", "While racial issues were brought into play, and horrifically there indeed were some who did not approve Rev. Dorrill did not elaborate on how the process was compromised, and Bonnett did not answer emailed questions about the matter. Christianity Today (CT) reported in November that Neil Dorrill had claimed at a Q&A session that inappropriate emails had been sent to Hayess church in North Carolina, Biltmore Church. Privacy Policy Giving. We need to see people as fellow human beings made in the image of God. #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. Freelance journalist Josh Shepherd writes on faith, culture, and public policy for several media outlets. Find a local church Explore; Giving; App; Sign In; Find a Church; Florida; Naples, FL Pastor Hayes is the Pastor. Dorrill near the end of a Nov. 2 service told the congregation that "the integrity of our election last weekend was compromised. Looking for past sermons? We met his wife and daughters. But, then again, with such an unmistakable history of racism behind it, predicting which way the SBC would jump in response to a charge of racism would be too easy. Other parts of the email laid out concerns the group had with Hayes' tweets about books that deal with race and religion and questioned whether he had the necessary experience to take the post as senior pastor. their sin. Today, a former FBC Naples insider who is Mancini said its standard to recommend that an outgoing senior pastor not be involved in a pastoral succession process. But am I not allowed to vote based on my opinion without being called a racist? Publisher Log-in 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. Instead he was charged with this amorphous set of wrongdoings that were later largely or totally shown to be untrue. 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. Food. (Hayes this month took his first senior pastor position at a church in Texas.). He shared some examples, including one from a woman who said the church had failed to check Hayes' Twitter account and called him a "radical leftist. Why not make an issue of Dorrills past before Hayes confirmation vote? Well Hello!!! After Marcus Hayes failed to receive the necessary 85 percent affirmative vote to install him as pastor, the leadership of First Baptist Church Naples, including the church staff, launched a pogrom against dissenters. On May 28, Caudill said the church placed him on disciplinary suspension from the deacon board and the senior pastor search team. It is time for the SBC to do what they should have done first, before concluding who was right: Shine the light, Brothers, shine the light in here. But what was concluded was that all things were not fair nor were they right. 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 would know. More about this ministry: Welcome to First Naples! Hi, Carla. First Baptist Church 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. If it can happen at FBC Naples, it can happen anywhere. 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. Help Guides First Naples glorifies God by being a multigenerational, multiethnic, multiplying church, that raises up the next generation of disciple makers, . Would highly recommended." - Tabitha C "Better prices than other sites." - Diana E. But more importantly, Ericksen said, members feel their voice isn't being heard by church leaders. 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. That's why Hayes was not officially approved, when in past years he would have been. I actually want you to see me as a black woman, because that has shaped my experiences in life how people have reacted to me, treated me, etc. Im not sure why you would describe Dr. Kings sentiments as ridiculous and ungodly. Theres only one human race. 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. Our warfare is not against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12); and our duty as ambassadors does not permit us to compromise or align ourselves with any kind of human philosophies, religious deceit, or any other kind of falsehood (Colossians 2:8). On the surface, Marcus Hayes is a highly recommended pastor who is seemingly qualified for the role. Yet despite all thats happened, Wicker said, I pray people would not use this to come against megachurches or seeing all committees as bad., Similarly, Caudill stated, First Baptist Naples still has potential to be used greatly by God. 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. These were ALL issues that these so-called dissenters were trying to have addressed PRIOR to the arrival of Marcus. "Is that what the gospel is all about?". We live in UK now as did Naples Baptist 1st Associate Minisiter but come to Naples Baptist every Dec/Jan. It is not necessarily the opinion of any entity by which I am employed, any church at which I am a member, any church which I attend, or the educational institution at which I am enrolled. "We know this because of the campaign that started just days before by a few disgruntled people in our church.". No One Knows. FBCNaples | Naples FL 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. We reached out to Phillips Harvey Group and FBC Naples to confirm, but they did not respond. Last ", Two members of the counting committee, he said, have admitted to leaking confidential early voting results from Saturday night to a lay leader in the church "who then used that information, we believe, to compromise the process.". Doesnt the Holy Spirit operate in us as individuals? The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. Only love. Racial prejudice a factor in rejection of black pastor, read the headline of a piece published in the Baptist Standard. to be clear. The campaign, he said in an email to the Daily News, consisted of social media, texting, phone calls and a series of emails. Carla, thanks to my excommunicated status, I guess you could call me one of the dissenters and racists. The turmoil at FBC Naples began about a year ago, when longtime Senior Pastor Hayes Wicker announced to the church that he was stepping down to make way for younger fresher leadership.. The decision to excommunicate us 48 hours after a failed vote, without ANY confrontation, was nothing more than a knee jerk reaction to make people pay and to establish a scapegoat. Jonathan Head November 26, 2011. 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. He didnt have the experience. Per the church's constitution and bylaws, a senior pastor must be affirmed by a margin of at least 85% of the vote, but Hayes only garnered 81%of the vote, with 1,552 "yes" votes compared to 365 "no" votes. We've got a Bible & Life Group that's perfect for . 