction of the new building. The church’s congregation has been split since then by those supporting Oh and those opposing him.

Source: By Kim Jae-won, Tax agency set to audit Full Gospel Church, The Korea Times reports, http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2016/03/488_200319.html, Published 14/03.2016. (Accessed 14/03/2016.)

Ex-C3 member speaks out about leaders behaviour towards CHC trial

23 Friday Oct 2015

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An ex-C3 member writes,

“Today, after 5 long, drawn-out years, the longest criminal trial in Singaporean history, the executive leadership of City Harvest Church, including pastor Kong Hee, were found guilty of misappropriating $50 Million worth of church funds.

Sentencing has been postponed to a later date, but already I have witnessed a flurry of Christians online all resolved to stand by Kong Hee throughout this process. And I just need to ask, for the sake of clarity, what exactly do you all mean by “stand by”?

Do you mean “pray for” Kong Hee? “Help support the distraught family of” Kong Hee? “Encourage and pray for the disappointed, also distraught church family of” Kong Hee? If that’s what you mean then that’s all fine, highly commendable, and I’ll happily join you in that, feel free to read no further.

But if you mean “Protest the Court’s ruling and insist upon the exoneration of” Kong Hee, I just need to ask, on what basis? I’ve seen a persistent narrative at play here, promoted by many Christians and even Christian leaders, in which this entire 5-year trial has essentially been dismissed as a complete smokescreen, an entirely groundless, deceitful attempt by an unbelieving nation’s Courts to act as tools of Satan and oppose Christ’s church, because of the great work Pastor Kong has been doing.

Brothers and sisters, I know this is a far more comforting way of looking at the situation, but… what if Kong Hee actually IS guilty? What if the same charming, smiling man who you’ve seen preaching at conferences, the same man who is so close and friendly with and vouched for by… certain OTHER pastors you respect, actually DID commit this awful, awful crime and awful, awful sin, of which he is still yet to repent?

Should secular courts not be allowed to convict Christians of crimes as long as those Christians maintain that they were doing the Lord’s work? Should Christians continue to voice unqualified public approval of men who, by their actions, demonstrate themselves to be THOROUGHLY disqualified for leadership in Christ’s church, as long as we like their preaching? No, we must be honest, and live our lives with integrity as good citizens as well as good Christians.

The Courts have spoken, and those who wish to oppose their ruling must first demonstrate a fault in their reasoning or provide evidence of corruption serious enough to support the idea that they seriously just spent 5 years of their time building a thoroughly false case on non-existent evidence.

Christ’s name has been dragged through the mud of Asia for long enough because of this trial. If you want to express an opinion on the verdict, get off the bandwagons and do some research for yourselves.”

Pringle links Satan’s hand to Singaporean Courts: “[Satan] thinks if he attacks the church it’s going to die”

21 Wednesday Oct 2015

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[UPDATE 27/10/2015: Transcript of video added]

In the below article written by Phil Pringle and in his YouTube video, Phil Pringle once again claims Kong Hee’s innocence to his church, once again insinuating that the Singaporean courts are being used by the devil.

Worse still in the video, Phil Pringle is deliberately throwing pictures out to portray Kong Hee as Christ and the Singaporean authorities as the corrupt court of the Sanhedrin, who relied on blood money and false accusation to murder Jesus. This is no different to Kong Hee’s message at Presence Conference 2012 to win blind support for his case in front of hundreds and thousands of Christians around the world.

Why is it acceptable to portray the Singaporean government as slanderous murderous men?

Furthermore, Pringle in his video also portrays Kong Hee as the Apostle Peter before governing authorities. But there is a huge difference between the Apostles and Kong Hee. They were persecuted for preaching the gospel and falsely accused because of their message.

However, Kong Hee is not in court because the government wants him to stop preaching the gospel. He is in court for mishandling church funds of up to $46,000,000 to finance his wife’s musical career. That’s a far cry from the “crimes” of the Apostles.

Phil Pringle writes,

PHIL PRINGLE COMMENT ON KONG HEE COURT CASE

This Wednesday, the CHC court case will end, and a verdict will be read over Kong Hee. Our job as fellow believers is to stand in faith with our brother.

On Wednesday 21st October, Pastor Kong Hee’s court case in Singapore will conclude and a verdict will be read. Below is video footage containing my comments on the matter. This video was recorded during our 6 p.m. service at C3 Church Oxford Falls.

When you’re building the Church, you’re never going to be found without a fight. Our job as fellow believers is to stand with each other when we are facing trouble. At the end of the day, it’s easy to stand for Jesus, but it’s more challenging to stand for one of his servants when they are facing difficulty. In this coming week, our good friend Pastor Kong Hee (Senior Pastor of City Harvest Church, Singapore) is going to be standing in a courtroom and a verdict will be passed on him after a 5 year long trial – the longest trial in Singapore’s history. I know Pastor Kong Hee to be an honest, true and faithful minister of Christ. He has also been extraordinarily effective in raising up one of the truly great churches (CHC) in the world, bringing hundreds of thousands of people to Christ. Jesus has told us this kind of advancement would not go uncontested. We must be prepared to be immovable, strong and faithful to Christ through all the challenges we face in building His Church. Ultimately, it is the Courts job to arrive at a verdict. But we are praying for victory. There is a sentiment against believers, but the devil has always got it wrong. He thinks if he attacks the church it’s going to die, he even tried it with Jesus, but He just came up out of the ground again. I believe we have a victorious Christ ruling over His house, His Church and His Kingdom.

You can find a reliable summary of the trial available here: http://www.citynews.sg/2015/09/city-harvest-church-trial-15-sep-2015-video/

See you in church!

