Bishop Wooden, you are not a peon you are a honest and true man of God. I thank God for you, your ministry, and you preaching the unadulterated Word of God. Your humbleness is known in more ways than you know and the people and viewers so greatly appreciate you. Blessings to you, your lovely wife, and your ministry.🙏🏽
Bishop Wooden you are a true man of GOD, and you have greatly influenced many people when you’ve stood up for truth on many levels. You are a man of courage and speak on issues many will not speak on religiously and politically. Thank you and continue to stand up for truth and righteousness.
Yes this is what exactly what Christian leaders should do. Address issues and work to resolve them so that the reproach is removed from the church. I am so sorry to say that COGIC is no longer respected as it once was. All corruption needs to be addressed.
This is so great for you taking this stand. You are an awesome leader. Hats off to the presiding Bishop as well!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I think the body of Christ & world needed to hear this & once is enough. Thank you sir.
I truly respect our Presiding Bishop. He has done so much good in such a short time. God bless him. And thank you for your comments on tonight, Bishop Wooden. Well said.🙏🏾
Once again you bring the truth and I want to thank you for your integrity. You didn't have to address this issue but you chose to and you did it humbly with respect. ❤
Yes He did have 2 address this issue because u mite b cogic but non cogic members wondering y is he talking about everybody from r&b singers 2 non cogic Pastors such as kirk Franklin and Jamaal Bryant but won't address the foolishness n ur own house
Thank you Bishop for coming to us with such grace..it really makes a difference when someone of your stature addresses such a distressing issue that has become public..bless you
I don't understand why people judge the Whole church when a part of it acts out, because like Bishop stated. They didn't know him. They're busy serving and praising God and trying to save souls in their area just as we should.
@@FBurns That individual (Influencer) goes hard after Churches, Pastors, Leaders etc. I don’t agree with Sin in no form; that person seems to have a vendetta against Churches.
@ladywithclasscarpenter1143 u mean reporting the garbage that b going on n the church and try 2 sweep it under the rug, please stop it everything he report is about the foolishness that's going on and u need 2 know what ur joing when u come n2 these religious institutions, but I bet u didn't c a problem when bishop went n on Beyonce about her new song, or when bishop went n on Jamaal Bryant and kirk Franklin smh
@@FBurnswell I don't believe the influencer wasn't putting the whole cogic body on blast I believe he named those people because they didn't waste time going out on non cogic members and turn a blind eye 2 them like bishop wooden went n on Beyonce but u have the sheard sisters singing r&b songs but he didn't address that because who is the presiding Bishop of the cogic church bishop sheard
Bishop Wooten, I was once a part of the COGIC, but I must say I most certainly agree with the doctrine, and wholeheartedly support men and women of your caliber and integrity, whatever denomination they belong to. You are one that I would most certainly support if I was in the church again Job well done, blessings
Thank you for doing just what I said COGIC Presiding Bishop & Familyand members would do. Such a great alignment with what God word states. Do things decent and orderly. With the spirit of Love. Blessings
Bishop Wooden, You addressed that Influencer very well, you are not a peon, you are a Highly Respected Godly Man appreciate your Ministry, Blessings 🙏🏽
Very respectful, I can’t hate 😅. Even though I am a bit of a skeptic when it comes to churches and pastors for personal reasons- Pastor Wooden response show there’s some hope left.
Perfect Bishop!!! I responded to that post. I said he had the wrong Bishop, Bishop Sheard is about holiness!!! This occurred before him. Yes, we love Mother Kelly and she has paid her dues!!! Bishop Sheard is bringing COGIC back to holiness!!!
Thank you Bishop for this video. True believers never stand for the kind of behavior such as what was presented. My concern is these people speak falsely at times and I’m on the grid defending the truth of God with the word. This video should go viral!
