Posted on 07/03/2011 8:21:25 PM PDT by markomalley
GARDEN GROVE – The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, who started his ministry in an Orange drive-in theater more than five decades ago, has been voted off the board of Crystal Cathedral Ministries, which has been torn apart by debt and familial disharmony for the last several years.
The church has not released information about the board meeting where Schuller, 84, was ousted, but his son Robert A. Schuller, who was himself forced out of the cathedral by his sisters and brothers-in-law three years ago, confirmed it Sunday.
He said his father wanted to enlarge the board, which was not received well by the others.
"A majority of that board consists of paid employees of the church and that's a serious conflict of interest," Robert A. Schuller said.
None of the board members or church officials could be reached for comment Sunday.
Schuller said his mother, a board member, voted against it, but was in the minority.
"It's a very sad day and unfortunately, I know how that feels," the younger Schuller said.
The church's financial travails, including a significant drop in donations and dwindling membership, culminated in its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The church still owes about $7.5 million to unsecured creditors, many of whom are vendors for the cathedral's "Glory of Christmas" pageant. According to a reorganization plan filed by church last month, they have an offer from Irvine developer, Greenlaw Partners LLC, to buy the core buildings for $46 million.
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When I was on the bottom and trying to get back up in 1985 I got into Schuler and the crystal cathedral. I told an older gentleman friend of mine about it and told him he should watch it. On Monday he said “Schuler’s not preaching the path to salvation”. I had to think about it for a few days then realized I was getting sucked in. None of those mega churches have sucked me in since. Thank God and my friend.
Glad to see that you have made a successful escape. I wish my great aunt would see the light as well. She’s been suckered by Schuler for decades. I pray for her, and all the rest of the prosperity / self help gospel victims, daily.
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