This was brazen to have funds deposited directly to your own account. In a statement shared last month, the Remnant Fellowship Church "categorically denied the absurd defamatory statements and accusations made in this documentary," and specifically denied any . The 2 articles by Bob Smietana posted on The Roys Report this week have been instructive about such deceptions. Now we must ask, Why is it so important to the church? I think we shall see as we continue that: 1. Mr Jim likes old trucks and owns one and tries to work on it when he has spare time. It is an exclusively post-pentecost relationship. Melissa has a passion for bringing the light of Jesus to the little hearts in preschool and seeing families grow together in their faith. Elders are extremely important to the health of the Fellowship. Im a CPA and used to be a auditor of nonprofit organizations. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Richard and Vikki will soon be empty nesters. It is not being in or being part but it is doing with Christ. Amy is passionate about teaching and discipling the next generation of Christ followers. What Happens Now? Two different CPAs commenting on the Roys Report article suggested that Stanfield + ODell, P.C. Rocky heard the gospel and was forever changed. Following Shamblin's death on May 29, 2021, the Remnant Church was. CFO should be fired. Home; Got Questions? His experience, aside from being a principal, includes teaching and coaching. There are only four legionnaires left alive in the post. Wresha is the Administrative Assistant for The Fellowship Adult Ministries. Every Sunday, and throughout all of our events, we study and teach straight from the Bible. When police first questioned 51-year-old Lara Lynn Ford about why she stole nearly $1.4 million from Ed Youngs Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, the congregations former business managers initial response was Umm stupid.. Board members act as trustees of the organizations assets and must exercise due diligence and oversight to ensure that the nonprofit is well-managed and that its financial status remains sound.. Vikki is our Administrative Assistant for our Round Rock campus. After many years of searching I found this . Wikipedia explains, An audit committee is a committee of an organizations board of directors which is responsible for oversight of the financial reporting process, selection of the independent auditor, and receipt of audit results both internal and external.. Donnie did both his undergraduate and graduate work at Dallas Baptist University. The hope is that serving a brief time behind bars will shock the defendant into resuming life as a law-abiding citizen, the law firm explained. Easter of 2008 Jesse gave his life to Jesus. Welcome to The Fellowship Our Ministries Join us at our Round Rock, Hutto, or Taylor campuses Sundays at 9:30 and 11 AM. On April 16, Ford pled guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from Fellowship from 2008 to 2019a first-degree felony. 2 reviews. At Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee, Lenten cuisine has been all about the waffles for nearly a century.. Likely hireling Ed Young is a successful writer and sermon-giver like many other megachurch pastors with their teams of underling researchers and ghost writers to do most of the work, while they put their names on the books and rake in the big bucks in addition to their ridiculous, ungodly salaries from donations to the church. Its beauty is impossible to capture in one note no matter how loud. She is married to Richard Booth and has 2 teenage boys. Fellowship Gives Us a Picture of God Each of us together shows all of God's graces to the world. Learn more about what we believe. So, we have seen that fellowship in its New Testament sense is an inner unity expressed outwardly. At first the elders and trustees of the church were lax in investigating the issue. I think that its quite suspect that somebody could steal the amount of money that they allege was stolen without them noticing it, Johnston said. They are a home-school family who loves living in the country and they enjoy any activity where they get to be together. 46 And day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47 praising God, and having favor with all the people. He was saved when he was 7 years old after hearing the gospel at VBS. [7] In September 2007, FC launched a website, ineed2change.com, in conjunction with a sermon series of the same name. Monitoring religious fraud for 30+ years. Dont under-estimate her ability to hit a target. Its senior pastor is Ed Young Jr., a televangelist infamous for staging publicity stunts. It is only as we work together in this way that it is possible to accomplish Gods plan. He said Fellowship Church claimed that over $1.6 million in cash was missing. Perhaps Netflix needs to do a documentary on this case! The other was conducted by Stanfield and ODell, an independent firm specializing in church audits. His ministry began as a chaplain for the Harris County Sheriff Department. And the indispensable means we use to perform is fellowship, our co-participation in accomplishing His purpose. 