Pastor Winans and church member address viral backlash over donation, clarifying that he did not rebuke them.

Bishop Marvin Winans, the pastor of Detroit's Perfecting Church, recently found himself at the center of controversy after a video of him addressing a member during a fundraising event went viral. The incident sparked backlash and criticism, leading both Winans and the member, Roberta McCoy, to speak out and clarify the situation.

The clip, which was from Perfecting Church's "Day of Giving" event, showed Winans requesting donations of $2,000 or more to help complete their new sanctuary and support community programs. However, McCoy's donation of $1,235 fell below this threshold, and she ended up in the wrong line to present her contribution.

Winans explained that his intention was not to rebuke or shame McCoy, but rather to maintain order and prevent elderly members from standing for long periods. He wanted to call people to the front in increments, starting with those who had given $2,000 or more, and then gradually decreasing the amount until he reached donations as small as $1.62. However, this system was not properly communicated, leading to confusion during the event.

McCoy also clarified that Winans did not rebuke her, but rather corrected her when she ended up in the wrong line. She mentioned that the pastor had given instructions on which lines to join, but the message may have been unclear to some attendees.

In the video, Winans can be seen interrupting McCoy as she offered her donation and stating that he had requested $2,000, not the amount she contributed. McCoy argued that she was going to work on getting the remaining $800, but Winans clarified that this was not what he had asked for.

Despite the miscommunication and misunderstanding, McCoy emphasized that she has been a consistent donor to the church since 2013 and plans to continue her support. She also mentioned that Winans personally apologized to her after the incident.

In the end, both Winans and McCoy have expressed their desire for unity and understanding within their church community, and hope that this incident can serve as a learning experience for everyone involved.

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