Warning! Vineyard Harvester Churches
Sept 16, 2013 15:18:30 GMT -5
Post by PrisonerOfHope on Sept 16, 2013 15:18:30 GMT -5
Seems like false churches are cropping up like weeds - another sign of the lateness of the hour. Here's one I just heard about: Vineyard Harvester Church, founded by a guy who calls himself "Bishop" David Huskins. Not to be confused with the Vineyard Movement started by Wimber, Vineyard Harvester churches are a mix of all the worst of false Christianity: Kingdom Dominionism, WOF, and Hyper-charismania.
Here's some background on Huskins:
Bishop David Huskins is a man who has been called a dreamer, and he is a true apostle (I don't think so. In order to be considered an apostle, one needs to have seen Jesus in person. I doubt this dude has.) who carries a prophetic mantle. (The office of prophet is CLOSED.) Bishop Huskins has experienced the miraculous power of God personally. Bishop has four sons: Aaron, Zachary, Isaac, and Michael.
Bishop Huskins, along with the Board of Elders, established the Cedar Lake Christian Center of Cedartown, Georgia as a covering ministry in 1986. The church has become a working prototype of a true Vineyard Harvester church. The church consists of ministries of the arts of music, drama, and dance. (Since when are drama and dance a "ministry?") Other ministries include a refuge for HIV/Aids patients, an outreach program to jails and prisons, a highly acclaimed ministry to the chemically addicted and many other ministries designed to meet the needs of God's people. Bishop Huskins believes reaching the outcast and unwanted should be the norm and not the exception. (That's nice - but it sounds like they're into social justice, not sharing the Gospel.)
Bishop Huskins is a former city council member from White, Georgia and was given the Outstanding Citizenship Award by the city of White in 1981. He was the Chairman of Congressman Bob Barr's Family Task Force and also a member of the late U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell's Good Government Committee. He was later presented the Key to the City by the City of Cedartown in January 1991. Presently, he is the host of a weekly radio program and the guest host of many television programs for TCT Network, Daystar, and a guest of TBN. (Ohhhh....he was on The Blasphemy Network - that in itself tells us a lot about him!)
Bishop Huskins was presented an Honorary Doctorate of Education Degree by Universal Faith Kingdom Academy (Sounds legit - NOT!) in September 1990. He finished his Doctorate of Theology in Biblical Studies in 1998 from Florida Theological Seminary. He was bestowed a Doctorate of Divinity degree in October 2004 by Saint Thomas Christian College. Bishop Huskins believes education is the key to breaking dividing walls; therefore, he is the chancellor of Vineyard Harvester Christian Academy and the chairman of the board of regents of Vineyard Harvester Bible College. Cedar Lake Christian Center believes in education “from the womb to the tomb.”
"Since being ordained into the office of Bishop in February, 1989, pastors in many states and nations have submitted to Bishop Huskins who serves as the spiritual covering for each of their ministries. Presently, many churches are affiliated with the Fellowship of Vineyard Harvester Churches in the United States and other nations around the globe. He is the author of “The Power of a Covenant Heart” and “The Purpose of a Covenant Heart”, released by Destiny Image Publishers.
We are also honored to be a part of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches (ICCC), an international organization representing over 4.2 million people. Bishop David Huskins serves as the Presiding Bishop of the ICCC, which serves as the leadership of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches. He also serves on numerous other boards and committees.
When Bishop David Huskins ministers, signs and wonders always follow his preaching of the word (Yeah, and as Calvin said, "Satan has his miracles too.). When he comes into your congregation, he will not come with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in power and demonstration in the Holy Ghost. He father ("Call no man father but your father in heaven" - Matt. 23:9) , pastor, prophet (nope), and apostle (definitely NOT). Bishop Huskins is most of all a servant of God! (I'd say "Bishop Huskins is most of all a servant of Satan - a false teacher who is leading many astray.)"
link
And more on him here.
Here's the website of the "Fellowship of Vineyard Harvester Churches." On the home page it says:
"The Dreamer Cometh" Now Available!
It is my intention over the next few weeks to awaken The Dreamer in you! Your circumstances, the nightly news, the economic reports, and even religious leaders are putting the dreamer in you to sleep. It is time to awaken the dreamer and the dreams that are in your heart."
link
Here's the "Beliefs & Government" of one of the local churches. Yes, there's lots of truth there, but Satan is crafty. His deceptions are like rat poison: 99% wholesome cornmeal, but it's the 1% of arsenic that will kill you. Note the following:
"We believe in the return of Jesus Christ. His return will be when the gospel has been taken to all nations and He has first made an appearance IN HIS BRIDE the church" What's that supposed tomean? IN his bride?
That's nothing but Kingdom Dominionism!
They also state, "We believe in divine healing through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ." Yes, God does heal today, but only if it's in His will and suits His plan. They're taking the WOF stance on healing.
Note, also, that at this particular church there are two senior pastors - a husband and wife team - but the wife's name comes first! They ignore 1 Tim. 2:12:
"But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence."
The Bible has a lot to say about false teachers:
1 John 4:1 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1 Timothy 6:3-5 - If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, [even] the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness.
2 Peter 2:1 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Ephesians 5:11 - And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them].
