When I first started attending Life Changers, Gregory Dickow would have received a 4-Star Rate-It-All grade. But over the years, he's become more selfish, distant and dare I say...arrogant. On Sunday 10/18/2009 Pastor Dickow sunk to a new low by insulting everyone in the church who was losing their hair, or needed assistance to walk, by declaring during his sermon that HE would NEVER lose his hair and NEVER need a cane to help him navigate. After insulting a large part of his membership, Gregory then proceeded ask us to make yet another donation that day..this time to combat Chicago violence. The money doesn't actually go to combat violence, but that's another sad story all-together.

I agree except for the church part. Jesus is the church. It has mulitple meanings and sometimes means house of assembly. But Jesus is the church and true believers are members of his body.
You are so right about people believing what they hear instead of just simply believing what the bible says.

First off God is the one that builds churches not man.We get it in a mess when we exalt ministers to God like status.Not a one of them shed a drop of their blood for you or me.I personally think after being a charismatic believer for almost 30 yrs. now;one of the greatest missing elements in the charismatic church is the lack of teaching on proper bible interpretation.I feel sad over the gullibility of young believers who swallow everything they hear just because their favorite minister said it.It brings confusion in their lives.I know because it brought confusion in mine.The bible needs to be our standard for faith and practice;not man's opinion of what he thinks it says.Wake up people .Jesus said we would know them by their fruits.Arrogance,haughtiness,pride is not the fruit Jesus is looking for.

Dickow is awesome. So is HIS church. He and Grace built that church with much sweat and toil. So the haters/bashers need to shut up. He has changed lives and helped millions. I don't care what he does with HIS money. You people would think NOTHING of paying hundreds for some dumb concert or sports event yet you whine about what he does with HIS money. Shut it already. The church is 75% paid off. Pretty good in this economy, no? Dickow is right up there with Hagee, Dollar, Meyer, and Hinn. He's GREAT!!

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I never did get to finish what I wanted to say because of some wierd glitch in this system. Yes, I am sincere and no I didnt work for them. Just attended services and eventually did some volunteer work here and there. However, the fact remains, that on my first meeting his wife in the lobby, she was generous and kind to me for no reason other than she obeyed God's word. She gave out of her heart and out of her own means to me. Period. In fact, she was never any other way towards me or anyone I introduced her to. I was not a tither at the time, I was without a job, none of which anyone knew, that I know of or perhaps they did, who knows. But I will tell you that one of the kindest things that ever happened to me happened in this church. I was barely able to get enough gas to get to church and on the 3rd time or so of attending the church there was an announcement that there would be a ladies conference. It was going to cost 50.00 and it would include lunches and CD's, workbooks, etc. I wanted to go so bad. After church I saw her in the lobby and I walked up to her and asked her if it would be possible for me to just attend the conference without the lunches and cd's just to hear her teaching. Now remember, I was a stranger to her. First meeting. She smiled a HUGE smile and told me she would like to pay for me to attend and be her guest AND that she would like me to have all the CD's etc. and join them. I did go and she did do all that and I was a NOBODY. Sign1 asks why am I privy, am I in a click, etc. I wasnt privy, Im not special, and I wasnt in any clique. I lived an hour away. I was there to get my life changed and that was it. I was just like everybody else there. And let me tell you, it did change. The kindness and love that flowed out of her was godly and it changed my life. Period. Were there people in the church that were ever not "nice" to me? absolutely. Did I care? Not when I listened to God and Pastor Dickows teaching. He taught me never to fear man, but to fear God only. As for talking to him? Easy peasy. Just went up to him after service on wednesday night after church. I didnt do it often because I didnt need to....was too busy working on the homework he gave me and watching it work in my life. He and his wife are annointed wonderful people. Period.

I love Gregory Dickow and his preaching. All the naysayers should not get caught up in the fact that he is only human! It is not for us to judge him, or accuse him of being a false prophet. He is spreading the word of God and bringing people to Christ. Even with any shortcomings that he may have, he is a man of God that truly loves his creator and we should respect him and be appreciative of his teachings. He is very clear in his presentation and although I understand the concern of "using scripture in the proper context", I feel he does a good job in extrapalating the meaning of scripture into understandable and more simplistic terminology for. Remember, the Bible is our "owners manual". Sorry anti-Dickows, he's doing exactly the right thing to spread Gods blessed teachings.