From the onset, I will say that I have listened to a reasonable amount of Bishop Wooden's commentary on a few matters. Some of it I agreed with while some other positions I did not embrace. What can you say? People agree and disagree. That is part of life and living. Second, this is by far the best response I have ever seen a public figure give regarding a controversial incident in which they were, in some capacity, being held accountable. Bishop Wooden was tactful, direct and spoke in plain language that any viewer can understand. Not one time did he quote the scripture. He didn't have to because the situation didn't call for it. This is a textbook example that other people should follow. Third, I appreciate how he handled this situation. He did not act like a loose cannon. He dialoged with the head of the COGIC about this matter and obtained his full blessing to address this matter. This is what you call being decent and in order. Fourth, I earnestly do believe that Bishop Wooden and the denominational leadership at the highest level were unaware or what was happening at this church in Las Vegas. Like any other large organization, it is very difficult to know everything that goes on. But this does not totally exonerate COGIC. It is an ecclesiastical body that has a fully developed hierarchy that includes district superintendents and bishops. So it is legitimate to question why the national body was not aware of this situation playing out. They should examine what happened, learn from it, and then go back and adjust their policies so these matters can be expeditiously dealt with. Last, I know many people in the body of Christ do not like a lot of the social influencer's commentary on a vast array of subject matters regarding the [black] church. Frankly speaking, I like the social influencer because he raises a lot of questions that religious institutions have swept under the rug for generations. A prime example is how the Catholic Church's priests have sexually exploited a whole lot of people. Members of the black church oftentimes look at the Catholic church with disgust. The reality is the same kind of exploitation is going on in the black church. Oftentimes we play it off like it's not there. This is just one of many subject matters the social influencer has dealt with concerning the black church. We may not like what he's saying. But I hope that the young man is not held in disdain because he does raise some legitimate questions that the black church should not ignore.
Blessings To You Bishop Wooden I know You are a Man of God in addition To Our Apostle Drew Sheard Impeccable Remarkable Man of Integrity He is a Modern Day Joshua For our Time and the True Prophet Mouth Piece as like unto Daniel the Prophet My Prayers are continually to Strengthen Our Body of believers and the Whole Truth of this Matter Be dealt with because The Eyes of the Lord is to and fro and See the good and the evil Man does is my prayers God's Humble Servant Louis Smith The Humble Prophet and Servant of the LORD GOD....Bishop Wooden continue to Speak the Truth because the truth will make you free
Bishop Wooden you are highly respected and admired by men and women throughout the world who remain true to God. I believe you will have a major part in the Great Harvest of souls during this Outpouring of the Holy Spirit. I consider you as a general of the faith.
I just saw the commentary of that social media influencer on yesterday. It made make so sad to hear and especially on that platform. 😢Thank you Bishop Wooden for addressing this issue in an intelligent and godly manner. The Jurisdiction that he serves under need to be aware if he is still functioning as a pastor, when he should have been taken down immediately until after court has cleared or convicted him. If these allegations are found to be true then #1 repentance to everyone involved; The Lord & Church should be the 1st order of the day. Awareness and transparency is a must in our church. Absolutely Sir; Holiness is still RIGHT‼️🙏🏾
This was not addressed in a Godly way. This was a prideful man attacking another man in an extremely arrogant and narcissistic manner. If you think this was Godly then ask God what he thinks.
Thank You!! GOD TOLD ME HE WAS GOING TO SEND HELP .. My family & I were kicked out of new beginnings for exposing him 10 years ago. GOD told me he would expose that wolf & LORD I THANK YOU & I TRUST YOUR JUSTICE
After seeing both videos I see Gods wisdom shining through you pastor. You handled this maturity may this be your only response because this is more than enough. May God bless you, your family, and your ministry!!! Amen
Bishop, you seem to be one of the few COGIC Bishop’s that actually live what they preach. I saw the influencers video about the Man ( refuse to call him Bishop) in Los Vegas. Your response was very, very Good and done in a Godly manner. The influencer should choose his words wisely before accusing someone of something he has NO KNOWELEDGE about. Well done Bishop!!