2 Timothy 3:5 - Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
Jude 1:4 - For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 4:1-6 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (Read More...)
2 Timothy 3:13 - But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
1 John 4:1-3 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1 John 2:26-27 - These [things] have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
2 Peter 2:1-3 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
If you hear of or are invited to a Vineyard Harvester church....STAY AWAY!!!!
Here's some background on Huskins:
Bishop David Huskins is a man who has been called a dreamer, and he is a true apostle (I don't think so. In order to be considered an apostle, one needs to have seen Jesus in person. I doubt this dude has.) who carries a prophetic mantle. (The office of prophet is CLOSED.) Bishop Huskins has experienced the miraculous power of God personally. Bishop has four sons: Aaron, Zachary, Isaac, and Michael.
Bishop Huskins, along with the Board of Elders, established the Cedar Lake Christian Center of Cedartown, Georgia as a covering ministry in 1986. The church has become a working prototype of a true Vineyard Harvester church. The church consists of ministries of the arts of music, drama, and dance. (Since when are drama and dance a "ministry?") Other ministries include a refuge for HIV/Aids patients, an outreach program to jails and prisons, a highly acclaimed ministry to the chemically addicted and many other ministries designed to meet the needs of God's people. Bishop Huskins believes reaching the outcast and unwanted should be the norm and not the exception. (That's nice - but it sounds like they're into social justice, not sharing the Gospel.)
Bishop Huskins is a former city council member from White, Georgia and was given the Outstanding Citizenship Award by the city of White in 1981. He was the Chairman of Congressman Bob Barr's Family Task Force and also a member of the late U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell's Good Government Committee. He was later presented the Key to the City by the City of Cedartown in January 1991. Presently, he is the host of a weekly radio program and the guest host of many television programs for TCT Network, Daystar, and a guest of TBN. (Ohhhh....he was on The Blasphemy Network - that in itself tells us a lot about him!)
Bishop Huskins was presented an Honorary Doctorate of Education Degree by Universal Faith Kingdom Academy (Sounds legit - NOT!) in September 1990. He finished his Doctorate of Theology in Biblical Studies in 1998 from Florida Theological Seminary. He was bestowed a Doctorate of Divinity degree in October 2004 by Saint Thomas Christian College. Bishop Huskins believes education is the key to breaking dividing walls; therefore, he is the chancellor of Vineyard Harvester Christian Academy and the chairman of the board of regents of Vineyard Harvester Bible College. Cedar Lake Christian Center believes in education “from the womb to the tomb.”
"Since being ordained into the office of Bishop in February, 1989, pastors in many states and nations have submitted to Bishop Huskins who serves as the spiritual covering for each of their ministries. Presently, many churches are affiliated with the Fellowship of Vineyard Harvester Churches in the United States and other nations around the globe. He is the author of “The Power of a Covenant Heart” and “The Purpose of a Covenant Heart”, released by Destiny Image Publishers.
We are also honored to be a part of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches (ICCC), an international organization representing over 4.2 million people. Bishop David Huskins serves as the Presiding Bishop of the ICCC, which serves as the leadership of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches. He also serves on numerous other boards and committees.
When Bishop David Huskins ministers, signs and wonders always follow his preaching of the word (Yeah, and as Calvin said, "Satan has his miracles too.). When he comes into your congregation, he will not come with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in power and demonstration in the Holy Ghost. He father ("Call no man father but your father in heaven" - Matt. 23:9) , pastor, prophet (nope), and apostle (definitely NOT). Bishop Huskins is most of all a servant of God! (I'd say "Bishop Huskins is most of all a servant of Satan - a false teacher who is leading many astray.)"
link
And more on him here.
Here's the website of the "Fellowship of Vineyard Harvester Churches." On the home page it says:
"The Dreamer Cometh" Now Available!
It is my intention over the next few weeks to awaken The Dreamer in you! Your circumstances, the nightly news, the economic reports, and even religious leaders are putting the dreamer in you to sleep. It is time to awaken the dreamer and the dreams that are in your heart."
link
Here's the "Beliefs & Government" of one of the local churches. Yes, there's lots of truth there, but Satan is crafty. His deceptions are like rat poison: 99% wholesome cornmeal, but it's the 1% of arsenic that will kill you. Note the following:
"We believe in the return of Jesus Christ. His return will be when the gospel has been taken to all nations and He has first made an appearance IN HIS BRIDE the church" What's that supposed tomean? IN his bride?
That's nothing but Kingdom Dominionism! They also state, "We believe in divine healing through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ." Yes, God does heal today, but only if it's in His will and suits His plan. They're taking the WOF stance on healing.
Note, also, that at this particular church there are two senior pastors - a husband and wife team - but the wife's name comes first! They ignore 1 Tim. 2:12:
"But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence."
The Bible has a lot to say about false teachers:
1 John 4:1 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1 Timothy 6:3-5 - If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, [even] the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness.
2 Peter 2:1 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Ephesians 5:11 - And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them].
2 Timothy 3:5 - Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
Jude 1:4 - For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 4:1-6 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (Read More...)
2 Timothy 3:13 - But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
1 John 4:1-3 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1 John 2:26-27 - These [things] have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
2 Peter 2:1-3 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
If you hear of or are invited to a Vineyard Harvester church....STAY AWAY!!!!
