There are moments when revisiting an older Tactics of Calvary Temple installment feels less like looking into the past and more like recognizing a pattern that continues to raise serious questions.
The June 30, 2015 installment entitled “Bad Dog” addressed what Tactics viewed as a glaring contradiction within Calvary Temple. The concern raised was this: while Bob Scott encouraged parents to be willing to remove their children from their homes if those children were viewed as disobedient, rebellious, or spreading what he considered false doctrine, those same young people remained some of the most valuable and relied-upon members of the Calvary Temple community.
According to Tactics, these young people were not simply attendees. They were among those who served behind the scenes—cleaning and maintaining church property, performing yard work, helping with projects, and providing countless hours of labor.
But the concern raised by Tactics extended beyond the ministry itself. The post specifically pointed to young people also being relied upon to assist with personal tasks and properties belonging to Bob Scott and other Calvary Temple leaders—working on homes, maintaining yards, caring for vehicles, and completing various projects.
The question Tactics raised was not whether believers should serve one another. Scripture encourages service, humility, and generosity.
The question was whether there was a troubling imbalance: whether young people who were considered useful for labor and loyalty were treated differently than those who questioned or challenged leadership.
The central question remained:
If these young people were truly dangerous enough to be removed from their own homes, why were they still valuable enough to serve the ministry and its leaders?
The title “Bad Dog” was used to illustrate the point being made: a pet is welcomed, cared for, and appreciated as long as it remains obedient and useful, but what happens when it no longer fulfills expectations?
The concern was not merely about young people or church service. The deeper issue was one of inconsistency—the possibility of holding others to a standard while failing to apply that same standard equally.
Jesus addressed this very issue when He said:
“For they say, and do not.”
(Matthew 23:3)
Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly warns against hypocrisy. He warns against judging others while excusing ourselves. He warns against placing burdens on others that we are unwilling to bear ourselves.
This is precisely what the Apostle Paul addresses in Romans 2:
“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.”
(Romans 2:1)
God’s standard does not change based on a person’s position, title, influence, or authority. There is not one measure for leaders and another for everyone else.
There is no exemption from accountability.
The Original “Bad Dog” Post
Before continuing, I want to allow the original Tactics of Calvary Temple article to speak for itself.
The following was published on June 30, 2015, under the title “Bad Dog.”
The purpose of including this historical document is not to avoid examination, but to allow readers to consider the words, arguments, and Scriptures presented in the original piece.
“…and if it’s your children, you should be the first to put forth your hands to meting forth Gods justice and hopefully to reconciliation, but if not, to death. But they can’t be left in our midst to spread their doctrines of apostasy.” Aww Pastor, Now you know our parents are old and lazy. They are not going to get rid of us for you. They need us to take care of them when you are gone. Stop fretting over the highlighting of our/your sins. It’s time to let our “light” shine. And if our light be darkness? Sigh. So just remember, we are your pets and as long as you feed and tickle us, we will Obey and Come when you call. But if you try to weed us out looking for Sly Dog in our midst, you will only be kicking your BFF. Because we are the ones who chant your name, who bring you the most money, who fix your house and tend your grass. Who shine your cars. Who lure in other naive, slavishly adoring and obedient pets, uh, young people.
You said it yourself just recently “…this Nonsense. I appreciate all those folks for helping me.” On behalf of “those folks’ and present company, you are welcome Pastor. Based on reader response, you are a big hit.
And God said: “Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; Who will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: For there is no respect of persons with God” (Romans 2:1-11).
A Personal Reflection
As I revisited this 2015 Tactics installment, I was reminded of something my son Stuart and I experienced in 2008.
At that time, I had made the difficult decision to leave Calvary Temple, while Stuart continued attending. The situation created tremendous division within our family. My oldest son was living with me, while my youngest son was living with my husband. Our family was separated, and Calvary Temple was a significant factor in that division.
During that time, Stuart was counseled by Calvary Temple leadership to leave my home in the middle of the night. The reasoning given was that my influence was spiritually harmful and that separation was necessary.
But by God’s grace, Stuart did not follow that counsel.
Instead, he recognized that something was deeply wrong. Two days later, Stuart made the decision to leave Calvary Temple.
Praise God.
Looking back, I am still overwhelmed by God’s mercy and protection. While I wish I could say that every wound from that season has been healed and every relationship restored, that would not be truthful.
The consequences of those years have been profound and, in many ways, continue to this day.
My marriage ended. My husband divorced me and later remarried. My youngest son and I remain estranged. The pain of family division is real, and it is not something I minimize.
Yet even in the midst of that pain, I can see God’s hand of mercy. He preserved Stuart from following counsel that I believe would have led him further away from truth, and He has continued to sustain me through the years that followed.
This is why revisiting this Tactics installment is so personal for me. The questions being raised are not merely theoretical. They touch on real families, real relationships, and real consequences.
Testing All Things by the Word of God
The Apostle Paul instructed believers:
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:21)
Believers are not called to blindly accept every teaching, every instruction, or every claim of spiritual authority. We are called to examine everything through the truth of God’s Word.
A faithful shepherd will point people toward Christ.
A faithful shepherd will encourage believers to search the Scriptures, grow in spiritual maturity, and develop a personal relationship with the Lord.
A faithful shepherd does not need control to maintain loyalty.
Jesus Christ is the Head of His Church.
Not a pastor.
Not a ministry.
Not a movement.
Not a man.
As we consider this 2015 Tactics installment, the question is not simply:
“Was this criticism fair?”
The deeper question is:
“Does the fruit we see align with the character of Christ?”
Because Jesus said:
“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”
(Matthew 7:20)
A Warning to Those Considering Calvary Temple, The Sanctuary, or Similar Ministries
Before concluding this article, I want to offer a sincere warning to anyone who may be considering attending Calvary Temple, The Sanctuary, or any ministry that operates in a similar manner.
Please take the time to carefully examine the teachings, practices, and expectations of these groups before becoming involved.
Do not simply look at outward appearances, the music, the preaching style, the friendliness of the people, or the claims of spiritual authority.
Instead, ask difficult questions.
Are you encouraged to study Scripture for yourself, or are you expected to accept one person’s interpretation without question?
Are you pointed toward Jesus Christ as your ultimate authority, or are you taught that loyalty to a leader or organization is evidence of your faithfulness to God?
Are families strengthened through biblical love and grace, or are relationships threatened when someone questions leadership?
Are individuals allowed to follow their conscience before God, or are they pressured to conform to the expectations of men?
Scripture tells us:
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
(John 8:32)
The gospel of Jesus Christ brings freedom—not fear.
It brings conviction—not manipulation.
It brings transformation through the Holy Spirit—not control through human authority.
If you are currently involved with Calvary Temple, The Sanctuary, or a similar ministry, I encourage you to prayerfully examine everything through the lens of Scripture. Ask God for wisdom. Seek counsel from mature believers outside of that environment. Read the Word of God carefully and allow Scripture—not any individual, ministry, or institution—to be your final authority.
he man Christ Jesus.”
(1 Timothy 2:5)
Additional Resources
For those who would like to learn more and examine additional documentation, I encourage you to visit the VIP LINKS and VIP DOCS pages here on MCTTBC.
These pages contain a comprehensive collection of personal testimonies, news articles, blog posts, and documents related to Calvary Temple and related ministries.
My purpose in providing these resources is not to ask anyone to accept my words without examination, but rather to encourage thoughtful research, prayerful consideration, and a willingness to seek truth.
As Scripture reminds us:
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:21)
I encourage every reader to search, examine, and most importantly, measure everything against the truth of God’s Word.
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