We likewise contacted SBC President J.D. Great! Its devastating to the proclamation of the Gospel. More than 450 emails in support of Hayes were received by the church in the past four days, Dorrill said during the Nov. 2 service. this approach to transition can become a helpful model for other churches.. The petition for a special business meeting was never even ACKNOWLEDGED by the leadership is a Violation of the bylaws. hating even the garment polluted by the flesh (Jude 23). Kenneth Bonnett, pastor of communications for the church, declined to offer specifics about the church's allegations, saying "it would not be proper for us to share that content openly.". Since the failed vote, other allegations have surfaced. Terms of Service Dorrill said at the Nov. 2 service thatdisciplinary action "towards church members who have violated our church covenant by causing dissension, disruption and spreading of misinformation have been taken and are underway. At the same time, some members were concerned about some of his social media posts that might indicate support for a pro-abortion, pro-LGBTQ Democrat presidential candidate, his endorsement of the problematic book Woke Church, his blocking some FBCN members on his social media platforms, and other theological, political, and administrative issues. The film makes note that Marcus Hayes was subsequently ramrodded in Crossroads Church Texas. This man and his family cannot set foot onto church property, he will never again be able to address a congregation where so many hold him in the highest of esteem. Ive attended for 14 yrs and not once did see race. And guess what? Now it certainly will as the debt load is unsustainable. We recall the old Church too. Considering slave owners slept with slaves (even in my own ancestry), whites befriended their black help all while denying their equal rights it is possible to have friends and even spouses of other races and still have issues with bias and prejudice. Instead of the transition period Wicker announced, the staff strong-armed Wicker out after over a quarter of a century of service to the people of FBC Naples, sources told the Capstone Report. These were ALL issues that these so-called dissenters were trying to have addressed PRIOR to the arrival of Marcus. Stop making everything about race. According to the inside source, soon after his employment at FBC Naples ended, Wicker was banned from the church campus. For these crimes, he was wrongly treated, humiliated, and denied even basic due process, and most certainly treated anything but Christ like. Dorrill did not elaborate on how the process was compromised, and Bonnett did not answer emailed questions about the matter. But a question and answer session with Hayes and his wife held by the church on Oct. 24 offers some glimpses into the opposition that built against the prospective new senior pastor and the apparent rift between church leadership and some in the congregation. Akins son, Jonathan Akin, is currently serving as interim pastor at FBC Naples. As managing editor of the former Florida Baptist Witness (state paper) I was witness to many of Hayes Wickers years of fruitful ministry. To donate. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. It noted that Hayes had unfriended or blocked several people who had signed the petition on his social media accounts. It may interest you to go over to TWW and read their article, as well as the comments from members of that church who state they were unfairly misrepresented in their vote against this new pastor. This is why I dont attend a church and work on my relationship with God on a daily basis. It also appears that the SBC concluded too soon who was in the right. With two young children at home, she dedicated her time to being a stay at home mom until 2007 when the Lord opened the door for her to be a preschool teacher at First Baptist Academy in Naples. On the surface, Marcus Hayes is a highly recommended pastor who is seemingly qualified for the role. Similarly, an article in The Grio asked, Did a Florida church not hire a pastor because he was Black? And Christianity Today stated, Black Pastor Candidate Withdraws After Controversial Vote at SBC Megachurch.. Jonathan Head November 26, 2011. Our constitution and bylaws stated that a Senior Pastor must be affirmed by at least an 85% or higher vote. He hopes First Baptist Church Naples, she said,"is not a racist church by any stretch of the imagination. It also shapes my needs, which tend to go forgotten or overlooked if you refuse to see I am a black woman. Is not the sheer stupidity of this self-evident? These included a lack of transparency at the church, absence of vetted elders, and the public maligning of former longtime pastor, Hayes Wicker. More: Read the letter from the church to the Southern Baptist Convention, "Our Pastoral Staff and leadership are deeply grieved and embarrassed," Edie wrote. In closing, I dont desire to argue with anyone; i have nothing to gain. It was appalling and heartbreaking to witness. Generally, at Southern Baptist churches incoming pastors are approved by a majority of the church body upon recommendation from an elected search committee and/or pastoral staff, Stearns wrote. When HE transitioned the church from Elders to committees the ground work was laid for unbiblical polity. If there is any racism its from Pastor Hayes and his endorsement of Woke Movement. Despite these red flags, leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) have supported leaders at FBC Naples. Most church experiences, when it comes to a new Senior Pastor, are just that, a celebration and a time of looking forward with hope and optimism to what God has for the future. Caudill added that Dorrill advised Caudill that any pastoral candidates suggested by Wicker would be dead on arrival., In the months leading up to Wickers resignation, the church hired Auxano, a church consulting company, to advise the church on the pastoral transition process. And if He wanted us all to be the same, He wouldve made us the same. 