$4.99 is peanuts compared to the sums shown below - (full article appears lower down the page)

http://www.shepherdserve.org/e_teachings/2006_06.htm

What is the deal with his Oxford Ph.D. anyway? An article in the Baltimore Sun’s magazine said he had a “doctorate of ministry” from Oxford, but Oxford doesn’t offer a D.Min. His Web site says he’s finishing his “Ph.D.”, but it’s strange that he uses that nomenclature. Like other UK schools, Oxford doesn’t call their doctorate a “Ph.D.”, but instead calls it a “Phil.D.” Plus, Oxford has a bunch of schools that he could have one from–Jesus College, King’s College, Wycliffe Hall, etc. But he never says what school it’s from. Combine all that with the fact that his theology and biblical exegesis reflect little of the thoughtful intelligence you would expect from an Oxford grad … it’s all a little fishy, if you ask me.

Well, the least a conscientious Pimp can do is give proper credit for the quote.

That little nugget of……er…….wisdom was concocted by the fertile mind of one Roger Bannister, the man who broke the 4 minute mile.. NOT Jamal.

(MN: See the quote yourself by clicking here.)

Perhaps Jamal is going for a record of his own with this new “Dial_a_Pimp” program, and this quote proved particularly inspirational. I mean, where ELSE would a man of the cloth find inspiration anyway?? Beuller???Beuller??

Melvin,

Just courious do you actually bet on horses ? “I at least have a chance of winning at the track”.

Do you play the lottery? Vegas trips maybe?

what’s said on this site stays on this site …

(MN: Nah. Just making a point about what a waste of time and money it is to support these pimps. )

If you use a quote, without identifying who “authored” it, you are taking credit for that quote. The comment about this pimp’s education also makes one curious. Of course, the followers of this pimp would never question his claims on his web site.

Sadly, people will STILL follow this “preacher” and defend him despite the fact that they are getting “pimped” in a new way. People, read your bibles!!! 2 Timothy 3 to be exact!!!

Wow did he think of this all by himself I see he’s not just a copycat pimp afterall. he’ll b appearing this week at a conference in london along side fellow pimp mike murdoch. I wonder if he’ll plug this new service, the pound is stronger than the dollar.

Ironically, If I’m correct, he doesn’t come up with these comments. The company that he has working for him does. It’s often kind of plug and play. You sign up with a company for this service, the company does all the work except for the advertisement. Thus, you get secular messages that sound like they come from a fortune cookie…they probably do.
I’d hazard a guess that all Bryant is doing is using his name to sell a pre-existing service for a cut in profits.

Alternatly, he could be using a daily calendar for his messages…it’s what I’d do if I had a lax imagination.

i give this cat credit for at least representing the church “evolved”.. many of us youngblood refuse to come to Jesus because we see litlle of “ourself” in what the church projects.. this cat dresses fly.. he uses “urbanspeak” and he markets the church just like the world markets Coca Cola.. most of all.. HE IS USED BY GOD TO SAVE SOULS..
there’s this rhyme i heard on a tape in ‘88 that makes me think of Pastor Jamal.. i think it’s by 2Live Crew… it goes..
U MUST GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE/ AND AT THE SAME TIME MAKE KNOWN TO YOU/BECAUSE WHEN U SEE IS WHEN U WILL BELIEVE/THAT THERE AINT ANOTHER DJ WITH CUTS LIKE HIS/AND I’M NOT MAKING FALSE ACCUSATIONS WHEN I’M SAYING/HE ROCKS THE HOUSE EVERY SHOW HE’S PLAYIN.. yada yada yada…
i strongly suggest Chika Onyeani’s Capitalist Nigger To you Melvin.. ’cause the money u spend on hosting this site on some whiteboy’s I.T. backbone coul have been used to build another brother up… as opposed to the “crab in the bucket” foundation on which this website is built..

Interesting comment. Just a couple of things though.

