This is why I listen… because this is seriously F’d up.
If you want to Get to Jesus Christ, you have to go through Pastor Paula White — that’s according to her own Bylaws that were never meant to go publicNathan Apffel (a documentary filmmaker who investigates corruption in churches discovered through a lawsuit (specifically, one where Paula White sued a YouTube critic named Shirley Johnson over copyright on videos critical of her ministry; the critic won on fair use, countersued successfully for malicious prosecution, and the bylaws became public via court unsealing/Trinity Foundation involvement).
The bylaws were stamped “CONFIDENTIAL” on every page, meaning even congregants and donors CANNOT see them.
What did those bylaws state?
1. No member accountability or voting rights: Congregation members are explicitly “non-voting members of the board of directors.” Donors/congregants have zero say in governance, finances, or leadership decisions.
2 Lifetime, unremovable control for the “Pastor President” (Paula White): She serves as President and a Board member “until her death or resignation, and without the need of election or appointment.”
—— She “shall not be subject to removal” by anyone (board, members, etc.).
—— She has unilateral power to remove any other officer at her discretion.
3. Dynasty succession: If she resigns, she designates her successor. Upon her death, the role automatically passes to her son, Brad Knight (no election or vote required).
And the worst of all…
4. Structure under “Jesus Christ… and Paula White”: The bylaws explicitly place the Pastor President (Paula) directly under Jesus Christ in the church hierarchy—effectively saying if I want to get to Jesus Christ, the only path is through Paula White, the infallible head with monarchical power.
WH Spiritual Adviser Paula White, 2026 Unleashed Conference:
“I want $100,000 — I only see 3 envelopes… I'm not gonna lay hands on people till you're obedient.”
