Concerning Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. and the Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) "scam" that some people call it, they know nothing of the truth. I have been in disbelief concerning the ridiculous accusations that are on the Internet about Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., who is not even a life insurance salesman and never claimed to be. Also, there are bad things written about The China Foundation and Exousia Foundation, Ltd and they, too, are all lies. These are some of the most Godly foundations on earth today that I know of.
A lot of comments seem to surround the Freedom 7 Program and the associated ILIT of which I was an active participant. The lack of facts, the twisting, and the big one - “guilt by association” - has painted an erroneous picture. The only victim that I have seen in the whole matter is Charles A. Spradlin, Sr.
Let me explain.
At the time of my involvement with the Freedom 7 Program, I was a licensed insurance salesmen in the state of Virgina, a fact which can easily be verified, and I marketed the Freedom 7 program and accompanying insurance policies. I also was involved with several investigations of the program by state insurance commissioners and by internal investigations by insurance companies. The program, as stated in Marylynn's statements on her blog at www.expressionsofmarylynns.blogspot.com, was designed to be a benefit to individuals' families and provide a source of income to nonprofit organizations with mission statements to clothe, feed, and house the less fortunate. Much of the work was voluntary and I did not receive commissions from the sale of any policies. Around 80 people in my church signed up for the program and not one was charged a dime. My activities were investigated by the state of Virginia and by several insurance companies. I was found to have not violated any laws.
Well, what went wrong?
In the beginning, Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. mentioned the Freedom 7 Program to me, after he'd had the Freedom 7 Program checked out by professional insurance agents who said it was a great plan, Charles signed up and others in his church did so also. So I, as a professional insurance agent, after reviewing the Freedom 7 Program, did the same. I signed myself up, my wife, our children, and many in my church did so also.
A lot of comments seem to surround the Freedom 7 Program and the associated ILIT of which I was an active participant. The lack of facts, the twisting, and the big one - “guilt by association” - has painted an erroneous picture. The only victim that I have seen in the whole matter is Charles A. Spradlin, Sr.
Let me explain.
At the time of my involvement with the Freedom 7 Program, I was a licensed insurance salesmen in the state of Virgina, a fact which can easily be verified, and I marketed the Freedom 7 program and accompanying insurance policies. I also was involved with several investigations of the program by state insurance commissioners and by internal investigations by insurance companies. The program, as stated in Marylynn's statements on her blog at www.expressionsofmarylynns.blogspot.com, was designed to be a benefit to individuals' families and provide a source of income to nonprofit organizations with mission statements to clothe, feed, and house the less fortunate. Much of the work was voluntary and I did not receive commissions from the sale of any policies. Around 80 people in my church signed up for the program and not one was charged a dime. My activities were investigated by the state of Virginia and by several insurance companies. I was found to have not violated any laws.
Well, what went wrong?
In the beginning, Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. mentioned the Freedom 7 Program to me, after he'd had the Freedom 7 Program checked out by professional insurance agents who said it was a great plan, Charles signed up and others in his church did so also. So I, as a professional insurance agent, after reviewing the Freedom 7 Program, did the same. I signed myself up, my wife, our children, and many in my church did so also.
Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. stopped mentioning the Freedom 7 Program or dealing with it in any way or having any involvement in the Freedom 7 Program after a Mr. Fred Damron began doing administrative, legal, and advertising work for it. I should have quit, too, because Fred Damron and some other man named Bob Pearson began to do things which they did not have the authority to do, according to what I know as a licensed insurance agent. This caused many complaints to the SEC, insurance companies, and state insurance commissioners. Sadly, Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., myself, and other innocent people were accused of fraud. If that were a true charge, then why were Charles and I found innocent? Guilt by association seems to be enough for some to make character assassinations without any substantial facts.
For your information, as far as I know, The China Foundation and Exousia Foundation, Ltd have never had anything to do with the Freedom 7 Program. Paul H. Chappell, attorney at law, to my knowledge has never had anything to do with the Freedom 7 program other than to prepare and review a few legal documents for the program. He is a wonderful man whom I have met. So some clown calls him names - and any other related persons' names he can find (like innocent clients) - "fraudsters."
As far as all the other absurd, laughable, and crazy accusations, they do not deserve my time to respond to. Anyone who would believe such things is like what the wisest man said, “a fool speaks before he knows a matter.”
I have known Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. for almost 20 years. He has spoken at my church several times and I have weekly contact with him. He has stayed in my home several times. I have traveled with him on numerous occasions. His character, integrity, and honesty have been exemplary. He has a true servant's heart, always serving others. His desire has always been to help others in every way possible.
I challenge anyone to disprove any statement that I have given here. I have the facts and the truth. Truth will always outlive the lie.
Sincerely,
Tony L. Hall
Dear Mr. Hall:
ReplyDeleteAs members of Pastor Charles A. Spradlin's church for seven years and a couple who signed up for Freedom 7, we can personally validate everything you've said as accurate and true. It never cost us a dime and it would have been a great blessing to our family, had it continued.
