US EditionMarvin Sapp asked for $40,000 in donations from church members, told ushers 'close the doors'
- Marvin Sapp asked his church congregation for $40,000 during a church event, stating that no one could leave until the goal was met.
- Following the incident, social media users reacted negatively, prompting Sapp to clarify his actions in a Facebook post.
- Sapp explained that his request aimed to create a focused environment for donations and cited biblical references to justify his fundraising approach, stating that giving is worship and necessary for showing commitment to the church's vision.
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US pastor Marvin Sapp responds to accusations of ‘holding congregation hostage’ for $40,000
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Whew! Marvin Sapp Says He's Experiencing Death Threats & Church Disturbances After Viral $40,000 Donation Request
Roommates, it sounds like Marvin Sapp is still feeling the heat since going viral for making a $40,000 donation request at a church service. As previously reported, Sapp had ordered ushers to “close the doors” and laid out directives for the parishioners, choir, and clergy to reach the financial goal. Now, he claims he has been receiving death threats over the whole fiasco, and his adult children are scared.RELATED: Whew! Marvin Sapp Breaks Sile…
Gospel artist Bishop Marvin Sapp has responded to criticism that he pressured people to give $40,000 during a worship service where he instructed ushers to close the doors and not to let anyone leave.
Gospel artist Bishop Marvin Sapp has responded to criticism that he pressured people to give $40,000 during a worship service where he instructed ushers to close the doors and not to let anyone leave.
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