Bishop Wooden, you are not a peon you are a honest and true man of God. I thank God for you, your ministry, and you preaching the unadulterated Word of God. Your humbleness is known in more ways than you know and the people and viewers so greatly appreciate you. Blessings to you, your lovely wife, and your ministry.🙏🏽

One thing i love about Bishop, is that he ain’t never scared!!!

It is so refreshing to hear a Pastor that will not compromise on his beliefs on the on biblical based principles.

Thank God for you Bishop. You are such a blessing to a young man like me coming up in the Holiness church.

God Bless You Bishop Wooden. This is a attack from the enemy. Stand strong and keep preaching the truth! Dawn 😊✝️

Well said Bishop Wooden! Praise God for strong leadership.

Awesome Response Bishop Wooden!! Thank you Bishop Wooden for how you help represent the COGIC.

Thank You!! GOD TOLD ME HE WAS GOING TO SEND HELP .. My family & I were kicked out of new beginnings for exposing him 10 years ago. GOD told me he would expose that wolf & LORD I THANK YOU & I TRUST YOUR JUSTICE

A Strong, Spiritual and Intelligent Response. Peace be with You !!!!!!!

Bishop Wooden you are a true man of GOD, and you have greatly influenced many people when you’ve stood up for truth on many levels. You are a man of courage and speak on issues many will not speak on religiously and politically. Thank you and continue to stand up for truth and righteousness.

Bishop Wooden this was a very professional but spiritual response. God bless you sir; you represented us very well.

Very respectful, I can’t hate 😅. Even though I am a bit of a skeptic when it comes to churches and pastors for personal reasons- Pastor Wooden response show there’s some hope left.

Shalom to Your Grace Dear Bishop Wooden, what a great word of wisdom....

Blessings To You Bishop Wooden I know You are a Man of God in addition To Our Apostle Drew Sheard Impeccable Remarkable Man of Integrity He is a Modern Day Joshua For our Time and the True Prophet Mouth Piece as like unto Daniel the Prophet My Prayers are continually to Strengthen Our Body of believers and the Whole Truth of this Matter Be dealt with because The Eyes of the Lord is to and fro and See the good and the evil Man does is my prayers God's Humble Servant Louis Smith The Humble Prophet and Servant of the LORD GOD....Bishop Wooden continue to Speak the Truth because the truth will make you free

This is so great for you taking this stand. You are an awesome leader. Hats off to the presiding Bishop as well!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I think the body of Christ & world needed to hear this & once is enough. Thank you sir.

Consistency!!!! Praise God for your Godly obedience sir.

Bishop Wooten, I was once a part of the COGIC, but I must say I most certainly agree with the doctrine, and wholeheartedly support men and women of your caliber and integrity, whatever denomination they belong to. You are one that I would most certainly support if I was in the church again Job well done, blessings

I cried during this. So heartbreaking. 😢. I'm praying for my family and friends .Especially my daughter

Perfect Bishop!!! I responded to that post. I said he had the wrong Bishop, Bishop Sheard is about holiness!!! This occurred before him. Yes, we love Mother Kelly and she has paid her dues!!! Bishop Sheard is bringing COGIC back to holiness!!!

Once again you bring the truth and I want to thank you for your integrity. You didn't have to address this issue but you chose to and you did it humbly with respect. ❤

Thank you Bishop Wooden for addressing this. I applaud you and the Presiding Bishop, Bishop. J. Drew Sheard!

I truly respect our Presiding Bishop. He has done so much good in such a short time. God bless him. And thank you for your comments on tonight, Bishop Wooden. Well said.🙏🏾

Thank you Bishop for this video. True believers never stand for the kind of behavior such as what was presented. My concern is these people speak falsely at times and I’m on the grid defending the truth of God with the word. This video should go viral!