Our hearts are broken over the vicious lies told by certain people who apparently became obsessed with destroying the program and the people involved. We haven't got a clue what their motives were or why they were so hellbent against us. It has been proved that there was NOTHING wrong with Pastor Spradlin OR the program and both have been vindicated. Just finally, thank God, the truth is getting out there.
No one could challenge you, sir, because you have spoken the facts and the truth. We're praying people and we pray God spreads the good news of the truth about Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. He has taught us more about the love of God by his example and his Godly teachings in his church than all the other people we know combined.
In Christ's love,
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stults
Dear Mr. Hall:
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I agree with your statements about Charles Spradlin Sr. We also believe that these articles are just a lot of innuendos and a bad attempt at trying to cause a defamation of character of Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr. No one who knows Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr. believes these gross fabrication of lies.
No where in the articles is there any mention of actually have a conversation with Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr. to confirm or dispute these ridiculous allegations.
Enclosed is our personal knowledge of Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr.
My husband and I have had the honor of knowing Charles Spradlin Sr. for seven years,
and we can state that Charles Spradlin Sr. has integrity, honestly, and shows true compassion to his family, friends, and church
congregation. He is forthright in his business dealings, and church congregation.
Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr. is one of the few pastors that will actually listen to your needs, no matter how long it takes! He will give you sound Biblical counsel to the situation. Charles Spradlin Sr. is a giving individual who tries and balance God's work, family and business in his everyday life.
Charles Spradlin Sr. is one of the few pastors
who actually teaches from the word of God without adding to or taking away from the Bible. Mr. Spradlin Sr. is not a hypocrite, but actually practices what he teaches from the Bible in his own personal life.
On a personal note, we know that Charles Spradlin Sr. would never be associated with or be apart of a fraudulent program that would in any way damage God's work or cause professional and personal damage to his name.
Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr. has a standard that only a select few men have today.
The Freedom 7 program is similar to other Christian organizations which has a financial program to further the cause for Christ and for the families. (Example: The Moody Institute)
Sincerely,
Pat and Connie Myers
Judith Taylor Ministries, Inc.
ReplyDeleteP.O. Box 507
Caryville, Tennessee 37714
January 18, 2009
The China Foundation
The Exousia Foundation, Ltd.
Attn: Mr. Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., and Mr. Robert E. Palm
Dear Charles and Bob, and anyone else that has ears to hear:
I am writing to address the negative websites that have been circulating on the internet regarding you Mr. Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., and Mr. Robert E. Palm both of The China Foundation and the Exousia Foundation, Ltd. The absurdity of these negative comments written about you and the foundations are ridiculous!
I have known you for many, many years now; you are nothing like they have spoken of you in these crazy, negative websites. Not only have I known your integrity in doing business for years now, in ministry works as well, but also I have been praying for you and with you regarding the foundations work to be done in the earth. We prayed what great things it would mean for the United States economy and for all nations in the earth. If people only knew what good it would do for all humanity when you and your foundations succeed with your mission they would never interfere with what the LORD wants done through you. Not to mention the excellent blessings it would bring to the body of Christ and those within the body who have a calling to minister to the needs of the poor and needy worldwide for finally the finances required to do good would never be a problem again! If people only knew the truth about who you and your foundations really are, I’d think they would be afraid to ever say another negative thing about you again. It is beyond my comprehension that anyone would believe these ridiculous attacks against you that these cowardly people (who remains anonymous in most all cases) have so boldly made! I have always found you to be a very intelligent, warm, and compassionate man who is meticulous in your business endeavors!
I too was told about the Freedom 7 Insurance Program and without hesitation I applied for the benefits after studying the facts about it. My father was in the insurance business for around thirty years and there was absolutely nothing that I saw that would have indicated that something related to fraudulent activity was ever involved. I was never asked to pay any monies to anyone nor sign any personal properties over in order to receive benefits. In other words, nothing has ever been required of me to participate in the program, or to do anything else but bless my family and whatever ministry I choose to give a tithe to after I passed on to be with the Lord.
I am appalled that these people have referenced your good names, the foundations names and the rest of us involved as “fraudsters”! Rather a ridiculous statement that would lead some folks to believe that we were all uneducated and ignorant, falling for anything unsavory that anyone would present as long as we benefited from it! The godly people you have surrounded yourself with over the years, like myself, are to the contrary. We are college educated people with many degrees and we all have good business track records and we have common sense too. In my case, I came from one of Tennessee’s most reputable community serviceable families and I resent these false accusations against you, myself and others I know personally that they refer to.
I find that when someone wants to assassinate the character of another so boldly as written in these unfounded internet attacks against you and the foundations they are obviously deeply envious as to what the Lord God has entrusted you with and all the other Directors of the foundations as well.
