During a ceremony in front of dozens of participants and others on digital platforms, the pastor Carlton Funderburke He blamed his congregation for not getting the luxury gifts he wanted.
One of the pastor’s wishes was an expensive watch from the Swiss brand Movado, which can be worth over $1,000. “You all know I ordered one last year. It’s already August and I still don’t have it,” he said. financier Burke in the Christian church Church at the Well in Kansas City, USA.
“That’s how I know they’re still poor, ruined and unhappy because they honored me,” he added, to the surprise of parishioners who attended the religious ceremony.
“Don’t you think I’m worth the money you spend at McDonald’s or Red Lobster? Am I not worth a St. John Knit? No, you can’t afford that. Am I not worth Louis Vuitton to you? Am I not worthy of Prada? Am I not worthy of Gucci?” he said as he expressed his unease and compared luxury brands.
Those present only hesitantly answered: “Of course, let’s go.” financier Burke He ended the complaint by saying: “You haven’t said anything. Let me break down the door and talk to my cheap sons and daughters.”
The organization’s website, founded by the pastor and his wife Sylvarena, states: “We strive to give water to the thirsty, to heal and renew their souls.” On the same page there is a donation button “to this ministry in all to provide financial support to necessary areas”.
The platform mentions that whoever donates will get $350 ‘Bronze Buddy’and whoever gives $1,500 will be “Platinum Partner”.
Faced with the barrage of complaints he received about his attitude, the pastor recorded a video asking for forgiveness. “While there is context behind the content of the video, no context will suffice to explain the pain and anguish caused by my words. I have spoken to those to whom I am accountable and have received their correction and instruction,” said the man.
He also pointed out that he did not apologize for having been mistreated and asked for prayers and forgiveness. “The video does not reflect my heart or my feelings towards God’s people, but that is not evident in the clip. So today I offer you this sincere apology.”