Is David Mainse An Unethical Scoundrel Like Benny Hinn?

Is David Mainse An Unethical Scoundrel Like Benny Hinn? http://www.pdfcoke.com/doc/18020892

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DAVID MAINSE AND HIS WIFE NORMAN JEAN ARE ACTIVE SUPPORTERS OF JOHN ARNOTT AND CATCH THE FIRE, THIRD WAVE DEMONIC DECEIVERS AND SCOUNDRELS. SEE David Mainse [9 September 2012] Catch The Fire Toronto Family Meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=9068&v=6DezQcG-XPI http://www.pdfcoke.com/doc/38075133 http://www.pdfcoke.com/doc/33446103/

Crossroads Television System (CTS) re-branding Posted on August 10, 2014 by Bene Diction

It appears that Crossroads Television System (CTS) is re-branding itself, CTS will become YES TV this fall. Yestv.com was registered by Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. out of Burlington in 1998, and was updated last month according to WHOIS. While still categorized as a religious broadcaster, Crossroads continues to branch out in it’s programing according to it’s sales blurb at Marketing Magazine. Clicking on the CTS saleskit link takes you to a Yes TV page. (thanks to Channel Canada forums).

What’s in a name? Don’t know, given this has been registered since /98. It is interesting that Bruce Mann, a former Crossroads employee (1986-2011) started a church in 1997 in his hometown of Brampton called Yes Church, an independent affiliated with Open Bible Faith Fellowship. (OBFF). The current leader of Yes Church (Mann left the church leadership in 2011 after Crossroads Circle Square Ranches were transferred over to Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship) is Larry Harrington, who is ordained by OBFF.

OBFF is the group which re-ordained Reynold Mainse (son of Crossroads founder David Mainse) recently, even though according to the Ontario Securities Commission, Reynold Mainse hasn’t paid back a penny of the $247,719.50 owing for his involvement in the Axcess scam. In Canada, you can be ordained, be the director of a charity and be fully delinquent in money owing to the OSC. You can have your dad publicly brag about your charity directorship and ordination while omitting the fact money is owed. OBFF is known as the group which kicked out televangelist Peter Youngren for divorcing and re-marrying, but a small matter of being a finder in a ponzi scheme plan is ‘merely a godly man caught in the middle of a very unfortunately set of circumstances.’ Quite the long term payment plan Mainse has. Mainse cousin David Rutledge, a former Crossroads employee who was also implicated in the Axcess Automation/Axcess Funds ponzi scheme, preaches regularly at Yes Church. What does that rabbit trail above have to do with CTS re-branding itself as Yes TV? Nothing, it’s just a reminder to myself about how small the Crossroads ‘family’ really is. I find the ‘yes’ brandings interesting. http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2014/08/10/crossroads-television-system-cts-rebranding/

EXTREME NEPOTISM WAS PART OF CROSSROADS Julian says:

February 23, 2014 at 6:05 pm As a former Crossroads employee I know I can comment on Crossroads issues regarding its leadership problems and corrupt business practices. I have contributed comments on several threads in the last few years here on bendictionblog in regards

to the very underhanded and corrupt practices of certain higher level managers at Crossroads along with major negligence and evasion of taking responsibility by David Mainse as well. Putting aside the ponzi scam with the Mainse sons and Gordon Driver there is more than enough inner corruption at Crossroads that I and other former and current employees were witness to. Extreme nepotism was utilized in years past and family members that were employed were definitely NOT qualified to be in the broadcasting business. As an additional “slap in the face” these non qualified or poorly credentialed hired people would get paid more than qualified broadcasting professionals who were hired when CTS – TV went to air in 1998, well this smelled of direct corrupt business practices. This is just not mishandling of business as some softies would describe it but it is and was an outright breach of Crossroads written policy. Crossroads written policies were purely and are just window dressing to say the least. There were direct threats from those in authority to try to shut up and silence employees that identified behind closed doors abuses against employees. When I was still with Crossroads I even received a written memo to keep my mouth shut up about significant injustices and outright corruption that was occurring in several departments within the Crossroads organization. I know of one former Crossroads employee/contractor that was nearly killed and suffered significant major trauma to his body and the long story in a short format is that he and his family ensued the matter with lawyers since Crossroads refused to rectify it in a proper manner. Eventually there was a major out of court settlement where as to avoid public scrutiny. The former employee along with his family were treated like “dirt” by the Crossroads organization during the whole process. To this day this former employee/contractor will never physically be the same again and is emotionally scarred along with his parents that use to work and or volunteer for Crossroads. This is just one true story along with others that are too numerous to mention. Actual events of significant financial mismanagement of ministry resources which was and is ultimately public money is another matter too! In my personal experience when I worked for Crossroads, the very first week after I started working for Crossroads, conditions to my employment were seriously breached by Crossroads management. After moving a considerable distance from western Canada to settle for a position and conditions set to that employment that were not fully honored threw me into a high level of mistrust of the organization. Matters were eventually escalating as other employees were being lied to and mistreated month by

month, year by year. A situation occurred where I was involved in a tragic event that literally threatened my personal safety, health and well being that consequently lead to my physician giving me a stern directive to get out of Crossroads employment for the sake of my personal safety and well being. A person that worked at Crossroads by the name of Andy R. was eventually fired over this event but then surprisingly brought back to do contract work was appalling to say the least. This man should of never been hired by Crossroads in the first place, since he was not qualified to do the job that he was initially hired to do and the only reason that he was hired was through severe nepotism factors, he has a wife that has worked for Crossroads for many years that is fiercely faithful to David Mainse. This Andy R. has been protected by the powers that be at Crossroads for many years and to the best of my knowledge he still maybe working in some form or capacity at Crossroads. He is someone that is a liability for Crossroads and yet in Crossroads twisted logic they have protected him time and time again. Nepotism at its worst! I started working in the broadcasting business almost 30 years ago and also worked in and with secular broadcasters and never seen anything like it. A place like Crossroads you would think is a safe place to work but it was not as I and others can easily testify to. Yet there are former and current employees that have turned their heads away and deny that such abuse and breaches that occur or have occurred throughout the years at Crossroads. David Mainse is fully aware of many breaches and malfeasance within the Crossroads organization throughout the years and has been directly confronted or through correspondence asked and requested to rectify matters but he would essentially deny and slough off or disrespectfully disregard people. David Mainse knows how past scandals in other ministry organizations have brought the leaders and the their organizations down to ill repute so Crossroads at all costs (example: threatening or paying people off to keep quiet) must try to hold up a clean image that actually really truly is so very tainted and corrupted from within. So in closing David Mainse receiving an award from the NRB is an affront to the many former employees and families that have been harmed in so many ways throughout the years. Oh, and not to mention the financial donors that have contributed to the Crossroads organization that do not get full public transparency from Crossroads and its hierarchy. I believe David started the Crossroads ministry and organization with good intent and integrity but as the organization grew and expanded, Crossroads lost its integrity and David Mainse definitely developed a seared conscious as the years transpired. NRB should rescind the offer that they awarded to David Mainse. As I have stated before in writings and personal statements to individuals, David PLEASE come clean and right the wrongs at Crossroads!!

Crossroads Christian Communications, premier sponsor for US conservative evangelical broadcasting convention Posted on February 17, 2014 by Bene Diction

Are Canadian evangelicals paying for this? The National Religious Broadcasters is an association of evangelical religious broadcasters in the US, formed in 1944 to, “…advance biblical truth, promote media excellence, and defend free speech.” The Association started a tv network in 2005 which reaches about 19 million homes in the United States.

Each year, the NRB trade show is held in Nashville. This year The Christian Post (founded by David Jang) is one of the premier sponsors along with Crossroads. The ad above is part of the NRB convention brochure. Crossroads founder David Mainse, who was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome in 2012, is being given the NRB Individual Achievement Award. I suspect the timing of the award was due to the gravity of his medical condition. Mainse was given about 2 years to live, and he recently said that he believed that he is being healed, “I believe the Lord is healing me, with the co-operation of the medical profession, from MDS acute leukaemia.” It’s time for my personal testimony of healing! Just last week the cancer specialist, oncologist/hematologist, who had originally diagnosed my MDS acute leukemia said, “Remarkable” and “Jaw dropping!” My latest blood tests showed unusual improvement. One of the tests showed everything in the normal range! From what looked to me in the mirror like a rack of bones last August, I have gained 30 pounds and even my grandsons were impressed to feel grandpa’s muscle. “Remarkable” is the right word. Thanks everyone for your prayers!!! Also, as Isaiah prescribed a human remedy to Hezekiah’s illness (a “poultice” – 38:21), my Doctors (three different ones) prescribed oral medicines, healthy foods, as well as injections, etc. etc. I’m thankful for human knowledge and skill. A bone marrow test was just done at the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, and I won’t have the report for several days yet. I believe that I may be like Hezekiah and have “15 more years.”

Crossroads Television System (CTS), the Canadian channel of Crossroads Christian Communications Inc., is a member of the NRB. Crossroads, a Canadian charity, has also had USA charity status since 1978, with the purpose, (according to its latest form 990) “To propagate by all means and avenues throughout the united states and the world the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and in particular through the purchase of television time.” It’s difficult to ascertain Crossroads current US financial status. I doubt being a premier sponsor of the NRB convention comes cheap. There doesn’t appear to be much movement from the distribution end with Tricord media. The Crossroads push into the US makes for strange bedfellows. Controversial former Kansas pastor Jerry Johnston, a host on the flagship program 100 Huntley Street and the Executive Director of Crossroads USA, openly brags about his friendship with members of the secretive Council for National Policy. Johnston tends to be a name-dropper, using his twitter account to post pics with all his ‘friends’; from US CEO’s to mega-church pastors and entertainers. He has a website not directly connected to his current Canadian employer. He had posted on twitter last summer that Crossroads would be bringing a show into a hundred US markets in the fall of 2013.

That doesn’t appear to have happened. With an American host on 100 Huntley Street and the hiring of an American CEO, Crossroads is signalling to its Canadian donors that it’s a mere matter of time before the focus shifts south. Most of the guests on the downsized flagship show, 100 Huntley Street are from the US, as is a lot of the programming on CTS. Crossroads hasn’t been controversy free the past few years, with the finding by the Ontario Securities commission that Ron and Reynold Mainse were finders in a multi million dollar cross border ponzi scheme. Ron Mainse paid up and was re-instated to Crossroads, Reynold Mainse briefly lost his ordination, and despite this report from the OSC about being fully delinquent in paying substantial fines for his involvement with Axcess Automation/Axcess Funds, David Mainse noted that Reynold was again licensed as a minister in Ontario. He and the OSC have agreed on a long term payment schedule. Given what Mainse owes, it will be very long term. After being kicked off 100 Huntley Street, he started a photography company, and it appears he is working for Crossroads. David Mainse: “In the photo below, my son David Reynold, an ordained Minister and our professional photographer…” It was an odd statement to make, given that few Crossroads fans would care. Axcess Automation/Funds founder Gordon Driver, a former Crossroads employer, is scheduled to go on trial in the US today. A push into the US market could be lucrative, even though that market is saturated. The evangelical consumer appetite in the US is more ravenous than in Canada. Prime Minister Steven Harpers recent trip to Israel got attention when it came to light that an unusual number of evangelicals went along for the ride. One was the chairman of the board of Crossroads, Don Simmonds. There is no border in broadcasting, television is a rapidly changing medium and religious broadcasting in Canada even more so, but I wonder if aging Canadian Crossroads fans are paying for Crossroads expansion into the US market, and given what they’ve seen going on with Crossroads the past few years, would they want to It provokes some interesting issues / concerns about the ‘future’ of these organizations. Historically, they’ve leveraged mass media, especially TV, to build audience size and donations. What will happen to these organizations in the age of file sharing, digital downloads and Netflix, where channels no longer exist? The hope is that they will ultimately self-implode, but you can bet your booties that they’re probably behind lobbying related to things like greater restrictions on Internet use or content requirements related to regular broadcasting. Let’s think about it for a second: most broadcasters / networks typically show endless preaching on Sundays, largely at the cost of Canadian cable subscribers without the

option of opting out of these networks. As media evolves and slowly cuts out this kind of crap, it becomes obvious that their days are numbered. Could the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse be coming for the primetime preachers?

David Mainse Arrogance and Irresponsibities Many years ago, arrogant deceived PAOC Evangelist Pastor David Mainse decided to spend $ 25 million of the dumb sheep's money for a state of the art modern new television facilities and studios in Burlington, Ontario and moved there from 100 Huntley Street, Toronto, Ontario. Obviously Mainse didn’t adhere to God’s word which states Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. And God has not blessed his venture because the continued debt today is $ 18 million. David Mainse, who believes in and practices nepotism like many false family ministries, siblings, and not others, have profited greatly financially from royalties paid out to different corporations owned and run by the Mainse clan for music played on 100 Huntley street which could have been used to reduce the debt! But then a so called great man of God doesn’t have to be responsible for anything as he answers only to God? And we are not to touch or question God’s anointed even though all true Christians are God’s anointed? Crossroads has been dealing with continued debt, loss of staff, lack-luster performance of new projects, the terminal illness of founder David Mainse, attention around the Axcess Automation/Funds ponzi scheme that had involved Ron and Reynold Mainse, as well as public questions around CIDA funding.

Crossroads Christian Communications top management shake up, CEO Don Simmonds steps down Posted on September 6, 2013 by Bene Diction

I have not had the opportunity to source this information – I am in the process of doing so, it’s late night in Ontario, so I don’t expect any responses until tomorrow, if at all. The standard press releases aren’t up as yet at Crossroads or EQUIP. (Update: Don Simmonds has confirmed) Don Simmonds has stepped down as CEO of Crossroads Christian Communications.

Effective Monday, American John Hull will take over as the Global CEO of the Crossroads group, and specifically the CEO of Crossroads Canada, Crossroads USA and as the General Manager of CTS. Dr. Hull is known to a few Canadians as a former senior transition minister at Toronto Peoples Church in the 1990′s. After Peoples Church, Hull returned to the US where he headed up a leadership ministry called EQUIP. Simmonds was appointed CEO of Crossroads in October 2009. I never did understand why his appointment was not publicly announced for 2 months. He will remain chairman of the boards of Crossroads Canada, Crossroads USA and CTS, but no matter, he’s out, and the new CEO will be introduced to Canadian 100 Huntley Street viewers on Tuesday. Crossroads has been dealing with continued debt, loss of staff, lack-luster performance of new projects, the terminal illness of founder David Mainse, attention around the Axcess Automation/Funds ponzi scheme that had involved Ron and Reynold Mainse, as well as public questions around CIDA funding. 100 Huntley Street just held it’s 2 week fundraiser to meet operating expenses. Christian tv in Canada is not doing well, and has been limping for some time. This shake up will be spun on 100 Huntley Street as a positive and planned development. This is me musing, but with the appointment of Jerry Johnston as Executive Director of Crossroads Christian Communications USA, and as a host of 100 Huntley Street, and Dr. Hull taking the helm, I wonder if we’ll see more religious right, conservative thinking coming from the Burlington behemoth? Crossroads is going south.

Axcess Automation/Fund updates – Gordon Driver arrested, Reynold Mainse facing OSC ruling in November. Acted contrary to the public interest Posted on October 27, 2012 by Bene Diction I’ve fallen behind a bit in updating the Axcess Automation/Funds saga. A lot has happened lately, with a couple of the key players in the ponzi scheme which saw investors lose millions. The Ontario Securities Commission has put up “Reasons and Decisions”, the findings of a hearing held in April 2011 involving Reynold Mainse, Steven Taylor and Gordon Driver.

Former 100 Huntley Street host Reynold Mainse has acknowledged violating sections of The Ontario Securities Act (OSA) and being a point man in the Axcess scheme. Mainse and his now defunct company World Class Communications Inc. were found to have traded securities without a licence. The OSC determined (as they had with his brother Ron Mainse and cousin David Rutledge) that he was not party to the fraud. The Hamilton Spectator: The OSC ruled that he had improperly traded securities without being registered, by recruiting more than a dozen family and friends to participate in Driver’s scheme. Ron Mainse, Reynold’s brother, and their cousin, David Rutledge, were ordered to pay a combined total of nearly $450,000 in restitution and penalties to the OSC in August 2010 for similar roles as recruiters. The OSC has described Reynold Mainse, Ron Mainse and Rutledge as unwitting dupes who didn’t perpetrate any fraud themselves. Driver had been a longtime family friend. “I feel absolutely sick about it,” said Reynold Mainse. “It’s just a huge, unfortunate situation for me and my family.” Mainse said he attracted five family members and 10 friends to invest in what he thought was “a great opportunity, which obviously wasn’t,” he said. “I’ve apologized to them,” Mainse said. “They’re still my family, they’re still my friends.”

Reynold Mainse will be back before the OSC November 7th. He now runs a photography business out of the Hamilton area. Pertinent paragraphs in the OSC decision regarding Reynold Mainse. [11] Reynold and WCC, who were represented by counsel, admitted all of the allegations relevant to them. As Reynold admitted the allegations against him in this matter and was not contesting the evidence presented by Staff, he and his counsel only attended certain portions of the hearing. Reynold appeared on April 11, 15, 19 and 20, 2011, and his counsel appeared on April 11, 13, 15, 19 and 20, 2011. [23] WCC was incorporated in Ontario in September 1998. According to Reynold, he stopped doing business through WCC in 2000 or 2001, but later re-activated WCC which contracted with a Christian non-profit charitable organization to lead and promote international humanitarian aid missions. In December 2008, WCC’s registration was cancelled for failure to comply with the Corporations Tax Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.40, as amended. The OSC states that Reynold Mainse was the sole director of World Class Communications Inc. Pages 14 to 17 outline the allegations Mainse admitted to. [83] Reynold, who was interviewed voluntarily by Staff and voluntarily provided Staff with documents relating to the Axcess Investments, made admissions on the first day of the hearing on the merits. His counsel explained that, but for Reynold’s personal financial situation, he would have settled with the Commission. His counsel further explained that Reynold does not have the means to disgorge to the Commission the funds he received through his and WCC’s involvement in the Axcess Investments given the nature of his career and the dedication of his time and resources, including the money that he received from Driver, to Christian not-for-profit charitable organizations. As a result, he elected to participate in the the hearing on the merits and testified to provide a full factual record to the Commission. [127] From July 2007 to the end of 2008, Reynold acted as a point person between Driver and investors who were identified by Reynold at the hearing as being his family and friends. The Reynold Group, comprised of 23 people, invested a total of US$4,131,400.96 and subsequently received payments from Driver totaling US$2,875,054.87. [158] The evidence shows that Driver had occasionally met or directly communicated with investors about the Axcess Investments. Ronald and Rutledge gave consistent and credible testimony that they facilitated meetings between small groups of investors and Driver. According to Ronald, two such meetings took place in Burlington, the first in early to mid-July 2007 and, the second, at Ronald’s home in late July 2007. Rutledge testified that he arranged for investors to meet Driver at Ronald’s house in July 2007 and in Las Vegas in February 2009 and personally attended these meetings. Reynold also testified that he arranged meetings between Driver and investors and that he attended some of these meetings.

