LCG Lectures Members On Developing Humility, Servant Leadership

 

It’s striking that Doug Winnail speaks about power plays, jockeying for position, and chasing paychecks, yet urges members to cultivate humility and a servant’s heart. Shouldn’t this start at the top? Shouldn’t LCG and other COG leaders exemplify profound humility and servant leadership? Ideally, yes, but in Armstrongism, this has rarely been the case. Jealousy, power struggles, backstabbing, and a craving for prominence have long defined COG leadership. Look at figures like Bob Thiel, Dave Pack, Gerald Weston, Ron Weinland, Vic Kubik, and Gerald Flurry—they set a gold standard for hypocrisy in these traits, often rebelling against the very church government they claim to uphold, engaging in power plays and betrayal. This behavior traces back to Herbert Armstrong, the most egregious example in COG history.
Many church members, however, naturally embody humility and servant leadership. Sadly, these individuals often don’t last long, as jealous elders and fellow members undermine them.
Until COG leaders model integrity and true servant leadership with genuine humility, the church will stagnate, and its witness will fall on deaf ears.

What Motivates You? Many people are motivated by a desire for position, power, pleasure—or a paycheck. However, failure to achieve these goals can lead to frustration and problems—especially when individuals jostle for positions and seek to be noticed. This can happen in the workplace and even in our congregations. Jesus noted this tendency among the religious leaders of His day (Matthew 23:1–12), but He advised His disciples, “Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant… the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Matthew 20:25–28). Christians are advised to avoid self-seeking motives and focus on ways to serve others (1 Timothy 6:3–5; 1 Peter 5:1–4). Let’s strive to develop the attitudes of humility and service that Jesus exhibited so we can be instruments in His hands.
Have a profitable Sabbath,
Douglas S. Winnail

Ousted UCG President Has Heart Attack

 

Rick Shabi suffered a heart attack today after Sabbath services. He is currently in the hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He and his family sincerely request your earnest prayers for his swift recovery and thank you in advance for your support.

Crackpot Prophet, aka Demon Slayer, Was Not Even Considered By Sheldon Monson To Assist In Casting Out Demons

 

How could Sheldon Monson fail to recognize that the greatest Demon Slayer the church has ever seen is located in Grover Beach, CA? Sheldon reached out to various COG groups to seek assistance in casting out a demon supposedly possessing a summer camp attendee last month. Apparently, Sheldon is well aware that Bwana Bob has his own witchcraft/demon issues in Africa and wisely chose to overlook him.
The Churches of God continue to ignore Bwana Bob. Poor little guy, always the bridesmaid and never the bride.
The Great Bwana Bob laments:

07/18/25 a.m. This is a follow-up note related to CGA's fast and exorcism for Blake Fritz. Reportedly CGA asked LCG, UCG, and perhaps COGWA to assist. LCG turned the request to assist down, while UCG tried to assist. But, the fast CGA's and UCG's assistance did not revolve the issues, so Blake was admitted to a hospital. CCOG was not asked to assist, yet Blake is in my prayers.