He noted that Charisse faithfully carried out the duties of leading the church during her husband's illness and she did so with "integrity." Hilliard said as the dispute seeks a resolution in court, he plans to stand with Charisse along with members of the DWO congregation who support her. This matter is now before the civil courts and we trust it will be decided soon," he said. It appears that Bishop Ben's successor, Pastor Charisse, was appointed in accordance with the DWO bylaws as his successor. It was that way with Moses and Joshua, with Paul and Timothy and with David and Solomon. "Of course we know as believers the Scripture supports the right of the predecessor to appoint their successor. He also noted that Scripture allows for pastors to appoint their successor. Hilliard, whose church has more than 28,000 members, said after carefully reviewing DWO's bylaws through both church and outside counsel, he is "in full support of Pastor Charisse's legitimate right as successor to her late husband, Bishop Ben." How any believer in Christ could rejoice at this is despicable," he continued. Regardless of who is right in this matter, it is extremely sad and appalling to see believers respond this way to the spouse of its late pastor who had been a member of DWO for 17 years. Things could have been handled differently without using such strong arm tactics. "I was appalled at the rejoicing of the hostile board at the unprovoked arrest of Pastor Charisse during the morning praise service on Sunday, April 30. It is equally unfortunate to see the mistreatment, hostility and ruthlessness of some of the previous board members toward Pastor Charisse and her family from the time of Bishop Ben's passing until now," Hilliard said in a recent statement in which he calls the late pastor a spiritual son. "The current dispute involving the authentication of DWO's Bylaws and the interpretation of the relevant provisions as to who is the rightful successor, is unfortunate and will probably be settled in the courts. Her husband died of an unspecified illness in late February. Hilliard, senior pastor of New Light Christian Center Church in Houston, Texas, and presiding prelate of the Association of Independent Ministries, has condemned the "appalling" arrest of Charisse Gibert, widow of the late Pastor Benjamin Gibert at the 5,500-member Detroit World Outreach Christian Center Church on Sunday.Ĭharisse Gibert's arrest at the church in Redford Charter Township, Michigan, stemmed from an ongoing dispute with the congregation's board of elders over who should succeed her husband as the church's lead pastor. ![]() | (Photo: Facebook Pinterest Screen shot)īishop I.V. Inset photo shows Charisse Gibert being arrested at the church on Sunday April 30, 2017. Charisse Gibert, and her late husband Pastor Benjamin Gibert (R) of the 5,500-member Detroit World Outreach Christian Center. Hilliard, senior pastor of New Light Christian Center Church in Houston, Texas (L). There’s a place for you here at Miracle World Outreach Ministries, Inc.Bishop I.V. Please join us for any of our upcoming worship services. ![]() We are a multi-location Ministry with churches in the following Countries/ Districts: We are pleased to welcome you as part of a growing and diverse Christian community. We want you to feel at home and comfortable here. Our website is just the introduction to the spirit of our church. You will discover many exciting opportunities at Miracle World Outreach Ministries, Inc. As we work and worship together we find that our faith grows as we enjoy friends old and new. We have fun and fellowship in a variety of activities ranging from dinners to sporting events. We reach out with the heart of ministry to care for our neighbors in the name of Christ here and around the world. All are welcome at Miracle World Outreach Ministries, Inc - those who believe as well as those who are seeking.Īt each service, we gather for meaningful worship to study God’s word. We are a family, proclaiming the love and grace of God, as found in God's Word. We believe that God loves all of creation, and through Jesus Christ, we are brought into fellowship with God. Welcome to Miracle World Outreach Ministries, Inc We at Miracle World Outreach Ministries, Inc invite you to worship with us! Whether you are a new believer or looking for a church home, you can find your way at one of our many locations.
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