David Platt Documentary: Part 2

[@Adam-yf3ss]

So grateful that the doc makers allow this to be spread far and wide to wake up believers and other elders.

[@victoryak86]

I never really knew much about Mr. platt until very recently and this was such an eye opener. What he and his”team” did to that church is so transparently destructive, manipulative and prideful. Hiding behind PC speak intended to intimidate, isolating longstanding members, gaslighting (some of the worst I’ve ever seen), blatant lying are just some of the tactics of these wolves. The voter manipulation was almost laughably reminiscent of voter fraud we’ve all seen in civil elections. All of this was/is extremely grievous sin and wickedness used by Satan to destroy a congregation. They will be held accountable because Jesus Christ is very jealous for His elect! This doc. Is excellent.

[@rdrift1879]

Never attend a church where the members cannot see the books.

[@paulstone8900]

Scripture to back this up?

[@sheridanfalkenberry5611]

@@paulstone8900you don’t need scripture where you have sanctified common sense lol

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

@paulstone8900 God commands us to walk with integrity and integrity means you have nothing to hide from those who hold you accountable.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

@sheridanfalkenberry5611 I agree it SHOULD be common sense but sadly common sense is not that common. Don't say "you don't need Scripture". You ALWAYS need Scripture.

[@PetiteFlower333]

@@paulstone8900 Scripture that says members should not be able to see the financials?

[@tycer9754]

30 million dollar budget with nothing itemized and a secret fun bucket? Nuff said

[@toolegittoquit_001]

Not to mention the value of the property itself

[@JohnSmith-tx3ys]

The “box budget” sounds like it’s from a new taco truck business or something. It’s so sloppy.

[@briang3598]

And to say the itemized budget would be ~45 pages long as a reason not to provide that- what!? That may be a long list, but for the kind of money involved, it isn't like it wouldn't be worth having. Heck, even if the itemization was binned together a bit, such that it was 5-10 pages long, that would have at least given a reassuring gist of what it was going to, although I suppose knowing what it was going to would've been disastrous for the leadership.

[@willgoins218]

This is how fraud occurs and is perpetuated. Not good for stewards of the Lords funds.

[@michellepeterson6320]

Yep. A constitution, a congregationally led church. If this kind of church can be taken over, what hope is there for any church?

[@alexr.3504]

56:49 This whole situation is grieving my spirit, and, I dare say God’s Spirit. I can’t help shedding tears…Thank God for these faithful members standing up for the truth, and for order and transparency in Christ’s Body.

[@ReallyReformed97]

This documentary is being shown on another channel and on part two there is this one guy who said the doc makers need to repent. I asked what is he talking about, like why do they need to repent. I am hoping he gives me answer. It appears to me that what Platt and those elders did has to be made public, but I am not sure if that is right or not.

[@jankragt7789]

@@ReallyReformed97 It is absolutely right & good to expose this evil as clearly & fully as possible to the whole world. Right now secular movements of domination are having an adulterous affair with half the church, especially the most powerful successful ones. These movements hold to very different beliefs and commitments. They self-righteously practice lying to fulfilled their agendas & power. The culture knows this already, with a little effort. They know that Christianity is vulnerable because the cultural realities have changed radically. This is already known. What is not known is what the church will do about it, how it will play out. Secular organizations would have been better able to see God's writing on the walls, a writing clear with common sense truth. If church is a place where evil is more likely to have full rein, then the mentalities of niceness & self-protection or simply cowardliness have put us in chains.

[@theresa42213]

Alex ~ WOW! lts grieving my spirit too, :( l remember following this story when it happened. l hope this is not hidden and pervasive in many other churches. l pray this is an outlier. l know many Christians have secret sins, but l pray the elders of most reformed leaning churches would not do this. (Of course l'm not speaking of the obviously crooked churches of the prosperity gospel movement).

[@theresa42213]

@@ReallyReformed97 ~ Perhaps the documentary makers are getting flack from some people who followed Platt? Let me know if you ear an answer. :)

[@Pearl44051]

It’s grieving my spirit too. I’ve not cried this much in a long time. I’m grieved over our the state of our churches and nation. I see these kinds of ruthless people rising up everywhere…those who give no second thought to manipulating,deceiving and lying for their own purposes. We need to pray against the spiritual forces that are at work and we need to pray for discernment and strength to stand for what’s right even if threatened or accused because unless our nation returns to God,this will only get worse. We need to repent of our own sin and then ask God what our part is in our fight against evil. Put on the armor,brothers and sisters,because we are in a battle!

[@GracetoThee]

So glad Jesus said “whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light, and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.” Your day is coming, David Platt. Christ will not be mocked.

[@captainkirk2705]

Have you considered that there are two sides to this story and you shouldn't be so quick to pronounce severe judgement on someone?

[@GracetoThee]

@@captainkirk2705 Yes. And I know very well which side is in the darkness.

[@captainkirk2705]

@@GracetoThee Really? And how is that?

[@GracetoThee]

@@captainkirk2705 By the word of well and far more than 2 or 3 witnesses, you dunce.

[@captainkirk2705]

@@GracetoThee Really not sure why you are resorting to insulting me. I disagree pretty sharply with the language you used toward Platt, but have not insulted or demeaned you, and makes it hard to believe you have pure motives when you resort to name calling that quickly. Are you saying these "witnesses" are the people in the documentary? If so, what about the witnesses that contradict their testimony? Do you think people can conspire together to discredit someone?

[@altman00]

This is so terribly sad. It truly breaks my heart for this church and these people. My old church went through something similar. Falling prey to sin and wolves in sheep's clothing. So proud of those who stood up for Christ, for His church, and for truth!! God will honor you for that!!

[@ghostring3624]

19:50 “We are conducting the meeting the way it’s orchestrated” he’s being honest there. It’s been orchestrated.

[@PetiteFlower333]

@@ghostring3624 that stood out to me too. How could a mature Christian man stand up there and say that?

[@blynkers1411]

@@PetiteFlower333 The same way "mature" people stood up and said "81 million votes." Absolutely the same methodology. Orchestrated. Installed. The same mind is behind so much.

[@incrediblevaran89]

Caught that too.

[@dmaddc]

Exactly. Freudian slip.

[@AK-rf2xd]

That was very telling.

