Filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry has provided a $100,000 donation to Bishop Marvin Winans’ Perfecting Church in Detroit, following a viral controversy over a public exchange during the church’s annual fundraising effort.

The situation originated on October 19 during Perfecting Church’s “Day of Giving.” Bishop Winans asked congregants to present an offering of “$1,000 plus one,” a phrase that led to confusion—some members believed it meant $1,001, while others understood it as two separate $1,000 gifts.

In the midst of the collection, longtime member Roberta McCoy approached the pulpit with a $1,235 donation, which she described as an act of faith. Rather than simply accepting the money, Bishop Marvin Winans corrected her in front of the congregation.

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  • “That’s only $1,200,” he said, emphasizing the amount requested.
  • When McCoy stated she would try to bring the additional $800 later, Winans responded, “Well, that ain’t what I asked you to do.”

Clips of the interaction quickly circulated online, leading to widespread criticism that the Bishop had publicly embarrassed a congregant over the size of her offering.

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Bishop Winans and McCoy has since clarified that the clip was misinterpreted and taken out of context. McCoy explained: “He absolutely did not rebuke me. There was a correction, because pastor gave instruction on the lines to get into,” suggesting the issue was about following a specific procedure for giving, not the amount itself.

Perry’s substantial six-figure contribution, arrived as a major show of support for the Bishop and the congregation amid the public scrutiny.

Perfecting Church has been actively fundraising for a new building, and Perry’s gift helps to bolster the ministry’s goal during a challenging period.

 

 

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