[162] For example, Rutledge and Ronald understood that they would receive 5% of “[Driver’s] company’s growth” as commissions which were to be shared between them (Hearing Transcript dated April 15, 2011 at p. 44). Reynold also understood that he would be paid “five percent of the money that [he brought] to [Driver]” (Hearing Transcript dated April 19, 2011 at p. 125). More specifically, Reynold explained that the commissions would be 5% of the trading profits that Driver retained, or 3.75% of the total profits generated by Driver’s trading activities. [163] We accept Staff’s flow of funds analysis which shows that both Taylor and Reynold received funds from Driver. Driver transferred US$1,430,216 to Taylor and the Taylor Companies, and $210,219.50 to Reynold and WCC. Although Reynold testified that there was no clear distinction as to whether the funds he received were a return on his investment or commissions, we find that Taylor and Reynold received payments as a result of acting as point persons for Driver. Page 40, 41 and 42 [200-212] lay out the details of Reynold Mainse activity and involvement. [211] Staff’s flow of funds analysis shows that Reynold received a total of $210,219.50 from Driver, of which $9,987 was received by Reynold personally and $200,232.50 was received through an account in the name of WCC. [212] Based on Reynold’s admissions and evidence described above, we find that Reynold and WCC engaged in trades and acts in furtherance of trades within the meaning of the OSA in relation to both the Axcess Automation Investment and the Axcess Fund Investment. While Ronald and Reynold Mainse made it publicly clear they were victims of this scam, as point people were also victimizers. Neither brother is facing, or will face criminal charges. They remained ordained ministers in Ontario through out this investigation, despite the fact it was then alleged they violated an Act of the Ontario Legislature (OSA),and a federal Act (CFA). I posted about Reynold Mainse ministerial credentials previously, which he holds because of the good graces and trust of the Ontario government. How much did this OSC investigation cost taxpayers? Why do Christians not hold their own accountable for acting contrary to the public interest? Who is Reynold Mainse accountable to as an ordained minister if not taxpayers and the body authorized to ordain him? How is breaking regulatory law different than breaking criminal law, and why does his leadership turn a blind eye? I understand that paying restitution is a hardship – a consequence of roping family and friends into a scam. I understand both brothers suffered public shame being yanked off 100 Huntley Street for a few months. Ron was allowed back on-air, appointed Spiritual Director of the Crossroads Family of Ministries and Executive Director of 100 Huntley Street. Reynold Mainse started his own company. Unlike his two defendants before the OSC, Reynold Mainse had competent legal representation. The point is, the 252

investors who have never spoken publicly, wsome of who placed their trust in the Mainse brothers face considerable hardship also. I have no idea if Reynold Mainse does contract work for the charity his dad founded. I remain troubled that neither brother faced suspension of their ordination during the OSC investigation. Is breaching a provincial Act no big deal to Christian leaders? [301] We also find that Reynold authorized, permitted or acquiesced in WCC’s contraventions of subsections 25(1)(a) and 53(1) of the OSA and is, therefore, responsible for such contraventions pursuant to section 129.2 of the OSA. [308] The conduct of the Respondents undermined the integrity of and confidence in the capital markets, which we find to be contrary to the public interest. Section V of the document lays out how the scam unfolded and how the point people and their investors got sucked in. My grandmother used to say, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. The returns on investments promised (and in some cases received) makes shows the read in hindsight, the blinding effect of greed. Both brothers wanted some of the money they made to go to ministries. In the OSC document it was suggested that Axcess investors donate their returns to ministries of choice. In July of 2009, the board of Crossroads Christian Communications made it clear that a forensic audit had determined no donor funds had gone into the Axcess scam. Back in that 2009 post I wondered which ministries were recipients of the monies the brothers and cousin made. Did Crossroads receive donations from the brothers ill-gotten gains? Reynold Mainse remains on the board of Heaven’s Rehearsal, a registered charity described as a ‘missionary organization, evangelism’, which produced an extravagant concert at the Rogers Centre in 2007, with grand plans to hold a similar show in the future in Africa. He took over Heaven’s Rehearsal from Norm MacLaren, a former 100 Huntley Street host. According to the 2011 T3010, Heaven’s Rehearsal is making a bit of money from product sales and donations, and is in a deficit position. I’d hardly call a concert a “Christian non-profit charitable organization to lead and promote international humanitarian aid missions [23], which is why I wonder if the brothers donated money to ministries and if they did, where it went. Reynold Mainse and his cousin David Rutledge are pleading financial hardship in regards to restitution and penalties required by the OSC. November 7th, Reynold Mainse will find out how much more financial hardship he’ll face. Gordon Driver, already looking at a 41 million dollar civil judgement in the US, was arrested in Las Vegas October 9th. He made bond and was ordered to appear for arraignment in a Los Angeles court this past Wednesday. Ponzitracker: Gordon Driver, 54, was arrested October 9th and charged with two counts of mail fraud, nine counts of wire fraud, two counts of commodity pool operator fraud, and three

counts of making false statements to the Securities and Exchange Commission. If convicted of all charges, he faces up to 275 years in federal prison. …Despite being successfully prosecuted by civil regulatory authorities for masterminding a massive Ponzi scheme, any intervention by criminal authorities remained conspicuously absent. In a Forbes article I authored earlier this summer pondering this same question, I noted that “while the CFTC outlined allegations in its complaint that could form the basis of mail and/or wire fraud, the five-year statute of limitations continues to tick.” Among the criminal charges Driver now faces are two counts of wire fraud and nine counts of mail fraud. Also noteworthy is the decision to charge Driver with three counts of making false statements to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Authorities rarely bring this charge against those accused of Ponzi schemes, with the only known exception to be Laura Pendergast-Holt, the former chief investment officer under Allen Stanford’s massive $7 billion Ponzi scheme who received a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to obstructing an SEC investigation. Driver was presumably charged under 18 U.S.C. 1001, which forbids making any false or fraudulent statement in “any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch” of the U.S. government. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in federal prison. United States Attorney’s Office Central District of California

$450,000 settlement Men to repay funds over roles in alleged Ponzi scheme By Steve Buist TORONTO (Aug 14, 2010) The son of 100 Huntley Street founder David Mainse and his cousin have been ordered to pay nearly $450,000 in restitution and penalties to the Ontario Securities Commission for their roles in an alleged Ponzi scheme created by a Freelton man. Ron Mainse, an ordained minister and a leader of Burlington's Crossroads Christian Communications, was ordered to repay about $138,000 in commissions he received from Gordon Driver, who is alleged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to be the mastermind of a $14-million US Ponzi scheme involving nearly 200 North American investors. Mainse was also ordered to pay a $10,000 penalty and refrain from trading securities or becoming a director or officer of a company that reports to the OSC for eight years. Mainse's lawyer, Jay Naster, turned over cheques for the entire amounts to the OSC at yesterday's hearing. David Rutledge of Ancaster, Mainse's cousin and also an ordained minister, was ordered to pay back nearly $263,000 in commissions he received from Driver, pay a $35,000 penalty, and refrain from trading securities or becoming a director or officer of a reporting company for a period of 15 years.

Rutledge turned over a cheque for $90,000, has agreed to sell his Ancaster home to finance another $120,000 in restitution and will sign an undertaking with the OSC to repay the remaining $88,000. The OSC's lawyer pointed out there was no evidence that Mainse or Rutledge perpetrated any fraud themselves or were even aware that a fraud was being carried out. The OSC also noted Mainse and Rutledge co-operated fully, voluntarily agreed to be interviewed and provided all documents requested. They will also appear as witnesses in the OSC's ongoing case against Driver, an associate of his and several of their companies. Mainse's lawyer told the OSC yesterday his client accepts responsibility and is remorseful for what happened. He also described Mainse as an unsophisticated investor who was duped by Driver, a man he once considered a friend. "If ever there was a wolf in sheep's clothing, his name would be Gordon Driver," Naster told the OSC, calling Driver "cunning" and "deceitful." "He successfully carried out his scheme under the guise of kindness and goodwill," Naster added. Rutledge, who was self-represented, expressed his remorse and regret to the OSC. "I just want to confirm that lessons have been learned," he said. "Today, justice is being served. "I'll move forward from this day wiser." Yesterday, the OSC also extended cease trade orders against Driver and his companies that have been in place since April 2009. The OSC's lawyer indicated that the investigation into Driver, his associate and several of their companies is essentially complete. Neither Driver nor his lawyer made an appearance at the hearing. The next scheduled appearance date is Oct. 25. The OSC alleges that Driver and his companies engaged in a number of breaches of the Securities Act, including perpetrating a fraud on investors over a period of three years. The OSC claims that Driver produced false client statements to mislead investors about the status of their investments and that he misappropriated about $1.1 million US of investors' money for his own use. A settlement has not yet been reached with Reynold Mainse, another son of David Mainse, who is also part of the OSC's investigation into Driver's investment scheme. The OSC has indicated that Reynold Mainse, like his brother and Rutledge, is not considered a party to the alleged fraud. [email protected]

Reynold Mainse, the OSC and Open Bible Faith Fellowship Posted on August 11, 2012 by Bene Diction Should someone have the rights and privileges of ministerial (ordination) credentials given by a branch of the Ontario government when that person is under investigation by another arm of the provincial government? Reynold Mainse, son of David Mainse, founder of Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. is listed as an ordained minister by the Ontario Attorney General. He is licenced to perform marriages (Marriage Act 1990) and under Revenue Canada tax law, can claim a Clergy residence tax deduction. As I’ve checked the ongoing investigation of Axcess Automation/Gordon Driver/Crossroads/100 Huntley Street online occasionally, I decided to look at the Ontario AG’s list in July and mentioned at the end of an update post that Reynold Mainse was listed as an ordained minister in good standing with the Province of Ontario. The information has been eating at me, and I contacted the agency who extended the right and privilege of ordination to him. Mainse is ordained by Open Bible Faith Fellowship. First, a bit of background. Reynold Mainse, Axcess Automation/Funds and the Ontario Securities Exchange In April 2009, it came to public attention that the Ontario Securities Commission, the US Securities Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission were investigating an alleged 14 million dollar ponzi scheme run by Canadian Gordon Driver. Over 100 investors in Canada and the US were targeted by his Axcess Automation/Axcess Funds. A timeline of the investigation, and documents is here. Gordon Driver had worked for Crossroads, as had David Rutledge, a cousin of Reynold Mainse who was also named in the early documents. Mid-May 2009, Ron and Reynold Mainse disappeared as hosts of 100 Huntley Street, the flagship program of Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. In June Crossroads broadcast a brief statement. The on-air removal of founder David Mainse sons was covered by various media outlets, and Crossroads ordered a forensic audit to ensure that no viewer donations had been invested in the scam. Crossroads board declared in July 2009 that the organization was clean. Meantime it came to light brothers Ron and Reynold Mainse were being investigated as ‘finders’ for the ponzi scheme. In August 2009, Reynold Mainse made a statement, shortly after the Crossroads board released this statement, and in October 2009, Ron Mainse was re-instated as a 100 Huntley Street host and Spiritual Director. Reynold Mainse made a brief 100 Huntley Street appearance around the Haiti earthquake and disappeared from public view again. In August 2010, Ron and his cousin David faced the OSC regulatory music.

The son of 100 Huntley Street founder David Mainse and his cousin have been ordered to pay nearly $450,000 in restitution and penalties to the Ontario Securities Commission for their roles in an alleged Ponzi scheme created by a Freelton man. Ron Mainse, an ordained minister and a leader of Burlington’s Crossroads Christian Communications, was ordered to repay about $138,000 in commissions he received from Gordon Driver, who is alleged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to be the mastermind of a $14-million US Ponzi scheme involving nearly 200 North American investors. Mainse was also ordered to pay a $10,000 penalty and refrain from trading securities or becoming a director or officer of a company that reports to the OSC for eight years. Mainse’s lawyer, Jay Naster, turned over cheques for the entire amounts to the OSC at yesterday’s hearing. David Rutledge of Ancaster, Mainse’s cousin and also an ordained minister, was ordered to pay back nearly $263,000 in commissions he received from Driver, pay a $35,000 penalty, and refrain from trading securities or becoming a director or officer of a reporting company for a period of 15 years. Rutledge turned over a cheque for $90,000, has agreed to sell his Ancaster home to finance another $120,000 in restitution and will sign an undertaking with the OSC to repay the remaining $88,000. What about (Rev.)Reynold Mainse? His initial hearing with the OSC was scheduled for April 2011, along with Steven Taylor, a childhood friend of Gordon Driver. A decision about Mainse being an alleged Axcess Fund finder are not resolved. He is alleged to have brought in 22 investors to the tune of 4.1 million. He is alleged to have received a finders fee of over 210 thousand dollars.

The OSC investigation is far from over for Reynold Mainse. So why is he currently an ordained minister through the OBFF? I asked, and the OBFF got back to me promptly. Reynold Mainse and the OBFF I do not believe the OBFF (which handles about 500 ministers) was up to speed about Mainse and the OSC. OBFF is now. That having been said, the OBFF answered that since the board of Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. put Reynold ‘in good standing’, that is enough of an endorsement for continued ordination.

Did the Crossroads board endorse Reynold Mainse as being free and clear ethically and morally for ordination and employment? No. We are pleased that Ron Mainse and Reynold Mainse have taken the time away from Crossroads to process the issues around the current circumstances and are actively engaged in their own personal and spiritual journeys, before renewing their public ministries. They have the prayers, love, and full support of the Board of Directors. We would like to assure our partners that while this matter has taken some time to process, the process of the Board of Directors is, and will continue to be, preserving the integrity of 100 Huntley Street. This statement is about the legacy of Crossroads – a forensic audit indicating that no Crossroad donor money was used to invest in the ponzi scheme. That employees, family and others around Crossroads who invested were broken, their finances drained and relationships shattered by the actions of the finders. The use of the charities money is the focus of this Crossroad board statement, not the Mainse brothers personal investments or roles as finders. The OBFF has to have a relationship of trust with churches and organizations which endorse people for ordination. The OBFF doesn’t have a researcher to check transcripts, employment and character of it’s applicants. While everything I’ve posted is public knowledge, it took some digging. I don’t believe the OBFF moved past it’s trust of others to do their own digging in this case. The OBFF also stated their need to “respect the leadership of 100 Huntley who endorses him.” (Reynold Mainse) Look at this statement carefully from the 2009 board: We are pleased that Ron Mainse and Reynold Mainse have taken the time away from Crossroads to process the issues around the current circumstances and are actively engaged in their own personal and spiritual journeys, before renewing their public ministries. They have the prayers, love, and full support of the Board of Directors. Reynold Mainse has not finished processing the issues – the Crossroads board was aware in 2009 that the OSC is far from finished with him. I’ve prayed for Reynold Mainse to, but I wouldn’t endorse him for ministry while he is facing the OSC. Another term for ‘in good standing’ is ‘covering.’ I don’t see how Reynold Mainse has the endorsement of the Crossroads board regarding the resolution of his ‘personal issues’ and it wouldn’t matter if he did. Is employment cause for ‘in good standing’? No. Reynold Mainse is not employed by Crossroads.

I’m hard pressed to understand how he is under Crossroads ‘covering’. Even if he was employed at Crossroads, TV is a business – if Crossroads needed an engineer with specific skills it wouldn’t matter if he was an atheist or a zoroasterian, if a Christian isn’t available, they hire who they need. If employment does put someone ‘in good standing’, this doesn’t apply for Reynold Mainse, by Crossroads own admission, he doesn’t work for them. An endorsement by a father is not an endorsement by a board. David Mainse anger and hurt at media and blogs for covering his son’s involvement in the ponzi scheme is a matter of public record. Reynold is his son, and the heart and hurt of a father is not an indicator of ‘good standing’ with a charity board. Reynold popped up on tv again May 29, 2012, during 100 Huntley Street’s Founders Week. Starts at 5:02 and ends 6:27. Both Reynold and his father are careful to say he took pictures for his dad for a month, not that he has been working for 100 Huntley Street, CTS or with other Crossroads projects. If David Mainse paid his son Reynold for photos out of Crossroads money, does the Crossroads board know? Would that payment be considered ethical by donors? Reynold Mainse has a photography business, called Mainse Media Group, which, ironically is endorsed by George Woodward, the Secretary Treasurer of OBFF.

At what point does OBFF become an enabling party to an unresolved investigation? I don’t believe Reynold Mainse was not warned about his involvement with Axcess Funds. The OSC acknowledges in the settlement with Ron Mainse that Ron Mainse had misgivings. I find it difficult to believe the brothers didn’t talk about concerns. And while Crossroads operates in it’s own bubble, I find it difficult to believe people knowledgeable about investing didn’t sound a warning to Reynold. Would ordination be forthcoming if Reynold had been warned? The OBFF believes Reynold Mainse lost his home as a result of his involvement with Axcess Automation/Funds and the OSC investigation. This belief is concerning for a couple of reasons. Yes, Reynold Mainse moved recently. However if ‘he lost his home’ there are a couple of possible scenarios:

a) he may have made restitution with one or more investors from the proceeds of his house sale, but if he did he would be compromising his defense. What about the losses of other investors he allegedly found, and restitution with them? The OSC is investigating, no lawyer would advise his client to do pay back some people he allegedly brought into the ponzi scheme and not all. b) perhaps Mainse has handed the OSC funds (restitution/fines) as a goodwill gesture. Hence the house move. That is a possibility if there was been an admission of guilt that has not yet been made public. If there has been an admission of guilt, why is there an ongoing investigation? c) selling a home could be done to protect assets as a preventative measure against OSC findings down the road. If the new home is purchased, it could be in his wife’s name. The new home could be a rental, assets could be under a trustee. Divestment can also count against someone under investigation. To believe Reynold Mainse ‘lost’ his home, opens up a can of worms for the OBFF. Being an ordained minister is a privilege, and a calling, not a right. Would a mainline denomination ordain a man or woman who is under investigation? If they did and became aware of an ongoing investigation, would that denomination suspend the ministers licence until matters were resolved? The denomination could ill afford not to. Accountability to the body matters, clear and public demonstrations of consequences speak loudly. If allowances are made, a door opens to all kinds of abuses. Followers of Christ and the public deserve better. Reynold Mainse is innocent until found guilty or cleared, but until then, why isn’t his licence under suspension? The OBFF management and board have an opportunity to re-evaluate their ordination/licensing decision and do their own investigation. Boards are tasked with diligence, to avoid all appearance of evil. When a secular agency like the OSC buckles down and does it’s job for investors and society, and followers of Christ lag far behind practising accountability, we are all the poorer.

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Gordon Driver, Axcess Automation/Funds ordered to pay 41.4 million by California judge Posted on July 19, 2012 by Bene Diction This week, a federal judge in Southern California sided with the United States Futures Trading Commission and handed Driver a whopping bill for his shenanigans: $41.4 million. U.S. District Court Judge Otis D. Wright, II ordered Driver–who used a majority of the money he stole for a lavish lifestyle that included Las Vegas casino gambling missions–to pay $9.6 million in restitution plus a $31.8 million civil penalty. Wright isn’t messing around. He expects all of the money to be paid by July 22. I’m guessing the judge is unhappy that Driver continues to show no remorse. Orange County Weekly

Driver has a home in Freelton Ontario, along with a residence in the Las Vegas area. Many Axcess investors from Canada were drawn into the ponzi scheme by 100 Huntley Street host Ronald Mainse, his brother Reynold and cousin David Rutledge. Ronald Mainse and David Rutledge settled with the Ontario Securities Commission in 2010, after being named as finders for Axcess Automation/Axcess Funds, and were ordered to pay 400 thousand dollars in restitution. Gordon A. Driver was employed at Crossroads Christian Communications years ago. About 1/3 of investors were drawn into the scheme through Crossroads connections. More at Forbes and Hedgeweek To Axcess Automation/Fund Investors: This summary judgement is not criminal. It will take one of the hundred or so who invested with Axcess Automation/Funds to make a call to a US District Attorney and ask for a criminal trial. One of you. It’s been a couple of years, and for many of you I’ve no doubt it’s been a struggle. Gordon Driver can (and

according to the CFTC) will probably keep doing what he did. If you want to insure that no one else is harmed, make that call. US and Canadian regulatory bodies (SEC, CFTC and OSC) don’t pursue criminal action. The groundwork has been laid, now it is up to an investor or investors to take a step toward justice. The process is simple. If you are a US investor download and print a copy of the California court judgement, proof you were an investor, head over to the nearest police department and ask for a courtesy report. The police will forward what you’ve given them to the Nevada DA. A US citizen doesn’t need a lawyer. Does anyone know what a Canadian citizen can do, other than crossing the border and completing the same procedure as a US citizen does?

David Mainse of Crossroads slams blogs – the blogs are always lies http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2011/01/06/david-mainse-of-crossroads-slams-blogs-theblogs-are-always-lies/

In a New Years clip touching base with the founder of Crossroads Christian Communications Inc., 100 Huntley Street host Jim Cantelon interviews David Mainse about the changes taking place at one of Canada’s religious networks. It’s a rambling interview, and about 10 minutes in Cantelon asks Mainse about what people who support the ministry are asking Mainse as he tours the country meeting with legacy donors. Mainse starts off about a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator who he doesn’t name. He decides they did their job, and launches into a criticism of social media – specifically blogs. 9:40 JC: Is there a question that occurs more often than any other, kind of a common question? DM: Yes there is, the people all want to know what’s going on at the ministry. They only hear one side of the story, may I say that the reporter at The Hamilton Spectator who broke this story about this man who did not show up for a court hearing in Toronto by the way and who had taken advantage of uh, of uh Ronald and Reynold, uh, Reynold has not been an employee for some time, and he basically earns his living as a professional photographer, and has for quite some time. But uh, you only get one side of the story. Now the reporter, to his credit, the Hamilton Spectator has given uh, I think very fair coverage.

