I see in my mind, pastor Doug, as he told these Bible stories to his children. There is no better way to hear and remember these beautiful images. He is an amazing story teller. Thank you for every time you share Gods Word with us. Every time i hear you speak i am greatly blessed. Amen
‼️Doug, When are you going to respectfully address Ellen G White’s tombstone 🪦? Egyptian obelisk? That’s visible. We can be spiritual Christians that worship in Spirit & Truth. Aren’t you pushing idolatry multi-fold? Shalom. There is only one rabbi, Jesus Christ.
My, my! What a prayer! Heartfelt, and apparently in response to some challenge the SDA church is facing. May God hear it and help them, and the entire Body of Christ, to stay faithful in a world that is increasingly wicked.
Pastor Doug, you’re my favorite preacher, you speak with so much passion, with brilliant humor, I can’t wait to meet you when I get into heaven! Glory to God always, and the blood of Jesus for restoring access to our chance into the book of life! 🫶🏼
Hello friend, thank you for reaching out! Although Pastor Doug does not reply directly on this platform, we have an incredible team here at Amazing Facts that have written your request down and we will be sure to keep it in our prayers. God bless. -The Amazing Facts Team
Pastor Doug thank god for your sermons im still in the world but your keeping me hanging on by a thread I know god uses his people to help people like me and others appreciate it
My brother, make that decision for Jesus today. Its the enemy's plan for us to have only good intentions but not surrender to Him through baptism and daily obedience. Know He will strengthen and help you. Know that He will put away fear from you (Isaiah 41:10)
Excellent Word! Oh, if we would surrender continually to the counsel and convictions of Holy Spirit, how much more at oneness we would be with God; and how less in love we would be with this world and the things thereof, that are wasting away at an astronomical pace.
Hes not coming to earth...Hes coming but His feet will NOT touch the earth, the righteous RISE AND MEET HIM IN THE AIR!!! and the unrighteous are KILLED by the glory of Him. read your bible or you will be taken in by the FALSE christ who WILL come on earth n heal ppl n raise dead ppl...actually demons acting as ppl...bible says MOST, even the very elect, will be fooled by this great deception. DONT BE ONE OF THEM
Along the same lines, Jesus warned Peter that Satan had desired him that he might sift him like wheat. So many times in our lives we are likely to have teetered on the precipice of destruction. Only in heaven will we learn how precarious our existence in this world has been! Time and time again God sends His angels to watch over us. We have SO MUCH to be grateful for!
Kami anak anak domba dari imdonesia tetap kuat dan teguh walaupun kami minoritas yg terkadang kurang dihargai tetapi bagi kami itu hanyalah masalah kecil,sebab kita miliki TUHAN YG NYATA,AJAIB,HAKIM YANG ADIL,MAHA KASIH,RAJA SEGALA RAJA.SYALOM🙏🙏
Don't give up , LOVED ONE . DONT GIVE UP!!! PRAY TO THE HIGH PRIEST AND PICTURE HIM IN YOUR HEART & MIND WHILE PRAYING , IT WILL HELP YOUR FAITH . PICTURE HIM MOVING AROUND IN THE SANCTUARY.
Timely Sermon, I love to hear the old time Adventist singing, not all the drums and praises team they got now in the church. 😢😢 It takes away from the reverence and solemn of the services.
I remember some years ago ,a man predicted the end of the world on a certain month ,and date . One of his friends came to my son terrified ,my son told him not even the angels in heaven knows the date ,but God . I believe the man that predicted that ,had a stroke I never heard from him again . My son had this habit of putting his Bible under his driver side seat , his friend noticed ,and he said he would do the same . Sabbath is the right day . Amen !
Thank you for church, I’m home bound I do have a comment, please don’t pray so long , it’s difficult for children to stay still . Long prayers is for personal relationship with our Father
I'm needing help I love God ❤️ but I'm losing It at times, I get frustrated and confused over little things and Satan seems to win All the time...and I'm left with feeling lost And worry I'm not saved. 😮
If you're on a PC get an ad blocker. It's a must when watching TH-cam. They're free by the way. If you're watching on your phone, well, that's gonna be a problem. I use Brave.
