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Official Statement or Official Narrative?
Official Statement or Official Narrative? is a documented response to the House of God Church's official statement. It examines governance, transparency, the Decree, church property, fiduciary responsibility, and the unanswered questions surrounding elderly saints who have been left spiritually unhoused.
Jun 262 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


Member, You Are Not Exempt: The Accountability You Demand Is Yours Too
Member, you are not exempt. While many point to leadership as the cause of church decline, true church accountability also belongs to the members. This article challenges the consumer mindset in the church and calls for real participation, community impact, and responsibility beyond attendance, showing that faith in action is what truly strengthens and sustains communities.
Mar 223 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


When Preaching Becomes a Side Hustle: The Hidden Economics No One Talks About
Side hustles are shaping today’s economy but one income stream rarely gets discussed: preaching. Itinerant ministry mirrors the professional speaking world, yet often operates with no structure, no documentation, and no financial accountability. When invitations become income, access becomes currency… and silence becomes strategy. This isn’t an attack on ministry it’s a call for clarity, transparency, and structural integrity. Because structure doesn’t weaken calling. Struc
Feb 253 min read


Consider the Source: A Practical Framework for Truth‑Seeking When Decisions Can’t Be Undone Discernment in Leadership
Before decisions become irreversible, consider the source. A practical framework for discernment when votes and leadership choices carry lasting consequences.
Feb 242 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
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