And David Mainse lets viewers know what he thinks about blogs as he continues to answer the question about the questions he gets on his Thank you Canada fundraiser tour. 10:40 into interview. Transcripting mistakes are mine alone. However, you get on the blogs and the blogs are always lies. Now, half truths are lies. One of the reasons that gossip, backbiting, is in the same list in the scripture as murder and and adultery of evils that have attached themselves to the human race, because if you don’t have all the facts, this is why you have editorial control. This is why, for Jim, uh, why, you know, our new leadership has asked you to take on executive producers role for all the opinion we do on talk shows here. Let me just say I remember back, maybe about 1990, I said to Jim one time, I remember the spot in the hall at the old 100 Huntley building downtown Toronto, I said, “Jim is there anything at all you haven’t made up your mind about?” Do you remember me saying that? Because, very strong opinions, but, there are checks and balances, that’s what an editorial board is, and a newspaper. Checks and balances, but on the blogs; I treat a blog just like I treat the uh, the rags that are at the check out counter at the grocery store. I don’t read them. I refuse to read them, because they are half-truths, they’ve not been well researched, they are, they have no editorial control, there is no checks or balances on these, and so they are not reliable.

David Mainse is typical of many deceived Preachers He is right and others are wrong. He has all the answers and the others are going to hell? BUT CHECK OUT THE DEEDS AND HYPOCRISY OF HIS SONS?

August 13, 2010, 6:09 am Authorities Say Ponzi Had Ties to Christian Chat Show The Ontario Securities Commission has named two sons of David Mainse, the founder of the Canadian Christian talk show, “100 Huntley Street,” in a case involving a $15 million Ponzi scheme, The Globe and Mail reported. The Mainse brothers, Reynold and Ronald, “were not party to the fraud,” the Canadian authority said, but they allegedly breached securities rules because their actions constituted trading in securities for which they were not registered in Ontario. The brothers are alleged to have promoted two investment schemes and were jointly paid a total of 248,000 Canadian dollars in commissions for their referrals. On Thursday, the Canadian authority said the investments were a Ponzi scheme operated by Gordon Driver, who briefly worked at the television show.

The statement of allegations also named David Rutledge, an ordained minister who was previously employed by the charitable organization that operates “100 Huntley Street.” He is accused of trading in securities without registration, but is not accused of participating in the fraud, the newspaper said. http://tinyurl.com/29wbphm http://tinyurl.com/294rjts http://tinyurl.com/2aeysdz

Mainse and 100 Huntley St. supports fellow PAOC Pastor Bill Brankard who is Third Wave and friends of Patricia King and John Arnott who believe in suing and taking Christians to court! See The $50 MILLION DOLLAR LAWSUIT TORONTO AIRPORT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP JOHN ARNOTT STEVE LONG VS WALTER KAMBULOW http://www.pdfcoke.com/doc/33446103 See also the Criminal/Perjurer

http://tinyurl.com/2758krh who tweets “Speaking

@ctftoronto leaders school. The loving father, the importance of forgiveness & Carol is doing the topic bitter root judgments” Posted on August 24, 2010 by johnarnott and “Hello Hawaii.” Posted on August 29, 2010 by johnarnott http://blogs.catchthefire.com/johnarnott/

Wolves in Sheep's Clothing http://tinyurl.com/38kcbq6 Third Wave Dangerous, Deceptive And Demonic http://tinyurl.com/288apq7 False Holy Spirit Conference http://www.pdfcoke.com/doc/35527597/

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Gordon Williams Date: Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 3:29 PM Subject: Re: Canadian religious broadcaster David Mainse has now endorsed the "holy laughter revival" on his television program, "100 Huntley Street." Hi Walter: I was talking with David Mainse today and asked him if he was endorsing the Toronto Airport so-called ministry and he told me that he was not. The last time that he had anything to do with them was 10 years ago when he preached for them but hasn't had anything to do with them since. So, wherever this information is coming from certainly is not from him. Yours in Jesus Christ, Gordon

ARE THE TWO SONS OF DAVID MAINSE OFF THE HOOK? Driver, who named Ron and Reynold Mainse of Crossroads Christian Communications

Inc. in US court documents as finders in the 14 million dollar ponzi scheme was assigned a public defender last year. He was a former employee of Crossroads. The Mainse brothers were removed from the TV show 100 Huntley Street in June 2009 after the Ontario Securities Commission ordered Axcess Automation/Funds to cease all activity in April 2009, and the CFTC civil case was launched in the US in May. Ron Mainse was removed as President of Crossroads Christian Communications and was demoted to spiritual director. He went back to the show last last year saying he had set up a restitution fund for his victims. Ron: There were probably 40 to 50 who invested, mostly family and friends, we never put out anything to staff, it was mostly word of mouth, there were some staff but we were not actively soliciting. Jim: They all crashed with you? R: I can’t tell you how deeply grieved I am, some losing significant amounts of savings. By God’s grace I’ll be forgiven. During the 100 Huntley Street comeback interview Mainse said his brother Reynold and wife Kathy had left Crossroads about a year and a half earlier to pursue other interests. (Heaven’s Gate) Cousin Glen Rutledge who had been Crossroads former director of ministry relations had also left Crossroads to work for Axcess Funds. He was named in the April OSC cease and desist. Driver and his friends were not registered to trade securities in Canada or the US. Most of the 100+ investors were Canadians centred around Crossroads. Reynold Mainse gave no indication he had left the religious broadcasting company his father David founded when he did an interview with ChristianWeek in August 2009. He stated in an email early August that as well as investing, he drew 15 people into the Axcess ponzi scheme. All references to the forensic audit and board decisions around Driver and Axcess have been removed from the corporate page of Crossroads Christian Communications. Crossroads said no ministry funds were invested. In December the charity announced a new CEO had been on the job since October 2009. Gordon Driver lives in Nevada.

Freelton man must turn over 'Ponzi' gains TheSpec.com - Local - Freelton man must turn over 'Ponzi' gains

Steve Buist The Hamilton Spectator (Dec 14, 2009) A Freelton man accused of running a $14-million Ponzi scheme has agreed to turn over his "ill-gotten gains" and pay a penalty following a settlement reached with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Gordon Driver and his company, Axcess Automation, reached the agreement just days after the SEC had gone to a California court seeking a contempt order against Driver for not complying with previous court-ordered requirements. The SEC was also asking the judge to consider jail time as a possible sanction against Driver if he was found guilty of contempt. Driver and his company are alleged to have defrauded more than 100 Canadian and American investors since 2006 by promising them weekly returns on their investment as high as 5 per cent, based on special software he says he developed to trade futures. Among those who invested in the alleged Ponzi scheme, court documents say, are two sons of David Mainse, founder of Burlington's Crossroads Television and 100 Huntley Street. A court hearing will be held to determine the amount of money that Driver must turn over and the size of the penalty he faces. Contacted by e-mail Saturday, Driver declined to answer questions about the agreement. "I don't think you know how to be fair and balanced," Driver responded. "You have missed the opportunity to find the real story." As part of the agreement with the SEC, Driver will be prevented "from arguing that he did not violate the federal securities laws as alleged," and can't challenge the validity of the agreement in court. The agreement also requires Driver to acknowledge that the deal with the SEC does not provide him with any immunity from possible criminal charges. In August, Driver acknowledged in a court motion that he is now the subject of a criminal investigation and that he had been provided with a public defender to protect his rights in that case. Driver and his company are not registered to sell and trade securities in either Ontario or the U.S. The Ontario Securities Commission has already ordered Driver and Axcess Automation to cease all trading.

Driver's addresses are listed as a large home located in Wildan Estates, just south of Freelton, and an address in Las Vegas. In July, a spokesperson for Crossroads said that the Mainse brothers' personal funds had been invested with Driver. They said no money from the Christian ministry had been misappropriated. [email protected] 905-526-3226 http://www.thespec.com/article/690281

Case Status Report: Gordon Driver & Axcess The CFTC filed a Federal injunctive complaint against Gordon A. Driver, Axcess Automation LLC and Axcess Fund Management LLC on May 14, 2009 in the Central District of California (Case No. 09-CV-0578 ODW (RZx)). The US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a related action on the same day (Case No. 09-CV-3410 ODW (RZx)). The CFTC’s complaint charges that Defendants engaged in a fraudulent commodity pool Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 100 investors in the U.S. and Canada of at least $13.5 million and that they misappropriated investor funds. The complaint also charges that Defendants Driver and Axcess Automation commingled pool funds and failed to register as a Commodity Pool Operator, and that Axcess Fund Management failed to produce documents requested by the CFTC during its investigation. February 2, 2010: Court orders continuance of February 5, 2010 Order to Show Cause Hearing to March 5, 2010 at 3:00 pm in the courtroom of the Hon. Otis D. Wright II, US District Court, Central District of California. January 11, 2010 At the 1:30pm Hearing in US District, Central District of California (Western Division – Los Angeles) before Judge Otis D. Wright II on Plaintiff’s Motion for Issuance of Order to Show Cause Why Defendants Should Not Be Held in Contempt. August 26, 2009 California Federal Court Order Continues Asset Freeze against Las Vegas Resident Gordon A. Driver, Axcess Automation LLC and Axcess FundManagement LLC CFTC charged defendants in May with operating a $13.5 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 100 participants in the United States and Canada Washington, DC -The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that a Federal court judge in Los Angeles continued an asset freeze against Gordon A. Driver of Las Vegas, Nev. and his companies, Axcess Automation LLC and Axcess Fund Management LLC, all charged in a CFTC anti-fraud action with operating a

$13.5 million Ponzi scheme. The scheme allegedly defrauded more than 100 participants in the United States and Canada, with many participants residing in Los Angeles County and in Ontario Province. The preliminary injunction order, entered on August 17, 2009, by Judge Otis D. Wright II of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, continues the court’s asset freeze against the defendants entered on May 14, 2009, when the CFTC charged them with defrauding commodity pool participants. The court order requires defendants to provide to the CFTC an accounting of their assets and prohibits them from engaging in any commodity-related trading, among other relief. The order arises from a CFTC complaint that charges defendants with operating two commodity pools as a Ponzi scheme, misappropriating pool participant funds and issuing false statements to participants. Defendants allegedly accepted more than $13.5 million from participants and traded only about $3.7 million of this amount, losing approximately $3.5 million. Gordon Driver allegedly misappropriated pool funds for his personal expenses, including cash withdrawals at Las Vegas casinos (See CFTC Press Release 5656-09, May 15, 2009). The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a related civil action against Driver and Axcess Automation LLC on May 14, 2009 (SEC v. Driver, et al., case no. 09cv3410 ODW (RZx)). On April 15, 2009, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) filed a cease trading order against Driver, temporarily prohibiting him from trading any securities within Ontario Province. The CFTC appreciates the assistance of the SEC and the OSC in this litigation. In the continuing litigation, the CFTC seeks a permanent injunction order, civil monetary penalties and other equitable relief against the defendants. August 17, 2009 Hearing in Central District of California (Western Division) before Judge Wright. Court denies Driver’s motion to modify asset freeze to pay for an attorney. Court issues a preliminary injunction against further violations, temporarily bans Defendants from trading commodity futures and options, and continues asset freeze. Court also orders Defendants to answer the complaint within 45 days. See CFTC press release here: http://www.cftc.gov/newsroom/enforcementpressreleases/2009/pr5704-09.html. June 4, 2009 Hearing in Central District of California (Western Division) on Order to Show Cause why preliminary injunction should be issued against Defendants. Court allows Defendants 60 days to obtain an attorney. May 14, 2009 CFTC files complaint charging Gordon Driver, Axcess Automation LLC, and Axcess Fund Management LLC with engaging in a fraudulent Ponzi scheme in connection with two

commodity pools operated by Defendants. See CFTC’s press release here: http://www.cftc.gov/newsroom/enforcementpressreleases/2009/pr5656-09.html. http://www.cftc.gov/customerprotection/casestatusreports/gordondriverandaxcess/inde x.htm

NEPOTISM THE SIN OF DAVID MAINSE Julian Mysko on Dec 20th, 2009 at 3:14 pm

A new CEO, how interesting. As you stated Bene “I figure the new boss would have to do some employee housekeeping and there will be unhappy campers; but wow, if CTS and Crossroads don’t get basic public communication functioning soon, their consumers will be long gone.” Yes Bene, I do see the need for a major housekeeping particularly those that were hired through means of nepotism and that applies not only to the ministry division but the CTS-TV division as well. Even before this public Ponzi scheme came to light in the public I was already privy to the nature of Crossroads tainted and unethical corporate culture. As a former employee at Crossroads in the CTS-TV division I witnessed the extreme nepotism factor when it comes to Crossroads hiring practices, some people that were or are recipients of nepotism that were hired in years past were not truly qualified to do the specific functions that they were hired for. This nepotism practice is one of the many causes of Crossroads problems. And outside of the nepotism factor if anyone that really needs to be terminated it would be the person who was the former senior personnel member in Crossroads. H. R. department. Ideally he should be terminated without any form of severance or pay-out in any way or form and his business conduct investigated. This man from what I understand is now in a senior management position in the Crossroads CTS-TV division. During and after my years at Crossroads CTS-TV many employees had and probably still do have a profound number of complaints that were legitimate regarding this mans business ethics and his personal attacks on those who question his credibility and abuse of power. The way this man dealt with me and my immediate family and other employees as well made us more aware of Crossroads internal severely tainted structure and partially the contributing reasons for the evasiveness towards the public. My recommendation to Don Simmonds, start from the top of the corporate base to do the housekeeping or purging if Crossroads wants to rebuild some credibility and sustainability. I also accentuate in the interest for Crossroads as a whole that he, Mr. Simmonds should not have David Mainse or any of David’s family members meddle in any way or form in the process of the housekeeping or purge. Responses to “Crossroads Christian Communications has new CEO and chairman of the board – Don Simmonds” http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/12/14/crossroads-christian-communicationshas-new-ceo/comment-page-1/

Centre Of An Alleged Ponzi Scheme Crossroads Christian Communications Inc., which found itself in the centre of an alleged ponzi scheme this summer involving a former employee/Mainse cousin, Ron and Ann Mainse and Reynold and Kathy Mainse has removed statements made by Crossroads CEO Doug McKenzie, Ron Mainse, the Crossroads board of directors and the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/12/14/crossroads-christian-communicationsremoves-statements-on-alleged-ponzi-scheme/

Freelton man must turn over 'Ponzi' gains Steve Buist The Hamilton Spectator (Dec 14, 2009)

A Freelton man accused of running a $14-million Ponzi scheme has agreed to turn over his "ill-gotten gains" and pay a penalty following a settlement reached with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Gordon Driver and his company, Axcess Automation, reached the agreement just days after the SEC had gone to a California court seeking a contempt order against Driver for not complying with previous court-ordered requirements. The SEC was also asking the judge to consider jail time as a possible sanction against Driver if he was found guilty of contempt. Driver and his company are alleged to have defrauded more than 100 Canadian and American investors since 2006 by promising them weekly returns on their investment as high as 5 per cent, based on special software he says he developed to trade futures. Among those who invested in the alleged Ponzi scheme, court documents say, are two sons of David Mainse, founder of Burlington's Crossroads Television and 100 Huntley Street. A court hearing will be held to determine the amount of money that Driver must turn over and the size of the penalty he faces. Contacted by e-mail Saturday, Driver declined to answer questions about the agreement. "I don't think you know how to be fair and balanced," Driver responded. "You have missed the opportunity to find the real story."

As part of the agreement with the SEC, Driver will be prevented "from arguing that he did not violate the federal securities laws as alleged," and can't challenge the validity of the agreement in court. The agreement also requires Driver to acknowledge that the deal with the SEC does not provide him with any immunity from possible criminal charges. In August, Driver acknowledged in a court motion that he is now the subject of a criminal investigation and that he had been provided with a public defender to protect his rights in that case. Driver and his company are not registered to sell and trade securities in either Ontario or the U.S. The Ontario Securities Commission has already ordered Driver and Axcess Automation to cease all trading. Driver's addresses are listed as a large home located in Wildan Estates, just south of Freelton, and an address in Las Vegas. In July, a spokesperson for Crossroads said that the Mainse brothers' personal funds had been invested with Driver. They said no money from the Christian ministry had been misappropriated. [email protected] 905-526-3226 http://www.thespec.com/printArticle/690281 IT SEEMS THAT DAVID MAINSE'S CTS/CITS IS DOING ILLEGAL THINGS ALSO AND MUST ALSO BE CHECKED OUT BY ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT - YOU CANNOT TRUST THESE PENTECOSTAL FAMILY OWNED AND RUN MINISTRIES!

CTS charity – CITS Media Resources Organization Readers of BDBO rock! (Just wanted you to know that) Am I any closer to understanding how CTS can claim CITS Media Resources Organization is a charity able to issue tax receipts? Not exactly. Closer, but not fully understanding this ‘charity’ legally yet. In the meantime I said I’d post a history of CTS (Crossroads Television System). Rather than re-invent the wheel may I point you to an excellent historical summary of CTS from the Canadian Television Foundation. The article is in plain English and gives a succinct overview.

Television system is a unique Canadian term which refers to TV stations which share common ownership, brand and programming. CTS is a privately owned non-profit with shareholders who expect a reasonable return on their investment. CTS hasn’t said that to me personally, I’m drawing that conclusion based on an email from a former employee and this comment at ChristianWeek. If I’m wrong, by all means pipe up. CTS is regulated by Industry Canada and the Canadian Radio-Television & Telecommunications Commission. It is carried to consumers by Bell and Shaw (StarChoice) by satellite, and is also on cable in most provinces and territories in Canada. According to the CRTC religious broadcasting policy: Accordingly, the Commission considers that any religious organization or foundation using the Canadian broadcasting system to solicit funds should be a charity, and should be registered as such with Revenue Canada in accordance with the Income Tax Act. Registered charitable organizations or foundations must, among other requirements, make available an annual public information return describing the charity’s purpose and activities and setting out financial details regarding receipts and disbursements. Yesterday I asked how a non-profit media company could call an appendage of the company a charity. The appendage is called CITS Media Resources Organization, marketed under Our Cause at the CTS website and website called Hope for TV. There are days I realize how much I don’t know. This has been one of them. Any corporation or company can decide at any stage in it’s life to file a letters patent, that’s not at all unusual. CTS made it’s application in 2008. Yep, CITS Media Resources Organization has been on Corporation Canada’s website since October 2008. October 2, 2008 to be precise this application was filed in the municipality of Burlington. CITS is licenced to broadcast by Hamilton with repeaters in London and Ottawa. In 2008 CTS got a licence to broadcast out of Edmonton and Calgary. On October 27, 2008 a copy of a letter from a representative of the Industry Minister was attached to file # 449772-4.

The first three directors were Richard Grey, former President of CTS, Janine Maxwell, a businesswoman from the USA, and Rev. Keith Parks of Bethel Pentecostal Assembly in BC. Does anyone know who the directors are now? I scoured Alberta and Ontario Gazettes yesterday, and it finally twigged to try Canada Gazette. A reader thought to look also and sent the link. That answers my question. Sort of. By what authority does CITS Media Resources Organization have the right to call itself a charity? If I am reading correctly - by the authority of former Industry Minister Jim Prentice.

