Comments on: What Do You Discuss when Christian Media Leaders Fail?

By: Nathan Magnusen

Nathan Magnusen — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

"Christianity" in America is a joke because of people like this....the only reason a Christian can "Put away his wife" is for adultery....also, she never should have been a 'pastor' biblically speaking, and he has now 'cancelled his ticket' and needs to step down from any leadership role...

I fear for this country...REPENT AMERICA...turn from your wickedness and walk in the fear of the Lord

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction

Luke 12:4-5 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

By: concerned

concerned — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Talk about Christian spotlight and media! Has anyone looked at Paula's website today? I check it often to see if she has made any comment to her viewers and partners. I saw that there is no message, but a large new photo of her in front of the arc asking for offerings for the day of atonement. I am really not trying to be ugly, but I just can not understand this. What are any other thoughts on this? Is it just me? Has anyone else wondered why there have not been any apologies or statements on the websites? Will she actually just go on with the show? Take a look at the website. I found it a little troubling and bold. I don't know, it really makes me feel a little embarrassed for her and for Christians. Does anyone else think it is a funny time to ask for money and offerings? What would non-believers think?

By: Ryan Boone

Ryan Boone — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I can understand the lack of anything that acknowledges the Whites' marriage problems on Paula's website. First of all, I don't think that I would want to discuss personal problems with complete strangers who are on their personal witch hunt to make themselves feel better about their own personal beliefs. Second of all, from a PR point-of-view, when something happens that could be damaging to your business, the strategy-of-the-day is to do all you can to NOT talk about it and hope it goes away. I'm not saying this is the correct way to handle this situation, but I do understand the motivation behind it.

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Actually Ryan, from a PR perspective, that’s not true. Remember the Tylenol scare a number of years ago, when some poisoned pills were discovered? The President of the company dealt with it immediately, and they spent a fortune in advertising and public service announcements talking to the public. More recently, remember Jet Blue’ scheduling disaster last winter that left hundreds of people stuck on planes for hours? The President of the company immediately went on national TV, took the blame, and explained what they were doing to fix it. Today, Mattel is doing the same with the lead poisoning issue with toys made in China. Organizations not dealing with problems like this are in the past. Today, the strategy is to face up to your problems, talk to the public, and share your strategy for fixing the problem. That wins enormous goodwill from the public.

By: Elle Doza

Elle Doza — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I think everyone should just realize that "we" are not in control of others actions. We have all sinned from day one and will continue to do so, it's human nature, NOBODY'S PERFECT. We should be here to pray (and not judge) for each other, we ALL fall short at one time or another. I have ALWAYS said, even before accepting the Lord as my Savior, ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME. A few more words i'd like to add: "People get ready, Jesus is coming soon we'll be going home. People get ready, Jesus is coming to take from the worl His own…"

By: Ryan Boone

Ryan Boone — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Point taken, but remember that these were stories that brought intense media coverage. All I'm saying is that there are certain PR schools of thought that believe the less you say the better. Again, I'm not saying I agree with this, I just know why they're so tight-lipped about it.

The problem, I suppose, is that many ministries have adopted this closed-door policy. Maybe they think they shouldn't let the right hand know what the left hand is doing.

By: Brian Sinks

Brian Sinks — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

When you've made a mistake being vulnerable is tough. But if, instead, you insulate yourself and put on an act to avoid showing your faults, doesn't it make you look like that much more of a liar when you are forced to reveal the truth or you are exposed by someone/other factors. The thing that bothered me and other non-media (objective) friends the most was that the Whites made it look like everything was going well and their marriage was strong ("We're best friends!"). Their only battles were the press' attacks and his daughter's illness. Then SUDDENLY they announce their marriage is over but "everything will be okay." But everything is not okay and looks like it hasn't been for a long time. The "gasp" reactions from their church members show no one had a clue. I really feel we shouldn't create an unshakable/stable media kingdom (people put their hopes in) that we can't live up to. We need to show: we are human…we have problems…here they are…watch how God works on me in front of you…etc… Isn't sharing how God saved, healed and changed your life (faults) why people found you interesting and inspiring in the first place?

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Here's why I think keeping quiet will kill an organization or person today.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ella, Christ is coming soon, to take HIS PURE BRIDE…the church better understand that the bride is going to be spotless before him. If we can’t work toward keeping things spiritually clean here ..don’t expect the Lord Jesus to take up the dishonest, money hungry, soiled bride, who refuses to endure hardships….the bible says a lot of scripture based on being pure in deed and thought…and also TELLS US to judge the brethren…I judge everyday if the teacher is going to be good for my child, and banker is going to treat me right, and if the cleaners are cleaning my clothing right…why would we not take notice of our preachers as to whether or not they are doing what they tell us to do…it’s plain and it’s simple…one of the reasons America is getting herself in such a mess is because Christians are intimidated by the great fad of “tolerance”…that is why the kids are killing each other..because the parents are too busy, too permissive or too tolerant. There are no guidelines for people anymore, no character training, no God in the schools…the kids are completly confused today…tolerance is a nice little name for “parents who are too lazy to teach the bible, go to church or just explain good from bad”. The babysitter is all this generation has bad …(whoever he or she is this week). How much more do we tolerate, in fear of judging? I imagine the kids of this generation would really like to see someone who is what they say they are.

By: Elle Doza

Elle Doza — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

ATTITUDE
by Charles SwindollThe longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home.

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude...

I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes.