This was originally just a comment on another post, and because I will never doxx here, I am reaching out in order to do my own research.
Is there any way to find out if a (regular, not famous) person is a mason?
I'm having so much trouble at work. I work at the church where I am a member.
The Pastor came here 1-1/2 years ago and single-handedly changed the structure of the organization so that only he is in control.
I began work 3 months ago as the finance secretary, but almost immediately regretted taking the job. I am the only employee other than the Pastor. I have seen very questionable unethical things, but no concrete proof of illegal actions. Still, I have reported my concerns to others on the finance committee, personnel committee and the deacons but nothing happened. (They are all the same 4 people: the pastor late 60's, 1 women in her 80s and 2 men in their late 70s)
The Pastor is constantly gaslighting me, then buys me lunch or a donut, then talks down to me.
My father (said he) was a 33rd degree Mason - father did the same things to me. This Pastor treats me the same way my father did - back and forth from treating me so badly - then tells me I'm a compassionate, intuitive, and hard-worker.
I am not allowed to talk to anyone except him when I am offended by things like the pornography Group that the church's facebook page joined. I "unjoined" it and it got "rejoined"
I took sick leave because I was covered in hives from nerves. I advised him I was getting an attorney and He texted me "So much for loving your church, and loving the Lord. So sad."
I am 61 years old - now the old terrible dreams from my childhood molestation have returned. I have reported my concerns to the national conference, the state conference and the local bank. I have removed myself to administrative leave and just got a letter asking for my resignation.
I am devastated I wet the bed almost every night. I HAVE located a christian counselor and I am on the 3rd read through Chuck Degroate's "When Narcisism Comes To Church"
This here - GAW - is my only "go to" when I need input and quickly. I don't necessarily need anything other than research. I have good resources in the emotional arena. and today I will tender my involuntary resignation.
I have to find out if this man is a mason. He is too wealthy otherwise. Pastors are never this wealthy (millions)
Leave this church IMMEDIATELY - go elsewhere. Does not matter if he is a mason or not - this is no way for a pastor to act and it is certainly no way to conduct the affairs of a church.
My advice - LEAVE now. Find a KJV bible believing fundamental (Baptist) church - interview the Pastor and the Deacons. Find a loving and simple church. Most of these prosperity-type pastors end up being something that is very unwholesome and worldly. When the Holy Spirit is troubled inside of you, that is the Lord telling you things are not right here.
I will pray for you and that the Lord will direct your path - He cares about this, He loves you and wants to reward your faithfulness - please listen to Him. God bless you.
Sound advice given. I agree. The Holy Spirit has troubled your spirit. Listen to Him and leave that current church immediately. It’s sad but it’s very hard to find a good church anymore. My family and I just left ours because of other questionable behavior. It’s not a fun thing but it is necessary. Whether that pastor is a mason or not is not very important. The important thing is that the Holy Spirit has pointed out and made obvious to you that the Holy Spirit is not leading this pastor. This makes the pastor an impostor and extremely dangerous. I’ll pray for you in finding a good church that teaches God’s word.