Bingo. Same reason to stay away from churches, big or small, independent or affiliated, with a strong central pastor who's made a name for himself, is an influential or powerful speaker, and doesn't seem to have any accountability from anywhere outside of the church. Run, don't walk.
They basically admitted that he does this often... both in public and in private.
When those surrounding you treat you like you're a god, you think you can get away with anything.
Bingo. Same reason to stay away from churches, big or small, independent or affiliated, with a strong central pastor who's made a name for himself, is an influential or powerful speaker, and doesn't seem to have any accountability from anywhere outside of the church. Run, don't walk.