Thank you for addressing that issue! Prayers and blessings! To you ministries

I just saw the commentary of that social media influencer on yesterday. It made make so sad to hear and especially on that platform. 😢Thank you Bishop Wooden for addressing this issue in an intelligent and godly manner. The Jurisdiction that he serves under need to be aware if he is still functioning as a pastor, when he should have been taken down immediately until after court has cleared or convicted him. If these allegations are found to be true then #1 repentance to everyone involved; The Lord & Church should be the 1st order of the day. Awareness and transparency is a must in our church. Absolutely Sir; Holiness is still RIGHT‼️🙏🏾

Thank you for doing just what I said COGIC Presiding Bishop & Familyand members would do. Such a great alignment with what God word states. Do things decent and orderly. With the spirit of Love. Blessings

You got class Sir. I will take notes on how to deal with attacks....Shalom.

True man of God Bishop Patrick Wooden

I’m glad he stood up for his leader, himself, and church.❤ Well spoken much respect.

You’re a pastor after Gods own heart Bishop❤ awesome reply to the influencer!!!!

Thank you Bishop for coming to us with such grace..it really makes a difference when someone of your stature addresses such a distressing issue that has become public..bless you

Outstanding response, Bishop!

Bishop Wooden, You addressed that Influencer very well, you are not a peon, you are a Highly Respected Godly Man appreciate your Ministry, Blessings 🙏🏽

God Bless Bishop Wooden. And the beautiful first lady. I admire your ministry and appreciate how honest and truthful you are. ❤

Bishop Wooden, you truly spoke with the Wisdom of God in this matter. Thank you being true to the Word of God, to the Character of God and to God, Himself. I saw the video that you are referring to and I will say what you will not. Even though the "influencer" is speaking "facts" the spirit by which he does his videos is wrong. There is such a spirit of anger that speaks through him and the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:20. Thank you Bishop for honoring Bishop Sheard, that is very rare in this day and thank you for honourable. Blessings on you, and keep speaking the truth in love, in Jesus Name, Amen.

From the onset, I will say that I have listened to a reasonable amount of Bishop Wooden's commentary on a few matters. Some of it I agreed with while some other positions I did not embrace. What can you say? People agree and disagree. That is part of life and living. Second, this is by far the best response I have ever seen a public figure give regarding a controversial incident in which they were, in some capacity, being held accountable. Bishop Wooden was tactful, direct and spoke in plain language that any viewer can understand. Not one time did he quote the scripture. He didn't have to because the situation didn't call for it. This is a textbook example that other people should follow. Third, I appreciate how he handled this situation. He did not act like a loose cannon. He dialoged with the head of the COGIC about this matter and obtained his full blessing to address this matter. This is what you call being decent and in order. Fourth, I earnestly do believe that Bishop Wooden and the denominational leadership at the highest level were unaware or what was happening at this church in Las Vegas. Like any other large organization, it is very difficult to know everything that goes on. But this does not totally exonerate COGIC. It is an ecclesiastical body that has a fully developed hierarchy that includes district superintendents and bishops. So it is legitimate to question why the national body was not aware of this situation playing out. They should examine what happened, learn from it, and then go back and adjust their policies so these matters can be expeditiously dealt with. Last, I know many people in the body of Christ do not like a lot of the social influencer's commentary on a vast array of subject matters regarding the [black] church. Frankly speaking, I like the social influencer because he raises a lot of questions that religious institutions have swept under the rug for generations. A prime example is how the Catholic Church's priests have sexually exploited a whole lot of people. Members of the black church oftentimes look at the Catholic church with disgust. The reality is the same kind of exploitation is going on in the black church. Oftentimes we play it off like it's not there. This is just one of many subject matters the social influencer has dealt with concerning the black church. We may not like what he's saying. But I hope that the young man is not held in disdain because he does raise some legitimate questions that the black church should not ignore.

Thanks for addressing this issue Bishop. When something happens & a pastor or anyone in church of the situation they never say the person bur it's the church. You can't get right in this nowhere, no matter of him being COGIC, Baptist, Methodist or Non. This person/people is wrong & need to be delivered.

Bishop, you seem to be one of the few COGIC Bishop’s that actually live what they preach. I saw the influencers video about the Man ( refuse to call him Bishop) in Los Vegas. Your response was very, very Good and done in a Godly manner. The influencer should choose his words wisely before accusing someone of something he has NO KNOWELEDGE about. Well done Bishop!!

I love the classic response of Bishop Wooden

Well said Bishop Wooden!!