(Update: Sarcasm aside, Industry Canada cannot grant charitable status. The remaining question is this: has this corporation registered as a for profit or a not for profit? It’s been Gazetted, the next step would be application to Revenue Canada Charities) A letter of patent is the public granting of a right, in this case a request by CTS (a media

organization) to have it’s own charity. Canada Gazette is the official newspaper or publication of government, a public announcement of record. I’m not a lawyer and I don’t play one online, I’m not a politician or a business owner. I’m just trying to figure out why a religious broadcaster applied for a charity appendage in 2008 and unveils it now; knowing that for all intensive purposes CTS is robbing it’s home donor base. I’m trying to figure out where the tax receipts will come from because there is no listing for CITS Media Resources Organization federally- and located where I’m used to finding charities listed - Revenue Canada Charities. Is this an opps? Was this marketed before Rev Can Charities approval? Ms. Maxwell, one of the original applicants may be a Canadian citizen, a dual citizen or a US citizen. I don’t know. Perhaps citizens of other countries are permitted to set up or help set up Canadian charities. Dick Gray was president of CTS and owner of Dick Gray Broadcasting Consulting. We don’t know if the original applicants are current charity directors. According to the letters patent, this CTS ‘charity’ is permitted to operate in Canada and elsewhere. Elsewhere? Who oversees this CITS Media Resources Organization? Given what happened with the alleged ponzi scheme with Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. this summer, is this CTS charity something donors can put trust into? My brain is about the consistency of poutine as I write this. Two days of scouring gazettes, newsletters, and regulations to find out where this charity sprang from is tiring. And depressing. Shining through all the legalize is a great deal of ambition. Religious programming in Canada is not very transparent. Canadians don’t pay much attention. We are stuck with channels like CTS, and like any speciality channel we aren’t interested in, we don’t tune in. If you are interested in the goals of CITS Media Resources Organization (which go beyond the ads and glossy brochure in the letters patent) let me know and I’ll lay them out in a post. I think CTS has some talented broadcasters, who believe with all their hearts they are working for God. They work hard, do they have any input or awareness? As a Christian who worked in ‘liberal/secular’ media, and a bit in religious media, I don’t like the approach the marketing has taken. It’s fear based, shallow, and targeting vulnerable people. Parents in Canada have vchips in their TVs. They are capable of monitoring their kids viewing, and making decisions without a religious broadcaster telling them their new ‘charity’ appendage can

do it for them. Other vulnerable groups may sincerely believe they are giving to God in giving to The Cause, when giving may be effective closer to home. The CRTC licence granted to CTS Alberta weighed out the conflict Canadian Christians are expressing. Some feel Canada needs more religious programming, some don’t. Some object to balanced programming. In a 2004 article in Mediacaster Magazine, called Channelling Faith, the author looks at religious broadcasting in Canada. However, the model of religious broadcasting which CSNY sang about, is strictly American evangelicals. Their congregations number over 10,000 and the level of bombast, dire predictions, and product pitches (they sell a lot of books and VHS tapes) is not reflected in the Canadian faith programming, however these preachers do buy time on the Canadian channels. And, proving that forgiveness is still a hallmark of the Christian faith, Bakker is back on the air (and can be found on Miracle Channel) – and Swaggart and Falwell of course, still have their shows, but not on Canadian television. Can you picture 100 Huntley Street’s David Mainse, now retired, who had been on Canadian television for over 40 years, dancing, or waving his arms around predicting where the hellfire will strike, or hollering at viewers, or dissolving into raging tears? Thought so. This is not the model of faith broadcasting in Canada. That’s reflective of the viewers, says Miracle Channel’s vice-president, broadcasting Gord Klassen. “There is a totally different dynamic of viewers in Canada than in the States,” he says. Some of the things that have gone on with some of the religious broadcasters in the States, that would just not be tolerated up here… it’s less glitz and flash.” Indeed, a look at the Canadian programming on our faith channels shows no wild Canadian preachers and a lot of sober, thought-provoking discussion where the underlying message is largely Christian. While U.S. evangelicals are likely to use a Bibleverse-fuelled verbal jackhammer, sometimes complete with a similar decibel level, to make viewers into believers and donors, the Canadian way is more along the lines of, “we have a message that we want to talk about, but do it in a way that you would do it if you were talking to people over a table at Tim Horton’s,” explains Klassen. “It’s a lot more laid back, and real. I think that’s the way I’d put it.” “We’re not going to beat people over the head until they convert,” adds NowTV’s Jeff Thiessen. “The pink hair doesn’t fly with us.” NowTV is a Vancouver-based Christian broadcaster which also holds a license for Winnipeg, which it plans to put to use this fall. That was 2004, I think the conclusions are less true. Think of Canadian religious broadcasters as the branches of a tree, not the trunk. There are offshoot companies from these broadcasters. Peter Youngren has started GraceTV and is comfortable modelling US televangelists. CTS runs retro shows from the US as well as originals, balanced and ministry according to their CRTC mandate. How many of CTS ministry shows below (click on the ministry link above) do you see as originating in the US? How many originate from the US on other religious broadcasting channels

in Canada? The duplication of programming on religious channels is not going to be solved by a CTS charity for new programming (among other goals). Media is a business, airtime is bought. Advertising is bought. I hope potential donors go into this with their eyes wide open.

CTS Facebook CTS Twitter CITS – wiki Published 1 day, 10 hours ago 2 comments

Crossroads Television System starts charity – religious TV trying to stay afloat in Canada? Hmmm. This is interesting, CITS has produced four slick ads. They are similar to the parental control ads produced in the US bemoaning TV content. That isn’t the most interesting part by far. Not even close. CITS has had an interesting history which I’ll get to, but let’s follow this marketing. What is interesting is the new ‘charity’ called CITS Media Resources Organization as we click through. I’m using the word charity in quotes because I called Revenue Canada. I’ll get to that below, I also called the CRTC.

Let’s follow the offered links and see what is going on.

After watching the ads at Hope for TV (Whois – registered September 17, 2009 to Crossroads Christian Television) we land with a click on the Hope for TV FAQ page above. The page discusses parental fears, media addiction, dearth of choices and what parents and churches can do to have HOPE. The Hope for TV solicitation campaign is using 1995 data from The Canadian Heritage Department. CTS hired a new PR firm this summer. Group of Seven Media started working with Crossroads Christian Television September 1, 2009. Clicking through…

We’ve clicked to the heart of Hope for TV, the parent company CTS (Crossroads Television System) and a plea for partners. You. Me. CTS is asking viewers to donate. Is this business permitted to ask for money? We’ll get to that.

From 4 ads about TV and video violence, to CTS, to a brochure, an email donation address and a CTS donation form page. Let’s click.

Okay. Now, about that call to Revenue Canada Charities. I made two calls. The first was to ask about CITS Media Research Organization, since I can’t find them listed in the Charities directorate online. The help desk at Rev Can couldn’t find CITS Media Research Organization either. I asked how long it takes to register a charity. I was told want to be charities are informed it takes about 6 months after receipt of a completed form for official status. Since CITS Media Research Organization wasn’t found in the main data base I asked if applying groups are permitted to advertise as a charity. No. Doesn’t matter what a group expects to happen, if they do not have approval from Rev Can and their registration BN number they are not permitted to advertise or soliciate. Makes sense to me. What’s going on?

I called Rev Can Charities back and asked if Hope for TV was registered as a charity, thinking there might be a sub-name or company for CITS Media Research Organizations or CTS I’m not cluing into. No. I also asked Rev Can Charities if they could tell me who the board of directors for CITS Media Research Organization is. No. Not until a tax return is filed. No tax return can be filed until there is a charity to file it. See the conundrum? Here’s where BDBO readers can help. I think CTS has every right to respond to this apparent confusion. I also think television viewers in Canada who receive CTS on cable and satellite have a right to know why the company is soliciting viewers for money and why the claimed charity isn’t showing up on regulatory radar. Share your information in the comments section. 1) I’ve written CITS Media Research Organization. I do not have a long distance package on my phone and my mic on my computer is busted so Skype isn’t working. It’s time for readers in the 905 area code to go from clicking to dialing if you’d care to help out. If you are in Edmonton – CKES or Calgary – CKCS, ring up the affiliates. If you are directed to Burlington CTS head office, by all means pop into the comments and let us know. 2) Would readers in the GTA Hamilton/Burlington 905 area be willing to call CTS and ask what you think needs to be asked? 3) Once we here at BDBO receive the information from CTS you gathered about (“CITS Media Research Organization is a charity” ) and your information you’ve gathered is in the comments section, the next steps will be clearer. Will complaints need to be filed with Rev Can Charities? While readers get to work, I’ll dig through CTS/CRTC information and post background on Crossroads Christian Television. Since we all pay to receive CTS on our satellite and cable packages, this is our concern. What is going on here? Update: The two men listed as heading this charity are Jack Hawkins and Iner Smith. Hawkins contact phone # is in the 905 area and Smith’s # is the 519 area. See the comments below, thanks everyone; if CTS or the affiliates are listed as a business in Alberta and Ontario, CTS can ask for donations and the CRA is not relevant. Since the brochure says tax receipts will be issued end of year, this ‘charity’ has to be registered

somewhere. It would be helpful if CTS was forthcoming and responded. If you have ideas or information, please share it. Published 3 days, 22 hours ago 18 comments

"POOR JUDGMENT CALL" RON MAINSE

http://www.youtube.com/user/100huntley#p/u/6/BWZCfTdtEEk "MADE A MISTAKE OF ACCEPTING A COMMISSIONING" MISJUDGMENT AND MISTAKE OF BEING IGNORANT THAT YOU REQUIRE A LICENCE?

http://www.youtube.com/user/100huntley#p/u/3/2Z6Q_kfkL2M http://www.youtube.com/user/100huntley#p/u/4/D50lde4szww IT'S OBVIOUS RON IS INCOMPETENT AND SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN AN EXECUTIVE OF A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

It is very unlikely they were naive but the truth will come out 28 walter safety on Oct 31st, 2009 at 7:23 pm Garnet; I am a financial guy and I have seen this many times before. There are around 100 such investigations occurring now. It is very unlikely they were naive but the truth will come out. The judges have heard it all before and seldom miss the mark on these cases. My guess is Driver will testify that it was discussed and specific things were done to avoid having to comply with those pesky rules. Who will be more believable? It’s anybody’s guess but there is not much wiggle room in court. The charges will likely be selling securities without a prospectus and selling without a license, and some non disclosure which are Provincial offences . Driver may face the more serious criminal charge of fraud and since it’s a cross border matter he may get USA punishment. But it is a case where mercy may be extended .Based on what I have read and the Mainse interview and their willingness to admit guilt on some level they may get mercy. So there is a lot we don’t know and based on the info that’s known there is not much beyond the losses that people are dealing with .If this becomes a greater betrayal as more info comes out any sympathy will quickly evaporate. We don’t have any info on the money trail for example. This isn’t nearly over and will be devastating to 100 Huntley. 100 Huntley Street host – Go ahead and cast stones http://www.benedictionblogson.com/

THE MAINSE CLAN ARE IDOTS 1. Bullroar

Oct 17th, 2009 at 5:33 pm

I watched with guarded interest as Ron, and then Ann Mainse where interview by Jim Cantalon and Moria Brown respectively on 100 Huntley Street, and then watched again to make sure I was hearing correctly…to be honest I’m still bewildered. To be fair, I have not commented one way or another on the subject of the Crossroads Board of Directors’ decision to have Ron step down as president of

Crossroads over the ponzi scam fiasco preferring of course to get the goods from the horse’s mouth. At the outset David Mainse (former president and father of Ron) comforted the masses and basically whitewashed the event by stating that there was no need for concern and all would be revealed in due time. Personally, I feel the silence (over four months) has done more harm than good. Crossroads call the people who support the ministry “partners,” but they seem to have drawn a line as to what can be shared and what cannot. If they were truly concerned about the partners would it not have been better to come clean right at the beginning than to leave in the dark the people who have supported them through the years? What was offered by Ron and Ann was little more than what we already knew except to say they lost a bit of sleep over the incident, and would make full restitution to the 40 or 50 people who were scammed with them…oh, and they were both naïve. Now I have some questions that will most likely go unanswered in light of the statement Jim Cantalon made after Ron’s interview…simply stated that because he did not use a script or have any predetermined questions that this would somehow put to rest any furthers questions that people may have. Although I have a lot of respect for Jim I hope he is not naive enough to believe that this is over by any means. We don’t need to know where the toilet paper goes when we flush it down the toilet, until the toilet starts to back up…then we better find out where the problem is and fix it. What little has come to light, or perhaps what hasn’t, is exactly what will continue to fuel the fire that this long silence has brought about. I don’t think privacy is an issue here, nor do I think that asking questions is like throwing stones as some have suggested. To whom much is given, much is required, and because those who are in the public eye have chosen to be there (no one forced them) they have forfeited the right to privacy especially when the very ministry they are involved in is supported by the public. At the end of Jim’s interview with Ron, the marlette at the bottom of the screen blatantly declared Ron’s title as president of Crossroads Christian Communications. It begs the question why the board would reinstall Ron as president when in his carefully crafted speech he declared himself a “novice” when it comes to anything financial. Not that he needs to be a financial expert, but the fact remains that he failed to consult anyone with experience that may have given him some much needed advice before making a critical decision. Although I like Ron as a person he doesn’t exactly exude with confidence…which is ok, but not necessarily the image of someone who would be the president of a large ministry and making assessments that would involve the hard earned cash of their supporters. Personally, I would think twice before investing in a business where the leader keeps things under the table or doesn’t see the need to seek advice about things that seem too good to be true. In my opinion Jim is more astute and would be viewed as a more competent president, and Ron would be more suited as a host. I also wonder why Ann was allowed to stay on as host of the couch potatoes when she was equally involved in the same scam that dethroned her husband Ron, and also removed Reynold and Kathy from their perspective positions.

Of course part of the problem was the interview itself. How could anyone expect an impartial interview when the host(s) is (are) employed by the people being interviewed. An outsider (perhaps Michael Coren) would have pressed for answers to the tough questions instead of leading everyone along the garden path to a happy ending. And speaking of endings, I was very dismayed after Ron’s interview when he announced that the following week would be yet another two week membership drive and fund raiser…with a huge smile on his face. Business as usual…indeed! http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/09/15/ron-mainse-of-100-huntley-street-makesstatement-on-alleged-ponzi-scheme/#comment-112055 PRELUDE The Mainse pretend they are innocent and not guilty of anything which is a lie from the pits of hell! The following comments says it all: 15 CA on Sep 14th, 2009 at 5:41 pm Why don’t the Finders come clean and admit that they immorally and illegally solicited people who trusted them, I repeat, who trusted them (with a hidden commission for every new customer) into a 1-5 % weekly ponzi profit scheme. Instead they issue bogus statements, claiming they were victimized. What a joke! They were OK with getting a hidden commission though. Did they tell their victims they were getting a kickback ? I was approached once with an offer to get into a similar scheme. I knew exactly what it was from the getgo and I said NO, let alone becoming part of the scheme and getting other people in. That’s the real deal here. Had they only invested in this scheme is one thing, but actually getting others to invest with a hiiden commission (knowing they are well respected religious TV personalities) is when it becomes immoral, unethical and illegal. What if this was still going on, would they get out of the scheme and contact the authorities ? Why don’t they spare us all the religious overtones in their well scripted explanations and come clean. I believe in God too, but I still have to answer to the Canadian justice system for illegal activity and any subsequent punishment. I believe the maximum for Affinity fraud (ponzi scheme)is 2 years in prison. http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/06/19/100-huntley-street-and-gordon-driver-the-past-the-present-unknownfuture/#comment-111579

1. 15 Matt on Sep 19th, 2009 at 8:34 am The question is if the Mainse Ponzi brothers are not being honest and open with this situation with the general public then why would the general public be open and generous to trust Crossroads anymore? Ron and Reynold are paid great salaries and benefits by Crossroads…. why do they believe they need to chase more money to help God’s kingdom? and they convince others to do the same. honestly God’s kingdom is about poor and humble. If you have ever given money or are giving money to Crossroads….. YOU really need to think….. are they the people that need it? Find the poor among you…. find people who need it….. not a multi-million dollar family run business that uses God’s name.

Go back to the bible and re-examine ….. the life of Jesus comes face to face against their type of philosophy. Be smart! http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/09/15/ron-mainse-of-100-huntley-street-makes-statement-on-alleged-ponzischeme/#comment-111619

Here are some serious questions for Jim Cantelon to ask Ron Mainse of Crosssroads Communications and not just whitewash the alleged ponzi fraud crime by so called Christians! 1. 59 Tim on Oct 5th, 2009 at 6:14 pm

Jim Cantelon is a talented intellectual heavyweight who appears to have been handed something of a poison chalice in terms of interviewing Ron on live tv. It is a stretch to think that the interview will be characterized by objectivity, impartiality and spontaneity. One hopes there will be no whitewash and that the whole thing is not choreographed as to insult the intelligence of the viewers in some measure and consequently lead to the diminution of Cantelon. He (Cantelon) deserves better. It would seem to me that an impartial interviewer would be better positioned to ask the tough questions. 2. 60 Bene D on Oct 5th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

Here are the questions posed in this comment thread. 1) What do the Mainse clan or their prominent religious friend care about victims? 2) How does Ron Mainse plan to make restitution? 3) Has communication with donors, employees and the public been transparent and ethical? 4) How much does the founder of the ministry make including total compensation and how much do members of his family make from the ministry? 5) Has there been clarity in respect of whether or not the investors knew that those who recruited them were being paid finders fees for their efforts? 6) Why aren’t investors speaking up? 7) Are the Mainse family rich? (StatsCan median) 8 What perks do the inner Crossroads circle receive? 9) Who is the close friend who introduced Ron Mainse to an investment opportunity? 10) What are the Mainse brothers doing in practical ways to help and recompense their victims for their losses, sorrow and pain? 11) How many people did Ron Mainse draw in to this investment? 12) What is the total compensation package for the Mainse family? 13) Were the Mainse brothers being paid by Crossroads while off air? 14) Where any Axcess transactions completed in Canada? 15) How much of the 13.5 million did Crossroads employees bring in?

16) What (is) the age and earning of the average supporter of 100 Huntley Street who is not aware that Ron and Ann are earning $ 270,000 per year and had no saying in the hiring of a husband and wife team? 17) What do any of you know about the world of Music Royalties? (executive perks and undisclosed income) 18) Did David Rutledge work his Crossroad contacts for Axcess Funds? 19) How many actual full time employess were there at that time (last tax filing) and how many now? (economic realities and stewardship) 20) What training has Ron had for his job? (ethical stewardship) 21) What is Ron’s total compensation package? (goes to the alleged ponzi scheme and the desire to make more) 22) Being an agent for a ponzi scheme and not telling your suckered clients is more than just a mistake and lack of integrity it’s a criminal act! Are these the kind of big mistakes you (we) have made? (behavior, consequences, intent) 23) (What if) heads of Christian nonprofit churches and corporation would issue to the public their income tax and their spouse and prove that they are not in the ministry for the money? 24) What is the OSC decision regarding Ron’s involvement? http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/10/01/ron-mainse-returning-to-100-huntley-streetbusiness-as-usual/#comment-111852

Ron Mainse returning to 100 Huntley Street, business as usual Earlier this year after The Hamilton Spectator made the public aware Crossroads Christian Communications executives Ron and Reynold Mainse had allegedly invested in an ponzi scheme, the founders sons and their wives were yanked as hosts of the flagship show. We want to inform you that Ron and Reynold Mainse will not be appearing on any Crossroads programming or otherwise represent Crossroads while they focus their energies on certain matters in their personal lives. They have stepped down from their duties until such time as the Board of Directors has a complete understanding of all of the issues related to a financial investment matter that they were involved in outside of their ministry at Crossroads. In July Crossroads board announced the organization had been cleared in a forensic audit; personal statements were released from both Ron and Reynold acknowledged they had been finders for Axcess Automation/Funds. It is not publicly known how much money the hosts lost, or who they drew into investing during their involvement with Gordon Driver/Axcess. It is not known if the hosts remained on the payroll during the internal investigation. It is not known if investors drawn in by Ron and Reynold were told what the brothers finder fee was. It is not known how much the brothers made in finders fees.