WARNING!!!

There is this so called pastor named gregory dickcow on youtube preaching the same thing. Only he talkes about emoitional feeling. And tell you how you can buy his thirty dollar book. He teaches prosperity too, he's a phony, a pimp, and a false pastor. Avoid him at all cost. Repent Gregory! Or you will burn in hell.

Deirdre, nice message.  It does sound like a message out of the P.R department.  If LCIC was so great why did you move out of state?   Did God tell you to go? How is it you are "privy" to speaking to the Pastor one on one, when no one else has been able to do so?  His wife is never around. Again, how are you so "privy" to all this kindness and love you speak about?  Pardon the coincedences, but you sounded like you're trying to patch up "bad" publicity and not a true member of the church.  Because the true members know, there is "NO" one on one contact with Pastor Dickow, much less his wife.  Unless you're part of her "Hoffman click" and she wrote this nice little speech for you.  With all due respect, your input was one of the most phoniest.  Good luck in your new state.

I found Pastor Gregory Dickow when flipping throught channels one morning and I have been thanking God for finding this great preacher ever since. I can't wait to hear his sermon each day. He preaches from the heart and soul to give us new hope in Christ. I think it is shameful to read the nagative and hateful reviews some have made against Pastor Dickow. It seems it is jealousy, comtempt and and hurtful attitudes to write this kind of thing. If you don't want to hear it, don't, but you don't have to try to tear him down. I think we should get on our knees and hear what God is saying about such conduct. Open your heart and mind to changing our thought life, like he is trying to proclaim. I pray for him and his ministry. Missy

Big "ministry", big staff, big house, big car, big ego = big fraud.

This man does nothing but prey on the broken...innocent...and naive. Do urself and ur loved ones a HUGE favor.....RUN AWAY from this man and his private UNGODLY agenda...PLEASE don't get sucked in like others have....and dont fund his next expenditure(s)...let god buy his jet...lol. Talk to former members before u get involved in anything like this...see why they have chosen to leave !!!!

I normally like Dickow, my biggist complaint is he does not talk about how to handle attacks from the adversary, I would say he almost never even brings that into his teachings.

His teaching yesterday about why bad things happen to good people really cemented that. He was talking about Steven Curtis Chapmans daughter being run over by her older brother. He pretty much said that the devl had nothing to do with that, it was Adam and Eves fault. What?

I think he doesnt want to offend people to think they have done something bad, or sinned and perhaps the devil was given a door into their lives, yet if you read the bible, it CLEARLY tells us the adversary is roaming around seeking whom to devour. Even Jesus was tempted by the devil.

Dickow stated that the devil brought evil into the world, but is not responsible for the tragedies in life that occur. That "Stuff happens." This is purely deist thinking, NOT of the bible.

My advice would be to go back and read the abundance of scripture on this subject.

But, that being said, he does have some good teachings,and seems like a kind compassionate man, who people of all walks, Catholics, Mormons, Protestants, whomever can listen to without feeling "judged."

I absolutely LOVE Pastor Dickow.  In my opinion the fasting from the inside out is a very practical way to understand and follow the Word of God.  Sometimes the message becomes so convoluted and far away from the original source that you can't fully grasp it.  I'm thinking about the Law of Attraction here but of course that opens another can of worms.  At any rate, I admire Pastor Dickow's tenacity in spreading this new way of thinking (which is really an OLD way of thinking).  I know his messages haved blessed me immeasurably!

Gregory's style of preaching is good and consistent. What makes me a little concerned is when pastors or preachers get stuck with an idea or concept and build a whole new theology upon it. Dickow is obsessed with what he calls "fasting of wrong thoughts". Not that the idea is bad, but when you take it out of proportion and everything else orbits around it, it becomes an obsession. His topic is a  wide window to man made interpretation of scripture and placing more emphasis on what is not the main purpose of the Gospel.

