A controversial video has resurfaced of “Never Would’ve Made It” gospel singer, Marvin Sapp, repeatedly ordering Ushers to “Close the doors” on the congregation and instructing everyone to give $20, while telling leadership to give $100.
“Ushers, close the doors. There’s 1,000 of you tonight and it’s 1,000 watching online. This is a small seed. Giving is worship.”
After many viewers reacted to the moment insisting he is “holding people hostage,” Sapp came out to give context to the moment saying,
“Some have taken issue with a particular moment when I instructed the ushers, rather firmly, to close the doors during the offering. To those unfamiliar with the church context or who may not regularly attend worship gatherings this has been misinterpreted as holding people hostage as well as offensive. That was never my intent.”
He continued to say that,
“…finances are being received in any worship gathering” and that “it is one of the most vulnerable and exposed times for both the finance and security teams.
Movement during this sacred exchange can be distracting and, at times, even risky,” he said. “My directive was not about control it was about creating a safe, focused, and reverent environment for those choosing to give, and for those handling the resources.”
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