It appears (and this is vague to me) that retired founder David Mainse who hosted the summer fundraiser will be hosting 100 Huntley Street once a week. I’m open to correction on my understanding. Ron’s father David Mainse has announced Ron Mainse, President of Communication for Crossroads is returning to the show with his wife Ann the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. (October 13th?) with a half hour interview with Crossroads Christian Communications US President Jim Cantelon. In July the charity received an all-clear from the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. CCCC is satisfied that the board has fulfilled its responsibility to act in a prudent, proactive and thorough manner to address this issue and safeguard the ministry. They took the matter very seriously when they became aware of it, and have sought and acted upon several different types of professional advice. As it should, the board has exercised independence from management. It has acted in what it believes are the best interests of the ministry, as is their duty. Beyond these general comments, CCCC will not report what the board has done because it is the responsibility of the Crossroads board and management to determine how much of this information to make public. After the 1/2 interview Ron and Ann Mainse will return to hosting 100 Huntley Street by promoting a book associated with an independent film in the US. The 2008 film Fireproof has been packaged with a book The Love Dare which was part of the story line in the film. It sold 2 1/2 million copies in the US. The screenwriters will be releasing a follow up book this month. Ron Mainse will return to the show with a half hour interview with Jim Cantelon, President of Crossroads Christian Communications USA. No word on Reynold and wife Kathy Mainse return to air. It is not known if Reynold Mainse has resumed his position as VP of Missions. Mainse relative David Rutledge was ordered by the OSC in May to cease all activity with Axcess Automation/Funds. Rutledge was the former director of ministries at Crossroads prior to moving to Axcess Funds. There is a civil suit ongoing in the US between Gordon Driver/Axcess Automation/Funds and the SEC/CFTC. As well there is an on-going criminal investigation in the US. The Commodities Future Trading Commission court documents state the 13.5 million ponzi scheme targeted 100+ investors from Canada and the US. Investors who were introduced to Axcess Automation/Funds through connections with Crossroads Christian Communications and who lost a great deal have remained publicly quiet. Regulatory timeline Media timeline Status report of CFTC civil suit ChristianWeek reported in August Ron and Reynold Mainse were not facing charges. Canadian Christianity reported neither brother had taken investment training as was

believed when the story became public in Canada. ChristianWeek Did the board do the right thing when it removed the Mainse brothers from their positions at Crossroads? Why did they wait until the Hamilton Spectator story appeared before they took public action? Is there more housecleaning yet to come? How will donations be affected? What other changes are likely? Media coverage has been odd, a few Canadian media outlets picked up the story but didn’t correct an error calling Crossroads a church. It is not. It is a charity with an offshoot non-profit cable network, CTS. A commenter made a reasonable point this summer. What questions would you ask? Published 1 day, 16 hours ago

Responses to “Ron Mainse returning to 100 Huntley Street, business as usual” RSS & Trackback 1. 1 walter kambulow on Oct 1st, 2009 at 12:29 pm

I was thinking today about accountability of Christian ministries including the David Mainse clan and how they choose to be accountable to people of their own choosing even though their tax exemption and money comes from the public and not God! As a matter of fact God has nothing to do with their ministry or accountability for just like King Saul in 1 Samuel 15 chose to do what he wanted to do and ignore what he didn’t like even if it was God who told him to do it, they do the same! And just like over evangelical hireling and thieves including Benny Hinn, Richard Roberts, Todd Bentley and Rick Joyner, no one with any brains expected the Mainse brothers to repent of anything except for the fact that they were exposed pursuing the god of mammon and created victims who also lost money in the process. And what do the Mainse clan or their prominent religious friend care about victims? Nothing! And in spite of their hypocritical show of love, caring, compassion and empty words they have done and will do nothing for the victims they helped created just like Richard Roberts and friends rushed to support Dan and Karl Strader in their Ponzi crimes but refused to give any monetary support for the victims of the Straders’ clan! But all has not been in vain! It’s obvious now to many readers of beedictionblogson.com and others not only that the Mainse clan are scoundrels

and they through their control of Crossroads Communications and through different family owned corporations have made lots of money for themselves as a result! I have been told by a person who was good friends with Elaine Stacey and Kathy Mainse “they are all about money!” And they could not accept any criticism and accused their critics of being jealous of the family (money and their big happy family). Demonizing critics is a standard approach by prominent Evangelical Pentecostal hirelings who don’t want to be accountable to anybody including Richard Roberts who stated that the Holy Spirit told them that Walter Kambulow was very promiscuous and had many issues (children) outside of marriage! Which was nothing but hogwash and a lie from the pits of hell just like Pastor Steve Long of Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship who wrote all kinds of lies about Walter Kambulow, whom he never met, to a total stranger including that Walter publicly slanders his wife and he would have disciplined him if he had the chance! Who in the world gave Pastor Steve Long the right to be my boss or think that he can rule over me? No one! These arrogant and proud evangelical pastors are idiots! Pastors John Arnott and Steve Long also stated in their $ 50 million extortion lawsuit that Walter Kambulow had destroyed their church, their ability to be pastors and carry out their functions, was divorced and was a member of their church. All things that are not only lies but perjury because they were presented under oath to the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario as the truth! But what do you want from Pastors John Arnott and Steve Long who supported and mentored Todd Bentley? Nothing of any value! It seems that Bruce Stacy has done well financially as “he is good at using his Crossroad connections . So I have asked for the benefit of the trusting public for the media to take a close look at how the Mainse Clan became rich out of their Crossroads connections while doing nothing for the victims that the Mainse brother’s have created! I anticipate good and great things to come out from this exposure of Wolves in sheep’s clothing! 2. 2 Bene Diction on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:03 pm

Walter, let’s not mix up all ministries into one lump. It a surprise to no one who has read this blog that it was merely a matter of time before Ron and Reynold would be back on-air. That was the plan, wasn’t it?

I’d like to see what Jim Cantelon has to ask. If you look at Ron Mainse statement he wants to make restitution. Some of the questions I have about that is make restitution how? He earns a salary from the charity, so is he going to use that to pay people back? Is that what donors want? If that’s the plan is it biblical and ethical? Who does he have to make restitution to? He has not said how many people he was a finder for, how much he made as a finder… What do investors who were harmed by his actions want? Being rich is not a sin, I think what you are pondering is how did the Mainse family make their money and have they been wise with it? I also want to know what safeguards the board has put in place so that in the future employees don’t destroy what little is left of public trust. I also would like to know what kind of financial hit Crossroads has taken because of this scandal. Has communications with donors and the public been transparent and ethical? Jim Cantelon has a stake in this 1/2 hour interview, Crossroads pays him. It would have been nice as someone commented earlier to see someone not connected with the charity ask the questions. 3. 3 walter on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Walter, let’s not mix up all ministries into one lump. Bene 1TM 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Bene I don’t want to go into a long debate but I am not a novice concerning the lack of accountability by most Evangelical ministries as demonstrated by Jim Bakker and the PTL club, Jimmy Swaggart and his associational and even Billy Graham and his association! For me money tells me why a person is in the ministry and the question I want to know from every ministry that solicits money from the public is how much does the founder of the ministry make including total compensation and how much do members of his family make from the ministry?

When they hide it and will not tell me that tells me they are hirelings who don’t want people to know because they will stop giving money to them! I wrote to many prominent Evangelical ministries in America requesting this information and only the director of Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability came clean and told me his salary and benefits and sent me a copy of his income tax! Now the President of United States is a public servant and he reveals his salary as well as his income tax filing! So I expect the same from anybody whose income comes from public donations! My critics tell me that I have to reveal my salary but I am a private individual and don’t own or run a non profit corporation or church and don’t have tax exemption status. If any ministry wants to keep their total salaries secret let them become a private corporation and give up their tax exemption status! And the other issue here is that the Mainse brothers for all their talk didn’t do anything to help the victims? And actions speak louder than words! The Mainse brothers have demonstrated todate they are not true men of God and should not even be in Christian leadership because they are a joke! 4. 4 Bene D on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:50 pm

I agree victims are the people who have been dumped, ignored, shoved under the proverbial rug, have no voice. As in most alleged religious fraud the perpetrators suck all the air out of the room. To me it has always been about the investors who have had their trust betrayed. The reality is the bubble the Mainse brothers lives in makes them victims to. Then they victimized. It’s not okay, it’s never going to be okay. Crossroads is an organization and it will self-protect at all costs. I agree this goes to character, individually and collectively and Mark Petersens point haunts me because over the months actions indicate this is not possible. I will listen to the interview. “If anything, I am hoping for an organization which is transparent, accessible, and though fallible, authentic. I want to hear the full story, the humbling story—not one coated with religious mumbo-jumbo where image is more valued than substance. That’s where this story began; it doesn’t need to end there.” 5. 5 walter on Oct 1st, 2009 at 4:16 pm

Bene! You are dreaming in color and in my opinion it will never happen!

I have never seen a wolf in sheep’s clothing repent or come clean and that is why I laugh at Todd Bentley and all his foolish statements that have no basis in truth! 6. 6 Tim on Oct 1st, 2009 at 4:55 pm

I may have missed something… has there been clarity in respect of whether or not the investors knew that those who recruited them were being paid finders fees for their efforts? Perhaps Jim Cantelon can bring clarity by asking this question on air. Why aren’t investors speaking up? http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/10/01/ron-mainse-returning-to-100-huntley-street-business-as-usual/

Check out Ron Mainse of 100 Huntley Street makes statement on alleged ponzi scheme http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/09/15/ron-mainse-of100-huntley-street-makes-statement-on-alleged-ponzi-scheme/ For several weeks, Ron Mainse, president of Crossroads Christian Communications, Inc., and his brother Reynold Mainse, director of missions for Crossroads, have been absent from their daily, flagship program, 100 Huntley Street. The opening credits of the program have been re-edited and longtime on-air staff member Moira Brown and Canadian radio/television broadcaster and author Jim Cantelon have been fronting the daily telecast. The best explanation seems to be found in this lone media report, which appeared May 21st in the Hamilton Spectator. (Although The Spectator is owned by The Toronto Star, it appears the story was considered too local to Hamilton to be picked up by the larger daily.) The story identifies the Mainse brothers, sons of Crossroads founder David Mainse, as investing in a project sold by Axcess Automation which the story identifies as a Ponzi scheme, illegal both in Canada and the U.S. The seller is identified as Gordon Driver. Gord, as he was known when he lived in Southern Ontario, was the founder of Sounds of Triumph, a non-profit organization that produced Christian concerts and radio programs, one of which was produced for Toronto Teen Challenge. Offices and studios were located in the now demolished Evangelistic Centre at Yonge and York Mills in Toronto; the same Pentecostal Holiness Church which for several years rented space on Monday nights to a young evangelist named Benny Hinn. Most of the Canadian investors come from former Canadian Pentecostal royalty, Mainse, Rutledge, Stacey, the Crossroads family of media companies. On November 6, 2007, United States senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa announced an investigation of Hinn's ministry by the United States Senate Committee on Finance. Grassley asked for the ministry to divulge financial information to the committee to determine if Hinn made any personal profit from financial donations, and requested that Hinn's ministry make the information available by December 6, 2007. The investigation also scrutinized five other televangelists: Paula White, Kenneth Copeland, Eddie Long, Joyce Meyer, and Creflo Dollar.[17] In March 2005, Ministry Watch, an independent evangelical organization which reviews Christian ministries for financial transparency and efficiency and advises potential donors accordingly, issued a Donor Alert stating that "the reported exorbitant spending of the Hinn family reveals that BHM has far more money than it needs to carry out its ministry" and advising Christians to "prayerfully consider withholding contributions to Benny Hinn" while praying for his restoration and repentance.[6] Benny Hinn Ministries is not a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.[7]

Hinn lives in an ocean-front mansion valued at an estimated $8.5 million in an exclusive gated community in Dana Point, California, travels by private aircraft, and stays in hotel rooms costing upwards of $3,000 per night.[8] In December 2006, he sent out a mailing asking for donations towards a new Gulfstream G4SP jet valued at an estimated $36 million.[9] According to an article in www.allAfrica.com, television evangelist Benny Hinn recently charged some of the world’s poorest and most destitute people admission to his religious services. Hinn reportedly encountered a loss of some $2 million (about 4.4 billion Ugandan shillings) on his recent visit to Uganda and two other African countries. Speaking on Light House Television, Hinn said: “Most people are poor in Africa and it affected the recent crusades. http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,,2-7-1442_2360893,00.html Watch the entire CBC documentary online DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES? (runs appox 41:30) THAT SHOWS BENNY HINN TO BE A LIAR AND A MAN WITH NO INTEGRITY CONCERING HIS FINANCES AT http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/main_miracles.html CBC's The Fifth Estate recently challenged his claims of miracle cures and described a lavish lifestyle of fancy cars, a 7,000-square-foot ocean-side mansion and luxury travel to five-star hotels on a private jet. In the show, reporter Bob McKeown estimates Benny Hinn Ministries takes in as much as $250 million a year in donations and proceeds from sales of such items as autographed bibles. Hinn has also criticized the CBC for using hidden cameras and old footage he says depicts his wife just before she had a nervous breakdown. Benny Hinn insists that every penny is spent on God's work. But the fifth estate obtained confidential financial records from inside the Hinn ministry. These documents were provided by individuals who say they want the public to know how Benny Hinn spends the money entrusted to him. Jesus had a money box which he used for the poor. Today’s prosperity preachers, such as Benny Hinn, do nothing for any of their people who helped them but ask for more money and when the people give all they could they ask for even more and make the people feel guilty for not giving enough. It seems that “Prosperity” Theology works for one person and one person only to make the pastors rich. We need to clean up these pastors and churches that prey on its parishioners, it’s abhorrent! http://www.thestar.com/article/247207 http://www.pdfcoke.com/doc/17673980/BENNY-HINN-THE-SCOUNDREL On the surface David Mainse a Pentecostal Pastor with his indirectly family owned and run ministry and “Nicolatian” mentality appears to be a man of integrity while family members through nepotism profit greatly from Crossroads Christian Communications. An insider who had worked at Crossroads Christian Communications writes: The sinister issues that have unfolded at the Miracle Channel are appalling but not a surprise to me. The considerable financial and spiritual damage inflicted on those that subscribe and financially contribute to many these electronic preachers abounds significantly especially throughout North America. I am a former insider that once was employed at Canada's most well known televangelist organization based in Toronto, more specifically in Burlington, Ontario. The organization is known for its program of 100 Huntley Street. The organization known as Crossroads Christian Communications secured a 24 hour commercial broadcast license that ultimately premiered in 1998. I was employed at Crossroads in the heartbeat of its technical commercial operations for 4 years and I witnessed first-hand the lurid and very unethical methods committed by some of Crossroads' senior administration. If the public had full or partial knowledge of these unethical and lurid deeds at the Crossroads organization, Crossroads would significantly diminish or total dissolution of the organization could occur. Rev. David Mainse has claimed that Crossroads is a totally transparent organization however this is quite untrue.

I have worked for secular broadcasters here in Canada that are of greater and much more ethical and integrity standards than the Crossroads organization. Many of these electronic preachers especially those in television format are under intense pressures to raise money to the point where they will utilize a myriad of deceptive methodologies to attain these funds and in the process dupe many of those that financially contribute. I emphasize to those that read this commentary or citizens of Canada or the USA, it is advisable for people not to financially contribute to television ministries such as the Miracle Cannel in Lethbridge, Alberta and the Crossroads Television organization. Also those that advertise their products on these two ministry organizations I just specified should also refrain from buying commercial airtime from CJIL in Lethbridge and CTS- Crossroads in Burlington, Ontario. http://www.themiraclechannel.ca/comment.php?mode=view&cid=266

Canadian Televangelist Were Alleged Finders In An Alleged 14 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme Gordon Driver/Axcess Automation/Funds back in court this week

Back when I first noticed that the SEC and CFTC had said Canadian televangelist were alleged finders in an alleged 14 million dollar ponzi scheme, I was confused about a May 22nd court date in California for Gordon Driver. That date seemed to come and go without notice. I remain appalled that 100+ people in religious communities can be so harmed, and we carelessly pretend it’s business as usual. Religious affinity fraud is common and on the rise, I wonder if we become desensitized to those who have lost. Refusing to listen, understand and inform is not acceptable. Gordon Driver had been ordered by Judge Wright of the California Central Federal District Court to show up May 22nd. He didn’t. Thanks to readers I know that now. While my contacts in the US are not able to use the California Court site; thanks to investors, we know the Mr. Driver is due back before Judge Wright August 4th, 3 pm. This is where things get interesting again. Mr. Driver didn’t show up to court in May, however he did show up before Judge Wright June 5, 2009. For the 100+ investors interested in this alleged ponzi scheme civil case, and with gratitude to investors who attended; here is a summary of what happened in court June 5th. Any mistakes are mine. The SEC had two lawyers present. The CFTC had a lawyer. The FBI attended. Mr. Driver showed up without representation. Judge Wright asked him why he didn’t show up to court in May. Driver told the judge he had paid a lot of money to a lawyer, who was refusing to represent him because he couldn’t pay. He told the judge he was in a 30 day extension granted by the SEC for him to get a lawyer and he had just reached an agreement with the regulators. He had asked for 5 thousand dollars to be released from one of his bank accounts so he could pay for a lawyer, but also that he was waiting to see if he could get a public defender. He didn’t understand the legal terms so he didn’t want to answer questions. Judge Wright suggested a 10 day extension for Gordon Driver to get a lawyer and said it was reasonable to release funds so Mr. Driver could get a lawyer. Okay.

Running theme here, isn’t there? This surfaced in April. Solidified in May. It is now a June event we’re observing. No lawyer. After the defendant and judge had their say, it was the lawyers turn. Needless to say the SEC and CFTC lawyers were not keen on the unfreezing funds part. The SEC lawyer wanted Mr. Driver to show he couldn’t get a lawyer. If he could prove he was unable to get a lawyer, then a release of funds was acceptable. However the SEC legal counsel requested immediate notification of someone on retainer, and requested information on where Mr. Driver would be so disclosure could begin. The CFTC lawyer was also opposed to Mr. Driver dipping into any bank account or assets, given that they believed that the money they had ordered frozen was from investors. Why should investors money be used for defense? Mr. Driver got to respond. While I don’t doubt he has read the charges against him, I have become convinced this is how a pathological gambler rationalizes events. He said he had shown proof to the regulators that he had a trading account and he had made money in 2 weeks of trading. Okay. I was not present, I am assuming he isn’t deliberately hanging himself here, that this supposed trading account which supposedly made money was active prior to the OSC cease order in April and the charges being laid by the SEC and CFTC in May. He also said he was a professional blackjack player, he’d been in Las Vegas, won in blackjack and had about 37 thousand in said account. Okay. The person taking notes wasn’t clear on the exact amount, and no time frame was given. Attorneys turn. The CFTC lawyer reiterated any money in accounts was investors money. He didn’t believe some of Drivers money was frozen because bank accounts had been dumped into with Canadian and US investors funds. The CFTC lawyer wanted Drivers future lawyer to provide receipts. The plaintiffs (SEC & CFTC) needed time to research further assets and hidden money. A proposal had been sent to Mr. Driver by the CFTC, but it was not discussed in the June hearing. Gordon Driver said he needed an attorney to explain it to him. It was the judges turn. Judge Wright ordered a 60 day extension with conditions. The SEC and CFTC were to be notified as soon as Mr. Driver got a lawyer, and discovery was to get underway. The investor taking notes used the term ‘immediately’ a few times in this exchange. This is where I personally think from reading the notes there appears to be a moment of terrible clarity for the defendant. Just a quick break, a blink in the mental, emotional and spiritual clouds until familiar patterns kicked back in. Gordon Driver told the judge he was concerned because he had previously been told discovery could lead to criminal charges and he wanted to know what his rights were. Okay. It was the SEC attorneys turn. The hearing was for the injunction of Driver and Axcess, the lawyer acknowledged it was not uncommon for criminal charges to come about as investors sought restitution. Okay. I believe a couple of investors have spoken to authorities because they said they were going to. I do not know who they are, or whether they have spoken to US or Canadian investigators. Given Crossroads CEO Doug McKenzie’s June interview with Marantha News and the Crossroads Board of Directors statement in June, I’m assuming both investors are talking on both sides of the border. I do not know how many investors were watching this hearing, the note taker noted a gentleman named Steven Rutledge introduced himself to some investors. Steven Rutledge is David Rutledge’s brother and a cousin of Ron and Reynold Mainse. Back to the June hearing, it was Gordon Drivers turn. He asked Judge Wright to unfreeze a personal bank account since he had a wife, five kids and needs. He told the court he wasn’t hiding anything, he had no off-shore accounts hidden from the CTFC. His Canadian account had 1 thousand dollars. Okay. The judge wrapped it up. “You and Berny.You will have to play more black jack and make some money.”