to whom it concerns : YOU whose ministry is "BACKBITING",right now you have only knocked GOD OFF THE THRONE with your offences. I have been member of LC 4 ten yrs. NO place is perfect! OUR PASTOR IS A MAN OF GOD WITH OR WITHOUT FAULTS. ONLY "ONE MAN" was, HE IS JESUS THE ONE WHO TOOK IT ALL ON THE CROSS FOR YOU!!! READ THE WHOLE BIBLE. YOU HAVE NO BACKBONE. THE CROSS IS MORE THAN SALVATION. ITS LIVING GODS WAY. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO SAY,THEN GO PRAY TO JESUS. THE BIBLE SAYS HE WILL PERFECT THAT WHICH CONCERNS US. HAVE YOU HEARD OF THAT?? ARE YOU WAITING FOR ME TO THROW IN A FEW SCRIPTURES TO BACK ME UP?? WELL, HERE IT IS READ GEN.-REV. DONT ADD OR TAKE AWAY FROM THAT!! LET JESUS USE PASTOR DICKOW ALONG WITH BREAKING DOWN THE TRUTH SO PEOPLE LIKE YOU CAN FINALLY BE FREE IN CHRIST,AND FREE FROM THEMSELVES. GOD IS ON OUR PASTORS SIDE,AS A MEMBER I TRUST GOD FIRST ,AND I TRUST OUR PASTOR TO THE OVERFLOW!!! YOU CRITCS NEED A DEEPER REVELATION OF THE CROSS,SO LAY ALL YOUR OFFENCES AT THE FOOT OF IT!!! BECAUSE OF JESUS, YOU WILL BE FALSLEY ACCUSED, MAN WILL SPEAK ALL KINDS OF WICKEDNESS AGAINST YOU! JESUS IS THEIR DEFENDER! LEAVE THEM ALL ALONE!!! PASTOR DICKOW, CPOELANDS, DOLLARS, DUPLANTIS, ETC...

I am not a member of LC but do attend services every sunday. I love the way that Pastor brings the word to life and puts it in laymans terms for those who are not as versed in the word as he is. I have no problem with Pastor or the way he preaches. My only question is to why there are no pictures or statues or holy artifacts in the church. I was raised a baptist and all my life in the many churches that i have visited i've always seen some kind of religious portriat or paintings of angels on the ceiling. I love going to LC and would like to someday be a member, but there are little quirks that i must deal with before i'm ready. I truly believe in the Word and not the messenger. Pastor is a vessal of God to bring us the Word and in that, Pastor is to be accountable for the duty he is charged with. I sincerly believe that Pastor is doing what God has charged him with and he does it well! I've been attending for 2 years and this is the only place that i seriously thought about calling HOME!! So if someone could shed some light on my question please help me out. God bless you all.

Care we must, give yourself more credit, you don't need him to tell you how to love & forgive. Please do not to overlook obvious issues "because the findings would not be good". You can find sound teaching somewhere else that doesn't need you to explain away or ignore real problems. God bless you.

Dear, "Care we Must"...I was a member at LC for many yrs before I discovered that what was being taught sounded good...but most of his teachings were not in the Bible. All of his messages are cut and paste from the Word... The bible is to be studied chapter and verse so that you cannot create false teachings. Anyone can pick and choose what scrpitures to read, but if they are not read in context of the entire chapter then they will not be used correctly.

When you attended LC at Barrington, that facility was big enough for all ministries and could have been expaned to meet any growth.. Instead PD decided that God "had told him to build a new mega church" So $30million has been spent and now you and the other current members are in debt for $6million. The church still isnt filled on Sundays, the prayer center is seldom used for prayer, the food court never got finished(but the TV studio did). Church doesnt even have a baptistry! Are they still using the blow up pool? 

If it was God that told him to build the new Mega church then if what PD teaches about giving and prosperity...then why isnt the new building paid off?

in regards to dramatics...it all happens behind the scenes...staff quitting because of spiritual abuse(demands by pastoral /senior staff that are impossible to keep). former staff seeing things that dont line up with the Word...One thing said from the pulpit another behind the curtain. Staff has been treated very poorly in the past.

No fire? well maybe if he would let go of some money and hire more pastors and let go of the control.(nothing is done without his approval..no elders, no deacons only him making the decisions) not how the church is to be run(read the book of Acts, Timothy,Ephesians). Too few people doing too many jobs(former executive pastor..now marketing director i think works around 70-80 hrs a week).

PD takes home a very large salary and lives in a very nice home(gated community) in barrington. PD in his former life did mission trips for a very short time. Then he got hooked up with the Word of faith teaching and hasnt been the same since. He started out with very good teaching and focused on prayer and the Cross. In the last 10yrs he got further and further away from the Cross and preached more on self issues and prosperity(ever wonder why every service you get a 10-15 min sermonette on giving)?