These character assassins and their misinformed information specialists probably could never stand any close scrutiny themselves and need to beware lest they get caught in their own trap. Nevertheless, all we can do is as our Lord commanded us to do, “pray for your enemies and bless those that curse you!”
Sincerely,
Judith L. Taylor
Dear Mr. Hall,
ReplyDeleteTo say that Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. is a kind, compassionate, and honest individual would be quite an understatement. He is, in my opinion, the most Godly and God fearing man I have ever had the distinct honor and privilege of knowing. He has more zeal and perseverance than anyone I’ve ever known. He is truly a man of impeccable character.
I have known Charlie for ten years now, and have a outstanding personal and business relationship with him. I must say, I was always able to count on him to come through with every agreement, deliver on time every product (as far as it was in his power to do so), be punctual with every meeting, provide thorough and accurate documentation, and always follow through with everything I requested of him. I entrusted him with large sums of money and visa-versa. He was always honest and above boards with all his business dealings.
Charlie also has given us much support with the our ministries, in the area of guidance and counsel; this derived from his vast knowledge, education, and expertise.
The bottom line is; Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. is a wonderful , Godly man. I feel most honored and privileged to know him personally. I see him as a close friend and a brother. May God bless you, Charlie!!!
Sincerely,
Michael R. Furman
Director of LIFE Aid Foundation
President of Freedom’s Hope Ministry, Inc.
Judith Taylor Ministries, Inc.
ReplyDeleteP.O. Box 507
Caryville, Tennessee 37714
January 18, 2009
The China Foundation
The Exousia Foundation, Ltd.
Attn: Mr. Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., and Mr. Robert E. Palm
Dear Charles and Bob and anyone else that has ears to hear:
I am writing to address the negative websites that have been circulating on the internet regarding Mr. Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., and Mr. Robert E. Palm of The China Foundation and the Exousia Foundation, Ltd. The absurdity of these negative comments written about you and the foundations are ridiculous!
I have known you for many, many years now; you are nothing like they have spoken of you in these crazy, negative websites. Not only have I known your integrity in doing business for years now, in ministry works as well, but also I have been praying for you and with you regarding the foundations work in the earth. We prayed what great things it would mean for the world, for the United States of America’s economy and for all the nations economies in the earth.
If people only knew what good it would do for all humanity when you and your foundations succeed with your mission to fund the thousands of economic and humanitarian development projects worldwide that you have planned, it would create tens of million of good paying jobs in the U.S.A. and around the world almost overnight. Seriously, if they really knew who you people are they would never touch you or speak evil of you and your foundations again.
Furthermore, when I think of everything else you have planned for the body of Christ and those within the body who have financial needs, their debts would be canceled, and then those Christians who are called to minister to the needs of the poor, hungry and homeless worldwide would have all those monetary needs met too no matter what the cost. So, finally the finances required to do the Lord’s good works in the earth would be funded without limits! If people only knew the truth about who you and your foundations really are, I’d think they would be afraid to ever say another negative thing about you again for fear of God’s wrath that would surely come against them in time. It is beyond my comprehension that anyone would believe these ridiculous attacks against you that these cowardly people (who remains anonymous in most all cases) have so boldly made! I have always found you to be a very intelligent, warm, and compassionate man who is meticulous in your business endeavors!
By the way, I too was told about the Freedom 7 Insurance Program and without hesitation I applied for the benefits after studying the facts about it. My father was in the insurance business for around thirty years and there was absolutely nothing that I saw that would have indicated that something related to fraudulent activity was ever involved. I was never asked to pay any monies to anyone nor sign any personal properties over in order to receive benefits. In other words, nothing has ever been required of me to participate in the program, or to do anything else but bless my family and whatever ministry I choose to give a tithe to after I passed on to be with the Lord.
I am appalled that these people have referenced your good names, the foundations names and the rest of us involved as “fraudsters”! Rather a ridiculous statement that would lead some folks to believe that we were all uneducated and ignorant, falling for anything unsavory that anyone would present as long as we benefited from it! The godly people you have surrounded yourself with over the years, like myself, are to the contrary. We are college educated people with many degrees and we all have good business track records and we have common sense too. In my case, I came from one of Tennessee’s most reputable community serviceable families and I resent these false accusations against you, myself and others I know personally that they refer to.
I find that when someone wants to assassinate the character of another so boldly as written in these unfounded internet attacks against you and the foundations they are obviously deeply envious as to what the Lord God has entrusted you with and all the other Directors of the foundations as well.
These character assassins and their misinformed information specialists probably could never stand any close scrutiny themselves and need to beware lest they get caught in their own trap. Nevertheless, all we can do is as our Lord commanded us to do, “pray for your enemies and bless those that curse you!”
Sincerely,
Judith L. Taylor
January 18, 2009
ReplyDeleteTo Whom It May Concern,
My wife and I have been involved in business dealings with Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. for around four years now. We have found him to be a man of integrity in every way.
