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Case File · Oct 25, 2026 · 1:29

Into the Breach

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Exhibit AKey Evidence

  1. Lakepointe Church's two-year "Into the Breach" campaign, in Pastor Josh Howerton's own words: a commitment card, "gifts from stored resources" like savings, stock or property, and a "total two-year commitment" he calls "a covenant with God and with your church family."
  2. Lakepointe's published card lists a $225 million two-year gift goal.
  3. He also says, "I'm not asking you to give anything. I'm asking you to ask God what he wants you to give."
  4. The host's remarks are his own commentary.

Exhibit BFrom the Word

“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV
Credit

Source: Zak Spiro · Wretched Watchmen on YouTube

Lakepointe Church's "Into the Breach" campaign video, as played on "Prophecy Misfits Podcast 10/24/26: Monetizing Jesus" (Wretched Watchmen live stream, October 24, 2026). Segment runs about 2:08:30–2:39:30. Watch the full stream at the source.

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INTO THE BREACH | 2 Corinthians 9:7

Lakepointe Church's two-year "Into the Breach" campaign, in Pastor Josh Howerton's own words: a commitment card, "gifts from stored resources" like savings, stock or property, and a "total two-year commitment" he calls "a covenant with God and with your church family." Lakepointe's published card lists a $225 million two-year gift goal.

He also says, "I'm not asking you to give anything. I'm asking you to ask God what he wants you to give." The host's remarks are his own commentary. Weigh it all against the Word:

"So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NKJV)

Full video from Wretched Watchmen: youtube.com/watch?v=anUl8RTK4wg

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