If PD would give up the WOF garbage and get back to the Cross and back to prayer(having regular prayer services for the members) then he would see LC change for the better. its not about how much you give or how many sermons you teach or how big the building is. it is about Matt 25: 31-45 That is what we will be judged on...what is LC doing with the money that is coming in every service( Think of how many poor people locally and internationaly could have been helped with the $30million that was spent at the NEW MEGA LC.

PD is a good man who has just gotten caught up in the stuff...lay it down and let it go...too many folks in the U.S. alone are going to hell because the preachers wont get out in the streets and preach the real Gospel.

When Churches stop praying the power goes away..it then bcomes an empty vessel where God no longer resides. By the way this is not just about PD...this pertains to many so called pastors that are in pulpits today.... we need the real fire of God again...Charles Spurgeon we need preachers like you again. Pray for PD and other leaders...to return to the Cross

For background, I have been raised in the Baptist church for 30+ years as a pastor's son. He reminds me a lot of my father, dressing well and perfect hair. I will say that the subtleties tell you a lot about the man. He mentions his name every where, more than Christ! He plasters his face on everything. He mentions that CNN's Larry King called him the "man." Does it really matter what Larry King thinks? For some reason christians are easily decieved by a gentle way and a nice smile. My father was better looking and sadly this lead to his downfall, adultry with numerous women in the church. Eventually every man falls, just not with my money.

He certainly is easy on the eyes! He also seems to be quite genuine & balanced. It is refreshing to see someone without the veneer of a used car salesman.

Dickow is awesome! He teaches straight from the Bible with fact-only teaching. He has changed lives with his preaching. I give him a 10!

I enjoyed his teaching on marriage and Dating.

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned.." Luke 6:37.

Pastor Greg is good man. He's trying his best to teach us the word of God. Have faith in him. As he's told us many of times, if the church is not for you, then find the one that is. God Bless those who have stood up for him as others accuse him.

real teacher of the word ,non other like him

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That cracks me up - false teacher because of PGDs off hand remark/joke about Wonder bread.
I worked for GDM for 4 months, about 60 hours a week, before taking my current position. I found it odd that I never once was introduced to the pastor nor did he ever come to meet me (I had a pretty high responsibility position with the TV show). I left because I was told they were going to pay for my family to move to the Chicago area as part of the hiring package. After being there a month I was told they were putting together a "very sweet package" that I should see by the end of the week. After being there two months I was told it was delayed because they did not have a policy for such a thing. I was also told the soldiers in Iraq endured the hardship of being without their families and my situation was not as extreme. After three months my current employer called from a previous resume sent in months before and offered me work. What the hey, I was just getting jerked around by GDM so I took the new job. After four months I got a good bye lunch and moved on. Something strange about that place. I can't say PGD is a false teacher, but he certainly dances up to the line. I can say he is clueless about what is going on at his church. He is completely isolated and protected by others who spoon feed him their view of what is happening at LCIC. I don't know if he is afraid common folk will contaminate him or if he suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder - but I have worked at 2 large churches in upper management positions before LCIC and he is the most unavailable guy I have ever seen. We always used to joke that ministry would be a great job if it weren't for the people - PGD seems to have that problem licked.

Mirage, Check out his teaching on Communion, totally false..not what the scripture teaches and leading people to believe a lie. Not to mention his shameless promotion of his communion package..selling communion?? A new low. On alot of his teachings he mixes a little truth with alot of wrong teaching. Nice guy who should give up hanging with the major false teachers(Creflo,Copeland,etc and get back to teaching the Cross and repentence..People dont need to know how to get rich,they need to know how to be saved and stay that way. The last days are upon us, are so called Christians ready?