Because there's a Sabotager present in the adio , visual department but nobody has not brought it to anyone's attention. It's been going on for months.
It would be nice if you would have shared a little about how dangerous it is for your health being near one and eating the food from it. Take that potatoe that was cooked in the microwave cook it than put it out on the counter and it can stay there for months and will not spoil, no fungas, no insects will eat it, They are smarter than humans.
Hi Pastor, I have a doubt question. I hope you will give me ans. The question is what does Matthew 5:18-19 means? In Matthew 5:19 it says...Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, .. That means those who knowingly keeping Sunday worship instead of Saturday Sabbath and teaching others to keep Sunday worship, for them they will go heaven or not? What does it mean ?
Hello brethren. It means that people in heaven (God, angels, the saints) will look at those people who teach false things to be the least of all the people who lived on earth, to be blunt, like they're the worst. Remember Jesus said that you should surpass the Pharisees, it means that the Pharisees follow the law to the uttermost, to the point of legalism and following man-made traditions, but their hearts are far from God, so they're worship is no use, Jesus said teach the truth and teach the true Law to everyone.
Pretty plain and simple in John 14:15. Jesus said if you love me, keep my commandments. If you don't really love Jesus, you won't keep his commandments because your heart is far from him, and enticed by the cares of this life. These people seek out people that will tell them what their ears are itching to hear, and they will not have a love of the truth in God's word and thus try and tell others that it is the truth when it is not. The truth be told, the truth is rarely told😢
Keeping the Sabbath day isn’t Salvific. Jesus says all who call out to him will be saved. Also the thief on the cross was justified by faith. He probably never recognized a Sabbath or new moon or Passover.
Imagined an INVISIBLE GOD , and yet many pretends to have knowledge of the MYSTERY OF THE GODHEAD and they debate as to how many PERSONS OF THE GODHEAD. Only 3 as the scriptures saith.
Question, does anyone know where the Bible states Adam and Eve were able to talk to angels before they sinned? Or that we are going to see our guardian angel?
@@robinglasgow7693 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Acts 17:11 KJV
@mauricethomas7090 There has been constant communication between heaven and earth since the creation of Human beings, Before Adam and Eve had sinned they were covered with light, Hence they could be able to talk with Angels who were also covered in their glorious light. But after they had sinned they could not stand the brightness of God's Angels , Now the Angels started visiting humans in a human form which they can relate together, Example is When the Angels came to Visit Abraham, Joshua and the rest they had their Covering light veiled inorder to interact with human.
@@mauricethomas7090Even Moses when he went to speak with God on the mountain, he couldn't see God's face, And when he came from the mountain top experience with God his face shone with brightness that even the Israelites were afraid of him until he covered his face with a veil.
~Exercise discipline in weening away (if not make the decided effort in saying "no") from the *inappropriate* and focus on the spiritual. Until we are stripped of these privileges/ tools, etc. let us use them. Download KJV Bible with Strong's concordance and also EGW 2. It's pretty difficult to get it all otherwise.
It's not prerecorded, your just late . It starts around 11:15 ish. I'm late , I didn't go to church today but I go to this church and a member of the sda church , the sermon always starts around 11:15 like every sda church and like any church. TH-cam might be late , but this starts live on other channels . TH-cam , amazing facts , 3ABN and others . This is this morning's sermon. HAPPY SABBATH REMNENT CHURCH OF CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES. HAPPY SABBATH LORD GOD OF THE SABBATH.
I hear a voice I don't understand it it comes up with all kinds of stories I'm a Christian so I know I wouldn't be here in these stories like I hear it's as someone wants to feed a doctor feed a lawyer feed a quart it's as if someone wants to empty out an area around you it's as if someone this miraculously just shows up but I'm still homeless I don't have a vehicle and it's as if I've ever lied in my life I'm 52 years old someone is excited like they can take my place in something. I'm not in a cult I'm not in a KKK I'm not in the Jehovah witnesses I'm not a Freemason and I don't understand generational curses because to me a person is a cursed. I don't know how to pray it off been going through it for quite some times I just want to do my Bible studies this boy seems to be able to show other people what I hear but it's like they're being told something else. I write on a piece of paper wiggle wave and do something else and drive down the road and people would be doing it. but when you write down meat eggs and cheese and place it in your pocket walk tothe store and someone comes out on their porch and yells meat then a jogger passes by and says eggs, I'm not for sure what I'm supposed to do about that. I've already been to 11 different doctors I'm allergic to over 14 of the medicines I've been to rehabs and 30-day programs and they actually work until 3 days before I leave and it's like it starts back up. I need help
‼️Doug, When are you going to respectfully address Ellen G White’s tombstone 🪦? Egyptian obelisk? That’s visible. We can be spiritual Christians that worship in Spirit & Truth. Aren’t you pushing idolatry multi-fold? Shalom .
