Recently Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church in Tennessee made waves with an unexpected offer: he promised to refund anyone’s tithes if they felt the church had mishandled their money. In a passionate sermon, Locke invited congregants who believed their tithes had been misused to come forward. He offered to look up donation records and issue a refund, regardless of the amount or duration of their giving.
Locke’s challenge quickly sparked reactions. True to his word, at least initially, Locke’s offer was taken up by a few congregants, including a lawyer. However, the situation escalated when Locke reportedly backed down. The original requester claims that Locke’s attorney, along with church members, began to harass them after their refund request
While Locke has openly encouraged giving beyond traditional tithing, as highlighted in recent interviews, this incident raises questions about transparency in church finances and how far leaders are willing to go in addressing congregants’ concerns about financial stewardship. The controversy continues to unfold, with many now watching closely to see how Locke and his church will respond.
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