He desires to help those less fortunate than him, have a better quality of life.
Sincerely,
Gary and Karen Bentley
To whom it may concern,
ReplyDeleteIt is a tremendous honor and privilege to know Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. I first met him at a conference some 11 or 12 years ago, and we have been friends ever since. My wife, Carol, also knows Charles, and we both have the utmost appreciation and respect for him. Charles is a giant among men, in my opinion, but a humbler and meeker man you would have to search long and hard to find. He is a man of impeccable integrity, and is absolutely trustworthy. I would trust him with not only my own life, but also that of my family. To say he is a stalwart man of God is an understatement. Charles knows precisely whose he is, who he is, and what he's about. Five minutes with Charles is all it takes to understand that he is totally committed to the service of mankind and the building of the Kingdom of Heaven to the glory of God the Father. This, of course, may prove to be very unsettling to those who serve a different agenda and a different god, so it is no small wonder that there are those who would seek to malign Charles, his work, his ministries, and those he associates with. I only pray that these individuals might come to a knowledge of the Truth, and a saving relationship with the Lord of Glory, as I know this, too, is Charles' desire for them. I am a better man for my relationship with Charles. I treasure his friendship and fellowship, greatly admire his godly wisdom and business acumen, and always appreciate his counsel as a man of God and brother in the Lord.
Sincerely,
Richard Franz
I have known Charles Spradlin for over seven years. Charles is not the man that he is currently getting the rap for. Charles is not the man that is running around the world defrauding people and institutions. Charles Spradlin IS a hard working man that focuses on his family, his Church family, and his duty for the Lord in this world-- "Which is to help the needy, set the captives free, and to tell the truth at all costs."
ReplyDeleteCharles is a man of integrity and for his attempts to help people he has been slandered and lied about, whether their needs are honorable or not, he does suffer much to help all those that say they are in need.
Through his efforts, along with those of The China Foundation and the Exousia Foundation, Ltd. in helping the needy in Russia and the Russian Federation States in the early 1990s, was successful and is still remembered and bearing fruit to this day. His legacy is to foil the plans of some that prefer to captivate and destroy the needy.
Charles is guilty of caring, sharing, loving and helping those in need that he can and he has exposed the lies that others over time and held them responsible. He is nothing more than a man trying to do YHVH's (God's) will on this earth under the orders of Y'shua, the real Messiah, and I believe he is led of the One and Only Holy Spirit. I have known this man for the last 2 years very well and very privately. Charles is NOT a crook and NOT a con and anyone who says he is will someday be made ashamed.
Please accept my testimony of Charles Spradlin Sr. as faithful and true.
Best Regards to All,
Trent Sailor
To Whom It May Concern:
ReplyDeleteI'm responding to the attacks on Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., Robert E. Palm, and Paul H. Chappell. Though I personally have never met them, I know people who have. The highest regards for these gentlemen are expressed. From what I have learned on my own about the work they are doing, I honestly feel it is for the betterment of all mankind that their work continues. What God means for good, man tries to destroy. Just as Moses had his arms held high, my wife and myself will hold up the arms of the before mentioned gentlemen with our prayers.
Rev. Doug Laughlin
January 20, 2009
To those who love truth,
ReplyDeletePaul H. Chappell (Attorney-at-Law) is a man of God. He has helped so many ministries get their starts and I personally served with him on a non-profit incorporated ministry board.
His heart is genuine and his motives are pure. Of course only God understands the thoughts and intents of the heart, but men can look at the results to discern the truth about Paul H. Chappell. Jesus said we would know them by their fruit and his fruit is good and it has remained good.
I am saddened by the number of people who write such slander and lies against a wonderful, kind, gentle and loving man such as Paul H. Chappell.
I could write much more, because I am a first hand witness of Paul's generosity. He is able to see through fake Christianity and religion. He has advised many ministers over the years, some listened and prospered in the things of God, but others who would not take his advice, and it was ultimately to their own hurt and even destruction. I will not give examples to protect the privacy of those who didn't listen to his advice and even those who did.
Paul has great rewards in heaven because of his love for the poor and helpless, his help to ministers, ministries and foundations, and for the great persecution he has endured with joy working for The China Foundation, the Exousia Foundation, Ltd and others of like precious faith. For Paul H. Chappell has faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Word of God as written in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 and I quote:
2 Corinthians 4:7-10 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. [8] We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; [9] Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; [10] Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.”
This is who the real Paul H. Chappell I personally know, as written above and that is the TRUTH for those who love the truth.
Sincerely,
Robert Hrabak (Lieutenant Colonel USAF - Retired)
To those who desire truth:
ReplyDeleteCharles A. Spradlin, Sr. is a man of God. I believe that after knowing Charles for 10 years, I know his heart.