4:37 minutes he was praying at the beginning!!! 😱😱😱 praying should not be that long… Long prayers are personal prayers, that brother always do that! No need to please put someone else to pray for programs were thousands of people all over the world watch and not just Granite Bay Church UNAVAILABLE
Not saying you prejudiced for all I hear you talk about is you and pastor Ross going somewhere I never hear you taking a black American that's one South Central or Northern California an important neighborhood gone with you on these trips but you always talking how you how your family is rich do you know any black poor people oh God is just for wife and rich people and not have color
They travel together because they've worked together for many years. There are many black pastors in SDA church that travel all over the world preaching that he's worked with as well. A certain color of skin is not an important factor for spreading the gospel, it is who is willing to go. If you look into Pastor Doug's history he came from a very rich family but chose to be a pastor and gave all that up.
Prayers needed for a silent request.
I see in my mind, pastor Doug, as he told these Bible stories to his children. There is no better way to hear and remember these beautiful images. He is an amazing story teller. Thank you for every time you share Gods Word with us. Every time i hear you speak i am greatly blessed. Amen
‼️Doug, When are you going to respectfully address Ellen G White’s tombstone 🪦? Egyptian obelisk? That’s visible. We can be spiritual Christians that worship in Spirit & Truth. Aren’t you pushing idolatry multi-fold? Shalom. There is only one rabbi, Jesus Christ.
You also pushed a poster cutout of yourself 😔 love that you keep sabbath though and your show is better than most.. but SDA is idolatry worship.
My, my! What a prayer! Heartfelt, and apparently in response to some challenge the SDA church is facing. May God hear it and help them, and the entire Body of Christ, to stay faithful in a world that is increasingly wicked.
My eyes get open every time I listen to you. Thank you Jesus!
Pastor Doug, you’re my favorite preacher, you speak with so much passion, with brilliant humor, I can’t wait to meet you when I get into heaven! Glory to God always, and the blood of Jesus for restoring access to our chance into the book of life! 🫶🏼
Happy Sabbath Pastor Doug and everyone. 🙏🏽
Prayers needed for the Miami area. Prayers that God leads me on my journey not the worldly words but Godly words.
Hello friend, thank you for reaching out! Although Pastor Doug does not reply directly on this platform, we have an incredible team here at Amazing Facts that have written your request down and we will be sure to keep it in our prayers.
God bless.
-The Amazing Facts Team
😊
Happy Sabbath Pastor Doug. Watching from Ethiopia. God bless you for the insight into His word.
Thank you so much for everything you do in Jesus name pastor Doug. Please come to Norway! We need you. Love from Norway🇳🇴❤️🙏🏻
How refreshing! Open our hearts and minds Lord. Amen
Pastor Doug thank god for your sermons im still in the world but your keeping me hanging on by a thread I know god uses his people to help people like me and others appreciate it
God not god. G is capitalised
My brother, make that decision for Jesus today. Its the enemy's plan for us to have only good intentions but not surrender to Him through baptism and daily obedience. Know He will strengthen and help you. Know that He will put away fear from you (Isaiah 41:10)
Make the decision now my brother. God will give you the strength you stand in need of.
Great preaching pastor DOUG. Happy Sabbath, Sir James Ah Koy, Suva,Fiji
Bula Sir James , Happy Sabbath
My mom is from Fiji 😊
pastor doug knows the bible better than anyone i've ever heard preach before. his insights are much appreciated.
Try Allen Nolan as well. He’s a great teacher. Not taking away from Doug he’s amazing.
also recommend Randy Skeete, he pretty much memorised the whole Bible
Randy Skeet
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I was hoping we could see the baptism. This was an awesome sermon. I needed to hear it. Thank you
Great message! Eager to see my Guardian angel :) Amen!
