Per the church's constitution and bylaws, a senior pastor must be affirmed by a margin of at least 85% of the vote, but Hayes only garnered 81%of the vote, with 1,552 "yes" votes compared to 365 "no" votes. They released a statement to the church family blaming racism for the rejection of Marcus Hayes. There are many more than five things you should know about this situation that obviously you either do not know, or have chosen to ignore because they dont support your rhetoric. According to the inside source, soon after his employment at FBC Naples ended, Wicker was banned from the church campus. If you promote that, take a LONG look in the mirror. I am Caucasian from Eastern Europe. What a great and wise man of God he is? 1/2: 17+yr member of FBCN and attendee here! hating even the garment polluted by the flesh (Jude 23). Yet Caudill said that when he spoke up in meetings, the 79-year-old deacon was deemed divisive.. And thats shepherding many hundreds of people over many years., In its open letter to the SBC, FBC Naples lay leaders and staff wrote that they know racial prejudice contributed to Marcus Hayess failed vote because of the campaign that started just days before by a few disgruntled people in our church., Presumably, the campaign to which the letter is referring is an email that was sent from the Concerned Members to those who had signed the petition shortly before the Hayes vote, requesting a special business meeting. "Misinformation, fear, and ignorance of social media platforms played a role in the voting, and we, as a church family, are dealing with those issues.". But am I not allowed to vote based on my opinion without being called a racist? Stop reading things into what a person says or writes (Im sure you will do this to me) as being racist. Church leadership responded in an email to members, calling the Voices of FBCNs email inaccurate and slanderous and claiming that a security breach of the churchs email list had occurred. First Baptist Naples is, ethnically, a predominantly white church but we are not a racist church.. FirstNaples.org My Account Login ".for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." Isaiah 56:7 Need Prayer? This ban prevented him from seeing his granddaughter perform in a play being put on at the churchs school, First Baptist Academy. The following Tuesday, April 23, Wicker met with FBC Naples leaders including Dorrill, Chairman of the Personnel Committee Troy Boone, Chairman of the Finance Committee Don Collier, and Chairman of Deacons Terry Cole. "To our knowledge, he has never handleda multi-million-dollar budget, building programs, fundraising and/or staffing issues as required by a Senior Pastor," the group wrote. Regardless of who is at fault for what, this is NOT what Church should be. By Jessica Pigg Last updated Nov 2, 2021 NAPLES Since Alan Brumback's call as lead pastor and his arrival in mid-September, First Baptist Church in Naples has seen baptismal waters stirred every weekend, having celebrated 42 baptisms in October and already scheduling another 15 in November. For 27 years Hayes Wicker and his family faithfully devoted their lives to Gods calling in ministry at FBCN. Church leaders at First Baptist Church Naples have blasted a faction of their congregation, alleging "racial prejudices" contributed to a failed vote late last month to name a black man the church's new senior pastor. The dissenters, and their surrogates, have done a good job (whether they realize it or not) of explaining why Hayes was rejected and much of it is deeply racially tinged, including: Hayes rejection of the notion of racial colorblindness, Hayes support of Eric Masons book Woke Church and intersectionality, Hayes support of slavery reparations for descendants of African American slaves, and Hayes alleged statements in support of more black leadership in SBC member organizations. Numerous now-former church members have been purged from the church membership roll. to affirm of Wickers intended replacement, Marcs Hayes. Any copyrighted material displayed or referenced is done under the doctrine of fair use. The shooting drew national headlines, outrage and questions about whether race factored into the officers decision to open fire. close to Wicker, contacted Pulpit & Pen with disturbing details Leading the Q&A session, Dorrill alluded to the past year for the church, which saw its longtime senior pastor, Hayes Wicker, leave amid dissatisfaction by some church members over the circumstances of his departure. We are simultaneously soldiers, commissioned to wage war for the defense and dissemination of the truth in the face of countless onslaughts against it. What would Jesus make of Wokeness intersectionality, and indeed, the movement for resegregation by some of those who are of the Prominent Woke, in light of Galatians 3:28? And second, Mr. Hayes