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109, U.S. Experienced first hand Church Bullying, Over blown egos, inability and refusal to be biblically teachabe. But am I not allowed to vote based on my opinion without being called a racist? . Why did the church leadership behave in such an aggressive and dismissive manner? The First Naples School of Worship Arts exists to develop Christ-honoring worshipers through quality instruction for the purpose of exalting the Lord with their God-given talents and abilities. However, CT said it was not able to confirm whether Biltmore Church received such communications. The views expressed in any video or live stream presented on our website may not necessarily be the views of the CWM owners and staff. Ricardo Barbosa December 25, 2014. Just fill out this form and let us know your needs. Church members are upset over the treatment of the retiring pastor who served 27 years at FBC Naples FBC Naples, Florida's longtime senior pastor Hayes Wicker announced his retirement from pastoring the church in January 2019. To that point, no group had met with Hayes or the committee privately, Dorrill continued, before adding to applause from those gathered at the Q&A session: "This will continue to be a transparent search. ", CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TODAY: Help support local journalism, More: Read the letter from First Baptist to church members regarding voting results, In a letter to church membersshortly after the failed vote, the church pointed the finger at groupscalled "Voices of FBCN" and"Group of Concerned FBCN Members.". Check the upcoming First Baptist Church - Naples schedule for concerts, shows, and events in 2023-2024 to find the best tickets for all events at First Baptist Church - Naples. "Is that what the gospel is all about?". Been here 25+ times. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of "Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse" by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Theyve even released an open letter to the SBC with the same claim. In addition, those who have been excommunicated, as well as former Pastor Hayes Wicker, say they feel like their reputations have been sullied. What does this say about Big Eva? By circumventing the clear teachings of Matthew 18:15-17 regarding church discipline, this process showcases glaring problems with approaches to discipline that rely entirely on church oligarchies. Yet Caudill said that instead of calling a special meeting in accordance with church bylaws, the leadership at FBC Naples excommunicated 18 of the Concerned Members, including Caudill. Jesus said that He wants us to all be in unity and that He is building a church. I guess I missed this one. The final vote was 81 percent in favor and 19 percent against. Marcus Hayes, an African-American who is on staff at Biltmore Church in the Asheville, North Carolina area, was the candidate. And they said, Surely, you will not die. their sin. Items. Member of the Evangelical Theological Society Raising concerns over a pastoral candidates seeming endorsement of the book Woke Church doesnt make someone a racist. ".for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." Isaiah 56:7 Need Prayer? Enough racists voted against the pastor. They arrived in Naples and gathered other Baptist families to meet with them in a small outbuilding behind the local grocery store, meeting for their first worship . The search for a senior pastor continues, with Dorrill leading the search committee. This happened just three days after the church vote concerning Marcus Hayes. This is a clear case of men doing what they can to build their own kingdoms, not Jesus and to manipulate things into their own will being done, again not Jesus. God has to be deeply saddened by this, knowing that so much more could be done. No church creed has ever taught the nonsense that had become so pervasive in evangelicalism. ", When asked during the Q&A session whether he considers himself a conservative, Hayes said he is "as conservative as they come.". "There are no terms to describe what has happened here other than sin. During Wickers 27-year tenure, FBC Naples grew from 400 weekly attendance to over 3,000. Unfortunately, this did not meet the threshold. Bonnett told the Daily News in an email Wednesday no revote has been scheduled. There are many more than five things you should know about this situation that obviously you either do not know, or have chosen to ignore because they dont support your rhetoric. And thats shepherding many hundreds of people over many years., In its open letter to the SBC, FBC Naples lay leaders and staff wrote that they know racial prejudice contributed to Marcus Hayess failed vote because of the campaign that started just days before by a few disgruntled people in our church., Presumably, the campaign to which the letter is referring is an email that was sent from the Concerned Members to those who had signed the petition shortly before the Hayes vote, requesting a special business meeting. THAT IS OK! 