Mark Rutland is a charismatic minister who has become president of Oral Roberts University. All Rights Reserved. Now wait for it to manifest! Minimum 3 years direct experience in Ministry preferred. Accrediting agencies are not part of the secular government. Perhaps no diploma mill has been more successful than Life Christian University, which consists of a group of people with mostly phony degrees who have awarded doctorates to dignitaries such as Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne, Dr. Joyce Meyer, Dr. Kenneth Copeland, Dr. Norvel Hayes, Dr. Kevin McNulty, Dr. Healing & Wellness - LifeLine Kit. 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!! In fact, most of them came from just 3 schools. Honorary doctorates do not qualify recipients to work in the field designated on the diploma. They would not react emotionally to my saying a minister they followed drank water on a regular basis, as they would know this fact would be of no embarrassment to the minister. The conflicting statements can only be resolved if one sees the difference between credits for time in the ministry and credits for work done in the ministry as little more than a technicality. [] [Here is his positive praise to twist Gods arm to compel him to heal. I did finally come to the point that I realized the title is no issue. Must work well with others, as a team, and according to Romans 16:17, must not . I do not know to what you refer by church accreditation unless by this you mean the 501c3 status churches have as a non-profit entity. Note how small the audience is. It is a dying movement (though there are still large Word of Faith churches). I was working against the grain in "free space" communications when . :)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdefcIgfYuchttp://www.despatch.cth.com.au/Despatchhttps://www.worthychristianforums.com/topic/1580-kenneth-copeland/https://thewordonthewordoffaithinfoblog.com/2009/03/11/kenneth-hagin-kenneth-copeland-paul-crouch-and-benny-hinn-can-they-be-christian-and-fremasons-these-3-articles-say-no/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmuNJk-uzdM\u0026list=PLCED9C361662866BD\u0026index=41www.false-teachers.com/articles/copelandKennethCoExposing Freemasonry for the Satanic Lie it is:http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Freemasonry/freemasonry_exposed.htmhttps://bibleprobe.com/freemasonry.htm Published at Apologetics Index by permission. 6. Well, here I am 84, and this pacemaker had the new technology. Are there currently accrediting bodies for trade schools or schools which provide continuing education units that operate without a USDOE relationship? Copyright Copyright 2012, David Kowalski. His super-faith had to be adjusted. It was actually presumption, not faith. I wouldnt quit. For to be so operated is a clear violation of the integrity of the Sanctity of the Church! Im afraid I know very little about it, but I can say they are not themselves a diploma mill. A dissertation demonstrates the students sufficient mastery of the subject to be able to use his or her learning synergistically in an advanced writing on the topic in a manner that is supposed to contribute some new insight from the student. Transcripts may be sent to: admissions@kcbiblecollege.org OR Kenneth Copeland Bible College, Attn: Admissions, P.O. 2Ti_2:15 Any other degree used as this article puts it, that is not earned is SELF promotion. Now at my age, having record of heart problems, to get my FAA physical [He likes to fly airplanes. [This is again his positive confession and super-faith. I do not attack anyone and I do not know to whom you are referring by the term pioneer. I am just guessing but I suppose by winers you are speaking of drunkards Im not sure. Sort by: relevance - date. He got his pacemaker by faith! Colonel Sanders did not try to use his phony title to achieve an advanced standing in the military. The Universal Life Church offers a free Doctorate of Divinity degree for anyone who receives their rubber-stamp ordination. And I said, Lord, Im just going to believe. Born again believer and must adhere to the doctrines of this organization as upheld by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their appointed representatives; Must work well with others, as a team and according to Romans 16:17, must not cause dissension . Honorary doctorates have been given to such esteemed recipients as Kermit the Frog, whose doctorate was bestowed upon him by Southampton College in New York. I have just as much intolerence toward winers as you have concerning your issues listed here I would much rather be around someone doing the business of god than spending time just finding fault, of course that is just my opinion! . This is the key to it. Their voice on technical and scholarly matters in their field deserves to be heard with respect, and public respect for such learning tends be lessened and thus the degree cheapened by those who flaunt phony ones. In the Church, we should seek to avoid participation in such scams and be honest and forthright in all of our dealings. It was Gods announcement of what He himself would do. Kenneth. The (rNIV) Revised New International Version of the Bible is the only accepted Scripture within the ELCA at present; as their Study Bibles are now all (rNIV). He was an astute businessman and knew enough to hire educators to run the school since he was not qualified to. Thank you for your comment, Eugene. This was an excellent read. Of course not. In the Word of God, Jesus NEVER SUBJECTED his church to state, local and federal Laws, which was created by man because he (Jesus) knew man and whats in them (John 2:24-25). God did change Abraham and Sarahs names (indicating His purposes in their lives) but that does not relate to an earthly institution bestowing an educational degree on someone who has not earned it. Your email address will not be published. Like General, or Sargent, or, Colonel. One of the finest Bible teachers I ever knew worked in a