Beautiful ending and start to my weekly walk with my personal assistant Angels and our Lord! Thank you Karen, Douglas and the crew! ❤👑🌎😆
Excellent Word!
Oh, if we would surrender continually to the counsel and convictions of Holy Spirit, how much more at oneness we would be with God; and how less in love we would be with this world and the things thereof, that are wasting away at an astronomical pace.
Interesting
How I love the portrait of Gods love throughout the Bible
Amen what a very powerful message I listen to this morning. Thank You Pastor I was watching from Vanuatu. May God bless you and your team. 🙏🙏
Thank you Pastor for wonderful sermon. God bless you. Amen 🙏
Happy Blessed Sabbath❤️🥰😍 👑 King Jesus is coming so very soon🥰❤️😍🩷🤩💖❤️🙂😇💙🩵🙏☺️💗😊💛🤗💘💜
Amin GB for pastor from Bali Indonesia 👍🏻😇
Amen praised God💗🙏
I love you pastor Doug . May God bless you
Thankyou Pr Doug
Amen praise the lord 🙏🏽
God bless You Pastor Batchelor! Wonderful Sermon today, Thank You! Happy Sabbath Everybody!
Awesome Sermon!!
It truly was❤
Great message 😊
Think of seeing God the Father, how much we need to be sanctified that our life, our heart, our mind are ready to be changed at His coming.
Happy Sabbath from New Zealand❤️
Nothing is to hard for God.He can do anything but fail, and He is coming back to Earth very soon.Hope we will all be ready for that day!
Hes not coming to earth...Hes coming but His feet will NOT touch the earth, the righteous RISE AND MEET HIM IN THE AIR!!! and the unrighteous are KILLED by the glory of Him. read your bible or you will be taken in by the FALSE christ who WILL come on earth n heal ppl n raise dead ppl...actually demons acting as ppl...bible says MOST, even the very elect, will be fooled by this great deception. DONT BE ONE OF THEM
Along the same lines, Jesus warned Peter that Satan had desired him that he might sift him like wheat. So many times in our lives we are likely to have teetered on the precipice of destruction. Only in heaven will we learn how precarious our existence in this world has been! Time and time again God sends His angels to watch over us. We have SO MUCH to be grateful for!
24:10-24:14 Praise God. There are twice more good angels than bad ones. ❤
I know God and his Holy Hosts are real because i have a saving Relationship with Jesus.
Important sermon
Stay closer to God than your brother for God is always with you.
Kami anak anak domba dari imdonesia tetap kuat dan teguh walaupun kami minoritas yg terkadang kurang dihargai tetapi bagi kami itu hanyalah masalah kecil,sebab kita miliki TUHAN YG NYATA,AJAIB,HAKIM YANG ADIL,MAHA KASIH,RAJA SEGALA RAJA.SYALOM🙏🙏
God from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 🙏 ❤
Think you forgot to put something in front of “God”😂
Amen Bro. I know 4th and 5th gens who dont receive personal guidance and have little connection to Christ.
Jesus loves Us ❤️✝️🙏
I need prayer
Don't give up , LOVED ONE .
DONT GIVE UP!!!
PRAY TO THE HIGH PRIEST
AND PICTURE HIM IN YOUR HEART & MIND WHILE PRAYING , IT WILL HELP YOUR FAITH .
PICTURE HIM MOVING AROUND IN THE SANCTUARY.
I will be praying for you. I don't know your situation but God knows what you are going through and what you need. He is faithful. 🙂
Doug Batchelor, This is perfect! I subscribed right away!
Amazing ❤🙏
Timely Sermon, I love to hear the old time Adventist singing, not all the drums and praises team they got now in the church. 😢😢
It takes away from the reverence and solemn of the services.
IN JESUS NAME AMEN.
That was the longest opening prayer I've ever heard! Looking forward to the sermon, though.
Why do you come commenting how long prayer is, WHY? Just Why? HEAVEN IS NOT SHORT. Think about that. It is Eternity!