Source: Phil Pringle, PHIL PRINGLE COMMENT ON KONG HEE COURT CASE, http://philpringle.com/blog-/phil-pringle-comment-on-kong-hee-court-case#.VibwGfmqqkr, Published 21/10/2015. (Accessed 21/10/2015.)

TRANSCRIPT

“I want to take a second, for us all just to take a minute to pray for Pastor Kong Hee.

This Wednesday he is going to be standing in a court room in Singapore after five years of trial, the longest running trial in Singapore history. And so I’m going to go up there and stand with him in the court room and ahh you know it’s not my job to judge, rights and wrongs but I do believe it is our job to stand with people who are in struggling situations.

He is one of the most pure hearted, holy men of God I know. One of the most devoted, dedicated, like rugged soldiers for Christ that I’ve ever met. There are some people that are like ‘I’m not so sure I actually want to try to stand but Kong Hee he’s impeccable in integrity in these areas and it’s just that he’s been caught up in it.

This has become a very complicated processes, the prosecution has not been able to provide one piece of evidence of him wrongfully gaining anything or the congregation wrongfully loosing anything, in terms of finances.

But as I say it’s not our part to reach that judgment, that’s in the court’s hands. And do you know Paul and Peter, a lot of these guys found themselves in very difficult situations with the Government authorities and put in predicaments that were scary for the Christians cause they were associated with them and ahh when Jesus got convicted as a criminal and was sent to the cross to die, it was pretty difficult for the disciples to say, ‘we know him, he’s a friend’ they scattered and I don’t want to be that, I want to say I’m standing, I don’t understand everything all the time but I think when we see a good brother, a faithful brother in trouble we should stand with them, in Jesus name.

So let’s pray for one minute here for him right now, Lord we pray for your hand to be upon Pastor Kong and the anointing of the Holy Spirit to be in his life, let the power of Christ rest on him, in Jesus name. Let a miracle come to pass, a miracle of deliverance and victory by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus name, let your presence fall now on our brother and those other defendants, let them all know the power of God on their life. In Jesus mighty name we believe God, Your presence, Your power, Your Holy Spirit falling in Jesus mighty name, our God we praise You.”

Vision Builders 2014 Information

02 Saturday May 2015

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The false doctrine on tithing is an illegal doctrine of the church; a legalistic heresy that is promoted by Prosperity Cults who do not rightly handle the different covenants between Ancient Israel and the covenant that God has made with New Testament believers.

Why tithing is not a Christian Doctrine (Part 1)

Unfortunately, the false tithing doctrine is taught in C3 among many other false doctrines. The result has caused serious hardships on individuals and families in the past.

Also, the most vulnerable in the C3 movement are open to financial exploitation. For example, we have warned our readers in the past how C3 offer poor (and potentially grave) advice to people who are struggling financially.

Vision Builders Phil Pringle C3

We have covered C3 pushing this poor financial directive onto its members in the past.

Vision Builders 2010 Magazine
Vision Builders 2011 Magazine
Vision Builders 2012 Brochure
Vision Builder 2013 Brochure

In 2014, C3 decided to broadcast the following instructions on their own myc3church.net website.

Can I give to Vision Builders instead of Tithing?
Vision Builders should be seen as giving ‘over and above’ the Tithe.

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I am in significant debt, should I pay off my debts or give to Vision Builders?
If you are in ‘out of control’ debt, after your tithe the debt should be your  next priority. Reducing the debt to a manageable amount (or even clearing it completely) should be attempted as you also make a manageable gift to Vision Builders. Remember no amount is insignificant.

Here is the information in it’s proper context:

How To Be Part Of Vision Builders
ESSENTIAL INFO.

How can I join in prayer?

Pray for all our locations. That people would be drawn to come along, that they would meet Jesus Christ and be set free.

Pray for doors to open through Beyond and C3 Media. That people would be pointed to Jesus Christ through us meeting real needs, bringing hope and preaching the good news to the nations.

Pray for all the Vision Builders. That our Church would continue to be blessed to be a blessing and that we would see the Vision of Sydney, a city for Christ come to pass.

How can you be a part of Vision Builders in 2014?

1. Prayerfully consider the level of giving that you feel is appropriate for you, based on wisdom, prayer and faith. Remember, the philosophy of Vision Builders is equal sacrifice, not equal giving.

2. Make a formal commitment to give on a Vision Builders commitment card throughout June 2014. Alternatively, you can obtain a commitment card at any time from the Information Desk in the church foyer.

Choose your method of fulfillment:

Regular Payment: Making a regular weekly or monthly contribution is one of the most successful ways to fulfill your commitment.

Salary Sacrifice: You can arrange with your employer to make a deduction from your salary each pay before tax.

Direct Credit: This can be arranged through your employer or bank. Your bank can arrange regular transfers that occur automatically. You can also arrange regular payments via Internet Banking. Alternatively, you can choose to make a payment from money currently available or when you receive a work bonus, tax refund or sell an asset.

Online Donation: This is a popular way of giving. Simply visit our website at www.myc3church.net and click on the ‘Online Giving’ tab. Select the ‘Vision Builders’ field, complete the requested information and continue with ‘Next’.

Important Information:

Bank Details:
For use with salary sacrifice and direct transfers.
Account Name: C3 Vision Builders
BSB: 062127 Account Number: 10189658

Taxation Benefits:
All donations in excess of $2 given to C3 Vision Builders ABN 95 002 558 134 are tax deductible. The real cost of your contribution can therefore be significantly less than the amount donated, however please seek advice from your financial advisor. A Tax Receipt will be issued after the end of the Financial Year.

