In this video, I cite a great article that helps expose Copeland for what he is, a masonic plant in the Body of Christ who has done massive damage. Kenneth Copeland, one of the leading preachers of the prosperity gospel, has claimed that God is : very much like you and me having a body, complete with eyes, and eyelids, ears, nostrils, a . This deliberate deception is shameful for those who call themselves men and women of God. Now, Brother Copeland says he is working his way up to 5 minutes per day! Copeland has said numerous times in seminars around the world, a statement used by the serpent, Lucifer to deceive If you believe finding fault is wrong you have defined your finding fault with me to be wrong. And no lie was found in their mouth; they are blameless. (Revelation 14:4-5 NASB), Read another article by David Kowalkski: Lying Leaders. I know of no Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, or any other official denominational, diploma mills. 817-420-8100 In the former year, the editor wrote about their utter worthlessness, and a fraudulent traffic in pseudo-diplomas, which were freely advertised and hawked about by agents who profess to procure learned degrees in absentia for dupes in any and every profession that they might have the pleasure of writing some letters after their name and wearing fancy hoods. Before working for Kenneth Copeland Ministries Europe, I went through an exciting journey having various roles in digital marketing, media, communications, events, public relations, and business development. And if you think I am mistaken then consider this with what you are saying. Do it right now. It is not just those who have earned doctorates that want substance in the sermons they hear and substance can be communicated without the use of theological jargon (which is fine it its place). For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. (Romans 13:1 ESV). And I said, Lord, Im just going to believe. These agencies are private corporations even though they are responsible to government agencies themselves. I do appreciate that you have taken the time to respond to my article though I must say it seems you did not take time to carefully read it. Thus, I only approve one or two comments from any one person on one thread (again I speak only for myself here not for the whole website). Born again believer and must adhere to the doctrines of this organization as upheld by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their appointed representatives. Kenneth Copeland 33rd Degree Freemason Exposed. Even as Christians we are bound to obey civil authorities that God has placed over us as long as they do not interfere with our beliefs or our obedience to God (Romans 13:1, 2 Peter 1:13). Just thought I would drop a few nuggets to add. In 1959, Copeland realized his dream and started working for an airline. It is hypocritical for diploma mills to argue that this is a worldly intrusion into the church since the mills follow government guidelines for such things as building codes, zoning, and income tax. They are not legitimate places of higher learning and the so-called doctorates they award do not indicate that the recipient has received a real education deserving of such a degree. There are also research doctorates in Europe that can be legitimately completed in as few as three years. You don't have to wring it out of Him--just open the Book and let the revelations begin. In the early 2000s they went ahead and got TRACS accreditation. And now that TRACS is under so much scrutiny, by the DOE, Bob Jones University is talking about SACS. I am exhorting my brothers in Christ to be Christlike in their behavior. It is nothing more than a title. Included in this post are the link to his video testimony, the transcript of the video, and my embedded comments. For many years now, he has scolded and intimidated and growled at the Body of Christ with his faith message. It looks like he was determined to live by super-faith with his failing heart and ignore medical help. programs typically take longer to complete than do secular, doctoral programs. Give Him authority over your heart. Make sure you hear his growl in all of those words, without an ounce of compassion. Effectiveness & Efficiency. When writing my dissertation for a genuine MA degree, I encountered such spurious and honorary degrees as having been a problem in the UK some 130 or so years ago. March 2022 1986-2022 36 Years! I am aware that Jerry Falwell founded Liberty University. The mills overhead is minimal as those who run it do not have to maintain the kind of facilities or qualified staff real schools do. [Receiving a pacemaker by faith is not exactly right. Weve had a lot of problems with this as a Lutherans; with the Seminex walkout and excommunication of many pastors who broke off from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in the 1970s. Very helpful article, although there are a few technical errors. Africa Kenneth Copeland Ministries - Africa Private Bag X 909, Fontainebleau, 2032, South Africa Telephone: 27 (11) 699 7700 Join to apply for the Executive Administrative Assistant role at Kenneth Copeland Ministries. This mill casts aspersions on competing mills and titillates potential clients with the promise of the added prestige one will have using their phony title: Every time you signed your name Dr., D.D., D.Div. or Doctor of Divinity, it would have greater impact, and would enhance all of your words for the Kingdom of God that ever preceded or ever would follow . 