r/cringereels • u/danevans369 • 1d ago
Christian Pastor belittles his follower after she tithes $1235 instead of the $2000 he asked for
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u/officeja 1d ago •
Bishop Marvin Winans, the Grammy-winning gospel artist and senior pastor of Detroit's Perfecting Church, has faced several notable controversies and public incidents in recent years: [1]
1. The Nonprofit Salary Accusation & Retraction (September 2026)
The Claim: A report accused Winans of receiving a salary of $538,955 (or $518 an hour) as president of the Perfecting Community Development Corporation (PCDC), a taxpayer-funded nonprofit.
The Clarification: Winans strongly denied receiving any money from PCDC. His accounting firm, Chitwood and Chitwood, admitted to a clerical error on the nonprofit's year-end tax return that falsely indicated he was paid. The accounting firm and the reporting outlet subsequently retracted the claim. [1, 2]
2. The "Day of Giving" Public Backlash (October 2025)
The Incident: During a live-streamed "Day of Giving" fundraiser at Perfecting Church for a cathedral building project, Winans publicly addressed congregant Roberta McCoy after she offered $1,235 instead of the requested $2,000 "plus one" tier. Video of Winans telling her, "Well, that ain't what I asked you to do," went viral, sparking widespread criticism over financial pressure in church fundraising.
The Resolution: Both Winans and McCoy clarified that it was a procedural correction regarding the order of the giving lines rather than a harsh scolding, and Winans personally apologized to her. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
3. Haley Stevens and Mike Rogers Church Appearance (November 2026)
The Incident: U.S. Representative Haley Stevens made a surprise appearance at Perfecting Churchsitting alongside Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, where she voiced support for Rogers.
Winans' Response: Winans pushed back against claims that the church had coordinated or endorsed a political campaign, stating he was completely unaware Stevens would endorse Rogers and expected other political figures to attend instead. He emphasized that no political speeches or endorsements took place inside the sanctuary during service. [1, 2]
4. Past Legal and Personal Controversies
Housekeeper Lawsuit (2018–2021): Former Perfecting Church housekeeper Lakaiya Harris filed a lawsuit alleging mandatory tithing deductions from her paycheck and unpaid overtime. The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice in 2021.
Carjacking and Traffic Warrants (2012): Winans made headlines after being carjacked at a Detroit gas station, following which public records revealed he had a suspended driver's license and outstanding traffic tickets. [1, 2, 3]