Other Funds:
A fund that does not have tax deductibility status has been set up for those who do not need or wish to take advantage of the taxation benefits. Money given to this Fund can be used for Vision Builder initiatives beyond the purpose approved by the Australian Taxation Office.

The Fund details are as follows:
All Campuses:
‘C3 Vision Builders – Non Deductible’
Please contact accounts@myc3church.net for the bank details.
Information is compliant with current Taxation rulings at time of going to print.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vision Builders Program?
The Vision Builders Program is the overarching banner for our Rise & Build, Beyond and Media & Television Initiatives. Vision Builders is responsible for raising the finance needed to facilitate all of these areas of our Church Life.

Can I give to Vision Builders instead of Tithing?
Vision Builders should be seen as giving ‘over and above’ the Tithe.

What if I can’t fulfill my pledge?
Firstly, we encourage people to make realistic pledges. Having done that, we understand that sometimes events happen and for whatever reason people find difficulty in fulfilling their pledge within the timeframe. We suggest that you may still want to fulfill your pledge by breaking it down into smaller amounts over a longer period of time.

I am new to church, should I be giving to Vision Builders? If so, why?
There is no pressure for anyone to give to Vision Builders, nor is there any minimum requirement. New people who would like to give are most welcome, as is anyone who finds that our vision resonates with them.

I am in significant debt, should I pay off my debts or give to Vision Builders?
If you are in ‘out of control’ debt, after your tithe the debt should be your  next priority. Reducing the debt to a manageable amount (or even clearing it completely) should be attempted as you also make a manageable gift to Vision Builders. Remember no amount is insignificant.

Do you need my details? I wish to remain anonymous.
You may remain anonymous if you wish, and all the details of your giving will be kept confidential. However, you will not be able to claim tax deductibility for your giving as we will be unable to provide you with a record of your contribution, which you will need to submit to the Australian Tax Office.

How do we know where the money goes?
Funds are spent in accordance with the initiatives presented in this brochure and as updated during the year. All our accounts are independently audited annually to ensure compliance, and lodged with ASIC.

Source: Partner With Vision Builders, My C3 Church, http://www2.myc3church.net/vbpartners. (Accessed 02/05/2015.)

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NOTE: SCREEN GRAB TAKEN ON THE 02/05/2015.

Want to buy Phil Pringle’s ‘anointed’ Splat Pen?

10 Friday Apr 2015

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Did you want to buy Phil Pringle’s super cheap anointed splat pen?

This is not a joke. This could have been yours for A$550.00. This product is no longer sold.

C3’s Goldstore advertises,

splat pens

 Splat Pen

Featuring signed original artwork by Phil Pringle from his ‘Life Begins’ collection, each individual writing instrument is meticulously hand-crafted and unique. Vibrant works by Phil Pringle wrap each Splat Pen before it is coated, set in resin and finally turned, polished and waxed for the highest quality finish. Complete with a genuine leather pouch, the Splat Pen brings class and creativity to every occasion.

 Inspired by the possibilities of new life and the intricate beauty of nature, enjoy the experience of making your mark with your own Splat Pen. The fountain pen features a top quality German-made two-tone nib with a genuine iridium point for smooth lines and dependable ink flow. The roller-ball has a ceramic tipped Schmidt cartridge for effortless scribing.

Hand-made with the highest quality components, each Splat Pen features rich 22k gold or Black Titanium hand-cast engraved cap and barrel insets, surrounded by brilliant Rhodium plating. The stunning blend of art, insets and accent bands combine to make this distinct pen of unrivalled beauty – a contemporary version of the traditional fine desk pen.

Source: Phil Pringle Splat Pen, C3Store, https://web.archive.org/web/20100907191738/http://c3store.com/browse/details.asp?ProdID=127971, Accessed 10/04/2015. (Original URL: http://www.c3store.com/browse/details.asp?ProdID=127971. Archived: 07/09/2010.)

Rosebrough reviews Pringle’s infomercial sermon: Is Phil Pringle your Ezekiel’s Angel?

09 Monday Mar 2015

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Chris Rosebrough reviews another sermon from Phil Pringle of Christian City Church (C3 Church). What’s breath-taking  about this review was how Phil Pringle took one biblical text and used it as an infomercial for his Presence Conference. And of even greater concern, we have Phil Pringle sharing his “angelic experiences” and what he heard God say about Phil Pringle’s heavenly-appointed Presence Conference. The gross manipulation did not stop there. Chris Rosebrough pointed out this creepy comment made by Phil Pringle:

Angel Pringle“And I share that with you because you got- you need to know that when we read the Bible – like just what we read- that was an angel leading Ezekiel deeper and deeper.

And there are angels who want to take you and lead you deeper and deeper. And if we can follow that- And if you can think of me maybe – just now – as that angel, measuring out 1500 metres for you to walk to get knee deep and then another 1500 – c’mon! Let’s go a little deeper.

C’mon! Let’s go all the way – for your sake. We’re not going to lead you into things that’ll hurt ya – that are bad for ya or that kind of thing. We only have your best interest and the Kingdom of God in our hearts. And one thing that we are desperate for is not just for every individual here to get blessed but our whole church to be blessed. And our whole movement around the world – C3 Global – to get touched and empowered for a whole new day, to go to a whole new level in Jesus’ name.“

Source: Phil Pringle, Awakening 2, My C3 Church, “Awakening – Part 2” – Phil Pringle, http://www2.myc3church.net/videos/awakening-%E2%80%93-part-2-phil-pringle, 60:50-61:45, 14/04/2013 PM.

