Schuller Son: It’s Not My Dad’s Fault
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- Posted on: Tue, October 28, 2008
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Robert A. Schuller said today that his dream and vision was to see the “Hour of Power” grow into an international phenomenon.
“I wanted the “Hour of Power” to be seen on every screen in the world,” he says. “And by that I mean every iPod and every computer and cell phone screen. That was a doable thing for us.”
He had personally visited countries such as Australia, New Zealand, China, Russia, The Netherlands and South Africa, popularizing the program and setting up offices.
“We wanted to expand to China and India where the opportunities are simply abundant,” he said.
He said he “saw this coming” after July 9 when the church’s board named Jim Penner as CEO, Jim Coleman as president and Fred Southard as the Chief Financial Officer.
But John Charles, Crystal Cathedral spokesman, said the decision was made because of “a lack of shared vision.” The church’s principals told him that the younger Schuller’s removal was definitely not “planned” when they took over leadership, Charles said.
“(Robert A. Schuller) still remains our senior pastor,” Charles said. “The church has no plans of looking for another pastor.”
Schuller could also return, if he chooses, to be one of the preachers at the “Hour of Power.”
But the younger Schuller says he is still coming to grips with the latest developments. He says his earliest memories of the Crystal Cathedral were that of sitting on the wooden benches in the Orange Drive-In Theater – even before the landmark church was built just down the street.
“I’ve had several touching, moving experiences as part of the program,” Schuller said. “Today I’m just sad.”
Robert A. Schuller, however, has “very exciting” plans for the future.
“I can’t reveal what they are for at least two weeks,” he said. But it will be along the lines of what he was doing for the Crystal Cathedral, Schuller said.
"Very sad", and "surreal" are two words that Robert A. Schuller says describes how he feels just a couple days after his outing from the Crystal Cathedral's Hour of Power program. According to the OCRegister.com, he said his removal from the program had nothing to do with his preaching style or his vision for the church’s future. “But it had a lot to do with the style of administration,” the younger Schuller said. He declined to elaborate, but said his removal had to do with the Cathedral’s president and board members. “I don’t think my father had much of a say in it,” he said...
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Pat and Stan on Sun, September 27, 2009
It is sooooo boring now without Robert Schuller. We stopped watching it… Where can we find out where he is??
Joy on Tue, December 08, 2009
I still watch the HOP, however, its very dull since Robert Jr. left.
Cornell on Thu, January 14, 2010
This signals the beginning of the end of the greatest church ever. Since Sheila Coleman took over, the sermon is more of a reality talk show and everything about the show seem so fake, since Sheila Coleman seems so fake. I stopped tuning in, I do not find any inspiration in the show anymore.
Robert A. may have had a different vision, but justified so. It is a new generation he dealt with and in order to stay the greatest, it needed the change that he was bringing.
I am very sorry that a church that served as example and inspiration for so manyu, so deparately failed us. Dr. Robert H. Schuller, it is your church, please right this terrible wrong for the church’s sake!
Jean Cody on Fri, February 12, 2010
Robert Anthony…you were the main reason I continued to watch Hour of Power. I loved you and Donna.
Now….I check to see who the guests are…..Watch them if interested….then I change the channels. Not listening to your Dad or Sheila.
God bless you whatever you’re doing. Can’t wait to see you back on. You can only listen to Sheila or John Maxwell just so many times.
God bless you and your family!
Jean Cody
Mobile, Al.
margaret elliott on Sat, March 13, 2010
i think Dr Schuller should mend bridges with his son, i have had problems with my sons and it breaks everyones hearts. Life is too short
BJ Wright on Sun, March 14, 2010
I say Amen to the various people who wrote the following: What a terrible disappointment that Robert Anthony was treated so badly by Gods people. I knew right from the beginning of his new job as senior pastor, that something like this was coming down the road. Every week, you could see the expression on Schuller Srs face. It was not the face of a proud father rejoicing in his sons success, rather a disapproving scowl that made me think he was jealous and would never be ready to pass the baton. Two of Robert Anthonys brother-in-laws are on the board??? Yes, jealously was a big factor here. I will no longer be watching HOP, no matter who the guest speakers are. What Schuller Sr. did and the inbred board is very wicked, and nothing good will ever come of it. Robert Anthony however, will prosper and grow. He has a great deal of support and good wishes. I will never forget the Sunday of baptism with Evil Knievel as guest. The Spirit of the Lord came right through the television, and I know I was not alone in this observation. I miss Robert As sincere messages based on scripture. I now find myself having to look for another church for spiritual guidance because to continue watching HOP leaves me feeling very, very sad and disheartened - the exact opposite I felt when Robert A preached. I feel that Hour of Power has sealed its fate with this move. I am afraid that the only way we can make it really clear to the board of CC how much we want RAS to return, is to stop our contributions to HOP and to tell them that our reason for postponing our financial contributions is that we want to give a signal that RAS should return. I pray that he will come back, but he deserves a huge apology. He was done wrong. Now-phoney, phoney! I feel RAS should not have used his wife, Donna. Too fake. Seems to me senior is not practicing what he preaches; I dont care how many books he has published or countries he has been too, family is first. It is sad he disappeared and was fired. I knew you could be fired if you steal something but not if you like to bring new Ideas for prosperity and Hope and if you walk in the Light of the Word of God. This signals the beginning of the end of the greatest church ever. Since Sheila Coleman took over, the sermon is more of a reality talk show and everything about the show seem so fake. I do not find any inspiration in the service anymore and no longer tune in. Robert A. may have had a different vision, but justifiably so. It needed the change that he was bringing. I am very sorry that a church that served as example and inspiration for so many, has so desperately failed us. Dr. Robert H. Schuller, it is your church, please right this terrible wrong for the churchs sake! Life is too short.
Charles on Thu, March 18, 2010
It is deeply regretful that this has happened to the Crystal Cathedral. Robert Anthony you were preaching the gospel and doing a marvelous job. I guess we will never really know what happened. Politics in the church is as bad as in our government. Also within the ministry you find ministers treating one another as bitter enemies. The church is the place for reconciliation and healing. I hope Robert Anthony starts his own church. I never wish anything bad for any organization but I can no longer support the HOP. I have been a loyal supporter for over 35 years. It is just tragic.
Donald Matasovsky and Ardette Matasovsky on Tue, August 24, 2010
We to miss the younger son as he was doing so much to help the needy and the younger people and the younger ones could relatr\e to him. If it was politics that caused the problem - then I will just quit supporting and hope others will to. This power type enviroment will certainly be the end of a wonderful ministry. I have been a supporter but will withold support till these issues are settled.
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