Charles' heart is to help people. He is not the counterfeit, he is the real deal.
Many people owe their lives to this man's faith, diligence, and persistence. He has been attacked, maligned, and people have lied about his character, his actions, and his intentions.
His heart is to help people, proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to help missionaries and ministers, ministries, and businesses get the funds and resources to those who need them.
As I understand it, he once gave away everything that he owned to help the poor and at that time I believe he was a bonafide millionaire. By Christ Jesus being in Charles and through Jesus Christ’s name Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. was able to raise his own son from the dead, as recorded in the records in his own home town, and the testimony of his own son and multiple church members. He listened to God and went to the Soviet Union to help feed the starving people there, without a dollar and he and those of faith with him accomplished this in the name of the Lord.
Charles is real. He is not fake, not counterfeit, and a man of integrity. He is a man of faith, he is a positive thinker, and his only fault is trusting people who seemed sincere but were wolves in sheep’s clothing. He has always disassociated himself from those who became crooked.
I personally have seen people saved, miraculously healed, and filled with the Spirit under his ministry. I realize that just because God uses someone doesn't mean they are perfect or can't be a deceiver. But Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. is not a deceiver.
Unfortunately I know of some who believe the lies and slander written about Charles and his motives. Some of their lives and faith have been ship wrecked; others not. The truth will always outlast a lie. Truth never fails. The truth will win and Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. reputation of integrity will be restored even as Job's was.
It is time for the truth to come out.
Sincerely,
Robert Hrabak (Lieutenant Colonel USAF - Retired)
Charles A. Spradlin, Sr.
ReplyDelete“A NOBLE MAN MAKES NOBLE PLANS AND BY NOBLE DEEDS HE STANDS,” is a quote that describes Charles A. Spradlin Sr. As with men of truly great character and integrity, there are always those who would seek to demean their character and attack their integrity. These attacks have their origins in those who would blatantly lie about others and attempt to profit from those lies. These same people hide behind their scurrilous attacks and even stoop to slander the children of great men. Such have been some of the attacks faced by Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. and thereby his family.
Charles has been married to his wonderful wife for almost four decades. All of his children are great examples of outstanding citizens. Let me share just two examples of the accomplishments of the Spradlin children who were all home schooled from a young age. One is among the most talented young artists in America. Another is graduating with highest honors from one of the most prestigious engineering universities in the nation.
Superlatives are essential to describe Charles A. Spradlin Sr. He has been a true and faithful friend of mine and my family for 16 years. He is an encourager, a man of great faith, and a man who carries a great heart for our nation and the world.
Sincerely,
Barnabas
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Paul H. Chappell
Paul H. Chappell is a brilliant man and for over fifty years has been an effective and incisive lawyer in the Washington, D.C. area. After many years as a leading lawyer with the IRS he took his great wealth of knowledge of the IRS and its ways into private practice. He has been a great asset to the citizens of our nation and a challenge to those who would seek to abuse our laws and citizens through their power.
Paul H. Chappell is a man of integrity, intellect and faith. He is a historian, a Biblical scholar, a lecturer, an author and a vibrant, dynamic man of almost 80 years. By this account and if you were to meet Mr. Chappell you would know what his friends know: the negative hostile lies you may have read about Mr. Chappell, Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. and Robert E. Palm are written and sponsored by those individuals and organizations who would for their own gain seek to destroy men of great integrity and great passion for the world. “To do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God,” is a way of life for Paul H. Chappell and his friends Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. and Robert E. Palm and both The China Foundation and the Exousia Foundation, Ltd.
Sincerely,
Barnabas
Hello, my name is Pastor Darryl Johnson of Manifested Word Ministries, Int'l. I was approached by Pastor Tony Hall several years ago regarding the Freedom 7 Insurance program, and I can personally validate everything that was said as accurate and true regarding the Freedom 7 Insurance Program. I along with my entire staff signed up for the insurance, and it never cost us one cent. If the program was allowed to go forward, it would have been a tremendous blessing to our families and the body of Christ as a whole. We all look forward to the day when this program is brought back, because not only would it benefit our families, but many other families aswell.
ReplyDeletePastor Darryl Johnson
Manifested Word Ministries, Int'l
People who know they can't win on an issue, often resort to destroying the character of their adversary, impugn the object of their indignation with any accusations they can hold on to. Time and again character assassination is a potent form of pernicious culture of impunity in an attempt to enforced that which is selfish, curtail the truth and restrain what is good, to uphold the dominion of a self serving interest. A man’s character is being assassinated if the part he is playing doesn’t have any meaning in the script of the perpetrators. Character assassination is done by inept people who know that they are losing the battle, making the loudest noise to disrupt and confuse right thinking minds. Therefore, it is an ammunition for the vilified’s gun! Jesus Christ was not exempted from such a diabolical scheme. While those who say all sort of negative information about Him, may have thought that they have successfully assassinated the character of a good and honest man, they indeed exposed their rigidity and laid bare their disrespect for righteousness, holiness and truth. People who love righteousness, honesty and truth will not listen to hearsay and be convinced. For as long that we have a comfortable communion with God, our fellowship with him is more important than our friendship with others.