Canadians watched Earl Jones, a Montreal man accused of a 50 million dollar ponzi scheme do his perp walk outside a Montreal courtroom last week. Some of the tension and the steam in a case involving fraud gets let off outside a courtroom. Montreal police could have ushered Mr. Jones out the back door, but the emotional catharsis for investors reacting to a police wedge and perp walk can be a release valve for a community. When Gordon Driver left the California courtroom June 5th, some investors ran after him. As the witness says, it was as if they hadn’t been in the courtroom, he said that if they weren’t here, they’d all be in Hawaii by now and he said he loved them. What has happened since? The day before this hearing, Jim Cantelon, dressed in black, with a black backdrop made his announcement on 100 Huntley Street that Ron and Reynold Mainse “will not be appearing on any Crossroads programming or otherwise represent Crossroads for the time being as they focus their energies on certain matters in their personal lives.” Gordon Driver responded to someone he knew years ago from Crossroads Christian Communications here at BDBO. Investors have emailed, former employees have emailed. I have no idea if Mr. Driver has complied with the court requests, if anyone does know, they haven’t spoken publicly since June 5th. The CEO of Crossroads Christian Communications released a statement and gave a brief interview to Marantha News. The Board of Directors of Crossroads Christian Communications released the information an audit of the organization had been completed. Ron and Reynold Mainse are not back on-air at 100 Huntley Street. Their father publicly implied media was gossiping. A few media outlets picked up wire copy implying Crossroads Christian Communications was a church. No one corrected the error. I want to thank the investor who is taking notes, to bear witness is a responsibility and a gift, and I respectfully ask investors giving and receiving information from California to please stay in touch. Reporters are tripping over themselves to cover Earl Jones, a Montreal man currently charged with four counts of fraud and believed to have scammed investors out of 50 million dollars. Like the two men named by the OSC in Axcess Automation/Funds, Earl Jones didn’t have a licence to handle other people’s money either. There is no media covering of what is happening in California. Axcess investors are on their own, this will probably be a long legal process, and the reality is that media may never pay attention. Regardless, I believe Christians have a responsibility to learn, speak and help others. I don’t think lack of coverage is a measure of importance for those of us who need to learn. I think it is critical every single person who has been involved with Mr. Driver have the opportunity to know what is unfolding. I have no reason to believe everyone who cares about what is occurring in California Central District Court between Gordon Driver and the CFTC/SEC are informed. There has been enough loss, especially the loss of trust, community and transparency. It’s a long weekend, the weather is good, if your comment doesn’t appear, not to worry. I’ll get to it, sunshine calls. Published 1 day, 1 hour ago

4 Responses to “Gordon Driver/Axcess Automation/Funds back in court this week” RSS & Trackback 1 MenchMayer on Aug 1st, 2009 at 6:23 am Bene, excellent work! What I have notice with the Jones investors (not so with the Driver investors) they are organized. They immediately set up a website that had an email address and set up a meeting for all investors. On the news last week, I saw them picketing. At least one group is out there telling the Canadian Government they are not happy. What about the Driver investors??? What are you doing? This is not okay, you have rights too. Tell the truth, tell your story, just do it!

Now another ponzi scheme appeared in Montreal. What is going on in Canada??????????? The Government needs to get busy!!!!!!! 2 WALTER on Aug 1st, 2009 at 6:39 am As my book Not Innocent by Walter Kambulow details the use of Ponzi Schemes by Christians in their get rich schemes has been around for many years but not the restitution for the victims! Demonized Rodney Howard Browne with his Kundalini demon when I was at one of his convention taught that “Sheep Needed to be Fleeced or they Would have too Much Hair and Could not see Where they are going and it was the PASTORS DUTY TO FLEECE THE SHEEP” You should check out The Baptist Foundation of Arizona, a subsidiary of the Southern Baptist Convention which used Southern Baptist pastors and former pastors as sales representatives to rob 13,000 mostly elderly Christians by promising high returns, the security of church backing, and the chance to help Baptist charities. It was nothing but a fraud and a big Ponzi Scheme. The foundation, created in 1948 as a nonprofit religious entity to raise money for Southern Baptist causes, collapsed in 1999 in what was then the largest nonprofit bankruptcy filing in U.S. history. About 11,000 mostly elderly investors lost almost $600 million as a result. Until the late 1980s, the BFA had been managing church building funds and retirement funds for a few thousand Baptist layman. Profits came from land investments in the red-hot Arizona market. But when property values tanked, the BFA investments did, too. Instead of admitting losses and writing down loans, BFA officials in several cases allegedly cooked up transactions between BFA and shell companies that made it look as if the BFA was still profitable. “It was a big paper charade,” charged Assistant State Attorney General Robert Zumoff, reported the Phoenix New Times The Baptist Foundation of Arizona took in a total of $590 million, using a maze of shell corporations in a Ponzi scheme, before it was shut down in August 1999. Ponzi schemes depend on the solicitation of new investors to pay existing ones. Former foundation president William Crotts, 61, was sentenced to eight years in prison and former general counsel Thomas Grabinski, 46, was sentenced to six years in prison on fraud and racketeering charges. Mind you Dan Strader got 45 years for his ponzi scheme conducted with the help of his father Pastor Karl Strader! Dr. Rodney Howard- Browne had been credited with bringing the laughter revival to America. But from what really happened in Carpenter’s Home Church in 1993 and 1994 and its devastating effect on the community including the robbing, raping and [...] of the sheep, was not much of a revival. The leadership of the Assembly of God denomination both in Lakeland and Missouri also would not accept the testimony of one of its members Roy Aldrich that he was robbed and raped by money changers and wolves in sheep’s clothing in Carpenter’s Home Church during the so called “revival”. But the State of Florida who cared about justice, righteousness and truth accepted the words and testimony of Roy Aldrich about the Straders. The Florida State prosecutors proved their case and convinced the jurors that Dan Strader, the son of the senior pastor Karl Strader, devised an elaborate scheme to attract cash in the realestate and mortgage investments. He was selling the securities without a license and that the securities were unregistered. This was done in an organized method amounting to RacketeerInfluence and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO Act. Dr Rodney Howard Browne used his influence and powers to raise money at Carpenter’s Home Church to buy the senior pastor Karl Strader his much needed second Lincoln Town Car. But when Rodney was requested to use his influence and power to raise money for the unfortunate elderly victims of Dan’s Strader, he refused. 3 MenchMayer on Aug 1st, 2009 at 6:48 am Walter… keep on blogging… I appreciate your wealth of information. 4 WALTER on Aug 1st, 2009 at 7:13 am

MenchMayer After Roy Aldrich and others were robbed by a ponzi scheme by the Straders of Lakeland I started to do an extensive research on Prominent Evangelicals in North America especially TV Evangelists and found out that all of them hid their salaries and their total compensation because they had no integrity whatsoever and the latest being Todd Bentley! Do an engine search on Liars And Perjurers in Revival In my book Not Innocent I wrote As a denomination, the Assembly of God has not accepted responsibility for the actions of their prominent members in their organization. It has done nothing to bring justice and healing to the real victims in these cases. Instead, they it has chosen to console and comfort the aggressors, the noble ones, and the perpetrators of the crimes. The victims were mostly elderly people, who didn’t have the physical strength or financial resources to fight back and recover what they lost. The other fact of the matter is that because of the accurate reporting of the Ledger and The Tampa Tribune, in central Florida, in 1994-95, concerning Daniel Strader, Alice Faye Redd, the Assembly of God ministers and pastors and what went on at Carpenter’s Home Church, many people were justifiable upset with those who piously talked about God from their high places but behind the scenes did hypocritical things. As a result, they wanted nothing to do with God or Christians. What was not right and unfair was that such a small number of people should do so much damage to other people’s lives and to the Kingdom of God? The Tampa Tribune ran a typical story in June 1996, about a Pastor in Lakeland who lied on his resume to get his pastoral job. He stated he had two degrees, which was not true. When the pastor was exposed he didn’t resign but stayed on and caused the church to split. We were to learn the hard way about how a church split is often the result of a crooked and corrupt pastor. This was true in Lakeland and was nothing new. It had happened long before we arrived in Florida. In like manner, the hierarchy of a denomination can become equally corrupt and crooked. However, when you have a church organization made up of honest and God-fearing people, full of integrity and accountability, it doesn’t matter which system predominates. When an organization is made up of dishonest and corrupt people, it still doesn’t matter which system is in operation because it will affect everyone. The same holds true for all forms of government both State and Federal. We live in a day and age where many religious Christian organizations and churches been exposed, have tumbled and fallen because of financial mismanagement and serious accusations, that have been made by the media about some of the leaders and directors of these nonprofit organizations and corporations. Independent ministers have become offensive to the secular world and to some Christians, and we are sure there will be others. There have even been grand jury investigations and indictments of people such as Jim Bakker and Dr. Henry J. Lyons - men we would never have believed would have committed sexual and financial improprieties. The St. Petersburg Times and the Tampa Tribune reported almost daily about “Lying Lyons.” The “Born Again” Rev. Henry Lyons, former head of the National Baptist Convention, was sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison for his convictions on state charges of racketeering and grand theft. Lyons, 57, had been one of the most influential black religious leaders in the United States, overseeing one of the largest church organizations of African-Americans. Lyons was convicted in February 1999 of swindling more than $4 million from companies that wanted to market life insurance, credit cards and cemetery plots to his convention members. Prosecutors said Lyons padded the convention’s mailing list with names randomly selected from phone books across the country. Even a grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan was on the list. Judge Schaeffer ordered Lyons to pay $2.5 million in restitution to the companies who bought his phony mailing lists and to pay $97,000 for the cost of the state probe into his dealings. Lyons and his alleged mistress, convention publicist Bernice Edwards, were accused of spending much of the ill-gotten money on a lavish lifestyle, including fancy cars, jewelry and a pricey waterfront home. Edwards was acquitted on state charges, but she pleaded guilty in federal court to tax evasion.

A few weeks after Lyons was convicted in state court, he resigned as head of the National Baptist Convention. He pleaded guilty to federal charges of tax evasion, fraudulent activities and lying to officials. On his income tax, as a preacher, Lyons only declared $ 110,000 as gross and $ 20,000 as net when $ 4.5 million went through his hands. We were to find that integrity among preachers in America was almost nonexistent, especially when it came to money! http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/08/01/gordon-driveraxcess-automationfunds-back-incourt-this-week/

100 Huntley Street Mainse brothers victims of ponzi scheme? Okay. I have to handle this one with kid gloves because I am really lousy at reporting financial information and there are a lot of victims here. Two are high profile in Canadian religious media circles. Also this case is before the courts in the US. These are charges and Gordon Driver is innocent until proven guilty. It appears that Reynold and Ronald Mainse of 100 Huntley Street - a popular religious show in Canada - are victims of an alleged ponzi scheme from a former employer.

The brothers are the sons of the founder of 100 Huntley, David Mainse. Ron Mainse is director of the group of broadcast interests Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. (CTS, 100 Huntley Street) and Reynold Mainse is Vice President of Crossroads Missions. Reynold and his wife host the flagship show (100 Huntley Street) once a week, Ron and his wife co-host 100 Huntley.

The only Canadian news report I can find is in The Hamilton Spectator dated May 21st. Local Man accused in 14m Ponzi scheme. Anyone who invests can be a victim of a ponzi scheme, they happen with a dreary regularity. Churches and ministries are not immune, they are fertile grounds for schemes and victims because of the levels of trust faith communities have. The common name for this kind of scheme is called affinity fraud. It is the Ontario Security Exchange filing that got an eyebrow raised. The company is Axcess Fund and the OSC issued it’s order on April 15th. Subsequent to the OSC filing, the company was ordered to halt all activity. The Security Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Exchange Commission filed suit in May. The Ontario Exchange Commission order extends until October 15, 2009. The financial aspect of the story is fleshed out at Stockwatch. Over 100 investors from the US and Canada invested in Axcess which promised a weekly return to investors of 1 to 5%. Of the $14.1-million the scheme allegedly raised, the SEC says Mr. Driver used $1.1-million for personal expenses and $10.7-million to pay purported returns to investors in Ponzi fashion. He only used $3.7-million to trade futures, and rather than making the substantial profits that he represented to investors, he actually incurred $3.55-million in trading losses, the SEC alleges. According to the complaint, Mr. Driver initially solicited friends, neighbours and business

acquaintances to invest in Axcess. The SEC alleges that his scheme flourished in mid-2007 when he recruited leaders of an Ontario Christian television ministry where he had worked in the 1970s. “Close relatives of the television ministry’s founder invested in Axcess and became finders or ‘point persons’ for Axcess,” the complaint states. The SEC says these finders solicited new investors, mostly friends and family, to participate in the scheme. For their efforts, the finders were allegedly offered a 5-per-cent commission. Some investors in the scheme received false statements, which purported to show their account balances and returns, the SEC claims. In late February, 2009, Mr. Driver sent 48 investors a statement on Axcess letterhead which showed that their account balances totalled approximately $9.6-million, according to the complaint. “In fact, at the end of December, Driver only had about $276,162 in all of his accounts: $265,388 in his bank accounts and $10,774 in one trading account,” the SEC alleges. 51 year old Gordon Driver spent a few months working for 100 Huntley Street years ago and it appears he used his friendships to develop his scheme which he ran out of Nevada. The reason my eyebrow raised was because the other person named on the OSC filing is David Rutledge. It is alleged Driver started his scheme in February 2006 and early investors received a 20% return. There is a software company named Axcess International which has a May 12, 2009 article on software integration. It’s in Texas and deals with RFID technology. That article came out a few days before the SEC and the CFTC filed against Gordon Driver and his companies. There is another story a few days earlier in MacWorld about Axcess iAccounting. An investors watchblog picked this up up a few days later. Here is where I’m stumped. 1) How many companies are there named Axcess in the business software business? 2) Now what? Gordon Driver is facing five US federal charges, his assets are frozen. I read there was supposed to be a May 22nd court appearance (after the temporary injunction) but I haven’t found anything. Which brings us back to Canada. There are many David Rutledges, including a race car driver and a scientist. Need my readers help. I don’t watch 100 Huntley Street but I do know the Rutledge family married into the Mainse family. Who is David Rutledge? Is he a relative of Ron and Reynold Mainse? (their mom’s maiden name is Rutledge) I lose the legal trail on Gordon Driver and his Axcess companies May 15th after the complaints are filed in the US. Can anyone familiar with investments and civil trials tell us where this goes from here? How much did Ron and Reynold Mainse invest and lose? Has this been addressed on their TV shows yet? Does it need to be? How many Canadian investors are involved and did they all come from the 100 Huntley Street crowd or from churches? Why has only one Canadian newspaper picked this up? People have been scammed. Are millions of dollars and promise of big returns that common in churches and Canadian televangelist families this is a none story? As of June 4th, the only thing I can find is that Ron Mainse and Reynold Mainse were no longer associated with the show. Which makes this March video by Ron Mainse on economic stress and giving sadly ironic. If this is the story, a lot of people have been hurt. There is nothing on Crossroads I can find. Yet. The Mainse and Rutledge families will have to speak up at some stage, Ron and Reynold are media figures. While investments with Gordon Driver may have only affected the Mainse brothers personal finances, this goes a lot deeper than money.

We don’t know how this has impacted Crossroad employees, viewers, friends and other family members. Crossroads Christian Communications Crossroads Christian Communications is a 23 million dollar business according to the 2008 Revenue Canada filings. They listed 178 employees in 2008. I contacted CTS recently regarding a show and got a prompt, courteous and professional response. I’m losing my touch, I’m not understanding why media and blogs haven’t picked up on this. Posted the statement from 100 Huntley Street’s Jim Cantelon here. Update: David Rutledge is the cousin of Ron and Reynold Mainse and the son of Ralph Rutledge. Thank you readers! Next question. Is this the David Rutledge you are identifying? http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/06/05/100-huntley-street-mainse-brothers-victimsof-ponzi-scheme/

Ron and Reynold Mainse cleared - No 100 Huntley Street funds in alleged ponzi scheme July 17, 2009 The Board of Directors of Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. (CCCI), is pleased to inform all of CCCI’s faithful partners and stakeholders that we have determined that no CCCI funds whatsoever were directed to Gordon Driver or to any of his corporate entities for any supposed investments. While the Board had no reason to believe otherwise, this fact has now been confirmed to the Board’s satisfaction, through a comprehensive internal investigation conducted by the Board, combined with specific forensic procedures as requested by the Board that were completed by CCCI’s external public accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The Board continues to observe and carefully monitor the ongoing investigations into the activities of Mr. Driver by official regulatory bodies in Canada and the U.S. We are sincerely sorry about the difficulty and serious concern that many of our partners, viewers and staff have experienced through this challenging situation. Thank you again for your ongoing prayers and financial support, as we press forward to fulfill our mission of bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to Canada and around the world. Respectfully, Kerry Carmichael, Chair, Board of Directors Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. A forensic audit was a necessary step. No word of explanation of what other steps need to be taken, or if other outside regulatory agencies are involved or remain involved. Most people didn’t believe ministry funds were used. There is no word if personal Mainse/Rutledge investment money went into - as opposed to out of - the ministry, or if Ron and Reynold Mainse received a salary during their time off-air. In the June Maranatha interview CEO Doug McKenzie indicated: Is this a temporary step? DM: We hope so. Mr. Driver’s activities are being investigated in the U.S. and Canada. Once the board has more information about the investigation it will be in a better position to make a fully informed decision on next steps.

The latest board statement says: “The Board continues to observe and carefully monitor the ongoing investigations into the activities of Mr. Driver by official regulatory bodies in Canada and the U.S.” which is observatory, and detached. Does that mean the board believes the OSC is satisfied there is a finding of no intent by point people in Canada? Ron and Reynold Mainse were taken off the air while they dealt with “certain matters in the personal lives.” Crossroads Board statement June 4th. They have stepped down from their duties until such time as the Board of Directors has a complete understanding of all of the issues related to a financial investment matter that they were involved in outside of their ministry at Crossroads. According to Crossroads CEO Doug McKenzie in an interview mid-June, the board and management were aware of the Driver/Acxess alleged ponzi scheme in April, when the OSC posted it’s first temporary order (subsequently amended). Doug McKenzie: We learned that there was a potential personal issue for them a few months ago. We learned in mid-April that the OSC [Ontario Securities Commission] was looking into investments they made with Gordon Driver. And subsequent to that we learned that a claim was entered against Mr. Driver by the [Securities and Exchange Commission] in a U.S. court. …We know that Ron/Reynold had invested with Mr. Driver. While that investigation continues, Crossroads’ board of directors feels it is best for our ministry that they step aside. Crossroads employee and Mainse cousin David Rutledge left Crossroads sometime in 2007 to work with Gordon Driver/Axcess. Rutledge remained on Crossroads website until June 2009. In the first wave of investors pre-100 Huntley Street there were somewhere between 30 to 60 investors. No one who knows has confirmed that number. US court documents indicate investigators believe there are 100+ investors, 15 from the US, the rest from Canada. Driver appeared in US District Court in June 5th without a lawyer. He had missed his hearing May 22nd because he didn’t have a lawyer. Driver had a few assets unfrozen during the June hearing and was ordered to get a lawyer, get relevant documents to the CFTC lawyers and cooperate fully in discovery so a trial date can be set. Also attending the June hearing were the FBI, investors, Steven Rutledge and the the SEC and CFTC. The next US court date for Mr. Driver is the first week of August. Because investors have not spoken publicly, it does not mean their losses have not been substantial. In some cases people have been wiped out. The Crossroads board has indicated they have a completed forensic audit. I see no acknowledgement from the board of the substantial and in some cases devastating losses for those who directly invested with Axcess Automation/Funds because of connections and standing within the organization. It would be prudent for Crossroad donors and employees to remain seriously concerned until appropriate questions to the charity have been answered. There are many unanswered questions as there have been since the day Ron and Reynold Mainse disappeared off 100 Huntley. When Crossroads updated their webpages, Ron and Reynold Mainse were not removed. They are now the face of the ministry and I think the message intent was simple; when would the founders sons be back on-air? Is financial information from Price Waterhouse PricewaterhouseCoopers going to by made available to donors? Is the OSC actively investigating the CFTC claim Ron and Reynold Mainse were point people in alleged Axcess software investment? Christian Week: Did the board do the right thing when it removed the Mainse brothers from their positions at Crossroads? Why did they wait until the Hamilton Spectator story appeared before they took public action? Is there more housecleaning yet to come? How will donations be affected? What

