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Ex-Congregants Detail 'Emergency' Money Demands from Mary Cosby
15 Dec
Summary
- Former members accuse Mary Cosby of demanding emergency funds repeatedly.
- Organist claims he gave $1,000, but received no thanks from Mary.
- Docuseries explores leadership transfer and financial practices at Faith Temple.
Former congregants of Mary Cosby's Faith Temple Pentecostal Church have come forward with serious allegations regarding financial practices within the church. A preview of the upcoming documentary "The Cult of the Real Housewife" features ex-members detailing their experiences. One former organist, Ernest Enoch, claimed he personally contributed $1,000 for Mary Cosby's birthday, alleging she never expressed gratitude.
The documentary also explores "heave offerings," a practice initiated by Mary Cosby and her late husband Robert Cosby Sr. According to Ernest's sister, Rosalind Enoch, these offerings became increasingly frequent and demanding. She described meetings where congregants were pressured to contribute significant sums, sometimes within days, and faced scrutiny if they could not meet the financial expectations.
Rosalind further alleged that credit cards were used for donations and that members cashed out retirement funds or lost homes due to these demands. The extent of these contributions and their usage remained unclear to the congregants. "The Cult of the Real Housewife" traces the church's history and the controversial leadership transition. Mary Cosby has dismissed the documentary as "sad" and untrue.