Bishop Wooden, you truly spoke with the Wisdom of God in this matter. Thank you being true to the Word of God, to the Character of God and to God, Himself. I saw the video that you are referring to and I will say what you will not. Even though the "influencer" is speaking "facts" the spirit by which he does his videos is wrong. There is such a spirit of anger that speaks through him and the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:20. Thank you Bishop for honoring Bishop Sheard, that is very rare in this day and thank you for honourable. Blessings on you, and keep speaking the truth in love, in Jesus Name, Amen.
Bishop Wooden, I appreciate your response and I think your response was from the heart. It was handeled appropriately. Now.. let me say this.. I'm sick of people chasing down church business like we know everything. I particularly have a distaste for folk outside the church commenting on church business. The blogger or influencer could have very well could have let the authorities handle it.. I think that the blogger, although efficient as a whistle blower, did not come from a place of sincerity
How can u say that 1st of all people send these bloggers this information n and let me ask u something when bishop wooden went n on Beyonce what was ur mindset and when he went n on kirk Franklin and Jamaal Bryant how did u feel about that ???
@@charlespearson2666 I'm not in favor of people from the church commenting on every thing. People are so opinionated and everyone is not led of a pure desire to help and heal. There are people who absolutely hate the church and thier comments must be graded. There are also people who in the church that hate whoever isn't in the church. What they say probably needs evaluation as well.
@christophersimpson5457 I feel everything u saying but the influencer just want bishop wooden 2 do clean out home and he put out videos on everybody who is out here doing God know what some with kids, man on man, cheating, killing he has tons of videos that church folks send n about their church or it b on the news but he just wanted bishop wooden 2 say something about this Pastor n this denomination and I don't believe it was a attack against the cogic it merely was now mention them n the same manner u mention the other 1's
Thanks for addressing this issue Bishop. When something happens & a pastor or anyone in church of the situation they never say the person bur it's the church. You can't get right in this nowhere, no matter of him being COGIC, Baptist, Methodist or Non. This person/people is wrong & need to be delivered.
I heard this “influencer” speak on this just yesterday! I tried looking up this person’s church in Las Vegas, there was no information on him or his church! Thank you Bishop for acting quickly to clear up any concerns or confusion on this awful situation! God bless you!
the influencer though he maybe right is only doing this not because he loves GOD and the church, he is an unsaved critic who mocks the delivering power of JESUS by saying a therapist is the answer and the church doesn't care about you. Even cursing to put emphasizes on its Dawson is only interested in making money off those who support him he has been doing this for years like flaming homosexual William McCray aka obnoxious and admitted. Backslidden Larry Reid both perverted preachers
With all due respect, Karen Clark Sheard has collaborated with people that she absolutely should not have. She let Missy Elliot produce 2 of her albums, one of which Dorinda, Kim Burrell, and Yolanda Adams sang a song written by Missy Elliot (Higher Ground). Missy Elliot at the time was one of the most foul artists in the secular industry. She allowed Kelly Price and another secular artist duet with her on her first solo album. She did a song on her second solo album by Jill Scott with her daughter, Kiki. She got on stage with Escape, who sang "Is My Living In Vein" and yes, their living is because they are not living for Christ. She stood in agreement with Snoop Dog's "Christian Album" fiasco and she defends and gave accolades to beyonce and jay z. Nobody deals with all of these things. Why not? She has great influence in the Church because of her voice, but she has blatantly disobeyed Scripture in these collaborations and partnerships. The Bible says that we are to have nothing to do with the unfruitful works of darkness. If we are going to clean up in the Church, we have to do a thorough cleaning and not be biased. God is not pleased with her actions and He is not pleased with us who choose to ignore this wrong doing. She needs to be rebuked, especially because of her position because The Bible makes it clear that those in leadership are held at a higher accountability. I don't mean no disrespect, but the truth is the truth. This all goes for Dorinda, also. She is in a high position while doing these ungodly things and she gets nameless rebukes. Paul said mark them..... It causes division when people of God openly disobey The Word and defend openly haters of God and continue operating in the Faith unchallenged. We need to get it together, y'all. A little leaven...