[@themostokperson]

I can almost guarantee that Platt and his cronies knew what they were doing before he accepted the position of pastor. There's no way that all of the opposing members could have their memberships go inactive all at once.

[@Adam-yf3ss]

Looks very orchestrated.

[@lorrainethomas4736]

Absolutely! This is “woke” Marxist tactic at its finest! These people are well trained!

[@michellepeterson6320]

exactly what I thought. there was a lot of funny business going on in 2016

[@annakimborahpa]

My guess: The SBC targeted MBC for takeover and positioned Platt as their henchman.

[@PetiteFlower333]

@@annakimborahpa 💯

[@cynthiaherberg1147]

I personally experienced the fall of this church when the single mom's ministry, which I had to work to get established, didn't spend ONE PENNY of the church's funds except to use a room in the church several times a month on a Sunday, was told that we were not a "viable mission" anymore and that we could not meet. I was told in an email. Such a crushing disgrace when you understand what was going on behind the scenes.

[@judereggievelez7467]

So sorry for what you went through.

[@myhappyspace4533]

So sorry, what an amazing ministry

[@Psalm144.1]

I’m so sorry to hear this. I pray Christ is still your rock and that you have another women’s Bible small group since then.

[@toddpepling]

So MBC elders say children's ministry is not worth supporting, and even go so far as to cite Matthew 18 to oppress those who disagree? Maybe they should reread Mat 18:1-6 and the words Christ gave: "Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea."

[@kc2dallas1975]

did you find another church, praying for you ladies

[@Chris-Stockman]

God bless that man who called the point of order, from 19:30 to 24:30, and spoke up against the clear injustice that was taking place. He was more qualified to be an elder than Platt or any of those on the ballot.

[@NeanderthalWoman-ou8ev]

Thank you for making this. I am sure it means a lot to the families that someone is listening and documenting what happened to them.

[@MaddiKepley1]

Thank you for making this and posting it. I was burdened by Platt’s books by a very young age. It was the poverty gospel- a new kind of law that I was heavy ladened by. This documentary has freed me completely from his teachings in the back of my mind and I can now know he’s not perfect- no one is. And that’s why Jesus came. For Platt too.

[@CalebKepleyMusic]

Based!

[@MichaelS-br6gc]

I mean love for money is love for money, Platt aside.

[@christcenteredmarriage]

The church, rather the called out body of believers of Jesus Christ, was never meant to be a business. This documentary proved why that is.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

Yes and women were never meant to vote in the church.

[@lrich24]

EXACTLY. Every bit of the language, size of the church, process, and structure scream anti-biblical church. Where did elders get voted on once a year in the Bible? Where in the Bible are we told that the church at Ephesus created a constitution? It's sad, but it is the direct result of allowing churches to be overtaken with business concepts rather than biblical ones. The body of Christ is a family, and it ought to be treated as such.

[@MTknitter22]

EXACTLY.

[@bigboystoys5756]

A shady "business" at that.

[@ErnestWamboye]

People have no fear of God! What a shame! Thank you for putting this documentary together

[@chronicmango]

So much of this is tragic. Lon Solomon’s gracious, tender response and willingness to walk alongside the family that used to be in his care despite no longer being their leader is such a gift. Truly the heart of a pastor there. I pray they’re able to be reconciled and bring some peace to an absolutely tragic situation.

[@MTknitter22]

I do not understand former Pastor Solomon’s lack of righteous anger about this deception and where was his discernment?

[@tristen7085]

I believe he was intimidated​@@MTknitter22

[@scubadivingadventures1]

@@MTknitter22 they were both in it for the money

[@RNLWW]

I was a lay person in SBC churches for 50+ years, and I can define the SBC better than the Executive Committee can?? It is an affiliation of INDEPENDENT Baptist churches; it is not a denomination - though everyone pretends and acts like it is, the national org, pastors, and church members. It formed for the sole purpose of pooling money and resources to spread the gospel, to have a greater impact together than each could have had separately. The SBC organization needs to dismantle. It isn’t needed anymore. With the Internet, it isn’t needed, but they are so hungry for power, influence, and money, that they can’t bear the thought of burying it. Every bureaucracy has its corruption, and the SBC is not exempt. They have even used congregants’ donations to argue in legal courts that the SBC is a hierarchical organization with control over SBC churches, akin to the Roman Catholic Church. THIS IS A LIE. I don’t know why churches are still in it, and I don’t know why individuals are still in SBC churches. You kill a monster by cutting off its head - the money. To SBC Church Members: If you insist on giving to your SBC church, designate your gifts to stay at the church, not going to the state or national conventions. It is clear that the MBC didn’t understand what the SBC is, but the SBC staff played word games. They should have directly addressed the intent of the member and admitted affiliation. Despicable. This is why I and many others are out of organized churches. They manipulate and only indoctrinate to the favored systematic. No Bible questions, no discussion. “Believe as I tell you to believe, or you’ll be disciplined and shunned.” Christendom is a complete mess. I’m so thankful I have God’s word and the Holy Spirit.

[@jankragt7789]

These members were perfectly sauvy: They knew their constitution; they knew they were establish to be INDEPEDENT and run by the members into perpetuity. Nevertheless a power coop was planned and executed by evil people and evil movements and evil temptations & forces in a very large thriving organization. These movements are getting away with lying throughout our culture and in all institutions. The church needs to change its approach and develop tools to fight back. There is no running. Everyone has to do their part.

[@tintinismybelgian]

The SBC sounds like a (pseudo)denomination that wants to have its cake and eat it, too.

[@ryanwalters5803]

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; leave Me, you who practice lawlessness.’” - Matthew 7:21-23

[@TheDanvilletrain]

@@ryanwalters5803 much love, brother.

[@totally_cooked]

You realize that is talking about unbelievers?

[@TheDanvilletrain]

@@totally_cooked I believe this passage was posted in order to give a Biblical response to Platt and his cronies.

[@totally_cooked]

@@TheDanvilletrain could be they are unbelievers. We will know eventually

[@mtylerbartlett]

A great passage for those on this witch-hunt to reflect on…

[@ShirleyBedard]

I praise God for the discernment God gave me when Platt was hired to fill Pastor Lon Solomon. After only a couple sermons, I left McLean and never looked back filling beyond blessed to join Cornerstone Chapel under Pastor Gary Hamrick. Praising God truth has been revealed; it will set you free!

[@sicksickman]

Well said.

