Jeff shut himself in a room deep in concentration, eyes locked on his laptop - following a peculiar ritual of transcribing Paul Waugh's thoughts and ideas. Families, said Lighthouse to Jeff, were narcissistic and controlling. LCI churches worldwide share a common vision of propagating the gospel worldwide and training leaders and pastors to take the gospel to the four corners of the world. They even staged a coup against him. Things start off well - and happy mentees invest more money. Paul Waugh said on one call to her. Again from June 2018 to December 2019 he was employed by LCI Madagascar. In November 2021, Dawn contacted the BBC. WebEvangelist Dag Heward-Mills, founder of Lighthouse Chapel International has broken his silence days after six former pastors of his church accused him of violating their rights. Pastor Keion Henderson chose the latter. He was a volunteer pastor from 2008 to 2018, till he abandoned post as a volunteer pastor without due notice in 2018. But according to the people we spoke to, none of the returns ever materialised. I. LCI claims he resigned without making full account of books he took from the church to sell for a commission. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. When he left and sent other Lighthouse mentees information about cults, Jai threatened to call the police. It also says people who have given money were investing in themselves and are not entitled to refunds. Paul Opoku-Mensah, executive director of the national cathedral secretariat, said the location of the cathedral is strategic. Attacking critics seems to be part of the group's modus operandi. The honor is mines. Nine years into their marriage, the pastor reportedly spoke about difficulties in their relationship in an interview. Suffice it to say it has ended in tears. But then Jeff began spending all day on secretive phone calls and avoiding friends and family - he even sold his house to invest more money in the group. Before he joined Lighthouse, 30-year-old Anthony Church had struggled with anxiety and depression, suffered a breakdown and attempted suicide. WebSix former pastors have sued the church claiming they were exploited and their SSNIT contributions werent paid during their active working years. WebHenderson, who has been a part of the ministry for over 25 years and founded Lighthouse Church and Ministries in 2009, was previously married to Felecia Henderson. The Ex-pastors are Bishop Larry Odonkor, Bishop Oko Mensah, Rev. Lighthouse promises life coaching to help people realise their dreams. It would also be home to Africas first Bible Museum and Documentation Centre. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. She has not commented on her exs alleged relationship with the reality star, but that hasnt dimmed the attention on her. The government argues the cathedral will bring enormous long-term economic benefits while transforming Ghana into a religious hub, creating jobs and accruing more revenue for the state. Your email address will not be published. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. LCI further indicated that for the most part his employment period, LCI without obligation gave Bishop Oko Mensah official cars to use. If you have been affected by Lighthouse you can contact Catrin Nye on Twitter @CatrinNye. Her eldest daughter, Tynisha Marcel, was born on July 20, 1995. Although it is uncertain how long the two were married prior to their divorce, Henderson opened up about his relationship status last year while promoting his book The Shift. The two share three daughters: Candis, Tynesha and Katelyn. After two years, doubts started to creep in for Jeff. Most of the developed countries had museums years back, but today, they are fetching them a lot of money., I doubt a time will come that well say the cost of living is now better for us to do what we want to do, Kwadwo Opoku Onyinah, chairman of the cathedral projects board of trustees, told Al Jazeera. WebThe Church Universal and Triumphant (CUT) is a New Age religious organization founded in the United States in 1975 by Elizabeth Clare Prophet. Shaunie ONeals Instagram followers believe she has a new beau. This was not an illegal payment but rather a refund of a short-term, interest-free loan made by JNS to top up the payments to the contractors of the national cathedral, the secretariat said in a statement dated January 16. On 3rd August 2021, which was the last adjourned date of the trial, the presiding Judge Justice Frank Aboagye Rockson repeated an earlier suggestion he had made to the parties to settle the matter amicably. You may recall I have spoken passionately and written extensively about the costs, the design, the location, the fundraising, the mobilisation of the churches, and the role of the trustees, said the televangelist, whose Lighthouse Chapel International church reportedly has a network of 1,200 branches in 61 countries. [6] St Matthew's Catholic Church in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, One woman who rented a six-bedroom house to Paul Waugh, said she ended up with eight Lighthouse team members living there. In this channel, you'll find exclusive content, These religious leaders who fell from grace shocked the world when their crimes and scandals became public. Felecia Annette Henderson was born on April 23, 1980, and is based in Texas. Seven of these experts told us they believe Lighthouse is a cult. 2. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. However, that has not been the case. I was inspired.". Paul reminded her they had recordings of her disclosures about the abuse she'd suffered as a child. Funding for the national cathedral has been shrouded in secrecy, but last year, the secretariat in charge of the project said the cost, initially estimated at $100m, has now quadrupled due to inflation. Contribute to Atlanta Black Star today and help us share our narratives. Allegations by Pastors Fiakojo, Duncan, and Rev Edward, that they used their own monies to build LCI churches was vehemently denied by the LCI, which contended that it built those churches without their direct or indirect financial involvement. