Trump picks Miami megachurch with pastor who speaks in tongues for evangelicals event

[Judi Lynn]

Last edited Fri Dec 27, 2019, 11:51 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: McClatchy News

BY DAVID SMILEY
DECEMBER 27, 2019 12:26 PM



Guillermo Maldonado, pastor of King Jesus Ministry, speaks to a crowd of thousands in 2009 at an Apostolic conference at Miami's AmericanAirline Arena. His Kendall church will host President Donald Trump Jan. 3. CHARLES TRAINOR JR. [e-mail]
An Apostolic megachurch in a Miami suburb led by a pastor known for speaking in tongues and performing what he says are "miracles" will host President Donald Trump next week when the president is expected to issue a full-throated retort to calls from some in the Christian community for his removal from office.

The Trump campaign announced Friday -- a week after a prominent Christian magazine called for his ouster-- that the president's planned Jan. 3 Evangelicals for Trump rollout will take place at King Jesus International Ministry.

The West Kendall church is believed to be one of the largest Hispanic congregations in the country and regularly draws thousands to its dramatic services. Led in English and Spanish by founder Guillermo Maldonado -- who goes by the title of apostle -- it is the flagship of a chain of 10 affiliated campuses from Chicago to Homestead and has its own broadcasting network, university and an outdoor pool for full-immersion baptisms.

"El Rey Jess was a natural fit to launch our Evangelicals for Trump coalition," Kayleigh McEnany, national press secretary for Trump Victory, said in a statement to the Miami Herald. "Apostle Maldonado is a staunch supporter of the president, reflecting the great and overwhelming support President Trump has among the evangelical community at large."


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Take it away, Reverend:

Lots of Trump voters in there to suck up and deposit in the Trump clown vehicle.

[Phoenix61]

1. There are times I really, really wish I believed in hell.

Anyone know his background?

[NurseJackie]

41. It always sounds like they're making it up as they go along.

[TomSlick]

2. This could be a mistake - for Trump.

There is a difference between Evangelicals and Pentecostals. While the distinction is not as strong as it once was, many Evangelicals find glossolalia and claims of healing or other “miracles” off-putting.

[tanyev]

5. I think so too.

The conservative denomination I grew up in is quietly Trump-friendly, but something like this will not go over well with them (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

[murielm99]

22. I was raised Missouri Synod, too. n/t

[SunSeeker]

6. I am just dumbfounded that there are adults who are impressed by "speaking in tongues."

[milestogo]

35. Anyone who believes that there is a message of God coming through babbling is infinitely gullible.

So it makes sense that they would believe any idiot, including Trump.

[Thomas Hurt]

11. Charismatic evangelicals are into tongues the dancing thing etc

[jberryhill]

32. Yep

Usually, though, that sort of misgiving is spoken quietly.

[SunSeeker]

3. So one con man endorses another. Typical.

[pansypoo53219]

8. 2 bullshitters. hope it pulls of more MAGATs.

[onetexan]

26. Sad thing is this tongues-speaking conman is a minority

Who evidently has turned a blind eye to the sufferings of his fellow hispanics inflicted upin them by this crazed maniac. If that is not the devil's work i dont know what is.

[Thomas Hurt]

4. They either "speak" tongues or translate tongues

Not anymore surprising than they ask for money

[GReedDiamond]

7. Preznit Asshole should try out one of those snake handler "churches"...

He'd look good with a snake wrapped around his neck.

[Judi Lynn]

10. Holy side-winders! In the same church, a woman was fatally bitten, and later her husband followed.

They left behind 5 little snake-handlers with no mother or father snake handlers to raise them.

Before Jamie Coots died, his father died, same way, and another man snake handler, also, as mentioned in the video.

They definitely need some new people to continue getting bitten in there.

No doubt they built the ramp to handle the gurneys going in and out.

[milestogo]

13. Maybe they'll bring snakes to the White House.

[rusty quoin]

15. I like that. Trump is so close to God that he is safe.

[Judi Lynn]

23. Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss! Great idea!

[dawg day]

31. Snake handling is a great metaphor for Trumpism.

"Let's do this crazy thing that could destroy us to prove how we're full of faith!"

[Midnight Writer]

39. Smart snake handlers milk the venom from the snake before showtime.

[blugbox]

17. So from a book where Satan takes the form of a snake to deceive man

They twist that into using deadly snakes as a salvation tool...

[LovingA2andMI]

21. LOL......

[mahina]

47. Oh mercy.

[The Genealogist]

9. Great, they can be koo-koo for Cocoa Puffs together

[milestogo]

12. Trump wanted someone who makes more sense than he does,

and apparently someone who babbles in tongues is just the right guy.

[Grokenstein]

14. I would have thought he'd go Prosperity Gosplay

You know, one of those "God wants me to be filthy rich" pseudochristians.

[Judi Lynn]

19. They have no sense of shame, just like him! Born without a conscience, every one. n/t

[Skittles]

16. speaks in tongues babbles religious bullshit

[onetexan]

27. Yea i was wondering what exactly speaking in tongues is like

[SCVDem]

18. Hey dump! What are the tenets of this "church"?

Right! What's a tenet?

[keithbvadu2]

20. One with the Holy Spirit - until the cell phone rings

[catbyte]

29. That's hilarious. And the demon-casting-out pastor's reaction...

[DeminPennswoods]

24. Read the website of a local evangelical church

to see exactly what they believe. To quote GW Bush "that's some weird s---". It seems more based on hate or fear than love and acceptance. I guess that's why Trump appeals to them and visa versa.