Welcome to the new members from Missouri. :)
I remember some years ago ,a man predicted the end of the world on a certain month ,and date . One of his friends came to my son terrified ,my son told him not even the angels in heaven knows the date ,but God . I believe the man that predicted that ,had a stroke I never heard from him again . My son had this habit of putting his Bible under his driver side seat , his friend noticed ,and he said he would do the same . Sabbath is the right day . Amen !
Amen 🙏🏽
Oh The all knowing Teacher is personal.
Thank you for church, I’m home bound
I do have a comment, please don’t pray so long , it’s difficult for children to stay still . Long prayers is for personal relationship with our Father
Amen
Amen. Yes I know. And Pray that I can see them and Stay far away from them!
Nice shering
Happy Sabbath Pastor Doug and Arnettgumban3402
I only viewed a portion of this message. I couldn't stay focused due to the numerous TH-cam commercial interruptions
Same with me
I have no commercial, and im not even premium
@chelerorit5825 wonder why you don't. Are you in the USA?
The guy praying... He could keep a sermon all by himself
Aloha from Hawaii❤
God bless
happy sabbath
Imagining the invisible world and the angels.
I'm needing help I love God ❤️ but I'm losing
It at times, I get frustrated and confused over little things and Satan seems to win
All the time...and I'm left with feeling lost
And worry I'm not saved. 😮
Yes I read it. Listen to "I am N"
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I couldn't stay focused due to the numerous TH-cam commercial ads interruptions.
If you're on a PC get an ad blocker. It's a must when watching TH-cam. They're free by the way. If you're watching on your phone, well, that's gonna be a problem. I use Brave.
I wonder why the volume is so low
Because there's a Sabotager
present in the adio , visual department but nobody has not brought it to anyone's attention.
It's been going on for months.
❤❤❤🇯🇲
Mark looks like Mark Finely
Está en español??
It would be nice if you would have shared a little about how dangerous it is for your health being near one and eating the food from it. Take that potatoe that was cooked in the microwave cook it than put it out on the counter and it can stay there for months and will not spoil, no fungas, no insects will eat it, They are smarter than humans.
WHAT!
What about the angle slew 185000 syrens...?
We need God almighty to strengthen us to overcome the invisible powers that destroys our lives💀 37:24
It's a bit confusing when the sermon is interrupted by advertising from TH-cam for coffee.
Thank God i dont have those commercial from start to finnish
I just flick them off as soon as I see them.😊
Make the video downloadable
What is the name of the book that pastor Doug mentioned?
God's smuggler
Hi Pastor, I have a doubt question. I hope you will give me ans. The question is what does Matthew 5:18-19 means? In Matthew 5:19 it says...Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, ..
That means those who knowingly keeping Sunday worship instead of Saturday Sabbath and teaching others to keep Sunday worship, for them they will go heaven or not? What does it mean ?
Hello brethren. It means that people in heaven (God, angels, the saints) will look at those people who teach false things to be the least of all the people who lived on earth, to be blunt, like they're the worst. Remember Jesus said that you should surpass the Pharisees, it means that the Pharisees follow the law to the uttermost, to the point of legalism and following man-made traditions, but their hearts are far from God, so they're worship is no use, Jesus said teach the truth and teach the true Law to everyone.
Pretty plain and simple in John 14:15. Jesus said if you love me, keep my commandments. If you don't really love Jesus, you won't keep his commandments because your heart is far from him, and enticed by the cares of this life. These people seek out people that will tell them what their ears are itching to hear, and they will not have a love of the truth in God's word and thus try and tell others that it is the truth when it is not. The truth be told, the truth is rarely told😢
Keeping the Sabbath day isn’t Salvific. Jesus says all who call out to him will be saved. Also the thief on the cross was justified by faith. He probably never recognized a Sabbath or new moon or Passover.
Also Abraham was justified by Faith not works
Imagined an INVISIBLE GOD , and yet many pretends to have knowledge of the MYSTERY OF THE GODHEAD and they debate as to how many PERSONS OF THE GODHEAD. Only 3 as the scriptures saith.
Question, does anyone know where the Bible states Adam and Eve were able to talk to angels before they sinned? Or that we are going to see our guardian angel?
