Campbell Live spoke to Destiny Church spokesperson Richard Lewis this evening. Do you agree with Mr Lewis' statements? What's your opinion about Destiny Church?
As a Christian I am very concerned about this man and his approach to aligning himself to the person of Jesus Christ and the gospel. Clearly he lives in the fullness of worldliness, which is a contradiction to the call of the Christian to move away from the trappings of the world and wealth. I hope and pray that people will continue to leave and find churches and support that helps break this hold he is creating over people. In my opinion , this has become a cult and very dangerous for our community if left to grow. Yes he has done good work amongst the community by empowering people to move forward in their lives, but he has now gone over the line, and created a distorted view of the Christian call and expectations of followers of Jesus Christ. Brian clearly believes he has worked hard for his rewards. But don’t most of us ? and it has got to be wrong to draw an exclusive lifestyle from others, when the poor and needy cry out from our own communities and the globe. In relation to the tithe I do understand the principles of tithe, but the tithe should be going back out to those in need. Something is clearly very wrong here. Please continue the Good work Campbell.
To the destiny church members. you have a mighty man of god leading you right was keep up this good work. Tv 3 answer this question who many lives have you changed. do you get a buzz out of hurting people because it dose back fire some way or another. i was always tought never talk bad about people course one you may need there help.As for all the negetive comments. This man has saved thousands of lives maori people at that. HOW MANY LIVES HAVE YOU CHANGED!
The problem I have is that how can a Non Profit organisation deal in such huge sums of Income and not be considered a commercial organisation.Being on Tv everyday does not make you a righteous man.Brian Tamaki needs to be careful that he does not put himself over and above God.
The Destiny Church is probably a fraud because in the words of Richard Dawkins there is probably no God.
ITS NO SUPER CHURCH,JUST A CHURCH,THAT CLAIMES TO BE PERFECT,AND HAVE A PERFECT CONGRIGATION,BUT IM LOOKING FOR A CHURCH OF SINNERS SO I CAN FIT IN AS A SERVANT OF GOD,NO PRERFECT MAN CAN SERVE GOD CAN THEY,DONT WE ALL FALL SHORT OF HIS GLORY,11 YEARS IVE KEPT MY FAMILY AWAY FROM GODS CHURCHES AND PEOPLE,READING THIS I THINK I HAVE DONE MY FAMILY JUSTICE BY STAYING AWAY FROM CHURCHES.
Most peoples comments come from taking media as gospel that usually comes from some twisted journo with little or no personal experience. The thing lacking are stories of all the great work being done in our communities and peoples lives who have changed for good in many areas of their lives. I went in there broke and busted, I learned bout who God made me to be and to put Christ in the centre of my life. I am now in the top 5% of earning bracket in NZ and have a fantastic family. Bishop Brian just rubs people up the wrong way because of his style. Carry on preaching preacher!!!
Brian Tamaki and the rest of your cult members ought to be ashamed of yourselves. Who do you think you are taking money from the vulnerable namely maori and islanders, what goes around comes back around Brian and you will not be able to stop shaking when you stand before the almighty one!!
hi i watched this interview and i believe this man gave a wonderful interview,i could see john cambells horns commeing out so it cant have been easy for richard lewis to comfortably speak,but he did a good job,this church will grow and b a light in auckland community whether the sceptics like it or not blessings wendy.
Why do you want to know Alastair? LOLAnd your sooo right Hurly.
What tax rate would Destiny Church be on?