Husband of One Wife?
Exhibit AKey Evidence
- During a church service, Lydia Ford told the congregation: "My husband, our prophet, he has a second wife," then introduced Shakayla as her "sister in marriage."
- Later, sitting with both wives in an interview, Pastor Israel Ford was asked about the qualification that a bishop must be "the husband of one wife."
- His answer: "I'm not a bishop, nor am I a deacon," and the command is "cultural."
- Asked about a third wife, he said he would not bring one in without agreement, then added, "stay tuned."
- Scripture does not treat this qualification as optional or cultural.
Exhibit BFrom the Word
“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;”
Sources: Jasmine's Way · What Do The Scriptures Say W/ Pastor Rod
Church service clip: "US Pastor introduces 2nd wife during church service" (YouTube Short, Jasmine's Way).
Interview: "Pastor and His TWO WIVES Finally Speak… Wait Until You Hear What They Say About a THIRD!" (What Do The Scriptures Say W/ Pastor Rod, October 28, 2026).
ClassifiedFull Briefing
HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE?
During a church service, Lydia Ford told the congregation: "My husband, our prophet, he has a second wife," then introduced Shakayla as her "sister in marriage." Later, sitting with both wives in an interview, Pastor Israel Ford was asked about the qualification that a bishop must be "the husband of one wife." His answer: "I'm not a bishop, nor am I a deacon," and the command is "cultural." Asked about a third wife, he said he would not bring one in without agreement, then added, "stay tuned."
Scripture does not treat this qualification as optional or cultural.
"A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;" 1 Timothy 3:2 (NKJV)
Sources:
Church service: youtube.com/shorts/l3yGgP1J7zI
Full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=5anEUwIB1no