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Leaked Documents From Megachurch Show ‘USER MANUAL’ For Interacting With Pastor
Protestia ^ | August 28, 2023 | staff

Posted on 08/28/2023 2:01:22 PM PDT by Morgana

C3 Church Global, formerly Christian City Church International, is a charismatic movement founded by false prophets Phil Pringle and Christine Pringle. Now comprising over 500 churches, they’re known for their hip ethos, preaching the prosperity gospel, aggressive proselytizing and inviting new people to church, and their propensity to focus on tithing in exchange for blessings and miracles.

Notably, their Toronto location is run by Pastor Sam Pickens, who is the subject of an alleged leaked internal memo released by c3churchwatch. (note, the blue edits are not ours or c3wc) The missive contains a “User Manual’ for dealing and interacting with Pickens, and it’s more narcissistic than even Steven Furtick’s infamous ‘The Code’ coloring book.

The memo kicks off with a pledge of fealty to the pastor.

OUR LEADER-“We work for him (Pickens) “

I AM HERE TO SERVE MY LEADER. SO THE KEY TO MY SUCCESS IN THE ORGANIZATION IS MY ABILITY TO WORK IN THE WAY MY LEADER WANTS ME TO, EVEN IF IT IS NOT MY PREFERENCE.

It offers a “How to present new ideas to Pastor Pickens” with the guidelines saying: “When making a suggestion, do not add any adjectives” in order to “allow the team to decide what kind of idea it is.”

If another pastor or leader disagrees with the pastor on a matter, it instructs the dissident to broach it with him in a very specific way:

If you truly disagree with me, present it in a Question rather than a statement. ie. “Have you thought about?” rather than, “That’s not right.”

He outlines what sort of meetings he likes to have and how long to expect responses from him (half a day for phone calls, one day for emails), then explains that if any of his pastors or staff want to be promoted, they need to be “Teachable and Loyal” because “nothing else gets you promoted faster.” He also promises that if you make his wife’s life hard, he will make your life hard.

He closes it out with a “Phrases that don’t need to be said,” which include:

“I’ll do my best. If you feel the need to say that, you’re probably leaving room to not do your best. If you actually did your BEST, it would be evident and you would not have the need to say so. “Sorry I’m late” If you have reasons for dropping the ball they just sound like excuses. And giving excuses is pushing the blame off you. Maturity assumes responsibility.


TOPICS: Charismatic Christian; Current Events; General Discusssion
KEYWORDS: c3churchglobal; churchusermanual; philpringle; sampickens

1 posted on 08/28/2023 2:01:22 PM PDT by Morgana
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To: Gamecock

Since megachurches are your thing you may want to have a look a this. I’m reading the images on the link and having some trouble understanding what I’m looking at so it may take be a while to figure it out.

I thought I’d at least give you the heads up


2 posted on 08/28/2023 2:02:44 PM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor. )
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To: Morgana
Don't know anything about this "church". Speaking generally, churches are organizations with leadership and hierarchy. Just as a corporation has policies that dictate communication, and protocol - so does a church (the organization).

The one rule that I tried to apply when I worked in the business world is one that should apply to any command structure, namely how to frame concerns to those above you in the organization. The one rule this church puts forth is one I agree with, namely: " If you truly disagree with (your boss), present it in a question, rather than a statement. ie. “Have you thought about?” rather than, “That’s not right.”

3 posted on 08/28/2023 2:32:37 PM PDT by JesusIsLord
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To: JesusIsLord

I see what you are saying.

I’ve had really bad bosses in the past and from experience I’ve learned one thing. Don’t say anything. I just document everything along the way to cover my tracks. Let them fall on their ass because in the end all the blame falls on them because the buck stops with them.


4 posted on 08/28/2023 2:41:51 PM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor. )
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To: JesusIsLord

If you truly disagree with (your boss), present it in a question, rather than a statement. ie. “Have you thought about?” rather than, “That’s not right.”


I did, and got dinged on a performance review for doing exactly that. I think the comment after yours had it right - don’t say anything.


5 posted on 08/28/2023 2:58:27 PM PDT by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
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To: Morgana

Oh so Godly


6 posted on 08/28/2023 3:00:11 PM PDT by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Magic Fingers

True words


7 posted on 08/28/2023 3:02:25 PM PDT by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Morgana

Where is God’s grace in all of that? Nowhere to be found. Sounds like just another worldly organization focused on human performance.


8 posted on 08/28/2023 3:28:14 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: plain talk

“Where is God’s grace in all of that? Nowhere to be found. Sounds like just another worldly organization focused on human performance.”

I was waiting for someone to notice that. Jesus died on the cross for us to form a business venture?


9 posted on 08/28/2023 3:38:33 PM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor. )
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To: Morgana

Many mega church pastors think that they are rock stars and too good to even talk to their church members.


10 posted on 08/28/2023 4:00:41 PM PDT by dixie1202
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To: Morgana

While this church deserves some knocks, that website you reference that produces this are morons.


11 posted on 08/28/2023 4:07:50 PM PDT by Dartoid
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To: Dartoid

True story.


12 posted on 08/28/2023 8:45:15 PM PDT by JimSp
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