Comments on: The Miracle Channel http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/02/13/the-miracle-channel/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:07:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: John W. Wickstrom http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/02/13/the-miracle-channel/#comment-73358 John W. Wickstrom Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:06:25 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=2960#comment-73358 As a previous member of the Miracle Channel's in-house church "Dominion Gateway Center" and a registered member of clergy in the Province of Alberta, I think you all should check out the website www.miraclechannelreview.com Then you will get a glimpse of just how far the Miracle Channel strays from the Truth and exploits the faithful. I have first-hand knowledge of the deception practiced which is harming many who would otherwise come to know Christ as He honestly wants to reveal Himself to them. Many are being hurt, many are being discouraged, many are turning away in disgust as their ministry of prosperity results in nothing more than profit for their false prophets. For instance you can read of the criminal exploits of Wes Campbell (a Christian whom the Miracle Channel supports presents and defends) at miracle channel review. Or perhaps you'll be interested to learn more about the Miracle Channel Board member's wife, and mother in-law to Dick Deweert (proper spelling of last name) son, who founded a ministry (if you can call it that) whose sole purpose is to sell blessings through prayer to Lethbridge Business owners. The Miracle Channel proclaims this year to be "The Year of the Marketplace", which naturally conjours images of evangelism in the market place in order to enlarge God's Kingdom. Yet, that is not reality. Essentially it is all about exploiting the marketplace in order to enlarge man's kingdom. Just read the stories and comments posted at miracle channel to see how ignorant of the Bible, God's promises, and Christ's love the charlatans at the Miracle Channel truely are! As a previous member of the Miracle Channel’s in-house church “Dominion Gateway Center” and a registered member of clergy in the Province of Alberta, I think you all should check out the website http://www.miraclechannelreview.com Then you will get a glimpse of just how far the Miracle Channel strays from the Truth and exploits the faithful.

I have first-hand knowledge of the deception practiced which is harming many who would otherwise come to know Christ as He honestly wants to reveal Himself to them. Many are being hurt, many are being discouraged, many are turning away in disgust as their ministry of prosperity results in nothing more than profit for their false prophets. For instance you can read of the criminal exploits of Wes Campbell (a Christian whom the Miracle Channel supports presents and defends) at miracle channel review.

Or perhaps you’ll be interested to learn more about the Miracle Channel Board member’s wife, and mother in-law to Dick Deweert (proper spelling of last name) son, who founded a ministry (if you can call it that) whose sole purpose is to sell blessings through prayer to Lethbridge Business owners. The Miracle Channel proclaims this year to be “The Year of the Marketplace”, which naturally conjours images of evangelism in the market place in order to enlarge God’s Kingdom. Yet, that is not reality. Essentially it is all about exploiting the marketplace in order to enlarge man’s kingdom.

Just read the stories and comments posted at miracle channel to see how ignorant of the Bible, God’s promises, and Christ’s love the charlatans at the Miracle Channel truely are!

]]> By: Dan http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/02/13/the-miracle-channel/#comment-72601 Dan Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:48:43 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=2960#comment-72601 Years ago I was involved in the church that started the MC, was a regular monthly donor from the start, and was even there at the founding meeting of the predecessor UHF pirate station in 85 or 86. The original goal was to reach people for Christ. We were told how channels like TBN in the US brought in millions of converts. Obviously something is wrong. Even with the Toronto Blessing / new wine thing I dont hear of a flood of converts filling our churches as a result. Years ago I was involved in the church that started the MC, was a regular monthly donor from the start, and was even there at the founding meeting of the predecessor UHF pirate station in 85 or 86.

The original goal was to reach people for Christ. We were told how channels like TBN in the US brought in millions of converts. Obviously something is wrong. Even with the Toronto Blessing / new wine thing I dont hear of a flood of converts filling our churches as a result.

]]> By: BD http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/02/13/the-miracle-channel/#comment-72266 BD Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:28:22 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=2960#comment-72266 Alternative models are available - churches support their own broadcasts. Example: People's Church in Toronto. The issue does go to credibility - and broadcasting prosperity teaching is usury and fraud. Since Christians won't police their broadcasting (example: Peter Popoff) then I have no trouble with the government stepping in to handle complaints. Alternative models are available - churches support their own broadcasts. Example: People’s Church in Toronto.

The issue does go to credibility - and broadcasting prosperity teaching is usury and fraud. Since Christians won’t police their broadcasting (example: Peter Popoff) then I have no trouble with the government stepping in to handle complaints.

]]> By: Michael Fackerell http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/02/13/the-miracle-channel/#comment-72259 Michael Fackerell Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:33:06 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=2960#comment-72259 This situation exists partly because it is a proven fact a selfish appeal will generate more response than an appeal to noble motives. In fact, as someone involved in helping people to disseminate gospel messages and testimonies through TV, I can tell you that most people will not give to anything that is not slickly packaged, with popular brand name speakers and/or the promise of financial blessing to those who give. It actually costs very little to reach millions of people through mass media, but it costs enough to be difficult for one individual to support. Alternative models for the financing of Christian broadcasting must be found if we are to have credibility with a skeptical world. It is important that we go beyond finding fault with Christian TV operators. We have to learn how to DO IT RIGHT. This media is too important to be ignored and left to greedy teachers. This situation exists partly because it is a proven fact a selfish appeal will generate more response than an appeal to noble motives. In fact, as someone involved in helping people to disseminate gospel messages and testimonies through TV, I can tell you that most people will not give to anything that is not slickly packaged, with popular brand name speakers and/or the promise of financial blessing to those who give.

It actually costs very little to reach millions of people through mass media, but it costs enough to be difficult for one individual to support. Alternative models for the financing of Christian broadcasting must be found if we are to have credibility with a skeptical world.

It is important that we go beyond finding fault with Christian TV operators. We have to learn how to DO IT RIGHT. This media is too important to be ignored and left to greedy teachers.

]]> By: Kevin Powell http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2007/02/13/the-miracle-channel/#comment-72072 Kevin Powell Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:24:31 +0000 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=2960#comment-72072 Much of the fundraising that the Miracle Channel does looks a lot like selling indulgences. Many pastors around here won't have anything to do with them. kgp Much of the fundraising that the Miracle Channel does looks a lot like selling indulgences. Many pastors around here won’t have anything to do with them.

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