Your First Impression

[John of Japan]

Dude! You're the Les Feldick of Japan!!! :laugh:

Yeah, I'm really getting rich! I'll be able to retire from the mission field in style, soon! :laugh:

Seriously, none of the money from my DVD ministry goes into my pocket. It all goes right back into that same ministry. There is so very little good Biblical material in Japanese that I have a real burden for this. Most of my "customers" are churches (just sent off "Ecclesiology" today), but I recently had a Japanese Bible school teacher order some stuff to help him with two classes he is teaching. What an honor to help him!

 

[John of Japan]

John, to clear up a loose end, freeatlast pointed out the following.

Actually, when I typed in the web address that I was provided, what came up..., was exactly what came up. I can fix that? If I were a spouse in a bad marriage and things were falling apart and someone recommended this Baptist Church to help with my problem..., I think I would be turned off with, "Bang"..., right out of the box I read, "Buy A CD". "On Sale Today For $189.95".

I don't really give a flip if the tapes equate to $11.00 each, or .75 cents each! I need Help!!! You understand what I'm saying here? I don't care if the profit off this merchandise buys new tires for the Church Van, or if the money goes to fund the Women's Church Socials? I Need Help!!! My marriage is falling apart. I'm young and in trouble and I need help. Again, you understand what I'm saying here?

Well, what I posted was my opinion. To another, I was attacking my own; doing Satan's work; dishonoring; had evil in my heart. Give me a break. No I wasn't necessarily offended. Annoyed perhaps but not offended.

John, if you were a young person and in need of Spiritual Help and pulled up the website recommended to you from another Christian and the first thing that came up was "BUY THIS - BUY THAT - BUY SOME MORE - YOUR CART IS EMPTY", wouldn't that just excite you? In the mind of the one in need is here's a Baptist Church just trying to make money.

I understand what you are saying. You may be 100% right. I just want to give the man the benefit of the doubt, and consider that he may be doing a good work in his own way.

On the other hand, he might be trying to get rich with his materials. But I doubt that. What he is selling is not the kind of stuff you get rich with.

 

[HAMel]

Seriously, none of the money from my DVD ministry goes into my pocket. It all goes right back into that same ministry. There is so very little good Biblical material in Japanese that I have a real burden for this. Most of my "customers" are churches (just sent off "Ecclesiology" today), but I recently had a Japanese Bible school teacher order some stuff to help him with two classes he is teaching. What an honor to help him!

Not a thing in the world wrong with your efforts John and who really cares if you have some money left over? I listen to FBN Radio on a daily basis and ministries like Bible Tracts Inc., are free; If you request a copy of one of Oliver Greens sermons I think the cost is $6.00; The Peoples' Gospel Hour offers their monthly newsletters for $8.00 a year, as I recall. Many of the offers are either free or at minimal costs but, $189.95?..., all the while I need help now?

Obviously, I pulled up and posted the "wrong" website regarding this Baptist Church as freeatlast so adequately informed me of.

 

[Don]

Not a thing in the world wrong with your efforts John and who really cares if you have some money left over? I listen to FBN Radio on a daily basis and ministries like Bible Tracts Inc., are free; If you request a copy of one of Oliver Greens sermons I think the cost is $6.00; The Peoples' Gospel Hour offers their monthly newsletters for $8.00 a year, as I recall. Many of the offers are either free or at minimal costs but, $189.95?..., all the while I need help now?

Obviously, I pulled up and posted the "wrong" website regarding this Baptist Church as freeatlast so adequately informed me of.

HAMel - Understand where you're coming from. It's a "sticker shock" kind of thing.

I personally know the man you're speaking of, have heard him preach, have visited his church, have observed his flock in both church and social settings.

Suffice to say, he's not getting rich off this stuff...and he does, on occasion, let go of his materials for much less than advertised.

As for the other point about being shown the website...well, I refer back to my post on page 2 about "graciousness."

 

[HAMel]

Thank you Don. Perhaps "Sticker Shock" is the best way to describe it. As for the man himself (the preacher) and the congregation there's no reason to assume they aren't a God Fearing Group.

If you know him personally don't hesitate to direct him to this thread.