Click the link below to hear the sermon review at 1:10:45 mark….

Awakening

Click Here to Download this episode

Program segments:

• Amanda Wells’ Prophetic “Insight” • Robert Hotchkin Preaches At Patricia Kings “Church” • Steve Munsey Buttresses Benny Hinn’s “Healing” Ministry • Sermon Review: Awakening 2 by Phil Pringle of C3

Source: Chris Rosebrough, Fighting for the Faith, http://www.fightingforthefaith.com/2015/02/awakening.html, 17/02/2015. (Accessed 09/03/2015.)

C3 Church Mt Annan being less than truthful to their congregation? (Update)

24 Tuesday Feb 2015

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One of the most disturbing things about the CHC/Kong Hee scandal, is how C3 leadership are refusing to educate their movement on the revelations emerging in Singaporean court proceedings. Instead of waiting to invite Kong Hee to speak at their churches after the trial proceedings (and Kong Hee has been vindicated), C3 instead are inviting Kong Hee to speak at their churches and being less than truthful about Kong Hee to their congregations.

In the screen shot below, advertising Kong Hee speaking at C3 Mt Annan, the leadership are guilty of:

1. Lying about Kong Hee’s status (“hosting one of our generations greatest leaders”).

There is nothing ‘great’ about this man if you look at the hard evidence revealed in court and admire his greatness as a serious fraud. The scheming that he has been involved in since 2002 has left the Singaporean public ashamed of this man.

2. Lying about Kong Hee’s influence (“is a highly sought after speaker worldwide”).

The only possible reason why Kong Hee could be “highly sought” is because:

a) His mentors, Phil Pringle, Casey Treat, AR Bernard, John Bevere and Yonggi Cho deliberately mislead their congregations about the circumstances of Kong Hee’s trial and continue to invite him to speak the way C3 Church Mt Annan has.

b) Church leaders are simply ignorant of this man’s schemes at CHC.

Thanks to Christian radio, blogs, websites, forums and media, many Christian churches are beginning to ask the right questions and are not willing to be associated with Kong Hee and his church.

3. Lying about church attendance figures of CHC, (Kong has grown City Harvest Church Singapore to more than 32,000 attendees in 20 years).

 

The word games on this do not make the grade. This ‘propaganda’ has been promoted for years. Phil Pringle has no problem misleading his C3 Church movement over this issue. Back in 2012 and 2013, C3 advertised that Kong Hee had “grown his congregation to over 28,000 members through passionate prayer and discipleship”.

And now we are lead to believe that the church has grown to 32,000 attendees/members?

Kong Hee & Phil Pringle: It Is Not About The Numbers… Right?

Why are C3 leaders and members allowing this misinformation(propaganda) to continue being promoted by their C3 church leadership? Why are not more Christians trying to contact Phil Pringle and ask him to be honest about Kong Hee? Why is it so important for Phil Pringle to keep lying about the Kong Hee?

4. Lying about Kong Hee’s church reputation, (“his Church is viewed as one of the largest, most vibrant and influential congregations in Asia today).

This is one of the biggest scandals to hit Singapore and its citizens are not happy with how long the trial is going. The reputation of Kong Hee and CHC is so bad that Phil Pringle and the C3 movement have to publicly lie to their movement to keep members from leaving.

Members of C3 should be terribly ashamed of the conduct,  not only of Kong Hee but also Phil Pringle and the C3 leadership. When people are lied to so brazenly, they feel insulted, they feel betrayed and their faith in God can be terribly shaken. If you are a member of C3 Church reading this, we pray that the Holy Spirit will convict you to be a voice in the C3 movement about the conduct of the C3 leadership surrounding the Kong Hee scandal.

C3 MOUNT ANNAN ADVERT

C3 Church Mt Annan write,

On Friday 13th Feb at 8pm we have the incredible privilege of hosting one of our generations greatest leaders, Pastor Kong Hee.

Ps. Kong is a highly sought after speaker worldwide. Ps. Kong has grown City Harvest Church Singapore to more than 32,000 attendees in 20 years and his Church is viewed as one of the largest, most vibrant and influential congregations in Asia today.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to listen to an incredible speaker here in our very own church!

Source: February 2015, C3 Church Mount Annan, http://www.c3churchma.com/events/february-2015/, Accessed 25/02/2015.)

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EDIT 25/02/2015: Furthermore, Chew Eng Han made this accusation to AR Bernard in an open letter for exaggerating CHC church figures on television:

“One of my specific concerns which I brought to you was the falsified attendance figures, which was claimed to be 33,000 instead of the actual twelve to thirteen thousand.” [Source]

It only goes to show how flippant with the truth these leaders are.

How Caroline Leaf’s your brain after a C3 Woman’s conference…

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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[Edit 18/11/2014: We have re-written this article to disclose more insightful screen grabs and expose the origins of Caroline Leaf’s teachings.]

THE UNQUALIFIED LEADING THE UNQUALIFIED

It should infuriate Christians that unqualified men endorse unqualified men at the expense of shunning qualified men who actually equip Christians with the wonderful saving power of God’s Word. What we are dealing with in Christianity today are outright frauds parading false credentials and deliberately refusing people entry into heaven due to their own Babylonian empires.

Jesus does not tolerate those who are false teachers in his kingdom – he calls them thieves and says that people like Phil Pringle, Chris Pringle and Caroline Leaf are here to kill, steal and destroy. Look at how Jesus portrayed the false teachers to their own faces in John 10:1-6 (emphasis ours):

“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them.

Caroline Leaf may be a qualified “cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD in Communication Pathology specializing in Neuropsychology”. But that does not mean she enters into the sheep pen by jumping the biblical requirements laid down by Christ and His Apostles.

According to Christ, His Apostles and God’s Holy Word – Dr Caroline Leaf is a fraud.

She has complete disregard for the qualifications of a pastor and teacher; opposes the teachings in scripture about women teaching and brings both the Christian faith and the fields of neuroscience/psychology into disrepute. This makes her an incredibly dangerous woman who is promoting rebellion in the church against God and His Word.

What makes this situation worse is that Phil and Chris Pringle encourage the Leaf in her fraudulent and rebellious ministry. Here is Phil and Chris Pringle with “Dr” Caroline Leaf.

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To make matters worse, here is Kenneth and Gloria Copeland with “Dr” Caroline Leaf. It’s really important to examine what she teaches us about herself here:

Taping with two giants of faith – Kenneth and Gloria Copeland! I love this wonderful couple from whom I have learned so much over the years. What an honor to be on their BVOV broadcast!!

Source: Caroline Leaf, Instagram, http://instagram.com/p/tQ73rAhz7a/. (Accessed 18/11/2014.)

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Even though we now know where Caroline got her teaching from, do you know why these endorsements are so scandalous?

Well in case you forgot, Phil Pringle publicly endorses Kenneth Copeland as a prophet of God.

Phil Pringle And Kenneth Copeland

It should not surprise you that both Phil and Chris Pringle and Kenneth and Gloria Copeland push Occult New Thought/Metaphysical cult teachings.

Phil Pringle Influenced By Occult/ New Thought/ Metaphysical Cult Teachings

And what makes this issue worse? Phil Pringle, Kenneth and Gloria Copeland all have false theological credentials.

Congo Line Of Unqualified Ministers Endorsed By Phil Pringle

It’s a network of shams and this is what Jesus hates. Look at what Jesus accuses the false teachers of being and observe how he opposes them in John 10:7-10 (emphasis ours):

Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 

It was always in the heart of God that the Christian Church per se, be a safe and wholesome sheep fold – not a goat’s pen. So how did we get to where the church is today?

We allowed false prophets and hirelings to “climb up some other way”. We didn’t protect the fold from interlopers and infiltrators. We forgot to shut the back door on these false profit ministries. Remember, the wolves come dressed up in SHEEP’S CLOTHING… ( and when they are on days off, they wear Amani suits…)

Why is it that Christians put up with these “thieves”?

If you attend C3 Church, please consider the words of your Lord and Saviour made against your “pastors”. This is not our accusation against Phil and Chris Pringle. This is your God in His Holy Word exposing and accusing Phil Pringle, Dr Caroline Leaf and the Copeland’s, of acting outside the means he has instituted.

Who are we to elevate man above what God has established? We sincerely ask you to pray and consider the gravity of Jesus’ words.

ARE YOU GROWING HEALTHY TREE THOUGHTS?

We do not know what Caroline Leaf actually taught at C3’s Every Woman’s Conference. However, her instagram teachings may give us a clue.

There are photos of Caroline Leaf teaching at C3 Women’s Conference with a small tree on stage on her Instagram.

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This is her commentary while she was at C3 EveryWomen’s Conference.

It is with our phenomenal minds that we understand the truths set down in our spirits!
Source: http://instagram.com/p/u_pz5TBzwc/ (Accessed 18/11/2014.)

When we think with our mind we change our brain! We control our brain; our brain does not control us! #beingledbythespirit #neuroplasticity #renewing themind
Source: http://instagram.com/p/vCHTByBz4M/ (Accessed 18/11/2014.)

And here are just a snippet of some of the crazy things she has taught.

DR LEAF SAYS…

… You can merge Roman Catholic Mysticism, New Age practices and neuroscience together and still call it Christianity!

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… Research shows you are pre-wired to achieve a unique and divine purpose.

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… When you babble… one goes through a… spiritual frontal lobotomy?

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… When you are having a spiritual frontal lobotomy… you are getting wisdom?

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… your grand kids are ugly because you didn’t control your mind?

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.. we can unlock the magic in our brains! (Can anyone explain to us WHY she uses this verse?)

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However, an honest assessment of the situation would admit that there is no ‘magic’ in our brains – only confusion, depression and anxiety. Without Christ in our lives, as Lord and Saviour, we are bankrupt and devoid of any genuine spirituality, and we tend to flounder around on an ocean of guilt, fear and a distinct lack of understanding as to our true position of being the redeemed of the Lord.

Unqualified “impastors” like Caroline Leaf are only in it for the glory, the money and the prestige of having “made it” in the current NAR/WOF streams of “ministry”. Certainly, her attempt to fuse Hyper Faith and her own interpretation of medical science, in no way allows her the moral license to teach this unbiblical rant from the pulpit, as if she were a qualified pastor or teacher, who holds the word of God in high esteem and the traditions of men in contempt.

Lastly, here is another curly-whirly our beloved Lady Leaf drops,

For the LOTR fans😃.. Mac and I are standing in the exact spot where Arwin was holding Frodo facing the Nazgul…facing our fears is difficult but not impossible when we rest in God!

Source: Caroline Leaf, Instagram, http://instagram.com/p/tV3kkBBz1G/, 18/11/2014.

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THE RESULTS AFTER RECEIVING DR CAROLINE’S TEACHING?

Sadly, if you apply the teachings of Dr Leaf – you too could end up becoming a leaf like Chris Pringle.

thanks to all who came to @everywomangathering – remember you are growing healthy tree thoughts!!!! Here is a pic to remind you all how beautiful you are- green & flourishing – planted in Gods House🌳 biggest blessings & hugs girls!! 😘😘😘 I love you ❤️
Source: http://instagram.com/p/u7eJpWLfv-/, Accessed 18/11/2014.