ReplyDeleteI decided to contribute a piece of my mind after knowing that Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr’s reputation and good name is put to the severe test. I have no acquaintance with Mr. Spradlin Sr, but surely I have information regarding Life Aid Foundation which is to be funded by Exousia Foundation headed by Mr. Spradlin Sr. Life Aid foundation is headed by Bro. Mike and Londa Furman. I am in constant communication with them since March 2006. I represent them here in the Philippines. All throughout these years what Life Aid Foundation have freely received, were freely given to those in need. This loving-giving attitude is an active demonstration of God’s grace working and operating through the organization, an increasing manifestation of the Godly Spirit hovering, working in each and everyone connected with it. Brother Mike and Sister Londa are in close contact with Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr. I am convinced that they shared the mutual Godly desire and purpose in the ministry which was entrusted to them individually. My involvement in Life Aid Foundation made me believe that they have a common ground in righteousness, holiness and truth in serving the Almighty and only God. ( Amos 3:3) Can the two walk together, except they be agreed? Can they work effectively together if they were not joined by the same Spirit? Scripturally speaking, where there is no friendship by the same Spirit, there can be no fellowship. Unless they have the same motivation in serving the Lord, they cannot be one. I sense that they have a comfortable communion with each other. I believe that their comfortable association is under God.
People who know they can't win on an issue, often resort to destroying the character of their adversary, impugn the object of their indignation with any accusations they can hold on to. Time and again character assassination is a potent form of pernicious culture of impunity in an attempt to enforced that which is selfish, curtail the truth and restrain what is good, to uphold the dominion of a self serving interest. A man’s character is being assassinated if the part he is playing doesn’t have any meaning in the script of the perpetrators. Character assassination is done by inept people who know that they are losing the battle, making the loudest noise to disrupt and confuse right thinking minds. Therefore, it is an ammunition for the vilified’s gun! Jesus Christ was not exempted from such a diabolical scheme. While those who say all sort of negative information about Him, may have thought that they have successfully assassinated the character of a good and honest man, they indeed exposed their rigidity and laid bare their disrespect for righteousness, holiness and truth. People who love righteousness, honesty and truth will not listen to hearsay and be convinced.
ReplyDeleteI decided to contribute a piece of my mind after knowing that Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr’s reputation and good name is put to the severe test. I have no acquaintance with Mr. Spradlin Sr, but surely I have information regarding Life Aid Foundation which is to be funded by Exousia Foundation headed by Mr. Spradlin Sr. Life Aid foundation is headed by Bro. Mike and Londa Furman. I am in constant communication with them since March 2006. I represent them here in the Philippines. All throughout these years what Life Aid Foundation have freely received, were freely given to those in need. This loving-giving attitude is an active demonstration of God’s grace working and operating through the organization, an increasing manifestation of the Godly Spirit hovering, working in each and everyone connected with it. Brother Mike and Sister Londa are in close contact with Mr. Charles Spradlin Sr. I am convinced that they shared the Godly desire and purpose in the ministry which was entrusted to them individually. My involvement in Life Aid Foundation made me believe that they must have a common ground in righteousness, holiness and truth in serving the Almighty and only God. ( Amos 3:3) Can the two walk together, except they be agreed? Can they work effectively together if they were not joined by the same Spirit? Scripturally speaking, where there is no friendship by the same Spirit, there can be no fellowship. Unless they have the same motivation in serving the Lord, they cannot be one. I sense that they have a comfortable communion with each other. I believe that their comfortable association is under God.
what Raymond Hunter wrote about:
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"I have known Charles A. Spradlin Sr. for over five years. During that time, I have found him to be a man of both integrity and compassion. He is ultra-hard working, but willing to take time out of his schedule to help others. He has a strong Christian faith and tries diligently to integrate fully the spiritual and business aspects of his life.
Throughout the time that I have known Charles A. Spradlin Sr., he has had a consuming passion to find a means of utilizing the assets of The China Foundation for the benefit of humanitarian endeavors around the world. Given the structure and discreet nature of the China Foundation's assets, it is difficult to discern their workings unless one has been involved at a senior level in a major international or central bank.
Given that Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. has previously succeeded in being able to use the assets of the China Foundation for humanitarian purposes, I am confident he will succeed again. I will carry on praying for Charles, that God will provide Exousia Foundation with access to the funds at the most appropriate time and that he will continue to endow Exousia Foundation with quality people to administer the monies efficiently and effectively.