6. He could not create a new heart with his words. In addition, the average time to complete a doctorate is not eight years, again, it depends on the field. Yes, it is true that God has used many ministers in spite of their use of phony titles but that does not mean He endorses the practice. Was there not a time when the accrediting bodies had no governmental oversight or accountability? The 85-year-old pastor's house spans 18,000 square feet and is made up of six bedrooms and six . Wikipedia: Mark Rutland is a missionary, evangelist, ordained minister of the International Ministerial Fellowship, and the third and current President of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.. I believe when these phony greed motivated organizations and self-appointed ministers are caught,(and they will be exposed-Matt:10:26, Mark 4:22, Luke 8:17, 12:2) their names should be placed in a fraudulence registry so others can be warned about them!! I guess you are not aware that Jerry Falwell founded Liberty University or that ALL colleges and universities start off unaccredited. Dr. I have no problem with this. (Jacobus Arminius or James Arminian)s Arminian Theology or Free Will Theology is generally taught at the same seminaries for Pentecostal-Methodist (Charismatics). I know nothing about International Ministerial Fellowship which sounds eerily similar to some of the institutions youve mentioned in the article. Developer at Kenneth Copeland Ministries Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. Cambridge Theological Seminary, also offers free doctorates but if one wishes to have an actual diploma, fees will be assessed, including ones for transcripted application, permanent records, and state-approved institutional registration.. I've only been a Partner for a short time, but I've already had an increase in my monthly income. Third party accreditation that does not dictate teaching content ensures an objective standard for the quality (again, not the content) of the education given. For over 33 years, Transworld Accrediting Commission is an international, non-governmental, educational accrediting body, federally recognized as a non-profit church organization. Thus, I could start my own denomination and open a diploma mill that by cousin Ted and friend Bob accredit for me. If that is so, the Bible does speak against drunkenness. [As noted, not exactly by faith alone or the positive confession of his creative words. Many of our preachers today need to spend more time in prayer and study in order to effectively deliver a well structured and meaningful message from God that is empowered by the Spirit. I did two consecutive Electronics degrees at Bangor, the second by unexpected invitation and funded via the ESF. The FAA really didnt have much experience at it. Whether or not you repent is your choice. The study guide is the companion to the Integrity of God's Word CD set. Yes, God has many titles but they are all deserved! T is true that there ate a lot of fake diploma mills but all unaccredited Bible Schools are not diploma mills. I have simply related the facts of a practice in which some Christians engage. We want to be called doctor without having learned what a doctor has learned. Will he apologize and admit he was wrong and his teaching needed major adjustments? They consequently charge the student a small fee for their course work., There are phony accrediting agencies that these unethical organizations use, so a schools accreditation may be as phony as their degrees. I find it ironic that you find fault with me for finding fault! While most unaccredited Bible Schools are quite honest about the degrees they award (never claiming them to be doctorates, for example), diploma mills that dispense cheap and easy doctorates (which do NOT involve 10 years of higher education often not even one year of education) are not honest, and those who use (call themselves by) such degrees dishonestly conferred upon them are not being forthright with the body of Christ including you. Im all for praise but not to coerce God.]. For several decades this eighty+ year-old ultra-Word-of-Faith leader taught that we could confess our way to healing, if we just had enough faith. I have a new heart. Are there currently accrediting bodies for trade schools or schools which provide continuing education units that operate without a USDOE relationship? For many decades he told his followers to do the same. One point I would add to my comments above is that if diploma mills really think they have something to contribute to the body of Christ, they need not deceive anyone into thinking they are a real institution of higher learning with the generally accepted standards and rigors involved. Either way, he did not hesitate to append the letters DD to his name on the title-pages of his books, or nor did his friends to his memorial in his last church and to his gravestone. One more praise him! compel a reluctant God to heal you! (my paraphrase of his meaning). Peter called it lying to the Holy Spirit and said Satan had filled their hearts to do this. One of the finest Bible teachers I ever knew worked in a junk-yard full time. There are doctoral programs that allow one to obtain a masters degree in the course of pursuing a doctorate. At least he exercised and passed his physical exam. The key word there is average. Not all doctoral programs are equally demanding and I do not dispute your claim to being able to obtain a doctorate in your field in six years. This is an excellent & probably long overdue examination of this practice by dishonest, unethical clergy.I commend the naming of names also, as many have used religion solely for power & prosperity. He also attended North Texas State University where he received his Masters Degree in 1966. This is quite biblical. I only critique the practice of diploma mills giving phony doctorates and the practice of people using honorary doctorates as though they were earned.