did nothing to convince me that he would embrace me as a disgraced member of the church. The church did not hold a reception to honor Wickers decades of ministry, nor was Wicker permitted to address the congregation. Dorrill said at the Nov. 2 service thatdisciplinary action "towards church members who have violated our church covenant by causing dissension, disruption and spreading of misinformation have been taken and are underway. Voicemails left for Hayes this week were not returned, and Neil Dorrill, chairman of the pastoral search team, referred questions to Bonnett. However, Mancini added that the situation at FBC Naples was not typical but did not want to comment on the unique circumstances at the church. I spoke at length with this individual and how no reason to doubt the veracity of the individuals accounts. Christianity Today (CT) reported in November that Neil Dorrill had claimed at a Q&A session that inappropriate emails had been sent to Hayess church in North Carolina, Biltmore Church. I'm New. Hayes Wicker was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples (Florida) for 27 years. He friended, then de-friended and blocked my wife on social media. to be clear. The film makes note that Marcus Hayes was subsequently ramrodded in Crossroads Church Texas. The Marcus Hayes vote was used to cry wolf. Christians should model justice and love to the world. Coffee. So we are ambassador-soldiers, reaching out to sinners with the truth even as we make every effort to destroy the lies and other forms of evil that hold them in deadly bondage. But what was concluded was that all things were not fair nor were they right. (Hey, and I know white people who love Woke Church!) Sources close to the church administration have said they fear raising any issues that might bring adverse consequences to them, their children, or their grandchildren. Despite these red flags, leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) have supported leaders at FBC Naples. If I had known that, there would have been no resignation whatsoever.. 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I dont think that it was right how they treated him. When HE transitioned the church from Elders to committees the ground work was laid for unbiblical polity. Well Hello!!! Privacy Policy action has been taken to enact church discipline on the dissenters because of The FBC Naples leaders vowed to deal with this sinful cancer and added that church discipline had already started. Why not make an issue of Dorrills past before Hayes confirmation vote? Soon, one way or another there will be a woke pastor in the pulpit of FBCN. First Baptist Naples has a byzantine process that allows the pastoral staff to recommend to the deacons the expulsion of a member. However, leaked Gretchen Church, who said on Twitter that she has been a member of First Baptistfor more than 17 years, tweeted that racism had nothing to do with voting. Member of the Evangelical Theological Society A racist, leftist marxist movement and which claims blacks were muzzled for 150 years now its whites turn to be face the same treatment. To that point, no group had met with Hayes or the committee privately, Dorrill continued, before adding to applause from those gathered at the Q&A session: "This will continue to be a transparent search. Interesting. First Baptist Church of Naples Florida Openly Admits Congregational Racism October 30, 2019 by admin In a recent story from Religion News Source (RNS) it was revealed that First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida, failed to elect a new pastor because he was black. The church also launched a schoolFirst Baptist Academy. The group adds that national leaders within FBC Napless denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), supported the churchs leadership and furthered the racism charge. "It had to do with biblical principals that many questioned," she wrote. FBC Napless accusations and treatment of Pastor Wicker upset dozens of church members. Even Jesus said so much when he talked a man who started building a tower without counting the cost. Our Pastoral Search Committee, lay leadership, and the Pastoral Staff all anticipated that our vote would be nothing less than an affirmative statement from our people that God had sovereignly chosen for Marcus Hayes to be our next Pastor. The actions described in this article, which by the way are just the tip of the iceberg, were unloving, ungodly, and unbecoming of pastors charged with shepherding Gods flock. I know that for those with kids this can be tough but if you think things will get better just remember, you cant fight city hall. I guess the good news is that we are all free to move to a different church whenever we like. We are grateful to the Lord for His continued blessing upon the school ministry of First Baptist Church Naples. Pastor Hayes is the Pastor. @Bernie Lutchman you are so correct. Wicker, a former President of the Florida Baptist Convention and the SBC Pastors Conference, was such a high-profile leader and fundraiser for Baptist causes that his retirement was covered by Baptist Press, which reported the following on February 4th: In mid-January, Wicker, 68, This sequence of events raised many questions for me and my wife, Caudill said. These included a lack of transparency at the church, absence of vetted elders, and the public maligning of former longtime pastor, Hayes Wicker. Enough racists voted against the pastor. So is my wife. Been here 25+ times. Hi. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Honestly, the system that ousted him is the machine he created. Wicker said several weeks later, the church emailed him, stating that Wicker had facilitated and cooperated with a rival faction in the church, which voided his exit agreement. What Bible verse says that it is a good idea to borrow money to make your church building bigger and more fancy? Upvote 1 Downvote. **Statements about the actions taken by FBC Naples leadership assume the fidelity of Pulpit & Pens inside source. A portion of the 19% that voted against Marcus Hayes did so based on racial prejudices. Read: Police release name of cop who killed black security guard who was corralling a gunman, Hayes quote-tweeted a November 2018 tweet by an attorney who represented Roberson's family after the fatal shooting. This is a clear case of men doing what they can to build their own kingdoms, not Jesus and to manipulate things into their own will being done, again not Jesus. ( I wonder what the Aramaic is for fad.). By circumventing the clear teachings of Matthew 18:15-17 regarding church discipline, this process showcases glaring problems with approaches to discipline that rely entirely on church oligarchies. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Hundreds of members have left the church. THAT IS OK! Thats why its so harmful to the church; its born of and encourages the myopic tendencies of American evangelicalism. That is a perfect summary of every Christians duty in the war for the truth. Similarly, SBC president J.D. More than 450 emails in support of Hayes were received by the church in the past four days, Dorrill said during the Nov. 2 service. If all things had been equal and fair, our story would not have reached as far and wide, and stoked the emotions that it has. "We know this because of the campaign that started just days before by a few disgruntled people in our church.". Pastor John David Edie, who wrote the open letter to the SBC on behalf of leaders at FBC Naples, alleging racism, resigned in early December. their sin. Until this happens FBCN will be a former great ministry. Church discipline for dissenting members was greeted with wild applause. ", "After reviewing a little deeper we find that "social justice" and racial inequality appear to be his priority as it pertains to the church and ministry!" Again, more lies and half-truths. Am I not allowed as a deacon and 15+ year member of the church to ask questions about leaders who in my opinion have lied and deceived the church for political gain? In addition, those who have been excommunicated, as well as former Pastor Hayes Wicker, say they feel like their reputations have been sullied. Ive already been excommunicated and humiliated. Totally the act of Satan in this issue because where the Spirit of the Lord is there is peace. So very sorry, but not everything is about race and not everyone is a racist. Wicker spent 27 years as pastor of First Baptist Church of Naples. I am responding simply to share that theres another side the story and I wish I/we had an opportunity to share such a story without fear of legal action (thats right, the church has threatened legal action against me as well as threatened that if I say anything at all negative about the church they will trespass me prevent me from dropping off and picking up my kids at First Baptist Academy. During Wickers 27-year tenure, FBC Naples grew from 400 weekly attendance to over 3,000. It noted that Hayes had unfriended or blocked several people who had signed the petition on his social media accounts. 