I think there a few problems with his theology, but overall he believes that Jesus Christ is Lord and you must be saved through him. I haven't been to his church, but I've heard his messages and they are ok. However, as I stated earlier, he has some issues with his theology. And he seems to be in full agreement with one of the most obvious false teachers in Creflo Dollar. I like him as I've called his show and he does offer good advice. I say he's ok, but listen to him with caution. From what I've heard from him, he doesn't seem all that bad and he does back up most of what he says with scriptures. However, it's clear he should be someone you listen to with a bit of caution.

nuevonacida - My reference to Romans 7:4-6 pertains to bearing fruit to God. Read it again. This board erases comments once a post is updated, so we can't go back to reference the sentences I had around it. Unless someone still has it. I have never once stated that anyone makes him out to be a god. I'm not sure how you came up with that from anything I have ever written. I've never even implied that and I wouldn't. I believe you when you say there is no hidden agenda about buying Dickow's tapes. You have learned to buy a tape and recommend a tape CD to receive guidance from Dickow. Are there other Ministers you listen to? If so, who are they? How do I know the content of his messages? I have attended his services when the member of my family asks me to come to a service for a baby dedication, special program, or just because. He is also on the television and I catch him there. I have received his tapes and a few books from the member of my family that attends faithfully. Listened to him on the Radio and his "Ask the Pastor" program. I also received his automated phone call this past Christmas and receive his email updates. I don't have a Privy status and never said I do. I don't have to in order to have an understanding of the over all content of his messages. You are right, I don't know if Dickow would walk away from the riches. I don't know how much he loves God. Only God knows. I don't claim to know. I'm concerned for you Nuevonacida. I do believe God has a great purpose for your life. There is no doubt about it. He has a Great purpose for all our lives. He has gifted everyone so uniquely and caringly. How is it that i make time to sit in on a message? I care about the members of my family that are attending Life Changers. I need to know what is being preach, so I can answer questions or statements that are made by them. Take a look at these two church websites: http://www.changinglives.org/ Life Changers church and http://www.willowcreek.org/ Willow Creeks church. Every link on the LCIC website leads to or is for something to buy. Nice picture of Greg as well placed in what is known by web designers as the Hot Spot of a webpage. Look at WCs website. You have to see a difference. Why won't I put my picture on this website? To be honest, I'm not as good looking as you. I guess I have a radio face. The biggest reason is because I do not want to create division with in my family. You also wanted me to specify verbatim what he has preached that is unscriptual. Read the Featured Article on the website. It's very plain to see.

My family has attended LCIC as members for 3 years and 3 of the 4 of us have been blessed with miracle healings. Mine was life saving. Healing were attributed by grace and love and blood shed for us by Jesus. Paster Dickow has helped us gain knowledge allowing us to know who we are in Christ in our time of need. Pastor is a sinner like rest of us and teaches the word of God with fruit that confirms it. We are closer to God and each other attributed to word of God adminstered by Paster Dickow. He has been a blessing for us and for other members we know also. Yes church has problems and things that could be done better but what do you expect we are all sinners even the pastor.

Gregory Dickow is a great Pastor and I can personally say my life has changed for the better since I have been a member for about 3 years. I was already saved when I came, but I didn't hear the message of the Love of God, like I heard it at Life Changers. This revolutionized my life. It liberated me alot. I just never felt good enough, even though I was living the best way I could. I knew works didn't earn me a ticket into heaven, but I wanted to please God. He is truly a Man of God. Some of you seem like you have been hurt or offended, but if you feel like Life Changers is not where God want you to be, then leave in peace. But don't hold bitterness and criticize Pastor Dickow. Because if you are saved and felt like he was teaching something outside the Will of God, then you should be praying for him. I can say he is not like all other Pastors you all who thinks wants money. He preaches about the whole person and things are relevant to this generation. He is one of the most humble man of God I ever knew. Forgive and be free--Amen!

I am new to this board. I look forward to wonderful exchange of opinion. Right now, questions to (in order): ForHim-Are you really for HIM? You sound like the unhappiest person in the world. You quote scripture left and right, and give this board insight to your profound wisdom. If you truly had a relationship with the Lord, you would not sound so unhappy, so negative and miserable. Are you comprehending at all what you're reading in the bible?
Tocwelsh-Regarding Pastor Dickows name. Are you speaking in devil's tongue with your analogy? Ignorance is bliss, amen?
Websheperd-RE: Builder's comments on his post. He never said the church had a special anointing. Good example of how words are twisted around. The congregation of LCIC does not have Greg Dickow on a pedastal, nor do they idolize him. We are his flock. We protect him. He is not God, he is our Pastor. You sound like a bitter old bitty in your description of "how we think". I agree with some opinions. Just as you don't care for LCIC or our Pastor, we have the same right to love our Pastor. We're not deceived. He is not God. You honestly sound like a scorned woman instead of an "ex-member". I do however disagree with a couple of opinions. The one about the expensive cars. I believe it is not okay for ministers, pastors to have expensive cars. Athletes, Tycoons, Movie Stars are all IDOLS. Materialistic people. They feed off the love of fans who worship them. Ministers and Pastors are following God. As the bibles says: we are not conformed to the things of this world.