1.15.23. Will has been married since 2013 to his wife Stephanie. Fellowship Academy - Executive Preschool Director. Grace Fellowship is one church in multiple locations in the Columbus, Ohio area. By January 2019, she increased the payments to an extra $500 every two weeks, also from the housing allowance account. She has been married to her husband, Trevin, since 2019, and they have two mini goldendoodles. The church has a part in accomplishing that plan. Our final observation may be gleaned from the last and it is this: that fellowship is not just doing anything together. Matt and Kelly have three children Jake, Noah and Savannah. Get the comics you want, your way. Troy is a small town Texas boy; born and raised in Rockdale, Texas. Andy is the youngest of three kids, and most definitely the coolest of the three. This is the way fellowship will affect us if we get in and dig together. In a 2019 article Trinity Foundation asked the question, Is it possible ministry auditors such as Stanfield and ODell or Chitwood & Chitwood also fail to properly audit high risk areas ? Without our Elders, we would not be able to function as a healthy body of believers. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. The movie, Beau Gueste is an example of the way some churches function. Ford said this occurred once every few weeks for less than a year, he wrote. However, 1 Corinthians 12 makes it clear that every single member of the body is necessary for its proper functioning. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family including her son Merrick, running, being creative, and hanging with friends. Whether you missed a message, want to watch again, or want to share with a friend or family member, we have you covered. Ann enjoys lake time, biking, road tripping, and spending precious time with her family and friends. Our team is blessed with people that have a variety of gifts, that God has brought together to further His kingdom in central Texas. When [Officer] Villalobos asked Ford why she committed the theft, Ford replied, Umm stupid, and then elaborated that she has a spending problem. Gwen Shamblin Lara. Articles; About Us. People often do not take part in a church because they see no clear purpose. I guess the fact that his lifestyle and wealth are far beyond reasonable for a pastor does not matter. She is a respected leader by her peers, students and parents. Jesus loves us deeply and this truth is what we cling to with all assurance; full of hope, passion, and worship. One month later, Youngs jet logged a six-day trip to Chetumal, Mexico, also known as the gateway to Belize. He diligently searched and found Jesus, who was the answer to all the questions he was wrestling with. in Pastoral Ministries from Dallas Theological Seminary. She came to the Fellowship in 2013 and has since served in the Preschool Ministry, Women's Ministry and the all important Cafe. Pam has a passion for seeing children & families connect with Jesus. Because of ties to televangelists, Stanfield + ODell, P.C. Easter is celebrating the joy and freedom we have in Jesus. Start Free Trial. Welcome to Living Grace Fellowship. Times Sunday 9:30 & 11:15am Address 2450 N Hwy 121 Stanfield + ODell, P.C.s failure to uncover Fords theft should serve as a red flag for the accounting firms many clients. 6400 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA. She loves exploring Austin, iced coffee and hats! What we believe. We have a variety of ministries for a variety of people. Matt has lived all over Texas as he was born in El Paso, then lived in the Dallas area for over 16 years where he met Kelly and started their family. Jeremiah is a best-selling author of multiple books and a globally recognized prophet. Troy served as the Student pastor at the church for 8 years and have been utilized as a teaching pastor and elder since 2013. Andy uprooted his whole life in North Texas and moved to the Round Rock area. Coming together to support one another is an experience that allows us to learn, gain strength, and show the world exactly what God is. The movement was founded by Dr. Gene Getz. Rocky didn't grow up knowing Jesus, but in high school a friend invited to the Harvest Crusade put on by Greg Laurie. Church board members have fiduciary responsibility to provide financial oversight. So what is an audit committee? Gray is the Student Pastor at the Fellowship and loves getting to help raise up the next generation to be passionate followers of Jesus. Grapevine Police Department said Brewer reported on April 12, 2019, that he was going through church payroll records when he noticed discrepancies with housing allowance payments. This working together to accomplish Gods will continued in the church with the practice of a multiplicity of leadership, diversification of activities, giving to the needy, exercise of different spiritual gifts, support of missionaries, calls to different mission fields, corporate prayer, group worship, and in other ways. She is the subject of the 2021 HBO Max docuseries, The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin . 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