[@donnastormer9652]

I’m so appreciative of this documentary and on a sidenote, it has confirmed to me the unbiblical presence of a “security team” and the using of tithe money to pay for a police officer to be present in a church!

[@bcm1621]

This is so shocking, have they no fear of God. Woe to them who are wolves preying on Christs sheep, there end will be utter ruin. May God grant them repentance.

[@earthlydescent]

Phew... Imagine reading His Word, where God's wrath is described in full detail and then openly practicing apostasy. Yikes...

[@t4r478]

Let them be accused.

[@bryancbailey]

Platt will stand before the Lord one day and give an account for how he shepherded this congregation…

[@LarryXLR]

"The way this man is causing a scene in a church meeting is not Christian behavior." The man was a member of the church and you and your friends unlawfully removed him as a member for no reason without notifying him. That doesn't sound very Christian, sir.

[@beerootedfarmsam6782]

It’s so unbelievably sad, and the unsaved people look at “Churches/Christians” and say what unloving hypocrites.

[@dama301]

We know these people - filming from the moment they walked in - the focus was not on the church it was on them

[@PetiteFlower333]

Does anyone else find David Platt to be weird / cringy?

[@Adam-yf3ss]

Yes. These overly emotional guys like Francis Chan, Matt Chandler, and David Platt. They are acting. Manipulators.

[@PetiteFlower333]

@@Adam-yf3ss yes! They’re all the same. I honestly don’t see how they have the huge congregations that they do.

[@philipmurray9796]

He appears like a drunken Tom Brady. A manipulative man.

[@museprof]

Yes. Sounds like he is always on the verge of tears.

[@lorrainethomas4736]

It’s all a deceitful act!

[@TonyW_5]

Wow throwing my Platt books away!

[@Susan-f5u]

Bringing in an outside person is poor church planning. Leaders should come from within because the people know them.

[@intheirhouse]

Excellent point! When employing a hireling, it is a roll of the dice.

[@AK-rf2xd]

It was a takeover. Blindsided on all sides.

[@mariasofia5257]

Exactly, bringing people in from outside was to me the first major red flag. How can members know if these men are biblically qualified if they do not know them. Under UK law, they would all be in prison for the way they handle "charity" money.

[@dabhidhm4093]

What is stunning is how ignorant the guys who were handling the money seem to be. They can answer NO questions directly, they seemingly know nothing definite about the millions of dollars they were handling. To me it looks like they turned that church into a criminal operation.

[@Rebel_Leader7]

They want you to think they are ignorant, they are not.

[@orbyfan]

"I know nothing--nothing!"

[@jonslagill8864]

They are pretending to be ignoarnt.

[@nicolewright8833]

Wasn't the new city project an example of money laundering? As they questioned who was writing the checks and why the money was supposed to be returned back to the church, I thought they were describing something that was clearly illegal. What if that money was actually funding something like BLM?

[@redfrozenseven]

I always assumed when I heard this that this was just David was Democrat money laundering operation.

[@nancymatychuk1777]

I too love the church and it is heartbreaking to hear these accounts from people who so clearly long to worship, serve, love and belong in Christ's body, and had their church stolen from them by tyrants.

[@miketisdale7341]

I thought it would be a fun question to ask Microsoft’s Copilot. Here was the response. Yes, McLean Bible Church is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). The church began officially partnering with SBC ministries in 2016 to plant churches and send missionaries around the world. Despite some internal controversies and debates over this affiliation, McLean Bible Church is confirmed as a member of both the SBC and the Southern Baptist State Convention of Virginia.

[@JoshKim-x4n]

Thank you to all the brave souls who spoke out. Shame on Platt et al.

[@JoshSchraeder]

Keep in mind, the entire church is now corrupt. Platt will leave, but that won't solve the problem because he's filled the place with other pastors that are woke, a bunch of elders that support the woke church and all the congregants that saw through this have left. So it is essentially lost forever.

[@jankragt7789]

The church will try to stay Woke$$$$$$$$$. Woke = lying lenses of power.

[@AK-rf2xd]

sadly i agree. Hard to see what has happened in 7 years.

[@bjornegan6421]

and members who sue one another. it doesn't mean the church is lost. the church needs to repent and submit to God and obey Him. multiple campuses, cops during 'election'. sad. we need to pray for them and for our own local churches.

[@beerootedfarmsam6782]

@@AK-rf2xd true humility in Church Leadership is a rarity in the times we live. Power hungry

[@beachjeanne2966]

The church we attended in Panama City Beach for 5 years would not disclose ANY of their financials and told my husband "we don't share our financial with anyone." There are 6 locations all completely controlled by the main location in Destin. Our campus pastor or the other pastors are not on the board that makes all the decisions but family members and founding members on the "board" make financial decisions and our campus pastor said "he trusts the board." This is a major red flag and we left the church. Many other members have the same questions and concerns but are still there which shocks me. Seems to me these mega churches are just money laundering operations much like our federal government.

[@carterkinnick]

Is this Destiny church?

[@VTSandman]

"An overseer must be above reproach" 1 Timothy 3:2

[@greyciousme]

Years ago I heard David Platt speak a couple of times on You Tube. He seemed somewhat disingenuous to me so I never continued listening to him. I am not surprised by any of this. Still I feel somewhat shaken, watching this. I recently followed the story of another church body going through the same thing. Actually several church bodies, over the past 5 or so years. This is so far divorced from what the body of Christ should be, that it no longer is. I am not talking about the general congregation, I am referring to the leadership, elders, deacons, pastors. My heart aches for all these people represented here over these two video presentations, who have suffered the indignities and the hurt produced by David Platts take over. I feel sad for so many of the people who have stayed there, for what ever reason they do. This is one of the many reasons why I personally firmly believe we need to get back to smaller congregations, and house churches. We have to re think church, as in New testament early church. Large congregations often unwittingly invite the wolves to come in and take over for fame and gain, or to further an agenda by a larger organisation. David Platt is unquestionably one of those wolves, and he has a pack.

[@barbarawiggins4403]

My heart is heavy. This is so sad.

[@kristenyurek4490]

@greyciousme So true! Mega churches just don't work! Too many opportunities for power-hungry people to infiltrate and influence. I would love to find a small, theologically sound, country church... I'm afraid they have become nearly extinct. Churches were never supposed to be about "numbers". Only about discipleship....read The Great Commission!