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Chris Pringle also published this:

hope you are sprouting good thoughts today!!? ❤️ ha!
Source: http://instagram.com/p/vYIca0Lfut/, Accessed 18/11/2014.

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Poor Chris! How will she ever recover after receiving this treatment from Dr Leaf?

Sadly, it is important we heed the warning’s Jesus gave the people against the Pharisees, against the Pringle’s, against the Copelands, against Caroline Leaf and against any other false teacher. It’s only a matter of time before the pit swallows them. Now is the time to outreach to these people and see them repent and turn to Jesus before it is too late.

Jesus said,

“You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, when he said:

“‘This people honors me with their lips,
but their heart is far from me;
in vain do they worship me,
teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”

And he called the people to him and said to them, “Hear and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.” Then the disciples came and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?” He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” Matthew 15:7-14

Airbrushed Amanda Wells – A huckster like no other?

10 Monday Nov 2014

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Your best life with Amanda Wells…

“The Lord had spoken to me to start to train people…”

“Still not convinced???”

“You should consider this an investment, and a wise investment at that!”

These are the words from our beloved impastor Amanda Wells from our previous article.

Introducing Airbrushed Amanda Wells

As you can see, Amanda is queen of all things gimmicky. She is a woman who thinks she hears from God but seems unable to form a coherent thought. Oddly enough, we have seen this similar erratic behaviour broadcast from behind the C3 “church” pulpit from Phil and Chris Pringle.

Chris Rosebrough pointed out the erratic, non-coherent mind of Phil Pringle when he reviewed Phil Pringle’s 2010 sermon. Cindy Stokes offered this observation when she critiqued Chris Pringle at Presence Conference 2012 (this was the sermon where Chris bought a tree on stage and started talking to it):

“The title of Chris Pringle’s message is “The Scent of Water”. Before you write off that title as ridiculous, in all fairness, that phrase does appear in Job 14, but she fails to present a message that really has anything to do with water or anything that water represents. Instead, she centers the message around the idea of seeds and trees. Sometimes the seed is a dream, sometimes it’s a person. Sometimes the tree is your dream, sometimes it’s you and sometimes it’s the church. Sometimes you’re supposed to bury your seed and let it die. Sometimes you’re supposed to be the seed and reach up to the “scent of water”. Sometimes you’re supposed to shut it in a woodshed and forget about it. (You think I’m kidding, don’t you. Just wait and see for yourself.) As erratic as her imagery may be, her speaking style is more so. I lost count of the times she interrupted herself. Chris Pringle is a world class bunny trailer.” [Source]

In our first article on Airbrush Amanda, we stated,

“With this kind of culture in the C3 and Hillsong movements, an Amanda Wells type of person is bound to arise and embody the nature of these cultures.”

This article will explore this statement further and look at some of the products Amanda presents. To play it safe we made a serious claim that Amanda Wells, “lies and blasphemes God to further her own selfish ambitions”. It’s only appropriate that we back this claim up.

Where would we be without Amanda Wells and Phil Pringle?

You Can BUY the Anointing 

When researching Amanda, we couldn’t help notice this rather hilarious page:

Amanda’s Products

On this page, Amanda writes,

Amanda Wells’ anointed and life-changing CD’s, DVD’s and Books will inspire and equip you to fulfil your God-given assignment, whether it’s in the Marketplace or in the Church arena.

Check out the Product of the Week and Specials.

Source: Amanda Wells, Wells Ministries, Amanda’s Products, https://web.archive.org/web/20100713015954/http://www.wellsministries.com/amandasproducts.htm, Accessed 09/11/2014.

What does this sound like? Don’t you think this sounds like the gimmicks you would see at Phil Pringle’s C3 services and Presence Conferences?

Remember we were told that you can buy the anointing of Phil Pringle to hang on your walls at home or at your work.

You Too Can BUY Phil Pringle’s ‘Godly’ Anointing!

Phil Pringle the “scam” artist?

Let’s look at some of Amanda Well’s “anointed and life-changing CD’s, DVD’s”.

REFUTING AMANDA’s SIMONESS OFFICE

Before tackling her merchandise, we would like to arm you with these scriptures first. Don’t you think Amanda Wells fits the role of a false prophet rather well?

“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. 2 Peter 2:1-3

How can you discern if Amanda Well is true or not? Consider this bold statement by the Apostle Paul when he was dealing with false prophets and teachers in Corinth. Does she contradict or undermine the writings of Paul?

If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. 1 Corinthians 14:36-38

How do you think Jesus and his Apostles dealt with false prophets making merchandise of people?

[…] Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’c ? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Mark 11:15-17

But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great…

Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.” Acts 8:9,18-23

AMANDA’S ANOINTED MERCHANDISE

In her DVD The 9TH Hour SEASON, Ms. Wells advertises how you can die like Jesus just so you can move boldly in your 9th hour! Have you stepped into your 9th hour of atonement season yet? If not, buy your own nails, crucifix, hammer, curtain and this quality set of CD’s and DVD’s from Amanda Wells.

The 9TH Hour SEASON

1 CD and 2 DVD’s
In Matthew 27, it says Jesus hung on the Cross and in the 6th hour, the world was plunged into darkness. Then in the 9th hour, the veil in the Temple was rent and the graves were open.

Today as the world is enveloped by an economic and environmental crisis and many have felt their dreams have sunk into the depths of the grave. The Church has entered a new season, the 9th hour!

In this teaching taken from Acts 3, you will see how important it is to understand the dynamics of the 9th hour and how to move into it.