Offense: Yes, we've all read Psalm 119:165. Did it ever occur to anyone if they simply stop offending people and intentionally hurting people, as they hide behind their titles, that people on the receiving end would not be offended. Therefore, there would be no offense. Amen?

Greg Dickow is a good man and a good teacher. If you don't want to tithe, don't. If you don't want to go to LCIC, don't. He's our Pastor. We love him. We'll defend him. He's not perfect. Neither am I, neither are you. Let's get a web page on you "offended ones" and see how many flaws we can come up with.
God bless you all. Peace be still.

What would Jesus do? Very good question WWJD1. Well why don't we look at what he actually DID. Maybe this will open some eyes and ears. He certainly DIDN"T stand idly by saying and doing NOTHING. Let's see, when He noticed something was wrong He turned over tables and drove people from the Temple because they were defiling the house of God. On several occasions he publically rebuked the Scribes and Pharisees for their blatant hypocrisy. The words He spoke were in no way meant to be kind. He found fault with what they were both saying and doing. He judged people and their actions according to the Word of God and rebuked them when He found them to be in error. He did NOT cover up their ERRORS. He PUBLICALLY made it a point to show others that what they were doing was wrong. Maybe if more people had the boldness of Christ in them there would be less quibbling and more agreement. Paul also stated that error needed to be exposed. READ and STUDY the life of these two men and the error taught by PGD will become clear. Stop relying on others to do it for you. Quit elevating a man to a godly status.

Is "Gregory Dickow Ministries" a church ? Is it a radio or TV show ? A church ? Is Gregory Dickow Ministries a Pastor or a Preacher ? In reading these posts, I percieve a lot of conflict, disagreement. Which side is right ? Who is wrong ?preacher and then listed the names of a bunch of WOF TV types - - - Maybe some of prefer the preachers and pastors who are not such big shots. Just read that Joel Olsteens wife was in first class on a plane to ASpen { for a ski trip ? } and she got in a tiff with airline personel, they tossed her protesting spoiled butt out of first class and OFF the plan. First class ? The majority of Christians do not take first class, but the WOF big shots - - And if she would have held a press conference and apologized, I could see it and identify with her, but no, instead she issues a statement that "there is a spirit of criticism in the land" - - - Whatever lady, millionaire from selling books and CD's to working class people, she takes ski trips most have neither time or money for, she rides first class with an arrogent sense of entitlement that is offended when a low paid flight attendant tells her to she cant sit or stand somewhere - - And these people expect US to give our 10 % to their proud self promoting 'ministries' ? You''ve got to be kidding me, seriously, that's just inconcievable that so many people feel guilted into handing over hard earned fist fulls of money to these WOF TV people.

Brothers and sisters there should be no strife between the body of Christ. Jesus told us to love one another as He loved us. Did He not love Judas knowing that Judas would betray Him? We should not be saying these things about this pastor or any others. Please read Ro 14:1-23, with stress on v22 - whatever you beleive about these things, keep between yourself and God. We should not pass judgement on one another.This is just what satan wants us to do by backbiting one another. So the Body of Chirst is divided. Rememeber a house divided can not stand. Mat 12:25 Gal 5:14-15 (NIV) "The law is summed up in a single command - "Love you neighbor as yourself". If you keep on backbiting and devouring each other watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. The Word also tells us in 1 Peter 2:1 to rid ourselves (us as individuals) of all malice. all deceit.....Slander of every kind. Yes there will be many false teachers and prophets. That is why we all need to study and know God's word for our own discernment about these matters. James 3:1 says... that those who teach will be judged more strictly. That includes us all, for each of us in Christ has been given the same great commision to go into all the world (no matter how large or small our world is) and preach the good news to all creation. If any one thinks PGD is in error - PRAY FOR HIM!!! The Word is given to us to that we may know how to live not to condemn others. Jesus wants us to LOVE. If we can't love those in the Body, how can we love our enemies? Remember - LOVE COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SINS!!!!! Mine, yours and theirs. IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION WWJD - Study and know God's Word. The Lord has given you His Holy Spirit to teach you in all things. John 14:26