[@nebraskafarmer9015]

God is in complete control! David Platt is God's tool for winnowing the wheat from the chaff. The faithful are being scattered to grow the church, Christ's body, in smaller churches. I, like you, believe that smaller churches are better. There is swiftly coming the time when believers will have to meet in small, hidden congregations. I think God is preparing us for just that time. The big churches will have to crumble. Those who are fighting to save MBC are exposing Platt and his administration for the wolves they are.

[@nicolewright8833]

But don't you think the wolves come into the small congregations too? I know of a local non-denominational church that went through a church split when the pastor became obsessed with control. I think this is an unfortunate reality , that many of Christ's faithful followers may be scattered, regardless of how careful they are to choose a good church.

[@kristenyurek4490]

@@nicolewright8833 Yes, that's true. Power and control go hand in hand. A lot of times you don't know they are wolves until it's too late and the damage is done.

[@lamworks1661]

David Platt and his fellow wolves will have their day of reckoning.

[@marieleon5485]

God will deal with all of them. He needs to get a job. No more pulpit money. The PPP loan and DT are enough to make this a cult. My church used his book and video and it was not much the Bible did not already say.

[@KalleneRoma]

Yeah, like Dale Sutherland.

[@brianmgrim]

Those last 2 points hit hard. 1. Children being groomed by a pedophile and elders/deacons do nothing. 2. Offerings by congregants into the 6 figures plus being given to lawyers & courts in an attempt to cling to power, position & prestige. What a testimony for the world to see, and a blight, by apparent goats, on Christ’s power to sanctify his sheep. Excellent documentary.

[@katherinecornette5315]

Such manipulative tactics! SBC leadership should be held accountable for the damage. I’m so weary of bad pastors and leadership! This shows we must be diligent in protecting the church. Wolves are among us!

[@michaellautermilch9185]

Woo hoo part 2!!! I hope everyone in his church watches this.

[@jdavies212msu]

The audience for this video is much wider than church members. That’s the shame it brings on the Body of Christ by posting this pubic video. 😢

[@carolbarlow8896]

@@jdavies212msuLight purifies. Wolves need to be exposed for the preservation and purity of the whole church. Not just MBC. The more light the better. This evil needs to be exposed.

[@an_nie_dyc1386]

@@jdavies212msuthere is much coming to light in these days. God is cleaning his church b

[@lorrainethomas4736]

Evil is to be exposed…or it will just continue!

[@darthnocturnis3941]

@@jdavies212msu Globally exposing false teachers and wolves in the church is entirely biblical. It happens multiple times in the New Testament and the general sentiment is that these things need to be dealt with before they can cause damage like this. Platt should never have been in the pulpit in the first place. He should have never been given a leadership position. Anyone who was deceptive enough to conduct this and then justify hiding it is nothing more than a child of the father of lies. They need to repent.

[@AnaMorales-rp9pf]

Wow this is huge. Thank you for doing this documentary. That church should have no members attending. They eventually will have to shut down if people are not coming.....

[@bcm1621]

Thanks John for posting this. Will be interested in hearing your follow up thoughts on this.

[@kw4093-v3p]

As a former MBC attendee in high school, I am heartbroken by David Platt's mismanagement of resources and focus on political issues. I am going to write to David Platt about this.

[@AK-rf2xd]

total waste of time. MANY people have written, called, tried to meet, to no avail.

[@KennethSee]

If David Platt suddenly decides he’s “called” to Nepal where he goes often, don’t believe it. He’s running Incidentally, I preach in Nepal almost every year. It’d be interesting to see him and confront him.

[@Rebel_Leader7]

He is actually in an unnamed Asia country as we speak, according to his recent Instagram posts. David Platt has done a Russell Simmons.

[@tanks1945]

​@@Rebel_Leader7 He's hiding. With the release of the documentary being out of the country is convenient.

[@nonaccount4684]

"Nepal" seems to be an easter egg out of country choice when these issues come up, not just with him

[@earthlydescent]

Ahhhh, Nepal... I.E. a non-extraditing country. Where David can live in opulence.

[@abhirai6124]

He recently came to Nepal and India and people here adored him, because they don't know anything about him , what's going on back home ..

[@GladsomeHeart]

This is ENRAGING. May the Lord God intervene.

[@annababcock3948]

Wow! What a story! Unbelievable! Riveting! Thank you Jon for posting Parts 1 and 2. What stood out to me is the courage of those who stood up against this evil regime. What Jeremiah and his wife did took a lot of boldness. Another thing that stood out to me is how weak David Platt is. Even though he makes a grand show like the Wizard of Oz, in reality, he is a vain, wicked man. Like it says in Psalm 1 about the ungodly: They are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. (One thing I'm left wondering which maybe I missed the details in Part 1......was Lon forced out? ) I hate that long time members have had their church stolen from them in such a traumatic, degrading way. I pray they are able to find healthy local churches to be a part of. I pray members who came in under David Platts leadership have their eyes open and begin to leave the church in droves. I pray justice is served, the truth prevails, and God is glorified!

[@LeonardGarden]

You said yourself that Platt is wicked, so he and his team should be forced out. Why should a congregation that has appropriately invested so much in their church be the ones to leave? Members who have not received coherent answers to their questions should put their tithes and offerings "into escrow" until the unjust stewards are purged from the ranks of the administration. Members should fight for the sanctity of the church and expel the rot.

[@conceptualclarity]

Ever since he put out the book Radical the indications that Platt was an evangelical Left guy were there. You cannot ignore such indications and hope for the best. You have to keep people like that as far away as possible from leadership.

[@melissascott5395]

@@conceptualclarityI started reading that book. Stopped reading after the first chapter. He should not be trusted…obviously after watching this!

[@kathrynnielsen8367]

@@melissascott5395 I read the book years ago when I first bought it (I don't remember any of it). I was ignorant then but looking at all the markings I left I am reading those in a new light. What I know now about false teachers, woke, NAR, etc I can see through it all. I hope and pray others will as well.

[@alomax92]

@@LeonardGarden Did you watch the videos? The members sought to follow church constitutional procedures to address the problems but the evil leaders skirted around proper procedures or even proper Biblical practices to run those members out.

[@iankristofer1]

An elder's key job description is to be held above reproach...no response is unacceptable!

[@MTknitter22]

Unfortunately, elders on the Board are often not really held accountable.