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109, U.S. I dont think that it was right how they treated him. Hayes, a member of the North Carolina executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention,garnered endorsements from other church leaders, including the president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Multiple sources claiming to be from FBC Naples have reached out to Pulpit & Pen and Reformation Charlotte and we are currently assessing the accounts of these individual. In November, just weeks after the church excommunicated 18 members, John Garippa, a longtime FBC Naples member who led two popular Bible Studies at FBC Naples, left the church. More bluntly What have we done? . Now, church members who have been removed from membership over their opposition to the appointment of Marcus Hayes are in fear that they may be unable to witness their children graduate. Your Connection Portal. @Bernie Lutchman you are so correct. First Baptist Church has had problems for years. Hayes Wicker was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples (Florida) for 27 years. The whole clergy-laity distinction, senior pastor, associate pastor, the professional, or called into the ministry Christians is not found ANYWHERE in the New Testament.NO WHERE! We reached out to leaders at FBC Naples about a dozen times, seeking evidence for the racism charge, as well as comment on other issues at the church, but no one responded. I guess thats why this slanderous information is labeled as commentary. Not lies. ", "While racial issues were brought into play, and horrifically there indeed were some who did not approve Rev. Upvote 3 Downvote. FBCNaples | Naples FL A representative from the Collier County Sheriffs Office also confirmed that FBC Naples contacted them on July 3 regarding a suspicious incident., Wickers daughter, Allyson Stephens, said that on September 13, two detectives visited her home and questioned her about the Voices of FBCN email. Numerous now-former church members have been purged from the church membership roll. Food. If this pastoral candidate supportes a book that divides the church along ethnic lines and stirs up divisions in the body of Christ, it is sad that he received as many votes as he did. On Easter weekend, Wicker said he received a text message that several chairmen wanted to meet with him about church unrest. Wicker said he tried to ignore it. He nevertheless urged them to contend earnestly for the faith against all falsehood, while doing everything possible to deliver souls from destruction: snatching them out of the fire . Yet Caudill said that when he spoke up in meetings, the 79-year-old deacon was deemed divisive.. I think there were people in the church who were afraid of having a black pastor, especially one who does not subscribe to the ridiculous and ungodly notion of colorblindness and one who holds the racial views that Hayes does. Im inclined to believe it wasnt racially motivated. Upvote 1 Downvote. In it, the group details questions it has about Hayes' qualifications, his tweets and beliefs. Church leaders often seem to operate like smoke filled back room big city politicians. The process did not adhere to or reflect any biblical model. Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-2233. The GRAND OLD STANDARD, the Baptist Faith and the Message, swallowed up by an effective indoctrination of the Faithful by the Left. However, at some point the church leadership became hostile to the longtime pastor, according to church members. Publisher Log-in action has been taken to enact church discipline on the dissenters because of For sales or technical support please click here. But I dont see how the spirit of God can move among those people, unless they are willing to understand what has happened and admit that what they have done is absolutely atrocious, ungodly, unjust, and even in violation of their own bylaws.. the group wrote. We have known Hayes & his family as good Christian people etc.for over 25 years. This models anything but love and mocks justice. Certified Public Accountant, For nearly two weeks, Christian social media has been atwitter with commentary over whats being called The Asbury Revival at, Arizona Pastor Blows the Whistle on Andy Stanley, Robby Gallatys Glowsticks Are Not the Problem, Video: JD Reports on Critical Race Theory Tearing Apart SBC Megachurch, Southern Baptist Youth Pastor Fired for Questioning Near-Death Experience Teachings. Trust me, I have been guilty of that very same thing myself and Ive learned the hard way being on the other side. Need to read the book by Shelby Steele White Guilt where he lays out perfectly the Marist agenda going on. Church leaders at First Baptist Church Naples have blasted a faction of their congregation, alleging "racial prejudices" contributed to a failed vote late last month to name a black man. Hayes, a black man married to a white woman, ", Although church leaders don't believe that all who voted"no" did so based on race, Dorrill said,"it is undeniable that race played a part in the final days leading up to this election.". It was all being done vindictively and not in a righteous, godly manner., Concerned families gravitated to the Caudills, who had served in SBC churches for over 50 years. Their considerations related to legitimate theological, moral, and political issues. We met his wife and daughters. Two days after the meeting with Pastor Edie and Chairmen Boone and Collier, Wicker said he was told to vacate church premises immediately. Last fall, First Baptist Church (FBC) Naplesa prominent Southern Baptist megachurch in southwest Floridamade national headlines for rejecting an African American pastoral candidate because of some alleged racist members. First Baptist Naples has a byzantine process that allows the pastoral staff to recommend to the deacons the expulsion of a member. Pray for Me; Log In Budget Crisis at FBC Naples? Concerned Members of FBCN says the petition received 800 signatures. That's why Hayes was not officially approved, when in past years he would have been. Hayes Wicker was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples (Florida) for 27 years. Editors note: This story has been updated to reflect accurate information regarding the participants at a meeting of FBC Naples leaders on April 23. Give Online. The deacons vote on it, and, if they approve the recommendation, the individual then is informed. Doesnt matter what denomination or race you are, all of this drama is toxic on a nuclear level for the body and spirit and surely the work of Satan himself. The message at FBCN is clear: get along or get out. Just because no one blatantly used a racial slur or expressed overtly