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Shaunie, youre the gift that keeps on giving. He But talk of business opportunities turned into revisiting her difficult past. The firm has been asked to determine whether the state is fully funding the construction or if there is any misappropriation of funds. He was not an employee according to the churchs records. On 28 March this year, there was a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London attended by around 20 Lighthouse associates and mentees, including Paul Waugh. Your email address will not be published. Jeff had joined the pioneering life coaching and mentoring group to help him find more direction. But now we use the motorway more than anybody else, and it comes with economic benefits., Its all about perspective, Michel said. With his latest hit, "Trade It All," continuing to climb the Nielsen BDS Bishop Larry claims he was employed by LCI-Ghana from 2001 to 2020. Edward Laryea, Pastor Seth Duncan, Pastor Edem Amankwah and Pastor Faith Makafui Fiakojo. Pastor Edem Kofi Amankwah was a volunteer pastor from October 2007 to 2018, when he resigned as a volunteer pastor without due notice to the church. Happiest Birthday to the man that has made me The Happiest Girl In The World! A similar pattern has emerged. They didn't want to let their loved ones go and they would sabotage mentees' potential, Jeff was told. Lighthouse isn't an ordinary life coaching organisation, Dawn explained. WebIn January of 1941, the church was completed, and an article appeared in The Dallas Morning News soon after with the grabber of a headline, Lighthouse Church Warns Oak Cliff of Deloitte has yet to submit its audit report. "How is the sacrifice legit if he knew he will wake up. It is therefore a palpable lie for Oko Mensah to say his wife followed him to Burkina Faso and Benin and therefore lost her job; unless Oko Mensah is talking about another wife he had that went with him on the mission. 5, the singer said he and his pastor of many years agree that his season of serving in the church is over. WebA former bishop of Lighthouse Chapel International, Larry Odonkor, is uneasy about his birthday, which falls on July 9. He never became an employee of LCI-Ghana. Cults want families to get angry and complain, so the family needs to avoid criticism, stay in touch and be available, Stein advises. ., Henderson appreciated the romantic gesture by writing underneath her comments section that he will cherish ONeals birthday wish the most of the countless congratulatory messages he received. Former mentees say they were encouraged to borrow money to pay for courses. Generally speaking, my inputs, my opinions, and my letters have been trivialised and set aside.. Never miss important updates, Download YEN's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with major Ghana news, Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Ghana, Australia targets Big Tobacco in crackdown on vaping, Qantas names Vanessa Hudson as first female chief executive, Plus-size lady with super curvy look displays her dance moves in video, netizens gush: "Future wife", "Wetin principal wan do?" They were also told they were helping to fund Lighthouse's charity work in Africa. Thank You for accepting my friendship first and trusting me as your safe place where we both can grow without judgement. His dreams of an NBA contract were snapped in a few seconds during a college basketball game after a career ending injury. While pastoring in Paga, he was running a school in Paga to earn a living. He also added: Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16. The cost of living is high in the West African state with inflation hitting a record 54 percent in December, the highest in 21 years. The following year, during the global pandemic, the couple alsoprovided1,000 meals for health workers. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The organization has partnered with sponsors to give away vouchers to 250 veterans and their families to purchase Thanksgiving dinners. Often, they were told they would make their money back quickly through networking opportunities, new business ideas or by becoming mentors themselves. "I just feel numb now. He also, with the written consent of his biological father called Joseph Anti Duncan, signed the Missionary Consent form on 21st November 2008. Pugh recently announced that he was leaving his position as worship pastor at Houston's Lighthouse Church. Recordings of calls handed to the BBC reveal Jai telling Anthony that medication "is not a long-term solution because it doesn't encourage the person to consciously make decisions to command and reprogramme the subconscious mind". The beauty of a gracious and merciful God is that He will use our mistakes as an opportunity to help us unlearn some bad behaviors, gain some new insights, and shift us into our destiny. Hendersons mentor is the well known Bishop T.D. According to the Africa Oxford Initiative, Accra alone has about 10 churches per square kilometre. He was raised by a single mother who worked at Taco Bell for $7 an hour. LCI says it has reported the matter to the CID for investigations and he was compelled to return the car to the CID headquarters. Is climate change killing Australian wine? We have pressing issues, such as lack of funding for the national school feeding programme involving schoolchildren, and our priority as a country is to build a cathedral for God. I will accept the many congratulatory messages. Like Akufo-Addo, two-thirds of Ghanas estimated 30 million people are Christians even though it is an officially secular nation. Nine years into their marriage, the pastor reportedly spoke about difficulties in their relationship in an interview. In response, the board chairman said Deloitte would conduct the audit. One of the affected private firms is in court demanding compensation. Larry Odonkor, Emmanuel Oko Mensah, Edem Kofi Amankwa, Seth Sarpong Duncan, Edward Laryea, and Faith Fiakojo have sued the church presided over by him saying that their SSNIT contributions were not paid after working for decades. By this, that pastor (if employed by the church) is paid by the LCI of the country he moves to and not LCI Ghana. Details are emerging as to how the six former pastors of Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI) allegedly demanded a whopping $12 Million as a settlement from the church. The church was nurtured from 16 members looking for a temp, to the largest multi-cultural church on the South Side of 22 Comments. "An investment in herself", the group called it. Since it came under scrutiny, it has started to rebrand with a new emphasis on Christianity rather than self-help. He was once married to Felecia A. Henderson (not to be confused with the popular television producer), until their marriage ended a couple of years ago. The lay system has been in operation since the church was founded in 1988 and has continued till date. The interdenominational national cathedral will help unify the Christian community and thereby help promote national unity and social cohesion, he said. According to their report, the six [pastors] have resigned from the church for various reasons and dragged the Lighthouse Chapel International, which used to be the epicentre of their spiritual and social lives, to court. WebUnder a new name, The Lighthouse Church of All Nations.