You will see were it is a season of:
* Suddenlies
* Miracles
* New partnerships and renewed sponsorships, and much, much more! If you don’t understand the dynamics of this new season you could be arrested in one season for too long and miss the fullness of this new season.

Don’t let this season pass you by!

Source: Amanda Wells, Wells Ministries, Amanda’s Products, https://web.archive.org/web/20100713015954/http://www.wellsministries.com/amandasproducts.htm, Accessed 09/11/2014.

Has God stopped in your life? Is Jesus stuck in your yesterday? Do you want him to change so he can also be the God of today and forever? For ten dollars, Amanda can teach you how you can take God off your leash so he can become unstoppable in your life!

UNSTOPPABLE GOD

COST: $10.00

On this CD Amanda shares how our God when unleashed is unstoppable. He has unstoppable power, unstoppable presence, unstoppable possibility and an unstoppable plan. Therefore All things are possible!

Don’t miss this CD, because when He reveals His unstoppable power, He unstitches us and unstoppable worship is unleashed!!

Source: Amanda Wells, Wells Ministries, Amanda’s Products, https://web.archive.org/web/20100713015954/http://www.wellsministries.com/amandasproducts.htm, Accessed 09/11/2014.

Do you want another anointing to hang around your neck so you can have the same grammatical brilliance as Amanda Wells? Then you get her Cyrus Anointing for TEN DOLLARS!!!

Cyrus Anointing

2 CD set

COST: $20.00

In this 2 hour teaching, Amanda will open the scriptures concerning Cyrus, King of Persia. Who was he, what was his past. How did he effect the marketplace and begin a transfer of wealth in the nations.

Is God releasing a Cyrus anointing in the Body of Christ today! Don’t miss this teaching, there is so much revelation in here you will have to listen over and over!

Source: Amanda Wells, Wells Ministries, Amanda’s Products, https://web.archive.org/web/20100713015954/http://www.wellsministries.com/amandasproducts.htm, Accessed 09/11/2014.

If you are a Christian and have not received the saving revelation of God’s grace, Ms. Wells is here to save the day! Who cares that “God does not show favoritism”! (Acts 10:34.) Who cares if Christians “receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ”! (Romans 5:17.)

In this DVD, Amanda will teach you how to “process” God’s favour and how it can be “activated in your life”. Ms. Wells knows how to work for her grace and now she wants to help you too!

Throw your bible out the window and get ready to hear this impastor teach how God’s Favour can suck people into your own personal vaccum-cleaner anointing! Embrace Mandy’s Twilight Zone as you unlock the “7 dimensions of the Spirit” through “Favour”!

So be astonished! Be sure to quickly desert God “who called you in the grace of Christ” and turn to Mandy’s different good news— “not that there is another one” (Galatians 1:6-7).

DIVINE FAVOUR
COST: $25.00

This is the Day of the favour of the Lord! Once you understand the process of Favour and how it is released and activated in your life, it begins to change the quality of your life. Learn how:
* Favour attracts people to you and then supernaturally releases an anointing from you.
* How favour is related to the fear of the Lord.
* How when you operate in favour you release the 7 dimensions of the Spirit of the Lord.
* How Favour affects the atmosphere around you.

Source: Amanda Wells, Wells Ministries, Amanda’s Products, https://web.archive.org/web/20100713015954/http://www.wellsministries.com/amandasproducts.htm, Accessed 09/11/2014.

In her “Heaven Won’t Wait” DVD, “Amanda can’t wait” to get over teaching the MYSTERY of the cross and preach Amanda and Amanda glorified. Just like Jesus, Amanda wants to preach how she died and rose again!

Although the Apostles were big on preaching the mysteries of Christ, Amanda wants to preach about the mysteries of her experience in heaven in this amazing DVD! She will teach you things she sees in heaven that not even the bible records! Move over Jesus – her testimony is a MUST buy!

Heaven Won’t Wait
COST: $25.00

In this DVD Amanda shares a teaching about the mystery of the cross. Afterward she shares how in 1995 she died while on the operating table undergoing a complicated 10 hour operation. In this teaching Amanda shares her supernatural experience and the mysteries uncovered while there.

You will find out what words from Jesus had immense impact on her life and imparted a fire in her bones that causes the passion many see today!

Source: Amanda Wells, Wells Ministries, Amanda’s Products, https://web.archive.org/web/20100713015954/http://www.wellsministries.com/amandasproducts.htm, Accessed 09/11/2014.

The only thing we can think people can get when they buy and listen to Ms. Well’s products is a spiritual frontal lobotomy. Why do it?

Jesus said that false teachers like Amanda Wells and Phil Pringle are thieves and that, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). Jesus has come to give us HIS life. And the abundant life he has given us is His eternal life. Yet for some reason, these frauds have the audacity to think they can replace or even improve Christ’s offer.

In all seriousness, what can these false teachers offer Christians that Christ and His Word can’t? The answer: themselves. And what is tragic is that these false teachers (just like Simon “The Great”), operate out of insecurity “gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity”.

It is time the church used the words of Peter against these false teachers saying, “Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you”.

Hiding the C3 Asheville scandal by replacing its oversight?