[@mikedrumm1669]

The fact they ended a whole meeting over two people is very telling

[@createsinme3672]

You can see these members are heartbroken.

[@gizzeconstruction]

Fake drama deceives.

[@kw4093-v3p]

@@gizzeconstruction It's not fake drama. They got removed from the church that they spent so many hours serving. That would make me pretty sad if it were me.

[@danschuessler8515]

This is the hardest part of both parts is to see how broken men in leadership roles did this to their people. It grieves the heart of God!

[@theelizabethan1]

​@@gizzeconstruction You don't believe the scenes filmed here?

[@captainkirk2705]

@@theelizabethan1 No.

[@juliewood792]

Thank you just doesn't seem enough for all that you have done to bring this to light.

[@Joshhsoj]

Honestly just commenting for the algorithm boost. My heart goes out to all of my brothers and sisters who have been affected by this. I hope you all rest in the truth of Romans 12:19 ❤️

[@megofiachra3247]

So they shuttered all the ministries and funneled the tithes into Platt’s own “ministry”, the SBC, and fake church starts. What a con game. I’d really like to know who at SBC is getting all the kickbacks.

[@AK-rf2xd]

NAMB. Investigate Kevin Ezell.

[@MTknitter22]

I suspect more than one church has much going on financially with elders, pastoral staff that faithful membership has no idea of. Not just big churches either. God help us.

[@beerootedfarmsam6782]

Yes even the one “pastor” that planted a Church can’t name any of the “50” other Church plants… I personally think it is very easy for Churches of 200 members or more to get corrupted. And mega Churches are a piece of Cake for the enemy to take down.

[@smogwulf]

KEVIN EZELL

[@mozingoames]

Exactly

[@LM-ii5wb]

If all the members left the church, got together else where, GOD will be there. Fear not people, God warned us this could/would happen. He is with us, not a fancy building ❤

[@juasmith1]

The way the security guys rushes Platt out of the meeting, LOL. Like he's a mobb boss.

[@AK-rf2xd]

that was awesome.

[@labishop0706]

😂😂😂

[@beerootedfarmsam6782]

Shows what a coward he is. If you are walking in the light what is he running and hiding from? Stand up and answer every one of there questions.

[@juasmith1]

@@beerootedfarmsam6782 Yeah. He looks more like a politician.

[@mozingoames]

@@beerootedfarmsam6782exactly

[@fz05rider]

Thanks for posting this video and the documentary

[@kristabradleymusic]

They tried to put two PARENTS in jail for a YEAR because they simply wanted answers from a church they were members of (that had lied to them)...???? This is so incredibly evil. (It is evil no matter what, but additionally trying to orphan children is next. level.). Horrific.

[@mikerobertson4041]

Can you imagine what it will be like for Platt and his cronies to stand before God and hear those words, "Depart from me. I never knew you."

[@johnyorga2616]

We are experiencing this very same thing in our long-standing wonderful Church ⛪️. The Founders have since gone to be with the Lord and Savior ✝️. That is when ours began. But, God our Abba Father will always protect His Sheep. Who He redeemed. We are making progress because we are Preaching His Son, Jesus Christ 📖.

[@Teetech37]

I don’t care for the term “founders”. Perhaps the first pastor(s), not founders.

[@dogmatika7]

This is so krass and demonic... Platt and his dark masters...outstanding...

[@ericedwards5034]

This is why so many are ready to abandon the "institutional church"; it too much resembles a corporation and not a place of worship or fellowship. Corporate power moves, lust for power, millions in income/expenditures, budget battles, and reliance on civil authorities in church matters. Members being excommunicated for no resaon, "leaders" ignoring their own rules to avoid challenges...shameful. Just shameful.

[@nodramamomma2777]

Yes....

[@Steve-og4ii]

Yup,this is a perfect example of an " Institutional " church, and all of tge problems that attend thereto.

[@FireFlanker1]

Well to be fair, mega churches are the bigger problem not institutional church… mega churches are arguably unbiblical even though not evil inherently

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

Yep, also note that instead of holding their elders accountable directly, they involve unbelievers in the form of the courts. Also, they allow women to vote on who become elders.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Amen! Exactly.

[@kurtbradwill]

I don't know if Platt has used them but NDAs should be illegal in churches. People shouldn't have to be silenced in a house of God.

[@KM-jt4xh]

Yes, everyone who was forced out had to sign an NDA or their severance/retirement was taken

[@AutumnAcker]

​@@KM-jt4xh sickening!

[@chaddonal4331]

@@KM-jt4xhThat should be illegal! Certainly is bullying!

[@denniscrumbley8274]

Thank you Jon for posting this. MNC leadership and SBC must be exposed. This is utterly displeasing to the Lord. One reason among other reasons why this must be exposed is that Platt is very influencial. On a personal note, when I spoke with you at the Syracuse, IN Bible conference and shared what I was experiencing at that time, I did not see it then but I clearly see now that the leadership of the church I was attending was doing the exact same things, (except the financial issues), against me and other members of that church by trying to silence us, no public questions, bullying from the pulpit, etc. I also know that that pastor was/is a big Platt supporter.

[@robertsutton3214]

SBC as "kudzu," seeking to take over everything it can touch -- perhaps the best analogy i've heard yet

[@kimberly1234j]

No, SBC didn’t take over MBC. David Platt took over MBC and covertly moved MBC to the SBC. Churches join SBC. SBC doesn’t take over churches. This is all on David Platt.

[@bcaldwell3849]

My first awareness of MBC and Platt was after DJT’s visit. Platt’s bizarre behavior and the things that he was saying raised serious red flags. Without knowing anything about MBC or Platt, I was able to discern 1) This was not a healthy church. 2) Platt was giving off fraud vibes-a sly wolf. I wondered, was I the only person seeing through the charade? Thankfully, no. Thank you, LORD, that you are exposing hungry wolves, thieves and robbers, and purifying Your church. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for courageous men and women who choose not to run away from wicked men. This infiltration and takeover is happening across the US. And we wonder why people, who claim to be Christians, are confused and weighed down with sin and false doctrine. They know so little about the Word of God. God Bless John MacArthur for recently saying what needed to be said, when G3, Founders Ministries, Ligonier and others have failed to communicate the gravity of what Steve Lawson did so cleverly. If John MacArthur can be deceived, we’re all vulnerable to being devoured. This is a teachable moment and not a time for silence. John 10:12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.

