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Jan 28, 2026 Witness / Staff Voices features multiple former leaders and staff, including Robert McKinney, Joseph Blodgett, Rashid Salem, Hershey Schaffner and others — insiders who spoke publicly about leadership and accountability at Lifestyle Christianity. They recount leaked staff-audio, board dynamics, financial and prophetic controversies. The conversation highlights attempts at reform, NDAs, and a renewed call for an independent investigation.
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Board Member Explains Financial Red Flags
- Rashid Salem, a board member, described deception, financial misuse around a $20M campus purchase, and invoked prophetic leverage.
- He concluded Todd was biblically disqualified and called for NDAs to be released.
Prophecy Used As Fundraising Leverage
- Witnesses say the ministry repeatedly used prophetic words and celebrity endorsements to raise funds and silence scrutiny.
- Deleted prophecies and removed materials later served as evidence of manipulation.
Internal Admissions Of Power Imbalance
- A recorded 2021 staff meeting shows leaders admitting Todd prioritized personal control over service and that the board lacked real authority.
- Insiders said no internal mechanism could reliably hold him accountable.
