Pastor Marvin Sapp, leader of The Chosen Vessel church in Fort Worth, Texas, has responded to criticism surrounding his directive to close the doors during an offering at a recent Christian conference.

Marvin Sapp Closes Church Doors Until $40K Is Raised — and the Internet Is Like, “Pastor, Please!” Listen… the offering plate has been passed in many creative ways over the years, but Pastor Marvin Sapp may have just taken things to a whole new level — and not in the heavenly sense.

Pastor to the stars John Gray III is reacting to Marvin Sapp's viral Church donation request -- telling ushers to close the doors until the congregation coughs up $40,000 -- and he says culture and context are key.