It makes me glad I stepped away from (mainstream protestant) organized religion.

[hlthe2b]

25. If only that were a snake-handling congregation. Where's your dedication, Trump?

[catbyte]

28. When is the government going to start taxing these so-called "churches"? I thought

part of the deal was that they were supposed to stay non-partisan. What a joke. But they gave tax-exempt status to Scientology, so I guess they'll tax-exempt anything. Hey, anybody wanna join The Church of Catbyte?

[Judi Lynn]

30. From Guillermo Maldonado's Wikipedia:

Maldonado teaches that Christian believers need to use the power of God to demonstrate that God is active in the world today just as he was during the time of the primitive church. He believes that without the supernatural power of God, it is impossible to truly know God and receive His blessings of healing, wealth, deliverance, among others in our life. His teachings also focus on establishing what he calls the Kingdom of God. He explains that the Kingdom of God is not a physical place, but a network of thoughts, lifestyle, principles, laws and fundamentals that govern the entire universe.[6] Maldonado is married to Ministry partner Ana Maldonado. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, with his wife and their two sons Bryan and Ronald.[1]

Community involvement
Maldonado led the opening prayer of the US House of Representatives October 14, 2009 and October 10, 2013.[7][8]

Maldonado was invited to The White House to witness the signing of an executive order promoting free speech and religious liberty.[9]

University of the Supernatural Ministry
Maldonado together with his wife is also the president and co-founder of the University of the Supernatural Ministry, a non-denominational Christian entity affiliated with King Jesus Ministry.[10]

Education
Doctorate in Divinity – Vision International University[1]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillermo_Maldonado_(pastor)

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Biography
Guillermo Maldonado was born in Honduras on January 10, 1965. Co-founder and senior pastor of El Rey Jesús, or King Jesus Ministry. He has stated he created the church after Jesus came to him in prayer and told him to “bring my supernatural power to this generation.” He has since authored more than 50 books and manuals about the Christian faith. Both he and Joel Osteen have gained popularity as television evangelists. He earned a masters in practical theology from Oral Roberts University and went on to earn a doctorate in divinity from Vision International University.

On CELEBS TREND NOW, He is one of the successful Religious Leader. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on January 10, 1965. He is one of the Richest Religious Leader who was born in Honduras. He also has a position among the list of Most popular Religious Leader. Guillermo Maldonado is 1 of the famous people in our database with the age of 54 years old. Also Check Net Worth of Brandon Johnson, Charlotte Kalla and Song Jung-Hyun.

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Estimated Net Worth in 2019 $121 Million
Masters in Practical Theology – Oral Roberts University[1]

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Prophet
Ana Maldonado
Prophet Ana Maldonado is a woman of prayer who is powerfully used by God in prophetic intercession, inner healing, spiritual warfare, and deliverance. She is co-founder of King Jesus International Ministry (Ministerio Internacional El Rey Jesus), recognized as one of the fastest growing multicultural churches in the United States and for great manifestations of the supernatural power of God. Dr. Maldonado has a doctorate degree in theological studies from Vision International University. She is given to the study of the Bible and is the author of several books dedicated to motivating people to pray and to seek the presence of God. Currently, she resides in Miami, FL, with her husband, Apostle Guillermo Maldonado, and their sons, Bryan and Ronald.

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Prophet
Bryan Maldonado

Prophet Bryan Maldonado is a prophet in King Jesus International Ministry in Miami. His great passion for the souls and his dedication to serve God and the body of Christ has led him to win the respect of his colleagues in the ministry. The message he preaches is powerful, full of revelation in the Word, and the supernatural power of God backs up his ministry with healing, miracles, and deliverances—reasons why he has been invited to preach in various countries in Latin America and in diverse churches throughout the United States. Prophet Bryan lives in Miami with his parents, Apostle Guillermo and Prophet Ana Maldonado, founders of King Jesus International Ministry, and his younger brother, Ronald.

More:
http://www.kingjesus.org/about/leaders

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Nice work if you can get it! Pays well.

[SunSeeker]

43. Ah yes. The American dream. PT Barnum style.

Relying on the adage that a sucker is born every minute.

[mahina]

46. Sounds legit.

/s

[chowder66]

33. Figures. Low hanging fruit. nt

[DeminPennswoods]

34. Beware false prophest, as they say

nt

[3catwoman3]

36. Megachurches are...

...mega-creepy.

This kind of shit makes my blood run cold.

[world wide wally]

37. I let a friend take me to a Pentacostal church one time...

The speaking in tongues was the phoniest thing I have ever seen.

[Vinca]

42. My dad went to one of those churches in his later life and the same thing happened

when I went to a service with him. It was like a mini stadium filled with loony birds and the ringleader spoke in tongues. Can the snakes be far behind??

[WhiteTara]

38. Is this the guy who checked his phone while gibbering?

he's another sleazy Jesus sprinkler.

[orangecrush]

40. Sounds familiar...

[SMC22307]

44. We've officially entered into whacko Sarah Palin/Thomas Muthee territory.

And I can't imagine wealthy, affluent suburbanites or exurbanites voting for Trump and these loons in November. They've peeled away in recent elections and I hope will continue to do so...

[mahina]

45. Just like the Russian anti-vax campaign

They are trying to pick off those who don’t do a lot of reasoning.

Before anyone gets all wounded about this observation, I’m a Christian and I know that alone strains credulity for many.

[BlueIdaho]

48. Nothing says mainstream religion

Like speaking in tongues... Unless it’s some snake wrangling.... or sacrificing virgins...