‘Ripping Off His Members’: Marvin Winans Under Fire After Tense Exchange with Church Member Who Gave Less Than He Requested

Bishop Marvin Winans just learned that church math and social media outrage don’t always align.

The Detroit pastor sparked debate after a clip from Perfecting Church’s “Day of Giving” surfaced, pressing a church member over their offering in a moment many called uncomfortable to watch.

Winans was seen publicly correcting a member who gave $1,235 instead of his request for “$1,000 plus $1,000.”

Though the exchange was later edited from the church’s YouTube stream, clips spread quickly, fueling online arguments about megachurch giving, pastoral authority, and how spiritual leaders should guide their congregations.

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