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When Leadership Becomes Lordship: Bishop Clary K. Butler Sr. and the Cost of Speaking Up in the House of God Church, Keith Dominion
Longtime pastors, bishops, state elders, and members of the House of God Church, Keith Dominion, are standing for truth and challenging actions they believe are contrary to the church’s Decree, Constitution, procedures, and doctrine. When speaking up comes at a cost, where does leadership end and lordship begin?
Aug 242 min read
THE HUMAN COST - The Story of Elder Chatham Davis
The Human Cost: The Story of Elder Chatham Davis tells the story of a pastor who entered the House of God Church at nine years old, devoted nearly seventy years to its ministry, and ultimately faced the loss of his congregation. An investigative look at leadership, stewardship, and the people behind the headlines.
Jun 252 min read


The Seat Is Perpetual. Not the Person.
The Seat Is Perpetual. Not the Person. This article examines the Constitution and General Decree of the Church of the Living God, explaining why the Office is perpetual while the individual who occupies it is temporary. Through constitutional principles, historical context, and recent events, readers are encouraged to study the governing documents for themselves.
Jun 255 min read


WHO IS ABOVE THE DECREE? Mother Tate Wasn't. So Who Is?
As the General Assembly gathers, one question stands before every member, minister, bishop, officer, committee member, and Overseer: If Mother Mary Magdalene Tate submitted herself to the laws, rules, and government of the Church, who today claims to be exempt? This open letter examines Page 2 of the Decree Book and calls for accountability at every level of leadership.
Jun 245 min read


THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN - SAY THEIR NAMES
In 2025, elderly church members who spent decades building and sustaining their congregations found themselves spiritually unhoused. But these names represent more than individuals. They represent families, legacies, and entire communities. Read their names. Remember their stories. Join the fight to protect the elderly and preserve the sacred.
Jun 232 min read
Jun 210 min read


Sunday Sermons. Monday Secrets. Church in Crisis When “Do as I Say, Not as I Do” Becomes Church Culture
What Happens After Sunday? Dear Devoted Member, At what point did obedience replace integrity, and at what point did spiritual language become a tool of control rather than a pathway to truth? This pattern of Sunday sermons and Monday secrets has left many wondering whether the church is in crisis, not because faith has failed, but because accountability has. There is a dangerous inversion that occurs in unhealthy institutions. Authority demands submission while scripture is
Mar 12 min read


A Deacon Is the Church’s Frontline Steward
The office of deacon was established in the early church to protect the vulnerable and safeguard institutional integrity. From Acts to the present, deacons have stood at the intersection of people, property, and stewardship. In a time of governance strain and generational transition, the biblical mandate of frontline stewardship remains urgent.
Feb 233 min read


There Are No Clean Hands When Obedience Is Used to Shield Legal Violations
Churches are spiritual institutions. But when they incorporate as nonprofit organizations, they also become legal entities. Doctrine is protected. Money, property, and corporate governance are regulated. Courts do not decide theology. But they do examine whether a nonprofit followed state law, its own governing documents, and basic fiduciary duties. When those standards are ignored, the issue is no longer spiritual disagreement. It is legal compliance. Nonprofit Law Still App
Feb 203 min read


Zoom Tomorrow 2.19.26 | Transcript Reading 7:30–8:30 PM
Hi Reader, Tomorrow night, 2.19.26, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, CAI will be hosting a Zoom call that is open to everyone. During this hour, I will personally read the transcript of Bishop Lucas and Bishop Martha Thomas’ testimony so that we are all aligned on what was actually said. No summaries. No interpretations. Just the words as they were spoken. There will be no additional discussion during this call. No questions and no responses will be taken regarding the transcript. T
Feb 191 min read


Elder Financial Exploitation in Religious Institutions: A Public Health and Fiduciary Accountability Crisis
Thesis Elder financial exploitation within religious institutions is a critical public health issue because it (1) inflicts profound psychological and financial harm on vulnerable older adults, (2) constitutes a serious breach of ethical and fiduciary duty by trusted leaders, and (3) exposes significant gaps in elder protection laws and reporting systems that leave victims without adequate safeguards. This Matters for Public Health Financial exploitation is the illegal or imp
Feb 185 min read
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