TV Evangalism???

[Jedi4Yahweh]

I disagree with Television Evangelism due to the fact of the enormous cost to air those kinds of shows. I think that money could have be more effectively spent supporting thousands of missionaries around the world taking the gospel to unreached areas. Second most of those shows are not about evangelism but rather about Christian living, Church doctrine and such. Most if not all are not centered on reaching lost...so if you want to learn about Christian living get your bible out and join a fellowship. Christian TV does not equal fellowship. Why waste millions of dollars, just so you hear your favorite scripture and minister.

TV ministers will be held accountable by God of how they use and spend the money sent in good faith of the gospel. Including non TV ministers who build expensive glorified Church's in the name of God, while millions missionaries remain unsent and unsupported around the world. Most of the church money should be spent on evangelism and spreading of the gospel not rectifying buildings and building fitness rooms. God would much rather have people worshiping out of barns and homes rather then million dollar buildings.

Do you really think God is going to pat them on the back and say nice structured build, I like the gold trimming and tassels, I watched your TV show, I like your tailored suit, while millions of unsent missionaries can't go to the fields nor truly be supported because you have to pay the electric bill or air time. He is going to say depart from me you wicked evil servant, because you were given much but in return you went wasted it on worldly things and not on harvesting souls.

I have no problem for ministers asking and raising money as long as the money is going to reach the lost. I don't see this in TV ministers. Paul requested money often from Churches but I know he used it to support evangelism and building the kingdom of God not his Church building.

The churches should be a training base making disciples to send to the unreached around the corner and around the world and supporting them. This is how you reach the world.

****Note: I do not want this to turn into an attack on specific ministries but a simple discussion on the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of TV evangelism

Whats you thoughts???

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[KeilanS]

Here are my thoughts on it:

How many unbelievers, when feeling that still small voice and wanting a fulfilled life will say "Hey, maybe I should give Christianity a try, I guess I'd better turn on my TV and wait for the first TV Minister to save my soul!". I have my doubts that anyone but Christians ever watch those shows anyways.

[terter]

No matter what the sets look like, they're going to be criticized. If you had a large ministry, you would be criticized, too. There's no way missionaries can reach the numbers of people that tv does.

The guy that's on TBN that reads from The Word that was an actor - can't remember his name. Anyway, his testimony is that he tuned to TBN to make fun of the show - only that time he was saved - happened years ago.

How much is one soul worth?

[Adonai1]

I disagree with Television Evangelism due to the fact of the enormous cost to air those kinds of shows. I think that money could have be more effectively spent supporting thousands of missionaries around the world taking the gospel to unreached areas. Second most of those shows are not about evangelism but rather about Christian living, chruch doctrine and such. Most if not all are not centered on reaching lost...so if you want to learn about Christian living get your bible out and join a fellowship. Christian TV does not equal fellowship. Why waste millions of dollars, just so you hear your favorite scripture and minister.

TV ministers will be held accountable by God of how they use and spend the money sent in good faith of the gospel. Including non TV ministers who build expensive glorified Church's in the name of God, while millions missionaries remain unsent and unsupported around the world. Most of the church money should be spent on evangelism and spreading of the gospel not rectifying buildings and building fitness rooms. God would much rather have people worshiping out of barns and homes rather then million dollar buildings.

Do you really think God is going to pat them on the back and say nice structured build, I like the gold trimming and tassels, I watched your TV show, I like your tailored suit, while millions of unsent missionaries can't go to the fields nor truly be supported because you have to pay the electric bill or air time. He is going to say depart from me you wicked evil servant, because you were given much but in return you went wasted it on worldy things and not on harvesting souls.

I have no problem for ministers asking and raising money as long as the money is going to reach the lost. I don't see this in TV ministers. Paul requested money often from Churches but I know he used it to support evangelism and building the kingdom of God not his Church building.

The churches should be a training base making disciples to send to the unreached around the corner and around the world and supporting them. This is how you reach the world.

Whats you thoughts???

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According to the Word of God Paul worked, he was a tent maker and he gave to the poor and instructed the churches to do likewise. He also rented his own house for two years.

George Meuller was one of the most wealthiest men of God but when he died he did not own a home and only had a small sum of

Edited August 9, 2007 by Adonai1

[Adonai1]

For those who dont know, George Meuller spent his entire life building orphanages for children in Bristol, UK and not once did he ever ask for money. He took all his needs to God in prayer. And God provided so much so that in the 1800's he had over

Edited August 9, 2007 by Adonai1

[Guest]

For those who dont know, George Meuller spent his entire life building orphanages for children in Bristol, UK and not once did he ever ask for money. He took all his needs to God in prayer. And God provided so much so that in the 1800's he had over

[Adonai1]

For those who dont know, George Meuller spent his entire life building orphanages for children in Bristol, UK and not once did he ever ask for money. He took all his needs to God in prayer. And God provided so much so that in the 1800's he had over

[Guest]

Say, you wouldn't happen to know where I could get a copy of George Meuller's autobiography would you? I've been looking for that and a few others.

Thanks.

Hiya Walla299,

The minute I get home later today I will send you the required info. You will be blessed and greatly encouraged and edified by him.

God bless

Estie

Thanks!

[Scarletprayers]

No matter what the sets look like, they're going to be criticized. If you had a large ministry, you would be criticized, too. There's no way missionaries can reach the numbers of people that tv does.

The guy that's on TBN that reads from The Word that was an actor - can't remember his name. Anyway, his testimony is that he tuned to TBN to make fun of the show - only that time he was saved - happened years ago.

How much is one soul worth?

I don't think anybody is saying that people can't be saved by any message of the gospel, God's word never returns void, no matter how the message is sent out. The question is how those with the million dollar ministries are are actually living what they preach to others...........

[sweetycakes]

I agree that a lot of TV evangelists are not in it for personal gain or selfish ambition. They do a lot of good and provide comfort and encouragement to a lot of people.

I like to watch them myself in the small hours of the night

However, SOME of them ARE charlatans!

Did anybody see my thread a while ago where 'the child evangelist' later admitted that he was only in it for the money?

http://www.worthyboards.com/index.php?show...c=56293&hl=

Actually, after just reviewing my original post on this thread, I notice that the clip I originally posted has been pulled....by Benny Hinn ministries. The clip was very, very revealing!

But there is another one here:

And if you do a search for Marjoe Gortner, you will find much more, about how a very charismatic child evangelist duped a great many people.