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109, U.S. Second, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. encouraged color blindness. On the surface, Marcus Hayes is a highly recommended pastor who is seemingly qualified for the role. "Unfortunately our church familys business has become fodder for spotlight-seeking bloggers and others who are commenting about Christians whom they do not know personally, and slandering a church that they know little about," Sonya Stearns, a member of the church, said in an email to the Daily News. But key conferences and key organizations had a vested interest in sidestepping orthodoxy and demonizing any who pointed that out. This sort of trashing of fine people is becoming commonplace is an SBC I was once very happy to be a part of. DWCF. Dwight McKissic, a prominent African American SBC pastor in Arlington, Texas. Dorrill did not elaborate on how the process was compromised, and Bonnett did not answer emailed questions about the matter. It isnt white people who have turned on the evil and hate. Jonathan Head November 26, 2011. Naples, FL, 34109 Customers Love Us "Great experience! That's not what happened at First Baptist Church of Naples, Florida. Kenneth Bonnett, pastor of communications for the church, declined to offer specifics about the church's allegations, saying "it would not be proper for us to share that content openly.". Giving. For sales or technical support please click here. FBC Naples also sent several cease and desist letters from prominent law firm, Holland & Knight, to several church members suspected of having involvement with the Voices of FBCN email. Here is a prime example of CRT. Our warfare is not against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12); and our duty as ambassadors does not permit us to compromise or align ourselves with any kind of human philosophies, religious deceit, or any other kind of falsehood (Colossians 2:8). Stop making everything about race. Yet Easter services would be the last time Wicker would preach at FBC Naples. Sadly, too many people are more committed to idols than to truth and righteousness. For the church's leadership, "it exposed a sickness in what we characterize as a cancer within our fellowship," he continued in the letter, which also asked for forgiveness from Hayes and his wife and "any other person who has been offended, hurt, or damaged by the outcome" of the vote. Jonathan Head November 26, 2011. With two young children at home, she dedicated her time to being a stay at home mom until 2007 when the Lord opened the door for her to be a preschool teacher at First Baptist Academy in Naples. Come see the Living Christmas Trees. We live in UK now as did Naples Baptist 1st Associate Minisiter but come to Naples Baptist every Dec/Jan. They arrived in Naples and gathered other Baptist families to meet with them in a small outbuilding behind the local grocery store, meeting for their first worship . Jesus said that He wants us to all be in unity and that He is building a church. the group wrote. He said the church was hopeful that Hayes would allow his name to be reconsidered as the church's next senior pastor or interim pastor. Yet, thats what multiple sources have alleged is happening to them. I will say this with as much humility as I can muster at this time.The letter from FBCN was a lie! Similarly, an article in The Grio asked, Did a Florida church not hire a pastor because he was Black? And Christianity Today stated, Black Pastor Candidate Withdraws After Controversial Vote at SBC Megachurch.. And guess what? I had the privilege of knowing this young man! The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. Ungodly treatment of a Godly man and his entire family, not to mention those whose leadership and dedication to the Lord was well-known and long-standing. However, no one even begins to acknowledge that this system is the product of Hayes ministry. ", "While racial issues were brought into play, and horrifically there indeed were some who did not approve Rev. The refusal to release specific documents to any donating member, also a violation of not only the by-laws (which was the same verbiage as the state law) but also the state of Florida Not-for-profit Compliance Act and the IRS which governs their 501(c)(3) status. Edie, the church's executive pastor, however, called Hayes "one of the most qualified men in Southern Baptist life to be a Senior Pastor of any church in this country.". Get directions, reviews and information for First Baptist Church - Naples in Naples, FL. Trust me, I have been guilty of that very same thing myself and Ive learned the hard way being on the other side. While methods may change, our commitment to Biblical doctrine is a non-negotiable. In the spring of 1945, Reverend Joseph Engel, his wife and young son were sent by the Brookdale Baptist Church of Bloomfield, New Jersey to plant new churches in South Florida. Wade Burleson is also part of the smear campaign, too. It seems rather patronizing to minorities to assert that every minority persons ideas must be legitimate because the propounder is of a certain colour. The Story Of First Baptist Church Naples is disturbing and alarming, but it is meant to be an inspiration. And thats ok. God created me too. Go. Our leadership has gone astray, I fear, and those who find the courage to stand up to them have targets on their backs. Blake Crawford