I recently reported the fact that Sherman Allen (accused of paddling a woman) and who is being sued by that woman was invited to speak at a conference called “A Few Good Men”. In response, several HickTowners wrote to “Prophetess” Witherspoon to inquire about why she would invite this man to speak when it is highly possible that he might be guilty of abusing a woman.
Note from HickTowner to ”Prophetess” Witherspoon below:
Before you allow Sherman Allen to preach at your conference you need to read these scriptures. You are supposed to know these scriptures as a prophet and you’re suppose to have discernment to know those who are among you. Stop supporting this man because you’re not restoring a brother, you’re actually helping him to cover up his sins but it’s time to openly rebuke him and start holding him accountable. The reason Sherman Allen has gotten away abusing women for years is because people in the church has turned a blind eye to his mess. Set the proper example for the body of Christ Prophetess Witherspoon and send the message by not allowing this [alleged] sexual predator to speak at your conference. It’s appalling as a woman for me to believe you would have an [alleged] known clergy sexual abuser as a guest speaker at your conference next month. It’s very disturbing and now got me wondering who’s really hearing from God.
God Bless,
Romans 1:32 ” 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Ephesians 5:9-11 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
I Timothy 5:19-20 says, “19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.”
Galatians 6:1 says, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted”
Response from “Prophetess” Witherspoon
[Note: There are numerous errors in spelling in Witherspoons' letter]
Good Morning,
First of all I would have liked for you to come out with who you are and not (formetoknow andforyoutofindout).
I don’t think that it is appropate for you to be in hiding anbout you identify. When in fact you revealed the name of the accused. However, to address your concerrns. I will say this “he that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone” John 8:7
Then, next I will say to you that all have sinned and come short of his Glory. But his mercy endures forever. Certinally I do not justify sin because sin is not white nor black. It is just sin and stinks in the nostrels of God. But becasue of his mercy and grace that is renewed upon us everyday. We can come out of whatever has us bound.
I don’t know what happened, I wasn’t there, and unless you were there or you seen a video of what happened they have allegiedly said you can’t condem anyone. I’m not taking up for him, but I’m praying for him. I will uphold him in the love of Christ. Because, Love covers a mulitude of sins. That includes yours and mine.
Now as for the conference, I will not exclude him for that. He has a right just as you and I do. to continue in whatever calling God has called him to do. I did HEAR from God on this and will not TURN BACK. God has called me an I’m Not ashamed of who I am in Christ.
If you know anything about the Prophetic Ministry. You would know that just because God shows you something about a person you don’t tell it. What you do is go into INTERCESSION, stand in the gap, build a hedge around them, and that is what I’m doing and will do. Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying it was right or worng because i want there. But I can Prayer as all of us should in this time for all Pulpits. It is the pulpits that Satan is after. Why, because it is the place where God pulls people out of the pit through his Word. That’s why it’s called a PUL- PIT
Do you remember the story of Noah when he got drunk, and fell asleep. His son Ham saw his nakedness and went told it the Bible said without. which means he went broadcasting it. But Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it upon their shoulders and walked in backwards so that they would not see their fathers nakedness Genesis 9:21-23. Now they took a natural garment to cover the nakedness of Noah.
But what I want you to Know is that I’m taking a spiritual garment over Pastor Allen which is prayer and intercession covring him and his family. May God Bless you and keep you.
I do hope you will come to the conference it will be a Great Event. In fact one of our Workshop Topics will be” How Intercessors Cover Leadership
Thank you
Prophetess Witherspoon
Lynn’s Response: Isn’t it interesting how these people find excuses for the behavior of clergy who are in sin and how they put the blame on God by claiming that God is the one who told them to uplift the sinning, fallen pastors?
IF the accusations against “Pastor” Allen are true, he is not in a position to teach anyone anything until after he has repented, apologized, and been restored. Yet, he is being invited places and not being made to take responsibility for his actions. This is beyond pitiful and is a direct reason why we have so many rogues running loose in the Body of Christ abusing women and children.