Raymond Hunter, M.A., M.Sc., M.B.A., Ph.D."
what Jim Napoli wrote about
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I have known Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. for over 20 years. Anyone who knows Mr. Spradlin well will certainly agree that he has always and continues to live his life and treat others with the highest ethical and moral standards. I have never known Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. to be too busy to pray with someone or help someone in need. He's a kindly, gentle-spirited man.
I also was involved in the Freedom 7 Program. When I initially heard about it from someone, I asked Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. about the program. He simply advised me to get in touch with the insurance agent and the agent would explain the details. For him to be accused of any wrong doing is absolutely malicious and utterly reprehensible. Further, there was never one cent that changed hands. No money was ever involved in the program. I find it hard to believe that anyone could even conjure up a charge of fraud on the part of Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. The whole idea of this is ridiculous.
I have the utmost admiration and respect for Mr. Spradlin and his entire family. I have found him to be completely and totally trustworthy and as good a friend as one could ask for.
Sincerely,
Jim Napoli
Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. is an
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Almost ten years ago, my husband met Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. He was so impressed with him; how he was helping so many people in the world and wanted to improve the living conditions of all people worldwide, especially the impoverished, orphans and widows, the homeless, etc. who were truly destitute, with no jobs or a way to get one, that I wanted to get to know him, too. A few months later, after Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. and my husband had spent hours talking together, with our appreciation for this man of God growing daily. I had the opportunity to get to know him for myself, and later had the privilege of meeting his wonderful wife. Some time after meeting Charles, Sr., I began doing some clerical work for him and I found his character in business dealings was and is outstanding. Every order sent to him from our business was filled accurately and timely to the best of his ability. If something had to be returned, he authorized the refund quickly. He trusted me with accurately handling any monies of his business in my care and I was able to trust him with ours, depending on the customer’s needs. He was always fair and honest with us, with no deception whatsoever. Because of this, I was appalled to read how some people were actually slandering him and his name on the internet when we have had only wonderful dealings with this honorable man.
One lie I saw posted was about his “fraudulent” activity with the “Freedom 7” program, an absolutely brilliant and benevolent life insurance program to help all of us who were signed up to have a sizeable life insurance plan(s) for us, so when we leave this earth for our heavenly home, we would be able to leave an inheritance to cover living expenses of those we left behind, so our passing would not be a burden to them. This plan included all the benefits of an outstanding life insurance policy, which would bless our families, at absolutely NO up front expense to any of us because all the costs were deferred until one went to meet his or her Maker. Even the extensive 1 and ½ hour physicals we received were completely at NO up front cost to us. The premium costs and costs of the physicals were paid for by a 3rd party who would later be repaid for what they willfully invested. Another wonderful part of the plan was the fact that when an insured person died, 10% would go directly to Christian humanitarian efforts of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, providing homes for the homeless, etc. We, ourselves, told our family and friends about this exciting opportunity to bless themselves and their families because all costs were deferred. We and Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., and others told people about this program because we saw the great value in the program and how it could help them. NO MONEY exchanged hands and NO fraud occurred by Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. or anyone else promoting the “Freedom 7” program. I know this because, according to the dictionary, “fraud” is “Intentional deception resulting in injury to another person”. Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. did not intentionally deceive ANYONE and NO ONE was injured in any way. Therefore, there is no room for accusation of fraud or scam (a fraudulent business scheme), since there was NOTHING fraudulent about it.
Even though I no longer have time, due to another job, to provide clerical help to Charles Spradlin, Sr. other than small jobs here or there, we have maintained an excellent friendship because of his goodness and integrity at all times. We are grateful to know him and his wife. What a blessing they are to us and 1000’s, if not millions of others around the world.
Londa Furman
Vice President of Freedom's Hope Ministry, Inc.
To Whom It May Concern:
ReplyDeleteMy acquaintance with Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. has been over 6 years. I have visited in his home, ministered in his church, and on one occasion traveled with him. He is a person of highest integrity and compassion, an exemplary husband and father, dedicated to the cause of Christ, and totally committed to fulfilling the call of God in his life.
My wife and I were in the Freedom 7 Program and we were never asked to contribute any money at any time. There was absolutely nothing unscrupulous in Charles A. Spradlin’s involvement in that program. We consider him an honorable man and a personal friend.
P W Jansen
1/24/09
Dear Mr. Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. and Mr. Robert E. Palm:
ReplyDeleteI have known for some time that wicked and evil men have spoken evil of me which I have ignored, but recently it has come to my attention that each of you also has now been subjected to reckless attacks by a tiny claque of internet retrogrades who have sought to demean your character and smear your reputations through false and distorted information and this I will not stand for knowing you are men of high integrity.
It has been my privilege for some 17 years to work closely with each of you in a professional capacity as an Attorney and consultant on complex international corporate and financial matters when dealing with your foundations and ministry efforts worldwide.
