Declining Attendance in Black Churches
The Marvin Winans Incident During a "Day of Giving" event at Detroit's Perfecting Church in October 2025, Bishop Marvin Winans criticized congregant Roberta McCoy for donating $1,235 instead of the $2,000 he had requested . The incident played out in front of the congregation and was captured on a livestream. Winans had asked members to donate "$1,000 plus $1,000" toward a long-running building project. When McCoy presented her $1,235 donation, Winans publicly interrupted and corrected her, saying, "That's only $1,200... That ain't what I asked you to do". When McCoy said she would give the rest later, Winans reiterated, "That's not what I asked you to do". The incident went viral, with many on social media accusing the pastor of public shaming and spiritual manipulation. Reasons for declining attendance in Black churches are complex and multifaceted, extending beyond individual incidents. The text provided in the qu...