other changes are likely? Will the organization continue as a member in good standing with the Canadian Council of Christian Charities? 100 Huntley Street/Crossroads, alleged ponzi scheme timeline Once again, my sincere thanks to an alert, concerned and informed reader. http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/07/18/ron-and-reynold-mainse-cleared-no-100huntley-street-funds-in-alleged-ponzi-scheme/ 13 Matt on Jul 29th, 2009 at 9:53 am I’m sorry to see a lot of the assumptions of greed and ill-will towards the Mainse family, and Crossroads as a ministry-based organization. Have there been other television evangelists that have manipulated the gospel message for their own personal gain? Yes. Have other television evangelists been accused, and found guilty of disobeying the tax laws of the land? Yes. Have these guilty individuals tarnished the efforts of genuine evangelists trying to spread the gospel through the wide-reaching medium of television broadcast? Yes. Does this mean that Crossroads & the Mainse family are guilty of doing the same? No. Don’t lump everyone into the same category of greedy insincere television-evangelists. It’s just another form of profiling. Allow me to present a scenario. What if one of your close friends, someone you grew up with, someone close to your family came to you and showed you a piece of software that he had created, that allowed him to monitor trends in the market, and was allowing him to make large returns on it? Would you automatically assume that it was a farce, or perhaps be interested because it was presented by someone from a position of trust? Don’t jump onto the “I would never fall for that” band-wagon just yet. People much more smarter than any of us in the area of financial investments fell for the same kind of scam in the Bernie Madoff case… and now Earl Jones. Everything APPEARED to be above board, and based on personal relationship, people invested money with these people in good faith. Perhaps this is an inherent weakness for those that believe the message of the Gospel… giving people the benefit of the doubt, assuming the best of them, especially those close to them. Do I think that the Mainses used ministry funds for these investments? ABSOLUTELY NOT. If anyone knows the Mainse family at all, they know that David & Norma-Jean have gone WAY above the expectations of a television ministry to operate above-board in ALL things. Anyone that knows them can vouch for them in this. Have they made all perfect decisions in the running of the ministry in the last 30 years of broadcast? Highly unlikely. Every ministry or business is bound to make a faulty decision, no matter if it’s run by a single individual or a board of individuals. It’s part of the learning process. ‘100 Huntley St.’ is the longest running programme in Canada after Hockey Night In Canada. Obviously, they learn from their mistakes, and continually make course corrections in their daily operations. And they have done that with viewer support, not income from businesses vying for commercial & advertising time slots. This is not the sign of a corrupt organization, or a corrupt ministry. I would bet that the Mainses used their ‘returns’ to fund other ministry endeavors, other great causes that could benefit from additional funds. Why? Because they’re not the greedy type. Unrealistic, naive, gullible perhaps… but not greedy. Don’t be so quick to jump on the assumption of guilt for these honourable individuals. They really are great people, and anyone that has ever had a peep into their lives would know this as fact. There’s a reason why the larger networks have not run away with this story… it’s because all the evidence supports the Mainse family as being victims of this ponzi scheme, not malicious and greedy investors. My disappointment is with Crossroads as an organization in this situation. In the absence of truth, people tend to ‘fill in the blanks’…. some of it may be true, but more often than not, it’s

false. Grow a back-bone people, and support your own! I’m not talking about covering over the truth, but presenting the truth while letting people know that you’re walking together with them through this situation. Your viewers and supporters are not stupid, and notice things like the regular hosts of the programme not being on air. Present the FULL story, and make your findings available to the public… especially to those that support your ministry. Take every opportunity to show that you’re resolute in finding out the whole truth. And to those that continue to gripe about television ministries… Let us know what you are doing to further the Gospel, or let the fruit of your endeavours speak for themselves. And if you don’t support what Crossroads is doing, then don’t watch their programme, and don’t give them money!! But, then don’t complain about the quality of TV programmes here in Canada, or the lack of Christian programmes, or the continual whittling away at Christian programming by the CRTC, or about how there is no Gospel message being broadcast over the airwaves. Either way, pray for them as members of our family. They’re people, just like you & I. They’re not super-human, or super-Christians. They’re just sharing the Gospel message, how it’s impacted their lives, how it has impacted the lives of their guests, and how it can impact yours, if you allow it to. Please don’t take any offense from my comments, as they’re not meant to insult anyone. I just wanted to offer a different perspective. These are real people, with real families, with dreams for their own lives, with strengths and weaknesses just like anyone else. Don’t assume guilt because either you want them to be guilty, or because many in similar positions have been guilty… Have a heart, give them the benefit of their reputation, and give the legal system a chance to discover the truth behind it all. Sincerely, Matt 14 WALTER on Jul 29th, 2009 at 10:30 pm What is the legal system going to tell us that the Mainse brothers and wives didn’t earn a 5% finders fee for using their 100 Huntley contacts and they were not greedy and stupid? And since they were sincere and blind in this whole matter they cannot be held responsible for anything for after all they are men and women of God who had more education than the average folks? So tells us what is the restitution program of the Mainses towards the real victims of this religious affinity fraud? We hear your words about them but we don’t see any good deeds toward the victims? And what about this nonsense that anything said about the Mainse is gossip and all gossip is a lie which David Mainse stated on television? Is speaking against the Mainse the same as speaking against God? It seems that way! EX 22:5 “If a man causes a field or vineyard to be grazed, and lets loose his animal, and it feeds in another man’s field, he shall make restitution from the best of his own field and the best of his own vineyard. 1TM 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 15 Bene Diction on Jul 30th, 2009 at 7:59 am Matt, no offense taken. People are looking for information and are going to have different reactions. 100 investors, we won’t know until the US court case unfolds if the Mainse were finders, and what they earned as point people. Crossroads has chosen to slam media instead of disclosing.

There are people who know, and who also know their losses, let alone the losses of those they brought into Axcess Automation/Funds. The Mainse/Rutledge finder amount is likely to come up in the US court case, we’re not going to hear it from Crossroads. The CFTC investigators reasonably believe they were finders. I think you are attempting to make the case of innocent greed, and you are correct there are all kinds of intent involved in passing on investment tips. There is a post here at BDBO about reasons Christians pass on investment tips and what happens to the community when a ponzi scheme collapses. There are a lot of reasons people don’t trust televangelists. The discussion has been had about religious affinity fraud and trust. Transparency has been discussed, in the absence of information there is a vacuum. Donators to the ministry have been given good information. But not by Crossroads. The ministry says the forensic audit has been done, no ministry funds were removed. That appears to be the only disclosure people are going to get. I’d like to be wrong about that. Crossroads has made it’s communication choices, regrettable, but choices none the less. I think given the information in Canadian Christianity about Ron and Reynold having taken a ministry leadership investment course, ‘walking with them’ is going to look different to different people. David Rutledge was not licenced, I’d compare him to Earl Jones on that level. You can make the comparison about trust given in Axcess/Crossroads as being similar to Jones. The upswing and lack of justice in ponzi schemes and fraud has to be addressed on regulatory, legal and educational levels. I don’t think the communications choice by Crossroads board and management are arrogant, I think as the organization moved to a governence model it’s been dismal. I do think David Mainse statement about media gossip was way out of line. I also agree with you that harm has been exacerbated with lack of disclosure. I think running a 23 million dollar ministry puts a different level of accountability on decision making, whether or not others agree with that. Also pray for the investors without a public platform or voice. They have been devestated, and I don’t see anyone speaking up for them. “These are real people, with real families, with dreams for their own lives, with strengths and weaknesses just like anyone else.” Yes, agreed, as are all 100 investors. 16 WALTER on Jul 30th, 2009 at 5:40 pm Most Evangelical Preachers including Pentecostal ones such as David Mainse and family preach on and believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the sovereignty of God and stand on verses such as: Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand. 1 Samuel 2 2:6 “The LORD kills and makes alive; He brings down to the grave and brings up. 2:7 The LORD makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and lifts up. Daniel 4:34 And at the end of the time I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever: For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom is from generation to generation. 4:35 All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, “What have You done?” So the question needs to be asked and answered is why did God allow the Mainse brothers along with their wives as well as David Ruthelidge to be deceived by Gordon Driver and hurt many

people in the process when Jesus Christ came to destroy the works of the devil and not promote them? What was the real sin that opened the door to this religious affinity fraud by the Mainse besides the blind leading the blind? If the Mainse cannot answer nor deal with these questions then they obviously are not fit for Christian leadership of any kind because God is not speaking to them and they are just deceived ones deceiving others! And we have too many deceivers amongst us already including Todd Bentley and friends! 17 Cal Bum-Bay on Jul 30th, 2009 at 8:45 pm Thank God the brothers are free. They did nothing wrong. Problem is, we have blogs like this that analyze the heck out of every fact…and make things so complicated. Even though they did nothing wrong…it seems they did. Can’t you find something else better to do? Like work or something! Bum-Bay 18 Bene Diction on Jul 31st, 2009 at 5:46 pm Cal-Bob from 72.39.14.51 (Milton home Cogecocablenet) Interesting juvenile fixation on certain body parts you got going on, do you think you could try to participate in the coversation without contempt? I can appreciate you want this to go away, the reality is, for 100 investors, their families and friends, it isn’t going away. Why the disrespect to Cal Bombay? Interesting use of the term free. 19 WALTER on Jul 31st, 2009 at 5:47 pm “They did nothing wrong.” Dear Cal Bum-Bay Are you an idiot or something like that? Why were the Mainse brothers and their wives removed off the air if they did nothing wrong? Unlike others you know nothing about what is going on behind the scene in the investigation of this affinity fraud crime and what the findings have been to date? You don’t know what is the considerations of the FBI and the RCMP in this matter? And then you don’t know what is going to be revealed in Gordon Driver trial next week? Read my book “Not Innocent” Walter Kambulow and see how Dan Straders and the Straders proclaimed their innocence and what happened at the trial and how Dan got a sentence of 45 years with 22 years before parole because he did nothing wrong! And when it comes time for parole Dan is not going to get it because he still is proclaiming that he is innocent! The nightmare for the Mainse is just beginning! Just wait and see! 20 Bene Diction on Jul 31st, 2009 at 5:55 pm Walter: Don’t. Bob-Cal doesn’t have a developed cognitive process.

I think she/he is a kid needing to vent. Be the grown-up, okay? If this kid is a member of a Crossroads family, he/she probably few places to be angry and probably even fewer grown-ups paying attention. 21 WALTER on Jul 31st, 2009 at 6:27 pm Bene How do we know it’s a kid? I have seen adults do and say all kinds of things and throw a temper tantrum just like a kid! I have seen spoiled brats cry their heart out when they didn’t get their way and in the old days we would smack them on their head and tell them to shut up! But today being a spoiled brat is healthy and we are to leave them alone? No wonder our society is in a mess! 22 Bene D on Jul 31st, 2009 at 8:27 pm Good question Walter. I don’t know for sure. This isn’t the first correspondence from Bob-Cal, I sincerely do not see social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive development past adolesence. Therefore Bob-Cal gets the benefit of the doubt. You know I’ll enforce my site policy. Let’s assume your hypothesis is correct. Given prior correspondence, Bob-Cal is: a) a maladapted adult with serious fear and anger issues attacking people instead of issues b) a Crossroads troll planted to discredit this blog (stranger things have happened) c) none of the above Either way, you are an intelligent follower of Jesus Christ and have shown you know the higher way. I don’t think I’m expecting too much from you.:^) 23 Tim on Jul 31st, 2009 at 9:56 pm Bum-Bay: The hen can shout ‘fowl’ or ‘foul’ from the hen coop and that’s normal fare but if the fox shouts ‘fowl’ or ‘foul’ from the hen coop then the hen understandably needs to ask the hard questions for all the right reasons. Are you a hen or are you perchance a fox? Walter: You seek to make some good points but you seem to be counting your chickens in terms of the outcome of this matter. The hen or the fox are innocent until proven otherwise. You would surely want such an attitude of grace to prevail if you or one of your loved ones were subject to any legal procedure. Why would you extend or want anything less for anyone else? 24 WALTER on Aug 1st, 2009 at 2:58 am You would surely want such an attitude of grace to prevail if you or one of your loved ones were subject to any legal procedure. GAL 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. Tim 1) Grace has nothing to do with it! When you knowingly or unknowingly go through a red light at a busy intersection do you think about grace or consequences? 2) You have not discussed the sovereignty of God and why he has allowed the Mainse to be deceived and exposed in this religious affinity ponzi fraud when they were so educated?

Theresa stated on this website “I thank God for His sovereignty, that He is completely in control of the situation and that He knew about all these things long before they began to happen! God’s sovereignty didn’t prevent chaos or exposure where innocent trusting people have been hurt by the Mainse who still are not discussing restitution since they earned a 5% finders fee? Any legal procedure doesn’t change the fact that the Mainse have demonstrated to the world they don’t hear from God in this area before the invested and are not qualified to be in Christian leadership but although they might be good for the political world! Jim Bakker was found guilty of many crimes and was sentenced to 45 years in jail but only served less than 5 on a technicality! He is back on television spewing nonsense based on false assumptions and erroneous thinking. Bisexual Bakker should have served out his sentence and never gone back to television to preach garbage to the masses! 25 Tim on Aug 1st, 2009 at 5:47 am Walter: When you run through a stop light whether knowingly or unknowingly what happens next is in God’s hands. It’s by His Grace whether we live or die. I encourage you to allow God to have His way through all of the matters at question. One thing’s for sure God will do what He wants to do with us or without us. He needs no convincing one way or the other. Not from you, not from me or anyone else. I appreciate your heart for God and we would doubtless agree that righteousness and justice are cornerstones of His Kingdom. 26 WALTER on Aug 1st, 2009 at 6:12 am JUDE 1:5 But I want to remind you, though you once knew this, that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe. Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 10:27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. 10:28 Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 10:29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? 10:30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The LORD will judge His people.” 10:31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Tim You really don’t want God to have His way this matter because His judgment is a terrible thing! You want the Mainse to repent of their sins including being lustful and greedy, ignoring restitution, justice, righteousness and truth, being a respecter of persons and showing partiality to the mighty, and being unloving, unkind, l and unrighteous! Circling the Wagon and ignoring Walter Kambulow by the deceived hypocritical Mainse is not only unscriptural but very dangerous! When you go before any judge you want him to be on your side and give you grace and mercy? However if you say and do stupid things before him you will find yourselves in real trouble! Well God is the judge of all the earth, (GEN 18:25 ) and He has clearly told the Mainse in Matthew 5:21-26 about what to do when” a brother has something against you?” They have received my emails on the subject and no doubt seen and read my posting and continue to disobey the words of Jesus because of being a respecter of person and showing partiality to those of their own choosing which is a very stupid thing to do!

They only leave themselves wide open to a great severity of judgment from a God who doesn’t lie and has warned them what disobedience to His word will result in! Pastors Karl Strader, Ron Clark and Randy White didn’t get away without serious adversaries for ignoring the words of Walter Kambulow and neither will the Mainses! They should read their own bible which they use to preach to others and they will find that it states: James 2:1 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. James 3:1 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.

Reynold Mainse of 100 Huntley Street regarding Axcess Automation/Fund - alleged ponzi scheme Dear Family and Friends,

If you live long enough, you know what it feels like to be lied to, cheated or taken advantage of… and in reflection or at present you know the pain and suffering that comes with that. I want to take this opportunity to share with you, our family and friends, the great disappointment and suffering Kathy and I, along with others, have experienced in the last several weeks. To those of you who already are aware of the situation Kathy and I find ourselves in, we thank you for your prayers and kind words. Out of respect for our relationship, I don’t want to be vague, and therefore, this letter is a bit lengthy. Thanks for taking the time to read it. On May 15, 2009, I was totally shocked to learn that we along with many others had beenhurt by what is now alleged to be a deceitful investment scheme - a very long and elaborate con. My mistake was in trusting someone I believed to be a friend. I believed the words of this person that I have known for years and this apparent deception has led me down a path that has brought pain to many, as well as my family. What appeared to be a wonderful investment opportunity that would help my family and strengthen the Lord’s work is turning out to be quite the opposite. What a shock to read my name in the SEC report and the newspapers in the same paragraph where the word ponzi scheme is written. I suppose being somewhat high profile; the newspaper reporter felt it necessary to name my brother and me as some of the investors and as people that were used by this trader to introduce some people to alleged scam.

I am filled with regret and am greatly disturbed that I told some family and friends of what I thought was a great blessing. Several of them in turn asked to meet with this person to find out details about this opportunity, and that resulted in some of them investing and subsequently some of them losing their investment. There were five relatives and ten Friends that I am sad to say I first introduced into this opportunity. I should have gone to great lengths with duediligence getting the proper help to critically look into my investor friend’s activities and this opportunity. Unfortunately, I cannot wind back the clock.

This investor person said he wanted to help my family as well as strengthen the ministry that God has led Kathy and me into by giving us a percentage out of the profit that he was making for his role as the trader. As I did not have much money to invest in the first place, I thought this offer was a further blessing. However, I came to find out over a year later that one apparently needs a license to get any compensation when it comes to the stock market. The monies I did take out, I gave to charities and others in need. The primary charity I gave to was Heaven’s Rehearsal where Kathy and I have been volunteering since 2005 as co-chairs. We still drive the same two cars and live in the same house but find ourselves in the worst financial position we have ever been in.

I have been one of the many people interviewed by the OSC (Ontario Securities Commission) as they have been trying to gather information on this trader. I was happy to help in any way I could. I appreciate their directive to stop abuses to the system and to protect people from being cheated and taken advantage of. By the way, I must clear up a misconception held by some – There are NO allegations that I was involved with or had any knowledge of the wrongful conduct of the trader. I am grateful to say that those relatives and friends that I introduced to what I thought was a great opportunity are not holding me responsible for any losses they might have realized. They have all been gracious and kind. In fact, I feel that our relationship will be deeper as we “together” are going through something that is painful. Please realize that the sadness in our hearts is not about our financial position, but for our friends and family who have been hurt. As well, our concern is about our relationship with you and others and how this might affect the ministries we have been called to serve. Before God and you, my friends, I assure you that my motives were pure and that I had the best intentions for everyone involved. It has always been my desire that the Kingdom of God is strengthened and people are blessed. It appears that my name has been dragged through the mud of someone else’s making. All truth-be-known… - I have not compromised my integrity and

continue to look for God to redeem this situation. What was intended for evil, I believe, God will turn to good. During the upcoming months of further investigation, it has been determined that it is best that I do not host 100 Huntley Street. I am confident that God is working and leading me to a place where I can to a greater degree express His heart of love for His people. This difficult season is developing in me understanding and compassion for others who have suffered as a result of deception and loss. I feel this refiners fire will accomplish all that God desires. My faith has grown stronger during this time. I am encouraged by the biblical story of Joseph. God allowed Joseph to go through far more difficult times than I will ever have to go through. He was rejected and falsely accused, and yet the valley he went through led him to a place of great blessing and God’s plans being fulfilled. I cannot begin to tell you the degree of sorrow and remorse I feel over these circumstances. We remain in fervent prayer day and night over this situation. I have repented before the Lord for not discerning truth from a lie and for any negative fallout. Please join us in prayer for the Crossroads 100 Huntley Street Board as they are doing their very best. Also, pray for the others who have been hurt by this scheme. Let us also pray for this investor person and for his family. Thank you so much for the support Kathy and I feel through your love and prayers In God’s amazing embrace of love, Reynold Mainse

The SEC Complaint May 14, 2009 (.pdf) The SEC News Release naming ‘Ontario Christian Television Ministry’ OSC Enforcement Order April 15/amended April 29, 2009) The Hamilton Spectator May 21, 2009 I added the pictures in this post for clarity. 1. Reynold and Kathy Mainse Crossroads Christian Communications Hosts of 100 Huntley Street, VP of Missions 2. Gordon Driver Axcess Automation/Funds 3. David Rutledge former Director of Ministries Crossroads Christian Communications, former employee Axcess Funds Timeline I have been told Reynold Mainse lost 4 hundred thousand dollars; which according to the letter above he “gave to charities, people in need”, and “Heaven’s Rehearsal“, a rock concert held at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. I do not know what Ron Mainse invested, gained or lost. While there have been rumours their mother was among the investors I cannot confirm that, nor can I confirm the amount Reynold lost. I trust my sources, but I think clarity needs to come from those involved. Reynold Mainse says he involved 5 to 10 friends and family (a few of the second wave of Axcess Automation/Funds investors). This is now confirmation that people who trusted 100 Huntley Street were harmed and investments went beyond family members. Canadian Christianity confirmed both Reynold and Ron Mainse had taken a ministry and leadership investment stewardship course.

