Bishop Patrick Wooden Calls Out Christians Who Pledge Black Greek Organizations: A Bold Warning

In a recent sermon, Bishop Patrick Wooden delivered a candid and unapologetic message addressing a controversial issue within the Christian community: the participation of believers in Black Greek-letter organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), Sigma Gamma Rho, and others.

Wooden’s message was clear—pledging these groups is spiritually incompatible with the Christian faith and must be confronted.

Wooden began by acknowledging that his message might offend some listeners and that many might even stop listening early due to emotional reactions.

He lamented the current cultural climate where people often react emotionally rather than thoughtfully, missing the deeper truths that need to be heard.

Despite this, he committed to speaking boldly and truthfully.

He described the presence of an “invasion” within the body of Christ—public and unapologetic—referring to the widespread membership of Christians in secret societies with spiritual allegiances contrary to Christ.

Quoting scripture, Wooden reminded his audience that once a person names the name of Christ, they are called to “come out from among them and be separate” (2 Corinthians 6:17).

Whatever contradicts Jesus from one’s past life must be renounced.

Wooden shared a clip from Pastor Stephen Derby, who highlighted the serious spiritual implications of pledging Black Greek organizations.

Many join these groups without researching their origins or the oaths they take—oaths that include pledges to Egyptian deities and secret rituals like “crossing the burning sands.”

These vows are binding and hinder one’s ability to fully receive Christ unless they are formally renounced.

He addressed a common misconception: some believe they can remain members without active participation or paying dues and still be free spiritually.

Wooden clarified that the oaths taken forbid renouncing the fraternity, making it necessary to consciously break those vows to be free.

The bishop expressed frustration that many churches avoid this topic, preferring silence over confronting spiritual compromise.

He stressed that idolatry—the sin of Jeroboam—remains prevalent in many sanctified churches, including Baptist congregations.

He cited examples of believers proudly displaying fraternity signs and symbols while claiming Christ, illustrating the contradiction.

Wooden pointed to the Apostle Paul, who, after encountering Jesus, left Judaism despite its foundational role for Christianity.

He challenged believers to recognize that the knowledge of Christ is superior to any secular or cultural knowledge, including that of Greek-letter organizations.

He warned that good works done in the name of a fraternity or sorority—such as community service—do not equate to true Christian works.

Citing Jesus’ words from the Sermon on the Mount, Wooden reminded listeners that Jesus will reject those who perform miracles or good deeds without genuine relationship with Him.

Throughout the message, Wooden maintained a tone of love and concern, clarifying that his intent is not to alienate but to liberate the church from spiritual bondage.

He urged believers to heed God’s call to separation and renunciation of false allegiances.

The sermon was punctuated with moments of humor and real-life testimony, including an incident where a congregant was revived through prayer, underscoring the power of the true God versus false gods.

In closing, Bishop Wooden called on the church to be vigilant and uncompromising in faith, reminding everyone that allegiance to Christ must come before all else.