Yes Lord you are so right and it is time to speak up and stand up.

FINALLY! ACCOUNTABILITY! Thank you Bishop…

Bishop Wooden you are highly respected and admired by men and women throughout the world who remain true to God. I believe you will have a major part in the Great Harvest of souls during this Outpouring of the Holy Spirit. I consider you as a general of the faith.

I love and support you Bishop!!

Speak Holy Ghost through Bishop Wooden!

Amen and thank you for speaking on this. JW

Amen Bishop Wooden! Thank you for your Holy Spirit filled response 🙌🏾 💖

Great job,Bishop Wooden❤

I never seen SO MUCH PRAISE OF MAN! My goodness brother.

I love the Church of God in Christ ❤❤❤

I’m glad you addressed this I was going to say something on the video but didn’t want him to just ban me so glad you are addressing it

Thank you for addressing this!

After seeing both videos I see Gods wisdom shining through you pastor. You handled this maturity may this be your only response because this is more than enough. May God bless you, your family, and your ministry!!! Amen

LORD I THANK YOU

Awesome response Bishop!

Amen Pastor

Bishop Wooden, I appreciate your response and I think your response was from the heart. It was handeled appropriately. Now.. let me say this.. I'm sick of people chasing down church business like we know everything. I particularly have a distaste for folk outside the church commenting on church business. The blogger or influencer could have very well could have let the authorities handle it.. I think that the blogger, although efficient as a whistle blower, did not come from a place of sincerity

Amen Bishop.

The influencer just wants the issue to be publicly addressed to show that your church organization does not condone such behaviour. I don’t think his video was an attack on the COGIC just a challenge to speak out about it publicly. Very gracious to address it to reassure everyone that this persons behaviour is not condoned.

Thank you Bishop Wooden. God is a God of peace NOT confusion..

Well said, Sir👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Very well spoken Bishop

love you brother in Christ

Bishop, Why are we even disgusting these negative issues on behalf of the church in a public forum? This brings a reproach on the church! These types of conversations creates a rumor mill. : ( Let peace abide.

The social media influencer is Dawson Speaks in case anyone was wondering.

Thank God for great leadership speaking clarifications on the importance of the matter. A fool would not understand

I am so proud of the Clark Sisters. They are beloved and valued in COGIC. They have carried themselves with class and dignity.... LEAVE THEM ALONE.

I heard this “influencer” speak on this just yesterday! I tried looking up this person’s church in Las Vegas, there was no information on him or his church! Thank you Bishop for acting quickly to clear up any concerns or confusion on this awful situation! God bless you!

Keep it going strong until Jesus returns,devil has to stir up trouble against defenders of the faith in God through Jesus. Lord willing Jesus Pride month yearly in June.Amen

Bishop Wooden, I follow you a lot. Because you Holy man that follows Christ. Bishop Wooden, I'm in Tallahassee, Florida. I used to attend a Church of God in Christ. Many of the Elders in the Church left because of the conduct of the Pastor. The Bishop gave instructions and he never follow up. My Faith is in God. I pray 🙏 that Bishop Sheards come to Tallahassee, FL, and help with this church. They send a letter to Memphis, TN, and never received a response. It's been four years. Many of them are losing their Faith in the Leadership in Memphis, TN. The Pastor with jail for not taking care of his wife and children. Also, he use Church money to put in his business account without the board knowing. He has the power to throw the Elders out of the Church. We they question him they are silent and kicked out of the Church. Many of them have no Church home 🏡.

This is all a mess! This is only one of many reasons why so many are reluctant to go to church and to believe Word of God. Very sad all the way around! Let us pray without ceasing. Have Your way, Lord. 🙏

Well said Bishop Wooden

With all of the great work you are doing in calling out things that aren't of God, it would have been nice if your accuser had contacted you and gotten your opinion about the matter instead of assuming you were a hypocrite for not mentioning it. God bless you, Bishop. I've recently discovered you and admire your ministry.

No weapon formed against the Church of God In Christ and Leadership shall prosper. PRAISE GOD for the Saintly and anointed Woman of God Mother Frances Kelly.

Well done Sir!!

Well Done Bishop!!