As a result, I quickly came to recognize your high level of integrity, your altruistic spirit, your selflessness, your tenacity, your devotion to Biblical truth, your staunch support of faith based ministries, and your compassionate desire to assist the troubled nations of the earth including America. These sterling qualities have endured and distinctively set each of you apart from other men of commerce.
It is amazing that anyone could even examine your track records and fail to notice these sterling personal qualities.
History has shown us many instances in which men of boundless courage and high achievement have incurred the enmity of the petty and the scornful. Courage and achievement tend to stir up the hornets and hatred, the jackals of jealousy, and the serpents of sleaze. The petty bloggers who have so recklessly attacked each of you will one day reap their just rewards.
Respectfully yours,
Paul Hiram Chappell, Attorney-at-Law
what Michael Stults has written about Charles A. Spradlin, Sr.
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Although Charles A. Spradlin, Sr. (who throughout here, now, I will refer to as “Charlie”), is my pastor and my close friend, I want to tell you something I personally know about his business perspective. The blog I am writing to is called “Eyewitness Report”; well, I am a direct EYEWITNESS to something I want to share with you.
Charlie reminds me particularly of my father, a person you come to if you have an idea and want to know what he thinks of it; someone you can get good counsel from. I have been there when it has happened, with both men. Now, the difference between the two men (both loved and respected by many, I might add) is my father would look at your idea, tell you what he thought, and even tell you how to make it better, but when asked to be a part of it, he would wish you well and send you on your way. Now, Charlie, also, will look at your idea, tell you what he thinks, and also what he thinks needs to be changed, but on the other hand – and the big difference between the two men is – when asked to help, even though already overwhelmed with work, Charlie will agree to help in any way that is appropriate that he can. Where Charlie is concerned, this is not so he himself can prosper, but because he loves to see others succeed.
I have seen Charlie not only say he would help, but for people with inventions and/or new ideas, be invited to bring them to his property, develop them in his building, and then, help them put together a few people and help with distribution. This is what happened with Freedom 7. I’d stopped in the day the originator was there telling him about it. What Charlie saw was a way, as Scripture would say, for people to leave an inheritance for their children’s children, even though they had good jobs and good health, but otherwise, had no way of affording to leave their children much of anything. So things were set in motion with what we thought was a great plan.
The plan was that Freedom 7 would give a very nice inheritance to the decedent’s family with the entire cost deferred until the death benefit (which they would have never received in the first place were it not for Freedom 7) was paid; and then, again, the heirs had had nothing to pay out of their own pockets for the costs which had been incurred came out of the death benefit to which they, themselves, had never contributed a thing.
Freedom 7 was working apparently just fine until I perceive some jealous people got upset about others being helped. So they went after Charlie, who actually only told others about what he signed up for himself since he was pleased with it on behalf of himself and his family. CHARLES A. SPRADLIN, SR., HAD NOTHING WHATSOEVER TO GAIN OUT OF THIS PROGRAM EXCEPT FOR THE SATISFACTION THAT OTHERS HAD BEEN BLESSED. Out of this witch hunt, Charlie was found at no fault of doing any wrong. What I have written here you won’t find in any of the negative blogs about Charlie or all the other good people who were signed up in this program like my precious wife whom these tellers of lies have slandered also.
I guess what I’m trying to say is: Charlie is just a good man trying to help others to get ahead and prosper, a freedom given us by our founding fathers. And to you who speak ill of Charles A. Spradlin, Sr., if he were the man trying to get ahead on the backs of others, being deceitful and/or dishonest, you wouldn’t be downgrading him; you would be asking him to run for office!
Sincerely yours,
Michael Stults
Duane Payne said about
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Pastor Charles Spradlin, Sr.'s, life is an example of ministering the ultimate truth of the Word of God, both in deed and action. He has many supernatural victories for the body of Christ including helping to feed Russia and the Russian Federation States shortly after the Berlin Wall came down in 1989 when tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands under the old Communist rule were starving to death. During that same period of time, he and his associates helped to fund the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout all these same nations and other nations for years thereafter.
Over the years, because of Jesus Christ living in Pastor Charles Spradlin's heart by faith, he has raised many people from the dead who passed away from automobile accidents, heart attacks, sickness, and disease, each impossible in the natural, but it happened to the saving of many souls from the pit of hell from which there is no return. This can only be done through faith in the Father's word, in the name of Jesus Christ, where Charles Spradlin stood on John 14:12 and believed God’s word to perform the same works that Jesus did and even greater works over the years as Jesus commanded all believers to do. Thus, it came to pass by his faith in action; God honored Pastor Charles Spradlin, Sr., and those he prayed for with life and life more abundantly. He has arisen to the assignment with Holy Ghost spiritual powers at the proper time as the Spirit of God has willed and chosen throughout his life.
He has kept his life clear of clutter and stayed single-minded, committed to the call of God on his life, regardless of the cost. And this commitment remains steadfast to this day in his ministry at Sonship Ministry of which he is headship.
Duane Payne