[@larrylafferty3836]

QUESTION WHO WAS THE LEADERSHIP OF THE SBC AT THIS TIME? THEY HAD TO KNOW HAVE THEY BEEN EXPOSED

[@luiscofresi]

Wherever money flows, the wolves are never far behind. The allure of institutional churches can sometimes lead us astray. Without a firm grounding in His Word, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life can easily draw us in.

[@AlanaL3]

When churches get too big…when pastors are too young…when money is your goal….😓

[@MTknitter22]

Yes but things dishonest regarding finances go on even with churches of a few hundred. When all leadership is related to one another, it can go on too and does.

[@juliesharton6505]

Why is anyone still at his church? I can’t believe I used to listen to him 🙄

[@carolbarlow8896]

My understanding is that the membership is a fraction of what it was.

[@orbyfan]

@@carolbarlow8896 A small fraction, that is.

[@SomeIsBest]

When a celebrity pastor "out there" falls, they tell you to stop idolizing celebrity pastors and focus on your local body. This is the local body for these people. And it's happening everywhere.

[@brandonloschiavo8651]

Because this documentary is a hit piece that doesn’t tell the whole story. The church is doing quite well.

[@eurekahope5310]

​@@brandonloschiavo8651Happy to hear Platt's side of the story. It sure sounds like he didn't want transparency.

[@orbyfan]

If you've ever wondered why the Apostle John mentioned someone named Diotrephes, this documentary may give you a clue. I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. III John 9-10

[@rebelteacher]

Essentially, the entity that was McLean Bible Church no longer exists. Their name and resources have been co-opted Very sad!

[@MBarberfan4life]

They might as well change the name!

[@rebelteacher]

@@MBarberfan4life, they should! It's actually surprising that they haven't changed it to some hip name.

[@CumbriaPreaching]

Wow, thanks for making this.

[@labishop0706]

Great job on this video. The Truth shall set you free!

[@RyanSmith-zk4ve]

I knew it deep in my heart to stay away from David Platts teachings and books. Now the reason is plain to all.

[@brandonloschiavo8651]

So you haven’t read him? You’re going to let a one sided KZbin video confirm your “deep in your heart” feeling? I’d recommend reading a book of his, or listening to a sermon.

[@dandathomas6852]

Aawwww. Poor wittle Brandon. Did someone criticize your “ god?” So sad. I know personally that David is a little girl of a “man.” Absolute coward.

[@dandathomas6852]

His books are garbage. Would not wipe my butt with the pages.

[@eviemaddox3038]

@@brandonloschiavo8651I watched a sermon YEARS ago. Couldn’t even finish it.

[@larrylafferty3836]

when a pastor tells a congregation to vote for a pro abortion canidate party something is s wrong with that pastor

[@turkeybobjr]

When did Platt tell his congregation to vote for a specific candidate?

[@Pastor_Grant]

​@@turkeybobjrhe told pro life people who said the Democrats were not an option "this is not the church for you"

[@paulstone8900]

Is there specific evidence Platt has ever told a person to "vote for" a pro abortion candidate? If not, you are guilty of the same accusations the documentary seems to be making.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

A vote against Trump is simply a vote for Kamala. Independent never wins and it never will.

[@harrisondavis7804]

@@turkeybobjra couple years ago

[@-RM-]

The way Platt and other MBC leaders handled the concerns/dissent at annual meetings (security team threats, telling members they can't record events, etc.) is so completely contrary to what Christ expects of His Church. Shame on them.

[@paulstone8900]

Honest question: do you think how the disgruntled group handled things IS what Christ expects?

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

@paulstone8900 Ah, you again. You don't know your Scriptures well, so you're here to just question every reasonable thing people say in this comments section and only tear down and create confusion.

[@-RM-]

@@paulstone8900 I'm sure they didn't do everything perfectly and "without sin", but to shut down dissent and speech is inexcusable.

[@tuxamation]

​@paulstone8900 They were left no choice. The lawsuit was their only way to get the information. Allowing this to remain undiscovered would be evil. This is a proper use of the civil magestrate in Romans 13.

[@teaforallreasons]

@@paulstone8900 The disgruntled group tried several times and ways to get information. There are others who reached out to church leadership and were simply ignored. There were several letters sent to Platt and the elders that outlined very specific concerns about Platt, CRT, the finances, and the lack of transparency. No one received a response. My husband I attempted to meet with our campus pastor to discuss it and he hedged that he didn't know anything about it and would research. When asked direct questions at the congregational meetings lhey lied or gave vague answers. My husband and I had a 2 hours long Zoom meeting with one of the elders (he was one of the candidates that we were voting on), to discuss the document on racial justice and the church. We left very unsatisfied and even more concerned about the questionable theology being introduced through CRT. The lawsuits really were the last resort measures taken to try to get answers.

[@chriswilson3691]

I hope I’m not the only person that sees SBC all over this story. I think the SBC has been corrupted for years. There’s good things that come out of the SBC, but people still throw good food in the garbage. I don’t see SBC churches lining up at the garbage can for dinner.

[@blynkers1411]

No. This entire thing REEKS of the SBC. Absolutely reeks. Money grubbing liberals using Socialist political manipulations and Alinski's Rules for... uh... RADICALs (what an interesting title) under the guise of "love" and "Bible" and "ministry." Makes me sick.

[@AK-rf2xd]

it is corrupt and they were behind this takeover.

[@margaritacamarillo8497]

I used to attend an SBC church and was told but God to move to another church. He told me it was a dying church and I couldn’t see how back in 2016/2017. After everything that’s been going since 2016-2017, I can see how it is wrong now.

[@unledzeppelinu3104]

I would suspect the SBC is merely a way for homosexuality and pedophilia to enter the church and corrupt the innocence. It appears Satan found the secret entrance to church

[@MTknitter22]

I know SBC in Texas to be much of what you say.

[@PeterSawyer2626]

When I went to an SBC church, when I had concerns about what the SBC was doing, I got the same line "we're not really a denomination, we just cooperate with them". I think this is a line that is very misleading and a way to obfuscate and avoid answering questions.

[@sandypidgeon4343]

Jon, thanks for your support in helping us make this. GOD Bless!

[@EvidenceandReasons]

Hey brother!