24 Friday Oct 2014

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To gain the background of the C3 Asheville scandal, please read these articles:

C3 Asheville Scandal – C3 Pastor Facing Prison (Part 1)
C3 Asheville Scandal – C3 Pastor “Pleads Guilty In Bank Fraud Case” (Part 2)
C3 Asheville Scandal – Sweetmans Do Nothing Against Fraudulent C3 Pastor? (Part 3)
C3 Asheville Scandal – Four “People… Have Pleaded Guilty” Including “[C3] Minister… Nicholas Dimitris” (Part 4)
C3 Asheville Scandal – C3 ‘Pastor’ Nick Dimitris: The Liar (Part 5)
C3 Asheville Scandal – Massive Financial Judgment Against C3 Asheville Pastor Nick Dimitris (Part 6)
C3 Asheville Scandal – While Dean’s Playing Slick, Nick’s In The Knick (Part 7)
C3 Asheville Scandal – The Wolf & The Ostrich (Part 8)

It appears Phil Pringle and C3 has once again proven that they can sweep any scandal under the ever-expanding C3 rug.

Jurgen Matthesius put the following up on his Instagram account,

@philpringle & @chrisapringle honoring@deansweetman & @jillsweetman for 15 years of amazing leadership! #c3americas2014

Source: Jurgmeister, Instagram, http://instagram.com/p/sLuOOjCZcY/, Accessed 02/09/2014.

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‘C3 Church Hub’ also commented on this event,

| LEGACY | Tonight we honoured @deansweetman &@jillsweetman for 14 years as the Americas Overseers for C3. We are excited to have @lornetebbutt &@kellytebbutt as the overseers for Canada and@jurgmeister & @leannematthesius as the overseers for USA. The future is bright in the Americas! #2020vision #c3churchhub #c3vegas2014

Source: c3churchhub, Instagram, http://instagram.com/p/sLz6fIq56z/, Accessed 02/09/2014.

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If you click on the above screengrabs, you can see photos of the farewell/’passing on the baton’ ceremony.

ABOUT DEAN SWEETMAN

The C3 ‘leadership’ facade revealed on Instagram demonstrates just how questionable the C3 ‘evangelical industrial complex’ is. Did Dean Sweetman plant churches? Yes. But did Dean Sweetman lead C3 through “15 years of amazing leadership”?

The Sweetmans have 5 churches currently in –
Lawrenceville
Milton (North Atlanta)
Siverlake (LA)
North Hollywood (LA)
Grayson (Atlanta)
But at least 11 of Dean Sweetman’s C3 church plants or “grafts” that we know of, have failed, leaving a trail of hurt and broken people in their wake, including several divorced and bankrupt pastors. These broken people were members of C3 churches in Vegas, Walton County, Flowery Branch and Asheville.

In spite of the Sweetman’s obvious bad oversight, Jurgen Matthesius honours them for “15 years of amazing leadership”.

We should ask, does this give us insight to Jurgen Matthesius’ leadership integrity for the future?

ABOUT JURGEN MATTHESIUS

Jurgen Matthesius, pastor of C3 Church San Diego is the new C3 Church Americas Overseer. And quite frankly, this is the worst thing Phil Pringle could have done.

Is he even qualified to have oversight of a large numbers of churches that fall under the C3 Americas banner? The answer is a resounding ‘no’!

For a review of Jurgen Matthesius’ preaching, listen to this critique by Chris Rosebrough from Fighting for the Faith:

Fractured Bible Stories

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Program segments:

• Fractured Bible Stories with Robert Hotchkin, Jurgen Matthesius and David Crank
• Sermon Review: Pursuing Your Weird by Brian Manley at Narrate Church
Email your questions or comments to: talkback@fightingforthefaith.com

Source: Chris Rosebrough, Fractured Bible Stories, Fighting for the Faith, http://www.fightingforthefaith.com/2014/08/fractured-bible-stories.html, Published 28/08/2014. (Accessed 05/09/2014.)

ABOUT PHIL PRINGLE

And now onto Phil Pringle.

Rather than help restore the sheep ruined by C3 Pastor, and now convicted felon, Nick Dimitris, did Phil Pringle deliberately turn a blind eye and change the C3 Church Americas Overseer to deal with the problem? Is he hoping this action may solve the issue at C3 Asheville (now called Asheville United)?

This move actually makes us wonder just how much involvement Phil Pringle had in assisting Dean Sweetman with his handling of the C3 Asheville scandal. Did he, like Pontius Pilate, wash his hands of the matter, and let Dean take full responsibility?

Can we assume he knew full well of the C3 Asheville scandal? Otherwise why did he get involved with the ceremonial transfer of the C3 oversight? And why was Dean Sweetman’s response to the C3 Asheville scandal, so similar to Phil Pringle’s ongoing responses to the CHC/Kong Hee scandal Phil Pringle is associated with (as CHC advisory pastor)? If our assessment is right – then, like Dean Sweetman, Phil Pringle is just as responsible for not dealing with the criminal behaviour of C3 pastor Nick Dimitris much sooner.

Was Dean just imitating the methods and behaviour of his spiritual mentor, Phil Pringle?

But here’s the irony. While it appears that Phil Pringle is trying to distance the C3 movement from the C3 Asheville scandal, he is still more than happy to work with and be endorsed by his own mentor, good friend and convicted felon, David Yonggi Cho.

“Dr Phil Pringle is an honoured member of The Board of Directors for ‘Church Growth International’, and I have had the pleasure of knowing his great faith and trust in the Lord as he and his lovely wife are moving onward and upward with The Lord Jesus Christ” Dr Yonggi Cho, Chairman ‘Church Growth International’

Source: David Yonggi Cho, Phil Pringle, My C3 Church, http://www2.myc3church.net/phil-pringle, (Accessed 06/09/2014.)

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Well done, Phil Pringle and Dean Sweetman! Only great prophets and overseers like you can absolve all responsibility and issues at C3 Asheville (and CHC) but foster a culture of unquestionable loyalty to questionable men.