Goodwill Baptist Church vs Garry L. Tyson

What are Christians expecting today from their houses of worship?

Inspiration? Hope? Encouragement? Life Lessons?

Those expectations are dead and have been dead for sometime.
Churches today are propped up as if it they are real living beings. That’s a great deceit and this lie has been propagated too long about the vitality and creativity of today’s churches, especially black churches.

That notion only serves the interest of the preachers and their handlers. These fellows have to be brought down a peg or two, or even further. They are excellent functionaries but as far as moral responsibilities are concerned They speak with forked tongues. They are ventriloquists, rather than prophets of the Lord.

Take some of the local churches in Seattle, churches that have been in existence for years. They’re being torn apart by men in fancy robes holding bibles they don’t even follow. They walk in bringing nothing but a desire to elevate themselves and to use the churches funds to live high on the hog.

We’ve had recent references to men like Tony Morris and Garry Tyson. The problems with these men are documented in court. The Tony Morris story has already been told.
But who is Garry L Tyson & Nicole L Tyson?

This is a true saying, if a man desires the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1 Timothy (KJV) chapter 3: 1-13

Now that you have read the requirements of a Bishop who is called by God, please assist me in understanding what you do to exp ose those who seek to destroy the sanctity of the church while using their position as a Bishop to fleece the church. For many, not all! They have used the church as their own personal open check book to live a life of luxury. They have used the title of Minister, Clergy, Bishop, and Pastor to turn their “Ministry” into legalized hustling! We cannot with a good conscience idly sit by and watch this happen without doing our part to expose what we know. We must call attention to these imposters in hopes that those who are guilty will confess their sins, turn from their wicked ways and seek restoration! If by exposing these wolves in sheep’s clothing, just one person avoids being hurt or preyed upon then this will not be in vain!
“Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, yours sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its workings]”. James 5:16

The founding Pastor of Goodwill was Dr. Norman Mitchell, he and his wife Aridell where the epitome of what I believe God’s chosen son and daughter to be. Not perfect, but ever striving to be the man and woman that God called them to be! It absolutely breaks my heart to see Goodwill now being run more like a cult then a house of God. Webster’s Dictionary defines a cult as “ 1.: formal religious veneration 2.: a religious system; also: its adherents 3: faddish devotion; also: a group of persons showing such devotion – cult*ish”. In essence and in the case of Goodwill one person in charge making all the decisions and if you speak out against the leader or question his decisions or doctrine you are removed! He has a group of individuals who look the other way and continue to blindly fawn over and submit themselves to their leaders cult like teachings.
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Do not listen to the words of the [false] prophets who prophesy to you. They teach you vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility) and fill you with vain hopes; they speak a vision of their own minds and not from the mouth of the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:16
While Goodwill, like many local congregations have seen many Pastors come and go over the years. I take that to mean, that because many of us where taught the word and we know and study the word for ourselves, we know and can tell by the fruit that=2 0they bear, a True Man of God and an imposter. I take personal pride in not being willing to sit under just any type of leadership. Imagine the courage that it takes to say, “I will not sit under teaching that I KNOW to be contrary to the word of God”! You are publicly stoned and ridiculed, after all, how dare you speak out against the Pastor. Over and over again the scripture is used “Touch not my anointed” as a threat to not speak out about something wrong that a Minister does. I do not believe that this scripture was just intended for Men and Women of the cloth, but rather all children who were called by Gods name. If you are a child of God, you have been anointed and appointed for a God given purpose in life.

Garry L. Tyson and Nicole L. Tyson use their position as “church leaders” to victimize unsuspecting individuals into financing their outlandish life style and scorn publicly anyone who does not comply! They have literally high jacked Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church and what angers me more than anything is that there are those who knew who and what these people where and kept their mouth shut!

If you attend Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church - 126- 15th Avenue. Seattle, WA on any given Sunday you can hear Garry and Nicole admonish members for “Not submitting to their leader” or advise them that “If you bless your first family the Lord will bless you”. You might even hear Garry advise members to get a monetary “seed” in their hand and come to the alter to receive a blessing. All of these things are contrary to the word of God.