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Lynn…why am i not surprised…she completely skipped 1 Tim 5….there are more than one or two witnesses….there are like 20-30 witnesses….never mind that Allen’s lawyer said that his relationship with Davina Kelly was consensual…a consensual relationship with a married woman???…come on….in addition to that, a relationship between a pastor and lay member isn’t really consensual…its practically the same as a therapist having a relationship with a client which happens to be illegal…yes, we are should pray for Sherman Allen as a person…but he has totally disqualified himself from his position as Elder/Pastor according to the Bible…im totally done….
Right. Based solely on the fact that he was in fornication and adultery (as a church leader) and refused to repent or atone for his behavior says it all.
When are people going to stop hiding behind the bible to cover leaders sins. Yes we must pray for all sinners and leaders, but it’s the same as saying “oh bishop so and so just stole a car and beat up on his wife and kids and had sex with his mother….. but it’s ok were just going to look the other way and pray for him because he’s bishop big name and we dare not “put your mouth on the mand of gawd”.
I this woman serious, a session on how to cover your leaders?????
Oh my if I were in Texas I would picket in front of this church or wherever this MESS is being held. When I read and hear of this crap and stupid people in the church and so called “leaders” it just makes me not want to go to church. I guess that’s why I just go, hear the Word and go home. I just have NO DESIRE to join another church at all. The Word is good enough for me. Brain washed people following anything with a title. Just like Wesley Weeks, another sexual, “it’s ok to masturbate when I need to” it’s not a sin, deviate fool. He actually said this on the radio this week in NY. People still sit in his church and listen to this idiot as he continues his mess. The church is on it’s way to hell with gasoline drawers on. My, my what a s mess.
COGIC suspended Sherman Allen and to have other ministries to not take heed to the warning is crazy.
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2007/05/sherman_allen_gets_spanked.php
He was suspended in 2007 but is still being invited to speak in 2008. Interesting, isn’t it?
Lynn
Lynn,
I am surprised that you got a response. My email was rejected. Something about ‘no user with this name’ or something. It appears that the email link that was posted in the original article is no longer valid. If you have another email address please send or post. I would like to see If I can get a response from the “Prophetess”.
That being said I wss not surprised by her answers. Her flawed and tortured reasoning is par the course for many of her ilk. (False prophets, teachers, and preachers).
Her poor exegesis of the Scripture and obvious lack of discernment are evident in her pitiful reply.
The crazy part is that her conference will probably be packed by people seeking to get a ‘fresh rhema word’ from God!
Anyone who goes to this conference or supports this conference in any way ought to be ashamed of themselves!
They need to tread very carefully here.
God is NOT mocked……
Warrenma
I got the same thing when I sent an E-mail.
(Ooopps!! My fingers hit enter before I was done.)
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Prophetess Witherspoon (I’ll put this as a message on your site in case you don’t get to this one). I want to believe you “picked this man up” out of love and the real need to pray for him, etc. No matter the reason, this is error sister.If his authority “released him” you are helping him rebel and that puts you in rebellion too.If you wanted to help restore him, that should be done in private, in the midst of “elders” and prayer,repentance,etc should go forth.After that it is still not your place to give this man a place to loose his spirit of souls.No ma’am-that is not right.At this point,you become more than partaker of his sin.See Balaam and Balaak…this spirit couldn’t get to the people of God until someone opened the door for it.
Another part of me believes (and again the reason doesn’t matter)you’ve put this man up to “help grow your ministry”.I’ve noticed how people snatch up someone who has been put out of the fold (rightfully by scripture)and that person happens to have a big name that people might still flock to.Its just not right.We weren’t there; we don’t have to be there to know to avoid the appearance of evil.I looked at your line up and a few people are very mean as they “minister”; I instantly knew they operate in a strong spirit of control and if you don’t “submit” to that spirit of control they’d like to tag you as “rebellious”-I know the Word and Spirit and I know Jezebel.Look long and hard at your lineup, you seem like a very sincere person.
Outstanding post, “Responding”. Thanks.