racist statements does not mean that racism was not expressed or used during the selection process. But with all due respect, be careful commenting on things you dont understand or have first hand knowledge of. Yet despite all thats happened, Wicker said, I pray people would not use this to come against megachurches or seeing all committees as bad.. Our Vision. One screenshot of a tweet included in the email centers around the fatal shooting of a black security guard by a white police officer in suburban Chicago last year. Melisa do you attend First Baptist ? Find Best Western Hotels & Resorts nearby Sponsored. Sad on many, many levels! Just like there are women who are pro-Gloria Steinem feminists, and there are women who are not fans of Gloria, black people are capable of holding differing opinions too. If I had known that, there would have been no resignation whatsoever., I was shocked that they would make this immediate. And because it promises rewards to individuals and organizations influence, students, platform it is both very hard to criticize and functionally unaccountable to any but its own. ", "After reviewing a little deeper we find that "social justice" and racial inequality appear to be his priority as it pertains to the church and ministry!" You obviously didnt pay attention to everything in that article, only the points you chose to focus on on. FBA@FBALions.org. Doesnt the Holy Spirit operate in us as individuals? They have been in my heart and prayers since this happened. Find a local church Explore; Giving; App; Sign In; Find a Church; Florida; Naples, FL The separation was hardly amicable. Similarly, SBC president J.D. **Statements about the actions taken by FBC Naples leadership assume the fidelity of Pulpit & Pens inside source. However, the email also expressed concerns about Hayes ability to reconcile the deeply divided church. Jude certainly understood this. Those involved either need to find a way to recover from this, not just cover it up, or decide to step aside for the greater good. Sadly, too many people are more committed to idols than to truth and righteousness. This group was engaged in an email campaign to inform church members about various concerns with Marcus Hayes. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Wicker said that during the meeting, the men confronted him with an anonymous letter that accused Wicker of financial impropriety, such as not tracking his miles on a church-leased vehicle. "They are reaching their community and showing the care and love that the community desperately needs." Photos courtesy of FBC Naples Hearts With Hands Give Online Mission Trips Serve at First Naples Connect With Us Need Prayer? What Happens Now? Hayes Wicker announced his retirement in January with the intention of reaching a mutually agreed upon exit date with church leadership. If this were a Calvary Chapel organization, or any other offshoot of Chuck Smiths piracy, no one would be surprised. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. I do not intend to allow blackmail to prevail at this point and would hope that you would support me. The controversy, which quickly spread in religious circles online, has suddenly thrust the North Naples church into an unwelcome spotlight, much to the dismay of some members. *I use scare quotes because the Woke phenom is only relevant in a certain context: it is very Americentric (talking like all white people are the same, for example), and not culturally or ethnically sensitive at all when on looks at the ethnic makeup of the church IN OTHER COUNTRIES. The campaign, he said in an email to the Daily News, consisted of social media, texting, phone calls and a series of emails. Would highly recommended." - Tabitha C "Better prices than other sites." - Diana E. Wicker called the allegations appalling., We reached out to Boone, specifically asking about the allegations mentioned in the video, but he did not respond. "We know this because of the campaign that started just days before by a few disgruntled people in our church.". Wicker spent 27 years as pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples. Allegedly he said he was happy to see some people in SBC membership moved to the bottom as others move to the top. Wickers hopes for a smooth transition have been dashed. Hayes pastoral appointment of doing so out of racial prejudice and announced that The FBC Naples leaders vowed to deal with this sinful cancer and added that church discipline had already started. So sick of this hate and evil which is exactly what this all is. Takeaway: The treatment of the retiring pastor at FBC Naples is eerily similar to the treatment of the retiring pastor at McLean Bible Church. Regardless of who is at fault for what, this is NOT what Church should be. And before you go tagging me as a racist, I am in a biracial marriage myself. Any copyrighted material displayed or referenced is done under the doctrine of fair use. And we are soldierscharged with pulling down ideological strongholds and casting down the lies and deception spawned by the forces of evil (2 Corinthians 10:35; 2 Timothy 2:34). Wicker said several weeks later, the church emailed him, stating that Wicker had facilitated and cooperated with a rival faction in the church, which voided his exit agreement. Wade Burleson is also part of the smear campaign, too. Blake Crawford and former deacon, Mike Dolan, said they were also suspended around that time. And in 2006, Wicker served as head of the SBC Pastors Conference. A lengthyOct. 24 email signed by the "group of concerned FBCN members"and obtained by the Daily News was titled "Concerns Surfacing About Compatibility with Marcus Hayes." Racism had Nothing to do with voting!It had to do with biblical principals that many questioned ( CRT, SJM, "Woke" Church). concerned with factors other than racism, such as Marcus Hayes JUST STOP THE HATE. 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