you're absolutely right they also let weed smoking beer drinking pornography pushing snoop dog put on a choir robe and lead a holiness choir I believe even Dorinda Clark was in a reality show preachers of Detroit cogic I agree with you 100% cant have it both ways I hope bishop wooden reads your comment because it needs to be addressed. bishop sheard himself in a reality show in 2013 called the sheards having race baiter hatemonger CRT teaching talbot Swann as the second assistant secretary in a holiness church Swann continually has been kicked off social media for hate speech towards white evangelicals disparaging women wishing death on potus 45 yet bishop sheard supports this divisive hatemonger
I co-sign errrrrthang you said sis! I saw Dorinda has a beauty line out or somethin. Makeup I think. Cashing in on vanity. Smh COGIC is all about title-chasing, riches and fame. I can't even listen to Clark Sisters anymore because my spirit whispers "fraud." I used to check out the Sheard's bible study online, but girl they ALWAYS asking for money! Talkin bout planting a seed. And what's with the rainbow flag??? They just not for me at all but as always, God bless the full body of Christ for we all fall short. But COGIC is a big problem due to their influence and they have had many lawsuits and NDA agreements. I personally feel it is COWARDLY for Sheard to send Wooten to the front line and not stick his OWN neck out. But I'm not surprised at all.
this comment was sooo ON POINT ..........it needs to be FLAGGED to be reported LOLOL because hi you got step in the enemy's office make deals thinking you just gon walk back out ......no problems ??
Bishop Wooden, I follow you a lot. Because you Holy man that follows Christ. Bishop Wooden, I'm in Tallahassee, Florida. I used to attend a Church of God in Christ. Many of the Elders in the Church left because of the conduct of the Pastor. The Bishop gave instructions and he never follow up. My Faith is in God. I pray 🙏 that Bishop Sheards come to Tallahassee, FL, and help with this church. They send a letter to Memphis, TN, and never received a response. It's been four years. Many of them are losing their Faith in the Leadership in Memphis, TN. The Pastor with jail for not taking care of his wife and children. Also, he use Church money to put in his business account without the board knowing. He has the power to throw the Elders out of the Church. We they question him they are silent and kicked out of the Church. Many of them have no Church home 🏡.
This is all a mess! This is only one of many reasons why so many are reluctant to go to church and to believe Word of God. Very sad all the way around! Let us pray without ceasing. Have Your way, Lord. 🙏
@SisterIsaac- People are reluctant to go to church because of their own sin and disobedience. Every time something is made public about "the church", people always use it as justification as to why "people" don't go to church. It's a tired, old excuse. Just say you don't want to go. 🤔🤷🏽♀️
With all of the great work you are doing in calling out things that aren't of God, it would have been nice if your accuser had contacted you and gotten your opinion about the matter instead of assuming you were a hypocrite for not mentioning it. God bless you, Bishop. I've recently discovered you and admire your ministry.
Bishop, Why are we even disgusting these negative issues on behalf of the church in a public forum? This brings a reproach on the church! These types of conversations creates a rumor mill. : ( Let peace abide.
Keep it going strong until Jesus returns,devil has to stir up trouble against defenders of the faith in God through Jesus. Lord willing Jesus Pride month yearly in June.Amen
No weapon formed against the Church of God In Christ and Leadership shall prosper. PRAISE GOD for the Saintly and anointed Woman of God Mother Frances Kelly.
When we do whatever we want to do instead of doing God's will the weapon will form and prosper. We all love to quote scripture without showing the fruits of the scriptures.