junk-yard full time. They sold their house and gave to the church (which was not required it was a voluntary act). Some diploma mills for ministers make no pretense to legitimacy. The only one who is ever referred to as Dr. consistently is held in such high esteem by all the rest of those men that they say it as a sign of respect. Proper accreditation shows that a school has educated instructors and that the instruction meets generally recognized standards of higher education. I did two consecutive Electronics degrees at Bangor, the second by unexpected invitation and funded via the ESF. I appreciate your desire to correct any false impressions you believe you might have given in a previous comment. He could not create a new heart with his words. Depending on the Doctorate (PH.D or Dmin, etc..) it can be earned in as little as 3.5 to 4 years. However, he himself could not believe and confess and create a healthy heart with the power of his words and super-faith. He needed to get exams. While Mormon teaching is cultic, their theological errors do not affect the reliability of their photographs. Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related IT field, or equivalent work experience. Posted on August 8, 2022 by James M. Arlandson. He was going to hyper-believe God for divine health without a pacemaker and live by super-faith with his bad heart. I again state what it seems I have had to say many times in this comments thread accreditation does not involve governmental meddling in teaching content. So-called Faith teacher Kenneth Copeland reveals the spirit behind his teaching and those of other Faith teachers around the country such as Kenneth Hagin, etc. Keep believin God! [He believes that he will live to be 120 years old because Gen. 6:3 says that humankind is promised that many years.] I only critique the practice of diploma mills giving phony doctorates and the practice of people using honorary doctorates as though they were earned. Honorary doctorates may be a nice gesture toward a respected person (as well as a good way to get donations), but these gestures are abused when recipients subsequently call themselves Dr., implying they have done the necessary academic work to receive such a title and that the quality of such work was verified by authorities in that field. It also speaks against lying, however. I have a new heart. My name is Kenneth new heart. The alternative to this status is one in which churches pay taxes to the government on the donations given to them. [] Come on, come on, give the Lord praise. SOURCE: In this article we will attempt for the first time to unveil the truth of Kenneth Copeland's Masonic membership. The result was a divided Lutheran Church within the US with the LCMS taking a more literal approach to Biblical understanding and using Scripture to interpret Scripture. in 1964. You speak of love as though it is something that never corrects those who are doing wrong yet you have written to me, accusing me of doing wrong. For 50 years and counting, the driving force of his ministry has been to teach Christians the principles of faith found in the Bible, so they can be victorious in every area of life. It is nothing more than a title. It will be the time when you will say it and the devil will flee. In 1986, Kenneth Copeland made a lifelong commitment to seek the Lord and write a monthly letter to his Partners.. Research resources on religious movements, cults, sects, world religions and related issues, Original content Copyright 1996-2023 Apologetics Index, Name it and Frame it Phony Doctorates in the Church, many recipients use the title as though it were an earned one, a schools accreditation may be as phony as their degrees, Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne, Dr. Joyce Meyer, Dr. Kenneth Copeland, Dr. Norvel Hayes, Dr. Kevin McNulty, Dr. [This is wise. I was und. How many of the apostles used a title, honorary or not, to bolster their standing? Here is the link to the video of his testimony. First, the government does not decide the accreditation of Christian institutions. 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. It is high time that the persons who receive honorary doctorate should avoid Dr as title before their names. Those with real doctorates have earned a right to speak to scholarly issues related to their degree in a way that most others have not. I also published a few books which are available on Amazon - several of them about social media and one with . The award is also listed on page 97 of the General Catalogue of Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio ( 1826-1899). It is better to have the training without a degree than to have a degree without the training. Not all doctorates require a masters degree prior to entering the program (e.g., economics, sociology, psychology, etc.). The KCBC Canada Program Coordinator reports to the Kenneth Copeland Bible College (KCBC) Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Services but assists the KCBC Executive and KCBC Administrative Teams in following the purpose, mission, and vision upon which Kenneth Copeland Ministries is founded upon. If someone is given a key to the city, they are not thereby authorized to enter any building they choose whenever they want. "2023 will be as exciting as it can be. The New Testament is filled with such exhortations. Reports say he has two jets and two propeller planes,] I had to do an extreme stress test. God, Im just going to, without that pacemaker. . I consider it unethical to treat an honorary title as though it were a legitimate one. Accrediting agencies do not dictate to any denomination what content its schools must teach. If it goes dead, just copy and paste the words in a search engine: Kenneth Copeland Plug In With Faith for Your Healing. Thanks for your sentiments. And I knew what it was and anyway, so, and I went to all the exams and all that stuff. 