President Elect Donald Trump has selected six professed Christians to play a role in his inauguration. This is part two in our three-part series where we tell you what we know about them.

Paula White, Spiritual Advisor to Trump and Florida-based televangelist

White is credited as the person responsible for leading Donald Trump to faith in Jesus. She is part of Trumps evangelical advisory board. White has her critics, as does everyone in the public spotlight, however, the allegations leveled at her are not political but theological in nature. She has gone on the record to refute her critics stating belief in the Trinity, in Jesus’ substitutionary atonement on the cross, the inerrancy of Scripture and that God bless people through both prosperity and hardship.

Think-Biblically.com has not followed White’s ministry (New Destiny Christian Center) and have very little knowledge of its theology or impact. We do know that fundraising efforts for her ministry are typical of televangelists in generally, asking for donations for God’s favor. This squarely puts her at odds with Think-Biblically.com’s ethics.

In a press release she stated:

"In American history, Inauguration Day is one of the most sacred and important celebrations we have as a people, not only because it signifies the peaceful transition of power but also because on this day 'We The People' appeal to the favor, blessing and guidance of God on our country, on our people and on our new leadership. I will be humbled to stand shoulder to shoulder on stage with the new administration, other distinguished men and women of faith, and with the great sea of witnesses watching around the country and around the world who continue to pray for God to bless America."

Wayne T. Jackson, Pastor and Head of Impact Network, a large African-American television network

A pastor in the Pentecost tradition for 30 years, he has nine children and what appears to be a solid marriage. He inherited his position at Impact Network from its founder and his father-in-law. His church and the network have flourished, although the IRS reports the television network has spent more than it has taken in for several years. He is a humanitarian and has been noted for his contributions to various charities. He is described by those who know him best as a “good man”.

Again, we at Think-Biblically.com have never been acquainted with Pastor Jackson or his ministry, so we have done our part to research his Christian practice and theology. He is called a “Bishop” by many, though his church is non-denominational so any reference to such an office is odd. He also proclaims himself an “apostle” on his facebook page. While nothing in and of themselves, the fact that he clings to these titles is a red flag for us. What is more, his church adheres to charismatic theology which, as we’ve stated above, is prone to practices that are frequently at odds with biblical principles.

He may be a fine person, but we have real concerns about what little we do know regarding his ministry and lifestyle. For example, he came under fire recently for the style of a service commissioning new ministers. The ministers laid face down on the floor in a position of humility, and were then covered by a blanket or cape before Jackson laid himself on top of them in a manner some suggested was sexual. I watched the video and did not see it as a sexual act, though thought it very odd and certainly not a biblical practice. The fact he lives in a home with a two lane bowling alley is also suspicious, though not sinful. What concerns us the most is the homage he paid to disgraced televangelist Oral Roberts. There is enough information here to raise eyebrows, and we’ll follow up if we find out more about this man, but in the mean time we cannot endorse him as a credible preacher.