The influencer just wants the issue to be publicly addressed to show that your church organization does not condone such behaviour. I don’t think his video was an attack on the COGIC just a challenge to speak out about it publicly. Very gracious to address it to reassure everyone that this persons behaviour is not condoned.
@@leewheels8156 It was not an attack on the church. He was simply asking is anyone going to speak out on it. And since it's women involved is Three of cogic most prominent women going to do anything about it or at least reach out to these women and offer prayer counseling or anything. Is cogic doing anything to prevent things like this from happening again.
@@dezzydaniel911 Thank you - noted. There is a hierarchy in the church. Local leaders address these situations to ensure immediate action and resolution. It is unfortunate these things happen in COGIC or any denomination. Thank God for his goodness and grace to expose these horrific actions when they occur. As previously noted - I appreciate your responses and clarification. Have an awesome Thursday.
It was definitely an attack on the COGIC. It’s one thing to call out Bobby Smith, which is rightfully so, but to group all COGIC ministers is just WRONG, and I am a Baptist! And I definitely DO NOT consider him a so-called influencer.
"Satan is like a roaring lion, roaming around seeking whom he might devour". The enemy is trying hard to take you guys down for speaking the truth. So you're doing something right.
I think Bishop Wooden gave a great response about this matter!, This guy that said something about Bishop Wooden about not responding to this matter sould not be so fast to say things about Bishop Wooden or the Presiding Bishop of COGIC in terms of responding, Like Bishop Wooden said- he didn't know at first about this situation, I think Bishop Wooden is a good man!, I think this Pastor should get his license revoked and lose his opportunity to preach and Pastor a church in my opinion because this is ridiculous, and this is why is so difficult to get people in Church today because of foolishness going on in the house of God!
Amen, Bishop Wooden, Sr. The world must realize anyone can get a license to become a Pastor. However, these immoral living Pastor's are own their private time and not the COGIC's time when fulling the lusts of the flesh. This is an individual lifestyle, not the churches, and it can't be swept under the rug and he should receive judgment according to the law of the land. I love your response to Dawson speaks.
I'm ignorant to the subject Bishop Wooden is talking about referencing Pastor Bobby Smith and "the influncer". Thanks Someone, please give me brief statement or info on what Bishop Wooden is talking about.
This same prayer should have been addressed toward Mrs. Beyonce Carter . She is a wife and mother. She needs more exhortation than Dawson Speaks he is a believer I am not sure about Mrs. Carter relationship with God but Love and Kindness will draw unbelevers. We have to be careful with how we judge others. I do like the way you addressed this situation. Blessings
Show me the souls that are being saved, show me the people being healed, where is the anointing, the glory of God being manifested in the church. It was God's glory that drew the crowds to Jesus. People witness the power of God. They didn't come to be condemned and beat down. They didn't come to be called out of their name, under the disguise of religion. The church needs deliverance.
My personal belief of why the influencer mentioned your name and others is to get someone to speak out against such inappropriate behaviors. I often wonder why our spiritual leaders remain quiet as so much inappropriate behaviors increases in our communities . At the same time you have the LGBTQ protesters and making noise and changes for their beliefs . As I do my research, my goes off to leaders (Dr. Martin L. King, Malcolm X, etc…….) who were literally out in the streets attempting to make positive changes. Where are leaders in 2024?
@@fish_fry7 So I am blind and I use speak to type and it can transport incorrectly but the fact you took the time to correct my spelling means you also knew exactly who I was talking about. Thanks for seeing my faults and pointing them out!! God bless you 🙏🏾
There are many other cases like this!! But why is the COGIC still elevating and consecrating men even when women have come forth? The COGIC needs to step up and stop the abuse that is going on. The Presiding Bishop is aware of an incident in Pittsburgh, PA and they still elevated the pastor that was accused of the abuse!!!
Exactly. Nothing everything is known to the public. Thank God for you setting an example of a how to respond in a Godly manner but this “influencer” as we all know also has some issues as well.