[@ShirleyBedard]

Shocking the entire congregation didn’t WALK out the very day he APOLOGIZED for praying for President Trump. God tells us to PRAY for our leaders!!! Last time I ever listened to any of his teaching.

[@systematicimmorality]

Most of the people in that church are fools and are not there for Truth, but for social reasons.

[@bethechurchministry]

This is sadly an epidemic across churches everywhere! We need a reformation back to biblical Christianity.

[@luciusbutton]

Glory to God for getting people out of that church - if you can call it a church.

[@rickymccarl]

I don't love seeing the Fairfax County Police involved in the cover up of criminal activity

[@jamescook5617]

nice point.

[@AK-rf2xd]

They were just paid to come. Making it look like those who were asking questions were dangerous. 🙄

[@beerootedfarmsam6782]

If that’s not the biggest red flag to believer or nonbeliever I don’t know what is.

[@LeonardGarden]

It looks to me as though too many of the elders went for the "okey doke" uncertain of their role as magistrates charged with protecting the flock. Thank God for documents, but bylaws require diligent application. We are in a war with the evil one who is capable of using even ambivalence and "benefit of the doubt" to do much harm.

[@SecondPeter_twovs9]

@LeonardGarden Well stated! VIGILENCE that our church constitutions will be adhered to in every detail by old and new leadership should receive the effort necessary to protect your (His) congregation. I repent my apathy and lack of attention on developments currectly unfolding at my church. What a wake-up call this documentary is!!!

[@jeremyrlack]

Does Platt speak in that whiny voice all the time? I thought it was only during preaching.

[@charliesturgeon1181]

And like he has a swollen tongue.

[@AK-rf2xd]

He does. And he cries all the time.

[@KateMould]

I'm so glad this documentary was made. It is so saddening to see, but thankful the Lord is revealing the corruption here. My husband and I recently left a church we'd been attending for over a decade because the pastor was not preaching the whole council of God, had been lying and manipulating people for years, and had been using the pulpit as a place to bully people. My father was an elder and was forced out along with several other pastors and elders. The grief comes and goes. I wish we could also make a documentary to share our story as well. It is happening everywhere.

[@Midnight_Bacon]

One striking thing about this "church"'s "restoration process" is their weaponization of Matthew 18. This chapter talks about repentance and reconciliation when your brother/sister sins against you. In this case, it is evident that many church members aired grievances against the leadership board and expressed ways in which leadership sinned against the congregation. However, the same leadership board has turned around and put the onus of repentance on the *congregation*. Basically, they're saying, "we did nothing wrong, and we're going to interrogate you and demonize you in front of the whole church if we need to unless you bow to our commands." It is a sinister perversion of God's word, and one unfortunate tactic used by other churches. I speak from experience, having left a church where leadership sins against you and accuses you of being the one in the wrong. It is sickening. Lord, forgive me, for I am a wretched man. I praise you for your steadfast love and for rebuking me for my transgressions. All glory and honor are yours in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

[@Elizabeth-rk3do]

So well said. ❤ This happened to my daughter-in-law 13 months ago. She (43) was very traumatized. She, my son and four grandchildren now homeschool and attend another church. Her parents left as well. No remorse on the part of the pastor, principals, athletic director or football coach. The pastors wife recorded what he said. So did two others at the meeting. People sin. I get that. But where is the brokenness over sin?

[@Midnight_Bacon]

@Elizabeth-rk3do amen, sister. I'm sorry to hear your family has experienced similar trials, but I thank God for the ability to discern unbiblical teaching. Having a brokenness over sin is a good way to put it, and sadly, something many may not see too often within certain circles. It reminds me of Psalms 34:18 (KJV) - The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. And Psalms 51:17 [17]The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob bless you and your family in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@Elizabeth-rk3do]

​@@Midnight_Bacon Thank you. God bless you.

[@jessicakling6142]

MBC is not the only large church with leadership corruption. Other large churches in the nation have been discovered to have serious leadership issues, with the leadership corrected or removed THIS YEAR. Praying that the Lord provides correction with MBC leadership!

[@anniemarie4120]

Our old church still does Secret Church and reads his older books. I’m hoping someone wakes up

[@conceptualclarity]

Platt is a tyrant and an effeminate coward at the same time. He is an Ezekiel 34 shepherd who feeds himself and does not care for the flock whom he domineers.

[@captainkirk2705]

How do you know this? You have met him? Or based on a one side documentary you saw on youtube?

[@paulvoit5610]

​@@captainkirk2705lol. Do you only drive at night? Lol

[@captainkirk2705]

@@paulvoit5610 what do you mean?

[@tristen7085]

​@@captainkirk2705defender of the wolf. Shame on you

[@PJSCENTER]

As a Southern Baptist, it is embarrassing to see Ashley Clayton not be able to properly explain that the SBC is not a denomination. For a man in his role to be unable to do that with ease is unbelievable. I'm not defending Platt or SBC at all, just noting that it is true that SBC is not a denomination which means that the SBC does not have any authority over the churches that join the SBC. The SBC acts as a fellowship of churches that agree to join together through the cooperative program and do larger ministries and achieve larger goals. Again, I'm not defending the SBC, but Clayton should have easily been able to explain this.

[@jamescook5617]

Sure, and David Platt could have easily responded to the question that there are no churches in the SBC denomination since it's not a denomination. However, in as much as people call it a denomination, we're part of that denomination and are heavily vested in giving 100's of thousands of dollars to it from our slush fund, I mean he could have said that, because that clearly indicates they were in violation of the church's constitution at least in spirit if not in letter. David Platt is a great example of typical SBC leadership. His obfuscation and incessant gaslighting are signature SBC moves.

[@garethifan1034]

Why is belonging to the SBC more important than preserving the peace of a Godly, Christ centred congregation?

[@Rebel_Leader7]

My guess is Platt was positioning himself to make a play for the SBC Presidency. Nothing else would explain his dirty backroom deals, the hefty donations and drive to make MBC the number one SBC Virginia church. It is a heavy play for money and power, and it is very rotten.

[@blynkers1411]

The same thing that has driven the SBC for half a century: Numbers for money for power.

[@gwilson314]

Affiliating with elements in the SBC is how Platt consolidates power and control over the money and focus of the church. He's a liberal and wants to run the church in a way that most of the congregation would be against if they knew everything he was doing.