In the name of Jesus yes

Amen Bishop Wooden well said

Amen, Bishop Wooden, Sr. The world must realize anyone can get a license to become a Pastor. However, these immoral living Pastor's are own their private time and not the COGIC's time when fulling the lusts of the flesh. This is an individual lifestyle, not the churches, and it can't be swept under the rug and he should receive judgment according to the law of the land. I love your response to Dawson speaks.

Well said Sir!

Bishop Wooden said don’t call my name and don’t expect a response. He don’t back up from nobody! Yes sir!

Dawson D&D television. Congratulations keep up the good work

Great response Bishop Patrick Wooden!!

Much respect

I think Bishop Wooden gave a great response about this matter!, This guy that said something about Bishop Wooden about not responding to this matter sould not be so fast to say things about Bishop Wooden or the Presiding Bishop of COGIC in terms of responding, Like Bishop Wooden said- he didn't know at first about this situation, I think Bishop Wooden is a good man!, I think this Pastor should get his license revoked and lose his opportunity to preach and Pastor a church in my opinion because this is ridiculous, and this is why is so difficult to get people in Church today because of foolishness going on in the house of God!

The world is launching at the church !!!

Well stated Bishop Wooden.

Well said Pastor!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Well Said Bishop Wooden

Satan is trying to tear down the Church and many false prophets are in pulpits

So said they would come for Mother Kelley😢. Mother is truly anointed and her fruit reflects it.

With all due respect, Karen Clark Sheard has collaborated with people that she absolutely should not have. She let Missy Elliot produce 2 of her albums, one of which Dorinda, Kim Burrell, and Yolanda Adams sang a song written by Missy Elliot (Higher Ground). Missy Elliot at the time was one of the most foul artists in the secular industry. She allowed Kelly Price and another secular artist duet with her on her first solo album. She did a song on her second solo album by Jill Scott with her daughter, Kiki. She got on stage with Escape, who sang "Is My Living In Vein" and yes, their living is because they are not living for Christ. She stood in agreement with Snoop Dog's "Christian Album" fiasco and she defends and gave accolades to beyonce and jay z. Nobody deals with all of these things. Why not? She has great influence in the Church because of her voice, but she has blatantly disobeyed Scripture in these collaborations and partnerships. The Bible says that we are to have nothing to do with the unfruitful works of darkness. If we are going to clean up in the Church, we have to do a thorough cleaning and not be biased. God is not pleased with her actions and He is not pleased with us who choose to ignore this wrong doing. She needs to be rebuked, especially because of her position because The Bible makes it clear that those in leadership are held at a higher accountability. I don't mean no disrespect, but the truth is the truth. This all goes for Dorinda, also. She is in a high position while doing these ungodly things and she gets nameless rebukes. Paul said mark them..... It causes division when people of God openly disobey The Word and defend openly haters of God and continue operating in the Faith unchallenged. We need to get it together, y'all. A little leaven...

You just have to like Bishop! If you don’t, you have to respect him!

I respect this Bishop Wooten 💯

Well said and well done. 🙏🏽

My personal belief of why the influencer mentioned your name and others is to get someone to speak out against such inappropriate behaviors. I often wonder why our spiritual leaders remain quiet as so much inappropriate behaviors increases in our communities . At the same time you have the LGBTQ protesters and making noise and changes for their beliefs . As I do my research, my goes off to leaders (Dr. Martin L. King, Malcolm X, etc…….) who were literally out in the streets attempting to make positive changes. Where are leaders in 2024?

This same prayer should have been addressed toward Mrs. Beyonce Carter . She is a wife and mother. She needs more exhortation than Dawson Speaks he is a believer I am not sure about Mrs. Carter relationship with God but Love and Kindness will draw unbelevers. We have to be careful with how we judge others. I do like the way you addressed this situation. Blessings

Show me the souls that are being saved, show me the people being healed, where is the anointing, the glory of God being manifested in the church. It was God's glory that drew the crowds to Jesus. People witness the power of God. They didn't come to be condemned and beat down. They didn't come to be called out of their name, under the disguise of religion. The church needs deliverance.

Sister Isaac, God's Word is always right in every situation.

Well handled Bishop 🙏