817-420-8100 Thomas: I am glad you offered your comment on coveting a doctorate. And there are many Pastors some of the greatest in our time who had Honorary Degrees and had the dignity to carry the title and show it great respect. So I think you all need to repent of your holier than thow, self righteous attitudes. The Most Trusted Ministers. Its ridiulous that you have taken the time to even write this article. I've only been a Partner for a short time, but I've already had an increase in my monthly income. The Uncompromised Word. I think in your case its better for you to trend lightly. And the little household treadmills will only go up to about 10 degree incline, but to pass the stress test, I had to go to 14. The ATS is an organization recognized and respected by most institutes of higher learning for the degree of excellence it requires before acknowledging a schools degree to be a real one and not a phony one. First name. Many educators and Christian leaders have said the same about my understanding of this matter. As Kenneth is a closet, secret Freemason who does not want anyone to know this truth, it will be a involving task that needs to look deeply into any specific clues. I have two earned doctorates ( medicine and dentistry) as well as a graduate degree in biology. May I be permitted to correct the erroneous information given in my comment of 22 October 2012 about the apparent spuriousness of Rev Samuel Wainwrights Doctorate of Divinity, it has since been drawn to my attention to a note in the Islington (London) Gazette of 29 November 1870 to the effect that the University of the Diocese of Ohio ((presumably meaning Kenyon College, Ohio) had awarded a DD to him in recognition of his valuable contribution book to Apologetic Literature in the volume Christian Certainty, published by Hatchards of London in 1865 a book which is still readily available today in print-on-demand format. Complete Immersion Day or Night. Freemasonry's symbols today remain remarkably true to the first stonemasons' working tools.. There has always been some manner in which universities have verified the standards upheld by their schools. I'm Ken Coleman, and I'm here to help you use what you do best to do work you love and make the difference you were born to make in this world! Though these corporations are accountable to government agencies themselves, the government at no time dictates what content should be taught in accredited, Christian schools. Or maybe he means he bought their brand with his own money.] Im going for that 120. Peter called it lying to the Holy Spirit and said Satan had filled their hearts to do this. The study guide is the companion to the Integrity of God's Word CD set. Join to apply for the Executive Administrative Assistant role at Kenneth Copeland Ministries. In addition, the average time to complete a doctorate is not eight years, again, it depends on the field. The question in view here is whether or not those who use the title Dr. have really done the amount of supervised study involved to earn this degree, if they have essentially bought a cheap counterfeit from a diploma mill, or if they are improperly using an honorary title as if it were an earned one. The UMC and ELCA may very well merge together in the very near future. The 1970s were tremendous years of growth the ministry. Here, there is a confluence of that carnal quest for elevation and the scandal of the evangelical mind. That is, we want to the titles but we dont really want the substance of academic achievement. If people want to go to an unaccredited school they have a right to do that. That, of course, is a self-defeating criticism. And the little household treadmills will only go up to about 10 degree incline, but to pass the stress test, I had to go to 14. and D.D. Im glad he did. Put your hand over your heart. The ELCA opened their own seminaries to counter the LCMS. Then he just smiles and moves on to the next rube. Kenneth Copeland is known worldwide as a speaker, preacher, author, televangelist, and gospel recording artist. I know two congregational members who are perusing ordination through the LCMS at Concordia Seminary. And so the cardiologist examined me and he said, Well, you need a pacemaker. He fought him off with the phrase, "It is written." God has equipped you to do the same. In days gone by, the degree of DD was often granted by legitimate institutions by publication, that is to say that a book published by a person would be treated as a thesis. It looks like it; that is, he too needed medical science or he would die like they did.] Most secular Ph.D. programs take at least an additional five years to complete when the writing of a dissertation is factored in. Greetings everyone, I just happen to come across this article because I am presently seeking ordination in the state of Texas. Realizing that after completing a doctorate (will real coursework no less!!) I said, Keep believin God! Glohree tuh Gud!. The Church and the governments of the world was always separate, if fact the governments of the world and state were to pattern themselves after Jesuss church (wishful thinking!!). The only problem with your suggestion that denominations accredit their own schools is that the moniker denomination is a very loose one and can be used by any group that wants to describe itself in this way. More than the jets, Copeland lives a lavish lifestyle. John de Ruiter College of Integrated Philosophy, The Church of Almighty God (Eastern Lightning), http://www2.southampton.liu.edu/news/commence/1996/kermit.htm, See the contrast between the campus of Columbia Evangelical Seminary (http://www.shields-research.org/Novak/CES/ces.htm) and the website (http://www.columbiaseminary.edu/programdetails/), http://www.ministers-best-friend.com/FREE-Ordination-and-Honorary-Degrees-Masters-and-Doctorate-by-Newtonstein.html. He was behind the aviation term, power curve. His Word-of-Faith message failed him. The Copelands regularly appear on television and . These agencies are private corporations even though they are responsible to government agencies themselves. My grandfather died of a heart attack and Im just gone that same way. I have simply related the facts of a practice in which some Christians engage. Bad theology and ministry practice. Its sheer hypocrisy. God told him so.] Give Him authority over your sinuses. 