Church leaders often seem to operate like smoke filled back room big city politicians. Marcus D. Hayes, a pastor from Hendersonville, North Carolina, was brought before the church congregation on the weekend of Oct. 26 and 27 by the church'spastor search committee to affirm him as the next senior pastor. Wicker responded with a 16-page letter refuting the charges against him. 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. Edie, the church's executive pastor, however, called Hayes "one of the most qualified men in Southern Baptist life to be a Senior Pastor of any church in this country.". 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. We reached out to Phillips Harvey Group and FBC Naples to confirm, but they did not respond. Since the failed vote, other allegations have surfaced. Wicker and his wife then returned a Chrysler minivan they had been given years before by a church member, and his church-leased vehicle was repossessed. Racism had Nothing to do with voting!It had to do with biblical principals that many questioned ( CRT, SJM, "Woke" Church). Specialties: First Baptist Church Naples is a church family that is unified on several basic theological understandings, which are based in our understanding of God's Word. Why not make an issue of Dorrills past before Hayes confirmation vote? He didnt mentioned anything in the question and answer sessions or his sermon that gave me any indication reconciling and unifying our church was even on his radar. is a pastoral search committee? Been here 25+ times. According to the inside source, soon after his employment at FBC Naples ended, Wicker was banned from the church campus. Racial prejudice a factor in rejection of black pastor, read the headline of a piece published in the Baptist Standard. First Baptist Naples has a byzantine process that allows the pastoral staff to recommend to the deacons the expulsion of a member. We must keep those objectives straight; we are not entitled to wage warfare against people or to enter into diplomatic relations with anti-Christian ideas. First Naples glorifies God by being a multigenerational, multiethnic, multiplying church, that raises up the next generation of disciple makers, church planters, missionaries, and world changers, to reach Naples to the Nations. What Happens Now? Hundreds of members have left the church. @DooWopCokeFan Please try to understand something: NOT ALL BLACK PEOPLE THINK ALIKE. Yet Easter services would be the last time Wicker would preach at FBC Naples. SUNDAY, Dec 11 (7pm) However, Mancini added that the situation at FBC Naples was not typical but did not want to comment on the unique circumstances at the church. I am not lesser or better, but different. Our Vision. But the uniform refusal to comment from the church leadership is suspicious. In it, the group details questions it has about Hayes' qualifications, his tweets and beliefs. **Statements about the actions taken by FBC Naples leadership assume the fidelity of Pulpit & Pens inside source. Many church members are staying silent because they fear their children will be kicked out of the Christian school run by the church. It is widely known that an 85% affirmative vote is unusually high. 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! Leading the Q&A session, Dorrill alluded to the past year for the church, which saw its longtime senior pastor, Hayes Wicker, leave amid dissatisfaction by some church members over the circumstances of his departure. Church leaders have alleged that race played a role in the failed vote to affirm Hayes, causing a firestorm of heated discussion on social media and spawning posts by religious websites and blogs. I spoke at length with this individual and how no reason to doubt the veracity of the individuals accounts. We have read so many of our traditions back into the New Testament, and tried to make them fit. #JemelRoberson https://t.co/Y1dMXQY33N, But the Group of Concerned FBNC Members, citing the tweet, said Hayes should be questioned about his relationship with first responders, specifically police, "and his thoughts on such topics as Ferguson, police shootings involving people of color, etc. FBCNaples | Naples FL Wicker also was pastor for 20 years to evangelical author and founder of Prison Fellowship, Chuck Colson. close to Wicker, contacted Pulpit & Pen with disturbing details More: Read the letter from the church to the Southern Baptist Convention, "Our Pastoral Staff and leadership are deeply grieved and embarrassed," Edie wrote. "Unfortunately our church familys business has become fodder for spotlight-seeking bloggers and others who are commenting about Christians whom they do not know personally, and slandering a church that they know little about," Sonya Stearns, a member of the church, said in an email to the Daily News. Marcus Hayes, an African-American who is on staff at Biltmore Church in the Asheville, North Carolina area, was the candidate. 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.. FirstNaples.org My Account Login However, leaked Wicker, a former President of the Florida Baptist Convention and the SBC Pastors' Conference, was such a high-profile leader and fundraiser for Baptist causes that his retirement was covered by Baptist Press, which reported the following on February 4th: Wicker spent 27 years as pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples. emails from the accused church members reveal that dissenters were JD Greear and his woke cronies attempted a coup at FBC Naples and were thwarted on a grand level. Good Ole Fascist techniques of taking away 1A rights are even occurring within the church. Experienced first hand Church Bullying, Over blown egos, inability and refusal to be biblically teachabe. The article above has been corrected to identify the group as Voices of FBCN. First Naples || Livestream - Streaming live from Naples, FL. 