and former deacon, Mike Dolan, said they were also suspended around that time. Thank you. As a side note, is the implication that if a white* person disagrees with a person of colour on the legitimacy of Woke political philosophy/identity-building/self-definition in the church, that person must necessarily be a racist? Grateful that FBCN is moving toward amputating the racists, tweeted Rev. Instead he was charged with this amorphous set of wrongdoings that were later largely or totally shown to be untrue. Just because no one blatantly used a racial slur or expressed overtly racist statements does not mean that racism was not expressed or used during the selection process. The controversy, which quickly spread in religious circles online, has suddenly thrust the North Naples church into an unwelcome spotlight, much to the dismay of some members. . The day after excommunicating the 18 members, FBC Naples lay leadership and pastoral staff sent an open letter to the SBC, accusing some who didnt vote for Hayes, whos a member of the SBC Executive Committee, of racism. The GRAND OLD STANDARD, the Baptist Faith and the Message, swallowed up by an effective indoctrination of the Faithful by the Left. And we are soldierscharged with pulling down ideological strongholds and casting down the lies and deception spawned by the forces of evil (2 Corinthians 10:35; 2 Timothy 2:34). I can tell you not a single thing mentioned above played a role in my vote. Good Ole Fascist techniques of taking away 1A rights are even occurring within the church. Rather than bringing members who are accused of sin before the church body for examination, members are being removed from the church rolls through actions taken directly by deacons and pastoral staff without a vote of the church body. The experience with the church was so unnerving for the Wickers that in September, the extended familyincluding two adult children, their spouses, and six grandchildrenpulled up stakes from Naples and moved several states away. Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-2233. Yet Caudill said that instead of calling a special meeting in accordance with church bylaws, the leadership at FBC Naples excommunicated 18 of the Concerned Members, including Caudill. Our church voted by a percentage of 81 % to bring Marcus Hayes as our next Pastor. Visit: firstnaples.org/media. Takeaway: One could reject the concerns of the church members and not label them racist. Now with COVID-19 churches this size are facing a very quick death. And as for Neil Dorrill, that was also brought up well before the arrival of Marcus. It is a populist movement of tremendous influence and minimal accountability. "We all realize that the year of 2019 has been very difficult in the life of our church," Dorrill said. I am saying that, as I have countless experiences of colorblind people saying or doing insensitive, offensive things because they forgot Im black. In closing, I dont desire to argue with anyone; i have nothing to gain. Two days after the meeting with Pastor Edie and Chairmen Boone and Collier, Wicker said he was told to vacate church premises immediately. The deacons vote on it, and, if they approve the recommendation, the individual then is informed. Click below to hear stories and testimonies of how the Lord has been working in and through our First Naples Family. Read the letter from the church to the Southern Baptist Convention, question and answer session with Hayes and his wife, Read the letter from First Baptist to church members regarding voting results, fatal shooting of a black security guard by a white police officer, Police release name of cop who killed black security guard who was corralling a gunman, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. *Please note that the preceding is my personal opinion. Terms of Service Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. But more importantly, Ericksen said, members feel their voice isn't being heard by church leaders. Mancini said its standard to recommend that an outgoing senior pastor not be involved in a pastoral succession process. Now, everything I just said is my opinion. Would highly recommended." - Tabitha C "Better prices than other sites." - Diana E. No, Again. Find a local church Explore; Giving; App; Sign In; Find a Church; Florida; Naples, FL Wicker and his wife then returned a Chrysler minivan they had been given years before by a church member, and his church-leased vehicle was repossessed. Sylee Gibson, an excommunicated member who works in law enforcement, added that the man chairing the FBC Naples senior pastor search team is a Florida businessman with a checkered pastNeil Dorrill. ", Dorrill said there had been "a concerted campaign of misinformation filled with destructive and divisive content." 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