Brothers and sisters there should be no strife between the body of Christ. Jesus told us to love one another as He loved us. Did He not love Judas knowing that Judas would betray Him? We should not be saying these things about this pastor or any others. Please read Ro 14:1-23, with stress on v22 - whatever you beleive about these things, keep between yourself and God. We should not pass judgement on one another.This is just what satan wants us to do by backbiting one another. So the Body of Chirst is divided. Rememeber a house divided can not stand. Mat 12:25 Gal 5:14-15 (NIV) "The law is summed up in a single command - "Love you neighbor as yourself". If you keep on backbiting and devouring each other watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. The Word also tells us in 1 Peter 2:1 to rid ourselves (us as individuals) of all malice. all deceit.....Slander of every kind. Yes there will be many false teachers and prophets. That is why we all need to study and know God's word for our own discernment about these matters. James 3:1 says... that those who teach will be judged more strictly. That includes us all, for each of us in Christ has been given the same great commision to go into all the world (no matter how large or small our world is) and preach the good news to all creation. If any one thinks PGD is in error - PRAY FOR HIM!!! The Word is given to us to that we may know how to live not to condemn others. Jesus wants us to LOVE. If we can't love those in the Body, how can we love our enemies? Remember - LOVE COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SINS!!!!! Mine, yours and theirs. IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION WWJD - Study and know God's Word. The Lord has given you His Holy Spirit to teach you in all things. John 14:26

Just wondering if any one of the complainers had a minister that they actualy liked. So many of the same complaints are said about Creflo Dollar (c'mon w/ jokes about the last name, its not like named himself), Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, Kenneth Copeland, Gregory Dickow, etc. Do you have any positive sentiments about any minister? I'm curious as I'm new to the faith and trying to find out whose legitimate and whose not. Thanks.

A previous poster said that the church was growing?? PLease They still cant fill the 3000 seat sanctuary.. And why hasnt the old church sold yet? Perhaps Pastor D did not hear from God correctly about building a NEW church.. If Sowing your money is a act of faith( and apparently required..based on OLD testement teaching) and is supposed to bring quality results..then why is the NEW building still not paid for and the old building still not sold?? Why does Pastor D keep harping every Sunday about giving more...I think many people have left because its not about just trusting God anymore..we have to keep giving more and more so our Slot machine in Heaven will start dropping some quarters...Remember Jesus called the Pharisees ..blind fools

False doctrine carefully weaved among some truth. Today on the radio the Pastor once again took the Proverbs verse out of context with regard to the tongue having the power of "life or death." Dickow expounded that this means we can create our own realities by what we say..and that if things still turn out bad, then it would have been a lot worse if we're not speaking truth over things. What horrible, blasphemously dangerous exigesis. While our speech can carry influence in the corporeal world in no way does this mean we're a bunch of Harry Potters running around as the Pastor would have us believe. I sympathize with those carrying wounds by the WOF movement. I'm one of them and I take solace that I am not the only one. Maybe Pastor Dickow should realize that God is omnipotent and that there are finite things on this earth that even the most studied, prayerful Christians can't figure out. He seems to have it all figured out though; so we don't have to worry about God's omnicience and that maybe there are some things on this earth that we'll never understand. Wow, just speak your own reality and become like little gods (small "l" and "g" emphasized). Why the last time I heard that was--when the serpent was tempting Eve in the garden. Intermixed with Pastor's doctrine, he offers us the same temptation today. It does say in God's word that even "the elect will be deceived." We see it happening today.

We share from personal experience.. it has taken years to restore our hearts from the damage done attending this place. We have no one to blame but ourselves for being lead astray. It wasn't all bad but remember - Greg like all of us will have to account for his words, so I say, think, yes, question, yes and in the end the best news is that Jesus is still LORD...can help pick up the pieces! We do not wish ill will on the Dickow's, know them ... we pray that for them, God's mercy and the heart of God which is a passion for souls, not things, which we saw years ago, the original reason we were drawn. Greg is not your source or what you need, Jesus is... we are glad we "woke up" after several years :).. Jesus is our source, not a man!