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. I dont think you mean ill will, but just want to make you aware of how poorly comments like that tend to land. Roku Live Streaming, Copyright 2023 ITP Productions, Inc. dba ChristianWorldMedia.com, All Rights Reserved, Welcome to First Naples! First Naples || Livestream - Streaming live from Naples, FL. We likewise contacted SBC President J.D. You may recall this line from his I have a dream speech: I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I believe Dr. King was right. Masters of Divinity in Christian Apologetics, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary So is my wife. FBA is a discipleship school dedicated to preparing the next generation to serve in God's Kingdom. ( I wonder what the Aramaic is for fad.). emails from the accused church members reveal that dissenters were More Emails: FBC Naples Concerned Party Defends Itself Against Accusations of Racism, VIDEO: A look at the problems at FBC Naples, FBC Naples Insider Speaks Out About Alleged Racism and Unbiblical Excommunications at FBC Naples, Leaked Emails Show That FBC Naples Members Had Serious Concerns About Marcus Hayes Biblical Qualifications. "It seems all cops ever see is black," the attorney continued. 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. At Berean Baptist Church, we have one message-the message of the Lord Jesus Christ, and one ministry-the ministry He has given us to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Well-sourced. Just fill out this form and let us know your needs. Upvote 3 Downvote. @Michelle I believe you make valid points. This is a warning to all Southern Baptists. Your Connection Portal. It is widely known that an 85% affirmative vote is unusually high. Jonathan Akin is also national director of young leaders for SBCs North American Mission Board. Photos See More Hours Mon: 8am - 5pm Tue: 8am - 5pm Wed: 8am - 5pm Thu: 8am - 5pm Fri: 8am - 5pm "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. We asked him to allow us to hug him. 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. No, Again. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? 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. Bunch of old white guys with too much time on their hands and too many books in their personal theology libraries. ", 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.". I believe Hayes was rejected because of racism. Our church voted by a percentage of 81 % to bring Marcus Hayes as our next Pastor. I dont think that it was right how they treated him. Jemel Roberson was in my student ministry while I was a youth pastor in Chicago. Ready to start serving? The Holy Spirit inspired him to write his short epistle to people who were struggling with some of these very same issues. We know this because of the campaign that started just days before by a few disgruntled people in our church.. Our mission as soldiers is to overthrow false ideas. Blake Crawford and former deacon, Mike Dolan, said they were also suspended around that time. is a pastoral search committee? Hi. Instead, the group alleges that the racism charge was a ruse by men who had recently seized control of the church, expelled and maligned a beloved pastor of 27 years, and then fabricated a basis for excommunicating those who had objected. I guess I missed this one. Dorrill also serves on FBC Naples finance committee. into an embarrassing public debacle. The search for a senior pastor continues, with Dorrill leading the search committee. However, according to a group of 30 to 40 Concerned Members of FBCN, which includes several former deacons, racism had nothing to do with why pastoral candidate Marcus Hayes was rejected as pastor. That's not what happened at First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida. The so-called dissenters had issues with what the church was doing WELL BEFORE Marcus Hayes arrived. However, he stated, In the 22 years I was there (FBC Naples), I never heard a racist commentever. 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. 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. 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. They released a statement to the church family blaming racism for the rejection of Marcus Hayes. 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After years of delay, Southern Baptists passed a series of reforms in 2022 aimed at addressing abuse in the nations largest Protestant, A former youth pastor at First Baptist Church (FBC) of Bentonville, Arkansas, has accepted a plea deal for his victimization of children, Several churches deemed not in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) have responded to action taken by the SBC Executive. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! Stop making everything about race. He hopes This is why I dont attend a church and work on my relationship with God on a daily basis. And second, Mr. Hayes did nothing to convince me that he would embrace me as a disgraced member of the church. 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. Church leadership has told excommunicated church members that public response to their situation will result in a restraining order banning them from First Baptist Academy related activities. close to Wicker, contacted Pulpit & Pen with disturbing details Racism had Nothing to do with voting!It had to do with biblical principals that many questioned ( CRT, SJM, "Woke" Church). Wicker responded with a 16-page letter refuting the charges against him. This sort of trashing of fine people is becoming commonplace is an SBC I was once very happy to be a part of. Dwight McKissic for comment, but none responded. 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. hating even the garment polluted by the flesh (Jude 23). Boy oh boy. Trust me, I have been guilty of that very same thing myself and Ive learned the hard way being on the other side. I do not intend to allow blackmail to prevail at this point and would hope that you would support me. Honestly, the system that ousted him is the machine he created. What a great and wise man of God he is? Where in the N.T. ", "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!" In 2016, under the leadership of its former pastor, the church changed its bylaws to adopt the85%approval rule, instead of a simple or super-majority, Stearns continued. *Please note that the preceding is my personal opinion. Many church members are staying silent because they fear their children will be kicked out of the Christian school run by the church. For the church's leadership, "it exposed a sickness in what we characterize as a cancer within our fellowship," he continued in the letter, which also asked for forgiveness from Hayes and his wife and "any other person who has been offended, hurt, or damaged by the outcome" of the vote. "First Baptist Church Naples is doing excellent work through disaster relief," said Wayne Briant, southwest regional catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention. We cant wait to meet you and get you connected! ", Dorrill said there had been "a concerted campaign of misinformation filled with destructive and divisive content." The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him. 