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. Give Online Mission Trips Serve at First Naples Connect With Us Need Prayer? God has done great things among us and we believe that greater things are yet to come! Yet Caudill said that when he spoke up in meetings, the 79-year-old deacon was deemed divisive.. Terms of Service Sadly, that did not come to fruition. "We know this because of the campaign that started just days before by a few disgruntled people in our church.". The separation was hardly amicable. Regardless of what specific concerns were held, its important to know that 1) no evidence of genuine racism on the part of those holding them has surfaced, and 2) the efforts these members made to ask questions and express reservations were not taken seriously. Sylee Gibson, an excommunicated member who works in law enforcement, added that the man chairing the FBC Naples senior pastor search team is a Florida businessman with a checkered pastNeil Dorrill. Sadly, too many people are more committed to idols than to truth and righteousness. Unfortunately, this did not meet the threshold. Find more information about the groups that meet throughout the week by clicking below. They make me want to Puke profusely second only to Calvary Chapel. Nothing new in this article. into an embarrassing public debacle. (Hey, and I know white people who love Woke Church!) Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-2233. concerned with factors other than racism, such as Marcus Hayes The 26-year-old guard, Jemel Roberson, was detaining a suspected gunman who opened fire at the bar where Roberson worked when the police officer fatally shot Roberson. I guess I missed this one. We know this because of the campaign that started just days before by a few disgruntled people in our church.. However, no one even begins to acknowledge that this system is the product of Hayes ministry. Church leadership responded in an email to members, calling the Voices of FBCNs email inaccurate and slanderous and claiming that a security breach of the churchs email list had occurred. I know that can seem like a simple concept, but it seems to be forgotten when the well a black person disagrees with it! argument is used. DWCF. "It has nothing to do with race," said William Ericksen, a member of the church for five years and part of the group. FBC Naples, recently listed as the 64th largest SBC church in the country, appears to be withering in the wake of the scandal. So for now we will go to Tampa & enjoy Church there, as no wish to be seen to support incompetence. And thats ok. God created me too. You obviously didnt pay attention to everything in that article, only the points you chose to focus on on. He said the church was hopeful that Hayes would allow his name to be reconsidered as the church's next senior pastor or interim pastor. FBC Naples, Floridas longtime senior pastor Hayes Wicker announced his retirement from pastoring the church in January 2019. Curious timing of raising those concerns. And guess what? Hotels. Proverbs 18:17. Colson thought so highly of an oath of integrity that Wicker had written that Colson included the oath in his landmark book,The Body. Garippa said The Naples Gathering has 350 to 400 people attending, 85-percent of whom are former FBC Naples members. Almost unbelievable saga of incompetence. 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. Theyve even released an open letter to the SBC with the same claim. 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. Church leadership announced that a new senior pastor was not hired because the nominee failed to meet the 85% approval threshold. First Naples glorifies God by being a multigenerational, multiethnic, multiplying church. The process did not adhere to or reflect any biblical model. These were ALL issues that these so-called dissenters were trying to have addressed PRIOR to the arrival of Marcus. That is a perfect summary of every Christians duty in the war for the truth. 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. Give Online. God used their faithfulness and devotion to create a mighty ministry through FBCN. Shopping. It does not suddenly make a point valid or invalid. Hi. about the pastoral transition process at the church, a process which has descended I attended the Saturday evening service with Dr.Marcus Hayes. Instead, Wicker was quickly forced out. 11,847 were here. And if He wanted us all to be the same, He wouldve made us the same. "It seems all cops ever see is black," the attorney continued. Naples Christmas Celebration. Catholic Idolaters Claim to Find St. Peters BonesAgain. Hayes, a black man married to a white woman, Im inclined to believe it wasnt racially motivated. 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. 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. 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. Would you believe that not a single member of the church has reached out to me in love and asked to hear my side of the events. Am I not allowed as a deacon and 15+ year member of the church to ask questions about leaders who in my opinion have lied and deceived the church for political gain? The leadership structure for the past 500 years in pretty much all of our churches is just refurbished Roman Catholicism. *Please note that the preceding is my personal opinion. *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. When I look at Jesus and his disciples I do not see anything that looks as atrocious as this mess. Submit. SATURDAY, Dec 10 (4pm) NO RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE. It isnt white people who have turned on the evil and hate. We likewise contacted SBC President J.D. I think this one would have died even if none of this soap opera garbage had taken place. You would call Martin Luther King an Uncle Tom Im sure. Carla, thanks to my excommunicated status, I guess you could call me one of the dissenters and racists. As managing editor of the former Florida Baptist Witness (state paper) I was witness to many of Hayes Wickers years of fruitful ministry. The church staff alleged that racism was behind the rejection. Well-sourced. In fact, concerned church members have come forward to reveal the questions and concerns they had about the nominee. It noted that Hayes had unfriended or blocked several people who had signed the petition on his social media accounts. Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-2233. On the surface, Marcus Hayes is a highly recommended pastor who is seemingly qualified for the role. Photos See More Hours Mon: 8am - 5pm Tue: 8am - 5pm Wed: 8am - 5pm Thu: 8am - 5pm Fri: 8am - 5pm 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. Come see the Living Christmas Trees. But we are not merely ambassadors. So much for giving church members the benefit of the doubt. Interesting. If I had known that, there would have been no resignation whatsoever.. It stinks to me of Greed. The petition for a special business meeting was never even ACKNOWLEDGED by the leadership is a Violation of the bylaws. Jemel Roberson was in my student ministry while I was a youth pastor in Chicago. They released a statement to the church family blaming racism for the rejection of Marcus Hayes. The refusal to release specific documents to any donating member, also a violation of not only the by-laws (which was the same verbiage as the state law) but also the state of Florida Not-for-profit Compliance Act and the IRS which governs their 501(c)(3) status. 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. If it can happen at FBC Naples, it can happen anywhere. Also, the concept of colorblindness is nice in theory but is biologically impossible (unless you are colorblind). Im not sure why you would describe Dr. Kings sentiments as ridiculous and ungodly. Theres only one human race. However, no evidence of racism has yet been produced. to be clear. "First Baptist Naples is, ethnically, a predominantly white church but we are not a racist church." Caudill said no one replied to his letter. Upvote 3 Downvote. Help Guides Wade Burleson is also part of the smear campaign, too. "They are reaching their community and showing the care and love that the community desperately needs." Photos courtesy of FBC Naples Hearts With Hands We are so glad you've chosen to join us. Would highly recommended." - Tabitha C "Better prices than other sites." - Diana E. An economy of power, people, and indeed money which is non-ecclesiastical but highly influential within evangelical churches. The congregation must find a way to publicly be able to bring Hayes Wicker and his family back into this fellowship as loved and former members. Jonathan Head November 26, 2011. 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. Did people voice concerns and questions about Marcus? The removal of the original pastor and his ENTIRE family, the threats to members from a law firm, and the mere fact that they were not abiding by their own by-laws are just a few of the issues going on. Also concerning to the group was the fact that Marcus Hayes didnt respond to a letter Concerned Members of FBCN had sent him a week earlier, outlining their issues at the church. . We were on cloud nine. Hi, Carla. It is a populist movement of tremendous influence and minimal accountability. And they said, Surely, you will not die. FBC Naples also sent several cease and desist letters from prominent law firm, Holland & Knight, to several church members suspected of having involvement with the Voices of FBCN email. Jonathan Head November 26, 2011. Southern Baptist Faith & Message Explained, Woke Purges, Show Trials: What First Baptist Church Naples reveals about the future - Capstone Report, BREAKING: FBC Naples sics lawyers on dissenting church members - Capstone Report, SBC Elites defend credibly accused standard to ruin lives, Bart Barber flipflops on pledge to bring vote to ban Women Pastors in SBC, Evangelical Elites lied you to about the origins of Covid, Woke SBC Elites Delete History To Hide Their Schemes. "Marcus Hayes, a highly respected and a well-qualified pastor, remains the man that we believe God has called to be our next pastor," Dorrill said to a standing ovation from the congregation. However, CT said it was not able to confirm whether Biltmore Church received such communications. Sad on many, many levels! Coffee. Havent hurt enough yet. 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. Member of the Evangelical Theological Society I am sickened by the way he was treated and am grateful for this exposure. I am saying that, as I have countless experiences of colorblind people saying or doing insensitive, offensive things because they forgot Im black. What a great and wise man of God he is? FBC Napless accusations and treatment of Pastor Wicker upset dozens of church members. ", 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.". Wicker said Dorrill banned him from pastoral search team meetings, and the chairmen of the personnel and finance committees told Wicker his oversight was not needed. The experience with the church was so unnerving for the Wickers that in September, the extended familyincluding two adult children, their spouses, and six grandchildrenpulled up stakes from Naples and moved several states away. No, Again. This sequence of events raised many questions for me and my wife, Caudill said. 