“I warn and counsel the elde rs among you (the Pastors and spiritual guides of the church) as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a sharer in the glory (the honor and splendor) that is to be revealed (disclosed, unfolded): Tend (nurture, guard, guide, and fold) the flock of God that is [your responsibility], not by coercion or constraint, but willingly; not dishonorably motivated by the advantages and profits [belonging to the office], but eagerly and cheerfully; Not domineering [as arrogant, dictatorial, and overbearing persons] over those in your charge, but being examples (patterns and models of Christian living) to the flock (the congregation). And [then] when the Chief Shepherd is revealed, you will win the conqueror’s crown of glory.” I Peter 5:1-4

Publicly Garry and Nicole Publish the following Facts About Themselves:
Garry L Tyson graduated from Bradford High School in Starke, Florida
Garry L Tyson says that he is the father of three children (two sons and one daughter).
Garry L Tyson received his Bachelors of Arts Degree, Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Christian Counseling from Brevard Christian University, Cocoa Beach, Florida [PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN LOCATE THIS SCHOOL]

Garry L Tyson was licensed to preach in 1987 and ordained into ministry in 1993, both at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church in Cocoa Beach, Florida
Nicole L. Tyson was born in Sacramento, California and reared in Trenton, New Jersey.
Nicole L. Tyson graduated from Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, Florida.Nicole L. Tyson received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Christian Counseling from Brevard Christian University - Cocoa20Beach, Florida. [PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN LOCATE THIS SCHOOL]

Nicole L. Tyson was licensed to preach the Gospel in January of 1996 and ordained into Ministry in 2000, both at Greater Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Deland, Florida. Garry Tyson bestowed the title of Elder on her himself.

Unpublished truths are:
In a search of his background two of Garry L. Tyson’s previous addresses in Florida are listed as: The Columbia Rehabilitation Center in Deltona, Fl, an alcohol treatment center.
The Quick Care Medical Treatment Center in Deland, FL.
Garry L. Tyson and Nicole L. Tyson have a very long public record's history from Florida to Seattle (repossessed car, foreclosed home, IRS troubles, non-payment of bills).

Garry L. Tyson is currently embroiled in legal proceedings against Trustees of the Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church and a select group of Deacons who voted to recommend to the congregation to not renew the contract of Garry L. Tyson.

Please see “State of Washington King County Superior Court No: 08-2-10178-9 SEA”
Upon hearing that his sweet gig would be up, Garry came out swinging. In a drama that was made for television, Garry conspired to have the entire Trustee Board and Deacons removed from office. Of course Garry lies and says that he “personally” has not done anything. He did not suggest that the doors of the church be changed and the Trustees locked out. He did not use the churches money to pay for his attorney fees. He is not in control of every aspect of the churches business from collecting the mail to determining how every penny is allocated.

When a church member stood up and asked Garry Tyson, if he had received part of Antonio Tarvers tithes that he sent to Goodwill. He replied that he advised the Deacons that Antonio wanted him to half of the tithes and they agreed, he did not hold a gun to their heads.
He contends that he did nothing wrong. The Deacons gave him the money after all. He has no moral responsibility in this right?

Garry said that the word “broke” has never been in his vocabulary. He is supposed to live in a million dollar house, drive two luxury cars (one of which the current Chairman of the Deacon board cosigned for). The list goes on and on and on.

So what are we to do? Do we sit by and allow moral corruption to continue to run ramped in our churches or do we speak up and out and hold these supposed “men of God” accountable for their actions.

Do we pray that he leaves Goodwill only to show up at some other unsuspecting church and destroy their trust in the clergy?
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Our wish with this blog is that the truth comes out. From Florida to Seattle, and any states or city in between. Please take a stand and refuse to continue the vow of silence. Take the time to make the right choice and speak out against wrong. Don’t allow people like this to prey on another congregation or another unsuspecting victim.