89% of the money received goes to ministry. [This is his positive confession that led him to keep going with a bad heart. As I said in the article, I consider the awarding of honorary doctorates to be an inappropriate practice and I think those who call themselves by honorary titles are dishonest. In spite of these small errors, you have pointed out important issues and are doing a service to the Christian community. She says she . As one who worked very diligently to legitimately obtain a Doctor of Ministry degree from an accredited and well-respected seminary (Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, OH), I take extreme exception to the many ministers who flaunt titles that they have not earned. Thus, if the government somehow meddled in the actual teaching of a school this would be something intolerable for Christian seminaries that grant legitimate doctorates. There has never been a time in which any official body or organization has not been subject in some regard to governmental authority. As Mr. Kowalski states, Dr, It is an indicator that one has undergone the rigorous education and training involved to be considered qualified to act and speak authoritatively with regard to a certain subject: only the ones who have met this qualification should be allowed to have the title Doctor! Still, Dr. is supposed to mean something commonly understood. You, however, have falsely accused me and this website of self-righteous attitudes and you have defended the practice of misleading the church (the practice Peter said was satanically motivated). Her treadmill was better than my little rinky dink treadmill. 2018 - 2020. Exhortations to repent of disobedience to God are not wrong. Give Him a authority. Was there not a time when the accrediting bodies had no governmental oversight or accountability? The catalog contains conflicting statements about credits for ministry experience in the doctoral program. During the event, host Gene Bailey urged the Christian audience and everyone watching the livestream to join together and recite what he called the " Watchman Decree Why live a lie? Do not republish. Kenneth Copeland: Net Worth $760 Million. . Please comment, I'm here to help, pray, or just listen. I appreciate your comment though I do not know what it has to do with the article above. Accreditation of schools has nothing to do with the government controlling the church or its education. Associate's degree Bible/Biblical Studies. And you will stand strong and say, 'God is on my side in 2023 because He is blessing me.'". This issue, however, is not at all in view in the matter addressed in the article above. This is quite biblical. I actually do. January 20, 2022KCM Ministers' Conference. 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. - Televangelists With Fake Educations and Degrees. I was duped into an unaccredited degree by one od these places. This is a lie perpetuated by diploma mills. I have studied this issue of phony doctorates very carefully and believe that I do understand it quite well. . Africa Kenneth Copeland Ministries - Africa Private Bag X 909, Fontainebleau, 2032, South Africa Telephone: 27 (11) 699 7700 We want to be called doctor without having learned what a doctor has learned. Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Fort Worth TX 76192. Best known for his exuberant proclamation that Jesus is Lord, Kenneth Copeland has introduced people the world over to the saving message of faith. 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. My subject was one Revd Dr Samuel Wainwright, an ultra-Protestant Church of England clergyman (1824-1899), the origin of whose doctorate I could then nowhere trace. I am in favor of obeying all of Gods commands and find it strange that anyone would find fault with me for desiring this. My apologies to Dr Wainwrights descendant and anyone who was misled by my error. I am not demeaning those who do not have such a degree, nor am I trying to imply that self-education is invalid. 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. Whether these doctorates are earned or honorary is not clear though the difference would be little more than a technicality. It has been my experience that many ministers have little or nothing significant to say in their sermons. What good does an air of academic respectability do? United States Kenneth Copeland Ministries - United States 14355 Morris Dido Rd Newark, TX 76071 Telephone: +1-817-852-6000. Billye Brim, and Dr. Benny Hinn. Locke called Copeland the "biggest false prophet in America" Praise Him, praise Him and thank Him. Whether you need direction for your life, want to make a career pivot, or maximize your potential, I want to help you get the clarity, confidence and courage you need to fulfill your unique purpose. What you all fail to realize is the intent on the person receiving the Honorary Degree. Thus, accreditation of a school does not involve any direct government involvement in the church. [It seems that with his money he could afford the best one, but Im glad he got to use the best because the Moores were generous. As a postscript, the person who made the comment I responded to here followed up with several (I believe it is five so far) emails expressing his extreme anger in largely incoherent rants filled with name-calling directed at me and the website. My mother died with heart disease and her younger brother, her older brother was killed in World War II. If there are trade schools that operate without such accreditation that would not be a matter pertinent to the article above, since such schools do not award doctorates and the article is about the awarding of phony doctorates.

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