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. We recall the old Church too. In his quote-tweet, Hayes said Roberson was in his student ministry while he was a youth pastor in Chicago. No, Again. When HE transitioned the church from Elders to committees the ground work was laid for unbiblical polity. 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. If I had known that, there would have been no resignation whatsoever., I was shocked that they would make this immediate. Sandra received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from our local college, Florida Gulfcoast University in 2001. "First Baptist Church Naples is doing excellent work through disaster relief," said Wayne Briant, southwest regional catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention. Our Pastoral Search Committee, lay leadership, and the Pastoral Staff all anticipated that our vote would be nothing less than an affirmative statement from our people that God had sovereignly chosen for Marcus Hayes to be our next Pastor. I left the church. 1-877-582-9246. . First Baptist Church - Naples 3000 Orange Blossom Dr Naples FL 34109 (239) 597-6057 Claim this business (239) 597-6057 Website More Directions Advertisement We are so thankful for the godly staff who serve the Lord and lead our FBCNaples family! We are so glad you've chosen to join us. In the email, the group warned that Hayes had endorsed Woke Church, a book that the email claimed was promoting cultural Marxism., The email also objected to Hayes reportedly saying that he rejects the concept that a person can look at a person of color and see no color. The authors wrote, Paul is clear to us in Philippians 3:2-10 that we are to have no confidence in the flesh of our ethnicity.. Bonnett told the Daily News in an email Wednesday no revote has been scheduled. Hayes Wicker was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples (Florida) for 27 years. Been here 25+ times. (Hayes this month took his first senior pastor position at a church in Texas.). First Baptist Church of Naples Florida Openly Admits Congregational Racism October 30, 2019 by admin In a recent story from Religion News Source (RNS) it was revealed that First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida, failed to elect a new pastor because he was black. Dwight McKissic, a prominent African American SBC pastor in Arlington, Texas. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. Clarified a few things I had heard through the SBC grape vine. Hayes did not suddenly abandon his faith in the few months between his announcement that he was stepping aside, as he was being felt led to do, to make room for younger leadership and his sudden dismissal by the FBCN leadership. All of the events need to be understood in the context of the overriding event and the church governance that permitted this to happen. I'm New. to affirm of Wickers intended replacement, Marcs Hayes. I can tell you unequivocally racist did NOT play any part in the actions of decision of the excommunicated members of FBC. Takeaway: The problems here illustrate how important biblical models of church governance and judicial process are. 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. So sick of this hate and evil which is exactly what this all is. Former deacon, Blake Crawford, said Wicker was later exonerated of the charges in the anonymous letter by church accounting firm, Phillips Harvey Group. As a seasonal member of FBCN during the events you cover here I can share how troubling this is. It seems rather patronizing to minorities to assert that every minority persons ideas must be legitimate because the propounder is of a certain colour. What would Jesus make of Wokeness intersectionality, and indeed, the movement for resegregation by some of those who are of the Prominent Woke, in light of Galatians 3:28? Notice carefully: Our task as ambassadors is to bring good news to people. Let us pray for you. 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. (The church publishes an annual directory with member email addresses.). Bob Caudill, a former deacon and spokesman for Concerned Members of FBCN, said that a month before the vote on Marcus Hayes, the group had circulated a petition requesting a special business meeting to discuss serious concerns at FBC Naples. However, the email also expressed concerns about Hayes ability to reconcile the deeply divided church. I certainly agree with you wholeheartedly, Grant. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. "We all realize that the year of 2019 has been very difficult in the life of our church," Dorrill said. This is a warning to all Southern Baptists. ", "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!" Jesus said that He wants us to all be in unity and that He is building a church. Concerned Members of FBCN says the petition received 800 signatures. 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 the church's new senior pastor. Read the letter from the church to the Southern Baptist Convention, question and answer session with Hayes and his wife, Read the letter from First Baptist to church members regarding voting results, fatal shooting of a black security guard by a white police officer, Police release name of cop who killed black security guard who was corralling a gunman, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Have attended a lot of Southern Baptist Churches. political and theological statements and his lack of experience leading a 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. I can tell you I am not a racist. Just fill out this form and let us know your needs. Wicker said the future for him and his wife is uncertain. Our leadership has gone astray, I fear, and those who find the courage to stand up to them have targets on their backs. 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