Welcome to Coffee with the Pastor. Today Pastor Andy (West Fayetteville Baptist) and Pastor Tony McVickers (Rockfish Church) unpack the mess around viral “giving” clips and ask: What does the Bible actually say about money, leadership, and church culture? In this episode:Why coercive giving violates 2 Corinthians 9:7The difference between needs, wants, and optics in ministrySix red flags of a toxic church cultureGreed / prosperity pressureLack of clear vision & direction (project-to-project survival)Hierarchical celebrity structures (no accountability)Overt control & insecurityUnbiblical restrictions & legalism“We’re the only true church” criticism cultureHow to respond if you’ve been manipulated: search Scripture (Acts 17:11), ask hard questions, seek transparency, and find a healthy, Bible-teaching churchPastors: stewardship, accountability, and being servant leaders (Mark 10:42–45)Key Scriptures: 2 Cor. 9:7; Ezek. 34; Acts 17:11; 1 Pet. 4:17; Mark 10:42–45; Rom. 12:17–21 Takeaway: Give cheerfully, not under compulsion. Honor leaders—without enabling abuse. And remember, we represent Jesus, not a brand. If you’re in the Fayetteville area:• West Fayetteville Baptist: wfaybc.net• Rockfish Church: rockfishchurch.comFollow us on Facebook!Learn more at https://www.wfaybc.net