False Teacher

Michael Todd

Showman megachurch pastor who said Jesus didn't reach His potential

Biography

Michael Todd is the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a megachurch known for its entertainment-driven approach. He has made blasphemous statements about Christ, including that 'Jesus didn't reach His potential' — which denies Christ's deity and the sufficiency of His sacrifice. His ministry prioritizes spectacle over Scripture: he has poured syrup and sprayed whipped cream on a Bible during a sermon, rubbed spit on a congregant's face, and staged a simulated crucifixion of a woman during Easter with secular music. He preaches 'faith talk' teachings that echo Word of Faith prosperity doctrine — claiming believers can 'activate' things from the 'unseen realm' through their words. His church's statement of faith affirms NAR (New Apostolic Reformation) teachings. His ministry is a circus of sensationalism that reduces the gospel to self-help and entertainment.

Biblical Assessment

Every preacher is tested against our 5-point biblical framework. Here's how Michael Todd measures up:

Title & Authority

VERDICT: FAIL

Megachurch pastor who prioritizes viral moments over sound teaching. His authority comes from social media fame and entertainment value rather than theological training or denominational accountability.

Scripture:

2 Timothy 4:3-4, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, Titus 1:9

Gospel Message

VERDICT: FAIL

His statement that 'Jesus didn't reach His potential' is blasphemy — denying Christ's divine perfection and the sufficiency of His sacrifice. If Jesus didn't reach His potential, He is not God and His atonement is incomplete. Todd also preaches prosperity-adjacent 'faith talk' about speaking things into existence and 'activating' the unseen realm through words.

Scripture:

Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 19:30, Hebrews 10:14

Fruit & Lifestyle

VERDICT: FAIL

His ministry is characterized by spectacle and shock value: pouring syrup on a Bible, rubbing spit on someone's face, staging provocative Easter performances. These acts show profound disrespect for Scripture and the sacred. The fruit is entertainment addiction, not spiritual maturity.

Scripture:

2 Timothy 3:5, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Psalm 119:97

Revelation vs. Scripture

VERDICT: FAIL

His church's statement of faith affirms NAR teachings including modern apostles and prophets. His 'faith talk' doctrine suggests believers can manifest reality through spoken words — a Word of Faith heresy that makes humans mini-creators.

Scripture:

Hebrews 1:1-2, Jude 1:3, Proverbs 18:21

Finances & Transparency

VERDICT: FAIL

Transformation Church is a multi-million dollar megachurch operation. Todd has profited significantly from his viral fame, books, and speaking engagements. The prosperity gospel undertones of his teaching create financial expectations from followers.

Scripture:

1 Timothy 6:5-10, 2 Peter 2:3, Matthew 6:24

Key Quotes

These statements from Michael Todd reveal doctrinal error.

"Jesus didn't reach His potential."

— Michael Todd

Violates: Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 1:1-14

Source: Sermon at VOUS Church, Florida

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"Your words frame your world. We need to activate our faith talk to activate what's in the unseen realm."

— Michael Todd

Violates: James 3:5-6, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:36-37

Source: Crazyer Faith sermon series, Transformation Church

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Sources & References

All assessments are based on verifiable, publicly available sources:

•Transformation Church sermons and YouTube channel
•VOUS Church guest sermon (Jesus potential statement)
•Viral videos of Bible desecration incidents
•Spit incident (January 2022)
•Easter 2023 controversy documentation

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