[@alomax92]

$$$$$$$

[@godhenry007]

Part 1 of the documentary explains that it is in violation of the Church's constitution. Even if there is nothing wrong in principle about being affiliated with the SBC the fact that the affiliation was covered up, denied, and all conducted under subterfuge makes it a violation of the principle found in the ninth commandment.

[@timmckee8287]

I attended MBC in the 80s and early 90s until I moved out of the DC Metro. Started when the church met at Langley High School. I still listen to Lon Solomon’s messages in his podcast. I have read David Platt’s Culture War book, and found it doctrinally and practically questionable. This documentary is interesting yet sad to me. The issues laid out from the perspective of the former members are troubling. The only hesitation I have is that the secular court has been brought into a dispute between Christian factions at MBC. It’s difficult to reconcile that with 1 Corinthians 6. I am skeptical of David Platt. Have been since reading his book and listening to his messages prior to Lon’s departure. It’s sad to see what has happened to MBC.

[@pamwingo4650]

Why is no one holding SBC accountable by accepting all that money. If there was no huge corporation like SBC this wouldn't of happened. SBC is corrupt in itself.

[@amo757]

Exactly.

[@AK-rf2xd]

correct.

[@jcr3500]

Sbc collects money for missions as one of their primary functions. Why would it be inappropriate for them to accept money for missions?

[@pamwingo4650]

@jcr3500 you honestly think the money SBC is giving large amounts of money to missions ? compared to the money they receive and spend on everything else? The percent is low in comparison.

[@jcr3500]

@@pamwingo4650 Any evidence of that?

[@MisterBill593]

Wow, for that guy to say the SBC is not a denomination is crazy. Of course it is a denomination.

[@Rebel_Leader7]

Shows how deep the corruption runs.

[@briang3598]

It "technically" isn't, but to use that as an out is both slimy and dishonest, by the standard of letting one's "No" be a no, rather than a, "well yes, but technically no."

[@jankragt7789]

Whether it is technically a denomination or not. It also, maybe especially, is deeply implicated in this documentary. They need to come clean and explain what happened. As an outsider, I see a church organization that should in no way be trusted by any honest person at all.

[@pupsymila]

So he lied he should work for Biden

[@galatians1105]

SBC stand for Southern BAPTIST Convention

[@toddstevens9667]

Obviously Platt’s actions are clearly unethical, and possibly illegal. But I also wonder why a constitutionally nondenominational church would hire a pastor that attended a SBC seminary, had pastored a SBC church, and had actually been the leader of the SBC International Missions Board. What were they thinking when they hired this dude in the first place? Had they not listened to his sermons online? Had they not read his book? He was problematic for many years before he was hired by this church. What he did after he was hired was shameful and un-Christian, but he should never have been hired in the first place.

[@juliademmin99]

Heartbreaking. God will judge.🌿

[@PattyBoyd-b2w]

Watching this documentary, especially part 2, sounds a lot like a Calvary Chapel I use to go to. One guy in control, surrounded by yes men, any kind of questioning about how things are done is met with hostility because you are not being loyal. We never had a congregational meeting and church discipline was never brought before the church because ( in my opinion) that would damage the image of the church. They did kicked people out of the church but it was all done hush hush. It will be interesting to see if Platt responds to this video.

[@myhappyspace4533]

Is this the church of J C?

[@Eloign]

My wife and I watched both videos and it was good and needed my one bit of advice is try and make a summary video that is about 15 min long. It's an enormous undertaking to watch and retain hours of content. What is being said is very important and I wish someone with editing skills could summarize this and make it easy to digest.

[@NappyRootzz]

I’m not going to accuse David Platt of not being a believer because I have seen some fruits over the years. However, his deceitful tactics disqualify him from ever being a pastor anywhere.

[@graysonbr]

David simply didn't think of doing this on his own. It sounds like to me that he had some sort of support by a group within the SBC to engage in this maneuver.

[@bcm1621]

Find it hard to consider he's is regenerate considering how this congregation has been treated and in light of all revealed. God will judge and may he purge the wicked from the flock.

[@JadsVGC]

First off, vengeance belongs to the lord. Second, my main contention is this: David Platt is currently not a saved member of God’s elect. You rightly recognise some fruits of his work. However, it is hard to see that Joseph’s brothers could be called godly men despite the fact that Joseph says that whilst they intended their acts for evil, God intended it for good. These were NOT godly men yet God was able to use their actions for His higher purpose. It would be wrong for Joseph’s brothers to claim that their actions weren’t inherently wrong simply because God so evidently turned them into ‘good fruits’. I’ll conclude with this: whilst David Platt intended his actions for evil, God will intend them for good.

[@JadsVGC]

First off, vengeance belongs to the lord. Second, my main contention is this: David Platt is currently not a saved member of God’s elect. You rightly recognise some fruits of his work. However, it is hard to see that Joseph’s brothers could be called godly men despite the fact that Joseph says that whilst they intended their acts for evil, God intended it for good. These were NOT godly men yet God was able to use their actions for His higher purpose. It would be wrong for Joseph’s brothers to claim that their actions weren’t inherently wrong simply because God so evidently turned them into ‘good fruits’. I’ll conclude with this: whilst David Platt intended his actions for evil, God will intend them for good.

[@jinyeahjiang5474]

This is so distressing.

[@CoffeyPowell]

the love of money corrupted them. so sad

[@MsKati30]

Cult. So very heartbroken for these members who tried to protect the flock

[@Hopmeister96]

Wow, that whole piece about the trespassing charge and taking that guy to court is insane. What a den of vipers.

[@ralphleo1844]

The church made a mistake in wanting a “celebrity” pastor. Platt made a mistake in thinking he could just come in and do whatever he wanted. His bullying tactics didn’t work. And his CRT woke teachings are just a pathetic attempt to be culturally relevant. Platt should have stuck to his bread and butter missions messages, and never left the church he built himself in Alabama. The grass isn’t always greener. He found out the hard way. Let’s pray for MBC (or what’s left of it) and for David Platt to be humbled and repent.

[@AK-rf2xd]

Platt underestimated the teaching of Lon Solomon to the people at MBC. There were too many discerning members.

[@mscottharwell]

he did not "build" Brook Hills .. he took over after the initial pastor had to resign over a lengthy affair

[@RyanHelms-m2u]

Goodness....tears....heartbroken beyond words