Why question such a wonderful thing. Something our Lord desires us to see
@@robinglasgow7693 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
Acts 17:11 KJV
@mauricethomas7090 There has been constant communication between heaven and earth since the creation of Human beings, Before Adam and Eve had sinned they were covered with light, Hence they could be able to talk with Angels who were also covered in their glorious light. But after they had sinned they could not stand the brightness of God's Angels , Now the Angels started visiting humans in a human form which they can relate together, Example is When the Angels came to Visit Abraham, Joshua and the rest they had their Covering light veiled inorder to interact with human.
@@mauricethomas7090Even Moses when he went to speak with God on the mountain, he couldn't see God's face, And when he came from the mountain top experience with God his face shone with brightness that even the Israelites were afraid of him until he covered his face with a veil.
@@clintonmugami4481 are you replying to my question about Adam and Eve’s ability to speak to angels before they sinned?
Please pray I get away from internet and get back in the Bible.
~Exercise discipline in weening away (if not make the decided effort in saying "no") from the *inappropriate* and focus on the spiritual. Until we are stripped of these privileges/ tools, etc. let us use them. Download KJV Bible with Strong's concordance and also EGW 2. It's pretty difficult to get it all otherwise.
Hello Pastor Dough. Can we have adventurers club on Shabbat?
You also pushed a poster cutout of yourself 😔 love that you keep sabbath though and your show is better than most.. but SDA is idolatry worship.
I think this is prerecorded
Can the volume at time of recording be turned up it may be my phone but I have to hold phone up to my ears
It's not prerecorded, your just late . It starts around 11:15 ish. I'm late , I didn't go to church today but I go to this church and a member of the sda church , the sermon always starts around 11:15 like every sda church and like any church.
TH-cam might be late , but this starts live on other channels .
TH-cam , amazing facts ,
3ABN and others .
This is this morning's sermon.
HAPPY SABBATH REMNENT CHURCH OF CHRIST AND THE APOSTLES.
HAPPY SABBATH LORD GOD OF THE SABBATH.
This is never pre recorded.....they're in California local time...3hrs behind east coast time
I hear a voice I don't understand it it comes up with all kinds of stories I'm a Christian so I know I wouldn't be here in these stories like I hear it's as someone wants to feed a doctor feed a lawyer feed a quart it's as if someone wants to empty out an area around you it's as if someone this miraculously just shows up but I'm still homeless I don't have a vehicle and it's as if I've ever lied in my life I'm 52 years old someone is excited like they can take my place in something. I'm not in a cult I'm not in a KKK I'm not in the Jehovah witnesses I'm not a Freemason and I don't understand generational curses because to me a person is a cursed. I don't know how to pray it off been going through it for quite some times I just want to do my Bible studies this boy seems to be able to show other people what I hear but it's like they're being told something else. I write on a piece of paper wiggle wave and do something else and drive down the road and people would be doing it. but when you write down meat eggs and cheese and place it in your pocket walk tothe store and someone comes out on their porch and yells meat then a jogger passes by and says eggs, I'm not for sure what I'm supposed to do about that. I've already been to 11 different doctors I'm allergic to over 14 of the medicines I've been to rehabs and 30-day programs and they actually work until 3 days before I leave and it's like it starts back up. I need help
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‼️Doug, When are you going to respectfully address Ellen G White’s tombstone 🪦? Egyptian obelisk? That’s visible. We can be spiritual Christians that worship in Spirit & Truth. Aren’t you pushing idolatry multi-fold? Shalom .
4:37 minutes he was praying at the beginning!!! 😱😱😱 praying should not be that long… Long prayers are personal prayers, that brother always do that! No need to please put someone else to pray for programs were thousands of people all over the world watch and not just Granite Bay Church UNAVAILABLE
Not saying you prejudiced for all I hear you talk about is you and pastor Ross going somewhere I never hear you taking a black American that's one South Central or Northern California an important neighborhood gone with you on these trips but you always talking how you how your family is rich do you know any black poor people oh God is just for wife and rich people and not have color
They travel together because they've worked together for many years. There are many black pastors in SDA church that travel all over the world preaching that he's worked with as well. A certain color of skin is not an important factor for spreading the gospel, it is who is willing to go. If you look into Pastor Doug's history he came from a very rich family but chose to be a pastor and gave all that up.