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." If I had known that, there would have been no resignation whatsoever.. 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. Its devastating to the proclamation of the Gospel. 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. "My heart goes out to his family," Hayes wrote. Sad state of affairs. Former deacon, Blake Crawford, said Wicker was later exonerated of the charges in the anonymous letter by church accounting firm, Phillips Harvey Group. Namely Hayes Wicker. This ban prevented him from seeing his granddaughter perform in a play being put on at the churchs school, First Baptist Academy. I will say this with as much humility as I can muster at this time.The letter from FBCN was a lie! 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.". If you promote that, take a LONG look in the mirror. 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! In the spring of 1945, Reverend Joseph Engel, his wife and young son were sent by the Brookdale Baptist Church of Bloomfield, New Jersey to plant new churches in South Florida. Now it certainly will as the debt load is unsustainable. this approach to transition can become a helpful model for other churches.. 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. And as for Neil Dorrill, that was also brought up well before the arrival of Marcus. Hayes pastoral appointment of doing so out of racial prejudice and announced that (The church publishes an annual directory with member email addresses.). During Wickers 27-year tenure, FBC Naples grew from 400 weekly attendance to over 3,000. Been here 25+ times. Almost unbelievable saga of incompetence. JD Greear and his woke cronies attempted a coup at FBC Naples and were thwarted on a grand level. *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. This is nothing new. In addition, those who have been excommunicated, as well as former Pastor Hayes Wicker, say they feel like their reputations have been sullied. 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: Hotels. 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. The process did not adhere to or reflect any biblical model. They have been in my heart and prayers since this happened. 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. Wicker spent 27 years as pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples. I certainly agree with you wholeheartedly, Grant. I spoke at length with this individual and how no reason to doubt the veracity of the individuals accounts. Im not sure where they are located now, nor what they are doing, but I feel confident God is using them in His way. action has been taken to enact church discipline on the dissenters because of 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109, U.S. In fact, concerned church members have come forward to reveal the questions and concerns they had about the nominee. By Jessica Pigg Last updated Nov 2, 2021 NAPLES Since Alan Brumback's call as lead pastor and his arrival in mid-September, First Baptist Church in Naples has seen baptismal waters stirred every weekend, having celebrated 42 baptisms in October and already scheduling another 15 in November. At the time, Wicker seemed to be well-respected by his church and denomination. More: Read the letter from the church to the Southern Baptist Convention, "Our Pastoral Staff and leadership are deeply grieved and embarrassed," Edie wrote. According to the inside source, soon after his employment at FBC Naples ended, Wicker was banned from the church campus. 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. Wicker said in late October, when FBC Naples excommunicated the 18 members, it also stopped paying him his severance. the group wrote. And thats ok. God created me too. So very sorry, but not everything is about race and not everyone is a racist. Hayes Wicker announced his retirement in January with the intention of reaching a mutually agreed upon exit date with church leadership. 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. Connect with the reporter at patrick.riley@naplesnews.com or on Twitter @PatJRiley. Wicker spent 27 years as pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples. If this were a Calvary Chapel organization, or any other offshoot of Chuck Smiths piracy, no one would be surprised. Garippa, who was never part of Concerned Members of FBCN, declined to comment on why he left FBC Naples. 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). Thanks for submitting! Christians should model justice and love to the world. about the pastoral transition process at the church, a process which has descended Wicker said he was shocked by the accusations, but instead of fighting, he tendered his resignation. We are so glad you've chosen to join us. 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. Hayes Wicker was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples (Florida) for 27 years. Takeaway: One could reject the concerns of the church members and not label them racist. Melisa do you attend First Baptist ? Until this happens FBCN will be a former great ministry. We have read so many of our traditions back into the New Testament, and tried to make them fit. Jesus said that He wants us to all be in unity and that He is building a church. The leadership structure for the past 500 years in pretty much all of our churches is just refurbished Roman Catholicism. Terms of Service Grateful that FBCN is moving toward amputating the racists, tweeted Rev. This models anything but love and mocks justice. Takeaway: The treatment of the retiring pastor at FBC Naples is eerily similar to the treatment of the retiring pastor at McLean Bible Church. Need to read the book by Shelby Steele White Guilt where he lays out perfectly the Marist agenda going on. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? Im too far away to comment on the specific allegations, but whatever the truth of each, its pretty clear that youve got at least two strong factions in church leadership, and possibly also the church as a whole, which need to have a come to Jesus moment in terms of this is how you do, and this is how you do not do, ministry., The utter disrespect shown previous Pastor Wicker is atrocious and unchristian to say the least. Interesting. political and theological statements and his lack of experience leading a One Denomination that claims to hold the Christian faith to avoid is the Southern Baptist Churces and their affiliations. Arkansas Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty to 13 Counts of Sexual Assault, Churches Respond to Action of SBC Executive Committee, Why Businessman Peter Chung Matters for the Future of The Kings College. 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