It is just as obvious that heirofpromise is still wearing his/her blinders and the scales have not fallen off his/her eyes yet. Many people who still attend suffer from this symptom. Jesus publically rebuked the Pharisees of his day in Matthew 23 did he not? Lives have definitely been changed in this organization and not all for the better. Just as many people have suffered due to the biblically unsound teachings that take place here. It also sounds as if the rhetoric that is taught there is being regurgitated through his loyal admirers once again. What a tragedy that people can't see beyond those four little walls and realize that God is much bigger than LCIC. Why do people become so overly dependent on one man for their nourishment? Maybe its because they have not read their bible lately to see if what is being taught actually lines up with the Word of God. God forbid you should ever question the teaching or authority of "The Pastor". This authoritarianism is one of many great reasons to keep your distance and run away just like David did when Saul was losing his mind.

"Woe to you when all men speak well of you". (Luke 6:26) It is obvious that most of the negative reviews are from those who have left LCIC with bitterness. Don't judge the prophet. That is God's job. Pastor Dickow may have more enemies then followers. He is a man of substance, who will only preach the uncompromising truth of God's word. Today's christians are looking for "tickle my ears" and don't "go there" messages that deal with serious issues of life and finances. The truth is, most people are living mediocre lives, and Pastor Dickow will challenge you to the point of uncomfortableness. Most people cannot take this type of challenge, but rather look for excuses to point the fingetr at the man of God and sow strife among the brethrens. By the way...one review, criticises P. Dickow's cars, funny...why is ok, for Movie stars, athletes, and business tycoons to have nice cars, but not a Pastor of a church? I have seen countless lives changed as a result of his teachings...lives that come in shattered, and get restored. This church has grown exponentially and is one of the fastest growing churches in America, but in a large house there are vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor. So you will always have a few disgruntled ex-members who say they are christians, yet, live in offense once they leave. One must ask, if they truly love the word, if so, NOTHING shall cause them to be offedned. (Ps. 119:165) Go in peace and leave the Pastor alone.

Go to his church for 7 years. Learn and grow and become SO prosperous in EVERY way. Then come here and tell us what you think.

Look at the tenancity in which the previous poster(Builder 2005) defends this indidvidual. Builder claims that that there is a special annointing present in this particular organization. It is almost as if he (Dickow) is God himself. My question is would he (Builder 2005) defend Christ with same tenacity if he were present today? Somehow I think he barely would be recognized by this person because his eyes are so intently glued to PGD. The reality is that many people that attend this "church" put this man on a golden pedestal and idolize him and his teachings over what Scripture teaches us. Many people attending are just like "The Builder" and think everyone who may have an opinion contrary to what their Pastor teaches is demon possessed and in dire need of deliverance. Quite the contrary. The people currently attending need to take their eyes off Greg Dickow and put their focus on Christ, where it rightfully belongs. Only then will it ever become a healthy Christ-centered ministry.

I REBUKE ANYONE WITH NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT HIM, HIS MINISTRY OR THE LIKENESS OF ANY AREA OF HIS LIFE IN THE NAME OF JESUS! YOU ARE SOWING STIFE IN A STRONG AND GROWING MINISTRY, ALL WORKS OF THE ENEMY! IT IS WRITTEN THAT A MAN REAPS WHAT HE SOWS AND THAT IT SHALL BE FOR THOSE WHO AIM TO DESTROY HIS CREDIBILITY. THIS MAN IS BY NO DOUBT ANOINTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT AND ANYONE WHO STRIVES TO UNDERMINE HIM OR HIS MINISTRY SHOULD BE SILENT AND YOUR OPINIONS DISREGARDED. GOD BLESS HIS MINISTRY AND MAY IT INCREASE 10 TIMES MORE WITH EVERY SLANDER AGAINST IT IN JESUS' NAME.

My family is so blessed by the pure Bible teachings from Gregory Dickow. I praise God for his uncompromised teachings and his way of communicating The Word to make it clear and make sense! We praise God that this man has a televised show for those who cannot get out to church.

From what I hear and read I can only say that Gregory loves Jesus Christ. Maybe he makes money to live by, so what. Doesn't the bible say that the labourer is worth his pay, so why can't he sell his books than. Is it not a sign of wisdom to be a good salesman? What hurts me the most is the comment I read sometimes. Are they all christians who love the Lord and esteem one another higher then themselfs? With love Rosette

Gregory Dickow, certainly got the last part of his name correct, ow dick spare us all please.....absolutely terrible!.