Unlike Chika Onyeani I do not consider myself as a part of the African Diaspora. I am first and foremost a member of the Body of Christ. Unlike the Jewish Diaspora’s link back to Israel, I share little in common with those on the African continent, except where individuals have made a saving commitment to Jesus Christ.

Additionally, I suspect his “urbanspeak” is more to draw in the young and biblically illiterate (listen to any of them defend this pimp). Most of the time, he doesn’t present Christ in their “language.” He present Jamal in their language. Again, read some of his minions’ postings and visit his site again.

I suggest God may in fact save some of the people in the Temple, but it is despite Jamal, not because of him and his methods.

Finally, I spend approximately $70 a month to get the word out on these pimps. People hear the truth and actually respond to it. Jamal on the other hand, has spent hundreds of thousands, if not millions by now, promoting himself. And (if you simply must inject race into the discussion) I’m willing to wager some white boy owns the cellular and texting system to get Jamal’s message out. I would wager that the car he drives came from some white boy’s lot, and the money he spends flying all over the place goes to some white boy’s airline, the taxes of which pay a bunch of white boy air traffic controllers.

I read just the intro to Chika Onyeani’s Capitalist Nigger. I wasn’t in the least impressed. He seems more interested in taking us back to an animist ancestry than promoting Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

Remember, Jamal is no more a brother of mine than the pimp down the street, with a couple of prostitutes in his stable is a brother of mine. They are both pimps and they are both detrimental to the spiritual well being of Blacks, Whites, Asians, and any other ethnic group stupid enough to listen to and follow him.

Christianity is not about appealing to race. It is about presenting the good news to the fallen human nature. God is gracious and acts even when we get it wrong.

Finally, finally - no one is trying to keep Jamal-Harrison Bryant from succeeding (crabs in a bucket). I am trying to warn those who would be destroyed by his and others often heretical, and generally screwed up doctrine. Would it be crabs in a bucket if I called the cops on the literal pimp down the street who is doing very well at the expense of his ‘hos?

Finally finally finally, be careful of how you define success. Jamal is going to have a lot to answer for once he faces Jesus Christ. And I hope it’s at the Bema seat, not at the Great White Throne.

great post Mel…great post!!

Speaking of Gay, I know for certain that Mr. Melvin Jones is a Homosexual! He’s just hiding it but it is there. Don’t be fooled.

The man who drives himself off of the cliff dies.

I made that up all by myself.

This is starting to sound like quotes from “Shaquille Sunflower”: (One of the characters off of Martin).

Dear Melvin & Community:

I just saw the latest edition of the magazine called “Gospel Today”, and Noel Jones was on the cover. What is really amazing is that they have labeled him: “America’s Most Profound Pulpiteer.”

Isn’t that amazing? Imagine, we are in such bad shape in America, and especially Black America, that we will call a pulpit pimp the most profound pulpiteer in America.

Maybe I’ve missed something, but can someone please tell me what is “profound” about Noel Jones? I live in the LA area and hear him all the time and everything that I have ever heard is anything but “profound.” I’m all ears if anyone care to help this brother in his lack of understanding. All I can remember Noel saying is” Turn to Your Neighbor and Jump in Their Lap”….

BlackTheologian

When your right your right. I have to admit. Thats shameful. Not only that, but its plagarisim. He didn’t come up with that quote! I saw that same quote on a “success” motivation poster at my old job.

I dont know this man (or his ministry) from squat. So far he’s not scoring any points with me.

There is no point in a cell phone text ministry. Morover, theres NO point in a cell phone text ministry at $4.99.

But lets see $4.99×20,000=Nearly $100,000 a month. Maybe Im in the wrong business. Now before you burn up your keyboads in order to tear me down for that last remark, I wouldnt think of “pimping” a flock. Just a joke.

Melvin, why are people so blind?

That quote sounds like something Vince Lombardi would say… are you sure Jamal didn’t rip it off?

Oops, who is Roger Bannister?