This letter from Reynold Mainse comes as Gordon Driver heads to a California court again this week. Media, bloggers and interested parties - Grab a screen shot of this post, please. Just in case. Again, my deepest gratitude to a BDBO reader who has conducted his life and ministry with transparency, honesty, clarity and in the interests of those he serves. Published 29 minutes ago 0 comments

SEC files suit against Axcess Automation 2009-05-19 14:14 ET - Street Wire Also Street Wire (U-*SEC) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Mike Caswell The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has won a court order halting a Ponzi scheme allegedly run by Hamilton, Ont., resident Gordon A. Driver. The SEC says Mr. Driver has fraudulently raised $14.1-million and is continuing to solicit new investors. (All figures are in U.S. dollars.) In a temporary restraining order dated May 14, 2009, Judge Otis Wright of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ordered Mr. Driver to cease selling any sort of securities. He also froze several bank accounts in the name of Mr. Driver and his company, Axcess Automation LLC. SEC complaint The SEC filed a complaint against Mr. Driver and Axcess on May 14, 2009, as well as an application for a temporary restraining order. The complaint identifies Mr. Driver, 51, as a resident of Las Vegas, Nev., and Hamilton, Ont. The SEC says that he has raised money from over 100 investors in the U.S. and Canada, by telling them that he has developed a proprietary futures trading program. He allegedly offered prospective investors a weekly return of between 1 per cent and 5 per cent. Of the $14.1-million the scheme allegedly raised, the SEC says Mr. Driver used $1.1-million for personal expenses and $10.7-million to pay purported returns to investors in Ponzi fashion. He only used $3.7-million to trade futures, and rather than making the substantial profits that he represented to investors, he actually incurred $3.55-million in trading losses, the SEC alleges. According to the complaint, Mr. Driver initially solicited friends, neighbours and business acquaintances to invest in Axcess. The SEC alleges that his scheme flourished in mid-2007 when he recruited leaders of an Ontario Christian television ministry where he had worked in the 1970s. "Close relatives of the television ministry's founder invested in Axcess and became finders or 'point persons' for Axcess," the complaint states. The SEC says these finders solicited new investors, mostly friends and family, to participate in the scheme. For their efforts, the finders were allegedly offered a 5-per-cent commission. Some investors in the scheme received false statements, which purported to show their account balances and returns, the SEC claims. In late February, 2009, Mr. Driver sent 48 investors a statement on Axcess letterhead which showed that their account balances totalled approximately $9.6-million, according to the complaint. "In fact, at the end of December, Driver only had about $276,162 in all of his accounts: $265,388 in his bank accounts and $10,774 in one trading account," the SEC alleges. The SEC also claims that Mr. Driver sent one finder a fabricated account trading statement in October, 2008, which stated that Axcess had approximately $34.7-million, when it actually had

just $10,774. The finder continued to raise money from investors after receiving the statement, the SEC says. In addition to the other allegations, the SEC claims that Mr. Driver is continuing to solicit investors. He has set up a purported hedge fund called Axcess Fund LP, and is distributing a private placement memorandum to existing investors and new prospects. He tells investors that he plans to operate the fund using the same proprietary software program he used in the past, according to the complaint. The SEC is seeking orders restraining Mr. Driver from future violations of the U.S. Securities Act. It is also asking for an order that he disgorge any ill-gotten gains and that he pay an appropriate civil penalty. The SEC acknowledged the assistance of the Ontario Securities Commission in filing the case. The OSC cease traded Mr. Driver and Axcess on April 15, 2009, for unlicensed securities trading. Temporary restraining order Judge Wright, in granting the SEC a temporary restraining order, said the regulator has demonstrated a probability of success in its case. "Good cause exists to believe that defendants will continue to engage in such violations to the immediate and irreparable loss and damage to investors ... unless they are restrained and enjoined," his order reads. In addition to ordering that Mr. Driver and Axcess cease to offer securities, the judge has frozen several bank and brokerage accounts allegedly connected to the scheme. He has also ordered Mr. Driver and Axcess to deliver a list of all assets they hold over $5,000 in value. The temporary restraining lasts until May 26, 2009, unless extended. Judge Otis has ordered that all parties appear before him on May 22. Commodity Trading Futures Commission case In addition to the SEC case, the Commodity Trading Futures Commission has filed a separate suit against Mr. Driver and Axcess Automation. It repeats many of the same allegations as the SEC, adding that Mr. Driver withdrew cash from the fund to spend at Las Vegas casinos. Like the SEC, the CFTC is seeking injunctions, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains and appropriate civil penalties. http://www.stockwatch.com/newsit/newsit_newsit.aspx?bid=Z-C:*SEC1606901&symbol=*SEC&news_region=C

IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5 AS AMENDED - and IN THE MATTER OF AXCESS AUTOMATION LLC, AXCESS FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC, AXCESS FUND, L.P., GORDON ALAN DRIVER AND DAVID RUTLEDGE ORDER (Section 127(8))

WHEREAS on April 15, 2009, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “Commission”) made an order pursuant to sections 127(1) and (5) of the Securities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5., as amended, in respect of Axcess Automation LLC, Axcess Fund Management, LLC, Axcess Fund, L.P., Gordon Alan Driver and David Rutledge that all trading in securities by the Respondents cease, and that any exemptions contained in Ontario securities law do not apply to the Respondents (the “Temporary Order”); AND WHEREAS Axcess Automation LLC, Axcess Fund Management, LLC, Axcess Fund, L.P., Gordon Alan Driver and David Rutledge consent to a continuation of the Temporary Order until October 15, 2009; AND WHEREAS the Commission is of the opinion that it is in the public interest to make this order; IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. in respect of the Respondents, the Temporary Order is continued until October 15, 2009 or until further order of the Commission; and 2. this matter shall return before the Commission on October 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. or such other time as notified by the Secretary’s Office. DATED at Toronto this 29th day of April, 2009. “Lawrence E. Ritchie” Lawrence E. Ritchie

http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/Enforcement/Proceedings/RAD/rad_20090429_axcess.jsp

Local man accused in $14m Ponzi scheme SEC files allegations in U.S. court Steve Buist The Hamilton Spectator (May 21, 2009) A Freelton man who describes himself as a software developer and aspiring screenplay writer is accused in a California court of running a $14-million US Ponzi scheme. Gordon Driver and his company, Axcess Automation, are alleged to have defrauded more than 100 Canadian and American investors since 2006 by promising them weekly returns on their investment as high as 5 per cent, based on special software he says he developed to trade futures.

Among those who invested in the alleged Ponzi scheme, court documents say, are Ron and Reynold Mainse, sons of David Mainse, founder of Burlington's Crossroads Television and 100 Huntley Street. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained a civil court order in California that freezes the assets of Driver and his company, stops them from any further trading of securities, and prevents the destruction of any documents. The SEC will be back in a Los Angeles civil court tomorrow seeking a permanent injunction, financial penalties and asking a judge to force Driver to turn over the money he has obtained from investors. The Ontario Securities Commission has also ordered Driver and Axcess Automation to cease all trading immediately. Driver and his company are not registered to sell and trade securities in either Ontario or the United States. Driver, who is 51, divides his time between a large home in Wildan Estates, just south of Freelton, and an address in Las Vegas. A man, who declined to identify himself working outside Driver's Freelton home yesterday, said that Driver was away and not expected to return for some time. Driver could also not be reached at his Las Vegas address. According to the SEC's court filings, Driver raised more than $14.1-million US ($16 million Cdn) from about 90 Canadian investors and another 15 in the U.S., telling them that he had developed a software program for trading futures that would generate weekly returns of 1 to 5 per cent for the investors. "Driver assured investors that his computer program had built-in safeguards to manage risk, he never had a trading loss for more than a day, and he never had a weekly or monthly trading loss," according to the SEC complaint filed in California court. "In reality, Driver operated (his company) as a Ponzi scheme," the complaint alleges. In sworn testimony before an SEC hearing April 23, Driver said that he can make profitable trades seven or eight times out of 10. "But I can certainly prove that I did better than that," Driver testified. "I do over 100 per cent. That's better than 10 out of 10 trades." Driver never properly explained how more than 100 per cent of his trades could be profitable. But the SEC's court filings tell a much different story.

The SEC alleges that Driver actually used just $3.7-million US of the $14.1-million US he raised to trade futures -- and that he lost 95 per cent of the money in the trades he did make. Despite telling investors they could make up to 5 per cent profit per week, the SEC alleges "Driver, in fact, did limited trading and in some months, conducted no trading whatsoever." Last October, the SEC claims, sent a "fabricated" trading account statement to one person who was acting as a "finder" for investors. The fabricated statement "falsely stated that the account's ending balance was $34.7million US as of August 28, 2008," according to the SEC complaint. In fact, the SEC claims, the account's true balance was less than $11,000 US. The SEC also alleges that Driver misappropriated $10.7-million US to pay some investors and used another $1.1-million US to pay personal expenses. A document filed by an investigator for the SEC who analyzed Driver's expenses states that since 2006, about $470,000 US was taken by Driver in cash withdrawals, $163,000 US for retail purchases at places such as Costco and Sam's Club, $72,000 US used for travel costs, $68,000 US for auto-related expenses and nearly $60,000 US for computers and electronics. The SEC alleges that Driver's "scheme" flourished in mid-2007 when he made inroads with the leaders of Burlington's Crossroads Christian Communications, where Driver worked in the late 1970s. In his SEC testimony, Driver said he worked for Crossroads for a short time when he was a teenager, working with the sound equipment in new studios that had been opened. Driver said that Crossroads' founder David Mainse was like a father figure to him. When Driver moved back to Ontario from California a few years ago, he discovered he was living in the same neighbourhood as Ron Mainse, one of David's sons. Driver also said that he worked on films in the past with Oscar-winning director Sydney Pollack, including the 2005 film The Interpreter, starring Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn. He also said that his intent when he moved back to Ontario was to write screenplays. Driver testified that he was going to sell a computer to Reynold Mainse, Ron's brother, when Reynold noticed some charts on the computer related to Driver's supposed trading software. Reynold Mainse became interested, Driver testified, and eventually invested some money. Ron Mainse also became an investor.

In Driver's April 23 testimony, he alleged the two Mainse brothers also acted as finders, bringing other investors to Driver. Ron Mainse is out of the country and could not be reached for comment. Reynold Mainse did not respond to an interview request. [email protected] 905-526-3226

http://www.thespec.com/burlingtonlife/article/593899

No Crossroads cash in $14.1m Ponzi scam Huntley Street said Mainse brothers used personal money The Hamilton Spectator

BURLINGTON -The ministry behind 100 Huntley Street says church money was not misappropriated by two of the TV show's hosts who have been suspended over alleged links to a $14.1-million US Ponzi scheme. Any investments made by Ron and Reynold Mainse were "personal and private" in nature and did not draw from the ministry's 20,000-plus pool of donors, said Doug McKenzie, CEO of Burlington-based Crossroads Christian Communications. No charges have been laid against either Ron or Reynold Mainse, the sons of well-known Crossroads founder and televangelist David Mainse. The brothers did not respond to interview requests and could not be reached for comment last night. In May, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a court order halting the scheme allegedly run by Gordon Driver, 51, who lives in Freelton and Las Vegas. In its complaint, the SEC alleged Driver solicited friends, neighbours, and business acquaintances to invest in his company, Axcess Automation and defrauded more than 100 Canadian and American investors. The commission alleged Driver's scheme flourished in mid-2007 when he made "inroads" with leaders of an Ontario Christian TV ministry. Close relatives of the ministry's founder invested in Axcess and acted as "finders" for Driver, encouraging others to do the same, the SEC said. Driver allegedly offered to pay the finders 5-per-cent commission on his 75-per-cent share of the profits, the SEC said. McKenzie said the Mainse brothers have been asked to step down while Crossroads' board of directors reviewed their business dealings with Driver. The brothers have not been on 100 Huntley Street since May and their spots have been filled by guest hosts, including their father, David.

McKenzie said removal of the brothers was the "best action" the North Service Road ministry could take until more information about their alleged involvement in the Ponzi scheme became available. "We're deeply concerned about what is going on in this particular matter. These are allegations that are very serious and concern us very much." Apart from their TV jobs, Ron Mainse was director of broadcasting interests at Crossroads and Reynold Mainse was VP of Crossroads missionary activities. The Canadian Press with files from The Hamilton Spectator 31 Therese on Aug 5th, 2009 at 7:50 am

Anybody noticing that we are seeing an increasing affinity between protestant evangelicals and catholicism lately? Catholics possess only the milk of the word, only Jesus’ part of the covenant…as does most of the evangelical church now. The church has lost the meat of the gospel, the part where we need to “sell all that we have and buy” the kingdom of heaven for ourselves, “buy” the extra oil (revelation of the word) through the suffering that comes with carrying the disciple’s cross. The kingdom of heaven is is not bought with money - “You who have no money, come and buy”. “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed.” 1 Peter 4:12-13 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade - kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come SO THAT YOUR FAITH - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - MAY BE PROVED GENUINE, and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” 1 Peter 1:3-7 I don’t trust any believer or preacher who names the name of Jesus any more unless I see the mark of the cross in their lives - suffering. 32 Tim on Aug 5th, 2009 at 8:19 am

Therese: The passage in Matthew 7:1-3 is for us all wherever we are in our journey. For my part it is precisely because of the suffering that I and my family have been through that we have found love and grace for others when the storms of life gather and shake us to our very core. We have a choice to get better or get bitter. I pray that I am working towards getting better. I cannot speak for others.

An interesting thought for you arising from your quote: “I don’t trust any believer or preacher who names the name of Jesus any more unless I see the mark of the cross in their lives - suffering…” Might this just mean that Ron and Reynold will go on to become amazing preachers? 34 Therese on Aug 5th, 2009 at 12:25 pm

Tim, to me the word of God is precious treasure, not something to mock and despise. Surely you must know what Peter says about suffering for being a Christian as opposed to suffering for doing wrong - and yet even then God’s grace is offered if repentance is forthcoming. Of course suffering is only useful when there is repentance. I think we are talking in two different languages - I am not even talking about legal culpability in terms of man’s laws, which God’s children are not subject to, but do voluntarily submit ourselves to. I don’t know if they broke man’s laws, and if so whether deliberately or not. For me it’s not the most important thing - what I’ve been trying to address is the purity of the gospel, the integrity of God’s sanctuary. Jesus was not bitter when he went on a rampage with a whip driving out the money-changers from His Father’s house, and I think I am being a lot more gentle than that! As for the Mainse’s being more worthy preachers after all this, for sure I believe this is the great opportunity and mercy the Lord is offering them, if only they would agree with their Adversary on the way, before they are handed over to the Judge, so that they are able to receive His grace and avoid His judgment. I’m sorry I can’t be more hopeful - but the letter tells me that the author doesn’t know what he needs to repent of, which is not about believing his friend’s lies, but more about serving mammon and believing/presenting a false gospel. “We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity…..” Hebrews 5:11-6:1 “Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults. In the Law it is written, ‘Through men of strange tongues and through the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to me,’ says the Lord.” 1 Cor. 14:20-21 http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/08/02/reynold-mainse-of-100-huntley-streetregarding-axcess-automationfund-alleged-ponzi-scheme/#comment-111072

· 11 Jackie on Aug 8th, 2009 at 7:30 pm Honestly, in this age of deception, I don’t know why anyone would give money to this company. Along with his sons, David Mainse is a professional fake. Misleading the public for years.

While this family lives in the multimillion dollars homes with money donated, people continue to be stupid to give money. Eventually, their scheme will break. If the Mainse family truly followed God’s word, they would not be involved in such a scandal. http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/07/16/100-huntley-streetponzi-schemedavidmainse-speaks/#comment-110843 · 10 Therese Kimber on Jul 19th, 2009 at 4:40 am This all makes me wonder at what point did the church in Canada (and the U.S.) become such a slick and clever business enterprise, run by slick and clever business people in a slick and clever business-like way…where and why did we go off the rails? I can think of two reasons at least: 1) laying aside the cross , whereby we must crucify our flesh nature or we are not His disciples 2) Too much Martha and not enough Mary: Jesus said that Mary choosing to forgo fleshly activity on His behalf, to just sit at His feet and allow herself to be transformed by Him was the ONE THING NEEDED. Do we believe Him? Are we going to follow Jesus and become like Him, or will we continue to follow the world and become like it?

Local Ponzi suspect wants access to cash TheSpec.com But US asks court to say no Steve Buist (Aug 17, 2009)

A Freelton man implicated in a $14-million Ponzi scheme is now the subject of a U.S. criminal investigation by the California state attorney's office. Gordon Driver and his company, Axcess Automation, are already facing court actions launched by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which alleges that Driver and his company defrauded more than 100 Canadian and U.S. investors by promising them weekly returns on their investment as high as 5 per cent. The SEC has obtained a court order freezing Driver's assets and is also seeking financial penalties and an order that would force Driver to turn over any money he has obtained from investors. Driver will be back in a Los Angeles court today, hoping to convince a judge to release $35,000 of the frozen funds so that Driver can hire a lawyer to defend himself in the case against the SEC. In his court motion, Driver acknowledges he is also now the subject of a criminal investigation and that he has been provided with a public defender to protect his rights in that case. Driver declined to discuss the nature of the criminal investigation when contacted by The Spectator. He also declined to discuss his attempt to gain access to the frozen funds. In one court document filed with his motion, Driver indicated that both he and his wife are not employed and that neither of them has any assets or owns any property other than three small bank accounts that each has less than $100. He also stated in his sworn declaration that he and his family now live in rental housing in Las Vegas. A land title search indicates that Driver's house in Wildan Estates, just south of Freelton, appears to be owned by a numbered company, 555483 Ontario Limited.

Driver stated in an e-mail to The Spectator that neither he nor his wife has any ownership position in the numbered company. The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission is vigorously opposing Driver's application for access to the $35,000 in frozen funds. "Just as a bank robber cannot use the loot to wage the best defence money can buy ... so a swindler in securities markets cannot use the victims' assets to hire counsel who will help him retain the gleanings of crime," states an SEC response, in quoting a U.S. court ruling in another case. The SEC's response also points out that Driver has failed to provide any evidence of his finances despite court orders, and that as much as $1 million remains missing, based on an accounting investigation. "If Driver truly has no money, how has he been living these past few months?" the SEC asks in its response. Driver and his company are not registered to sell and trade securities in Ontario or the United States. In testimony he gave to the SEC in April, Driver said he can make profitable trades seven or eight times out of 10. However, the SEC alleges that Driver actually used just $3.7 million US of the $14.1 million US he raised to trade futures - and that he lost 95 per cent of the money in the trades he did make. The SEC alleges Driver's "scheme" flourished in mid-2007 when he made inroads with the leaders of Burlington's Crossroads Christian Communications Inc., where Driver worked in the late 1970s. Driver also told the SEC in April that Ron and Reynold Mainse -- sons of Crossroads founder David Mainse -- invested money and also acted as finders, bringing other investors to Driver. The Mainse brothers have temporarily stepped down as hosts of Crossroads' 100 Huntley Street broadcasts. No charges have been laid against the brothers in connection with Driver's case. [email protected] 905-526-3226

http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/619458 Rev Enue on Aug 17th, 2009 at 8:54 am The love of money is the root of all evil . There has always charlatans in the world of religion. These individuals always use greed as the “Driving” force to enrich themselves at the expense of others. Always cloaking their schemes in religious sounding phrases in set the trap for the victims. And then when they are exposed rather than repent they go about excusing themselves. Now it’s a fact that in North America prominent Pentecostal Pastors and their off springs do some very unusual criminal things (See Not Innocent” http://www.a2zbookdepot.com/xxcrxxoxxoks.pdf or http://crooksaog.tripod.com/, CEO of ministry building $4 million lakefront home

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/597/story/806505.html?storylink=omni_popular,) And why in the world would a so called Pentecostal Christian Church, Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship, or any church for that matter sue anybody for any money never mind for 50 millions of dollars and use in the process a very expensive “Bay Street” firm of Aird & Berlis out of their 8 million annual budget to slander, defame and destroy a Christian individual, Walter Kambulow, who does not do what they do, and in the process lie and commit perjury? - - I am one of the people who invested with Gordon A. Driver “Axcess Fund LLC” beginning of 2007. I talked with him a couple times a month every month to see how things were going and actually met him face to face twice. I was told when I invested with him that he is a good Christian and was the salt of the earth. Turns out he is the total opposite. He stole from friends, long term friends people that were in financial trouble and guaranteed them high returns. Now in hind sight returns that were to good to be true. I hope he rots in jail! He has hurt so many families that are now because of him in serious financial trouble. Gordon A. Driver (702) 951-9398 [email protected] Posted by: Lost Shirt | July 09, 2009 at 06:37 PM http://markbyron.typepad.com/main/2009/06/a-lot-of-interesting-verbiage-on-jewish-connections-wentdown-when-bernie-madoffs-ponzi-scheme-went-down-last-year-for-those.html

100 Huntley Street hosts still lying low Crossroads Christian Communications cleared in Ponzi investigation By Josiah Neufeld | Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Reynold Mainse (left) and Ron Mainse (right). PHOTO: CCCI BURLINGTON, ON—Fans who miss the popular co-hosts of Christian television show 100 Huntley Street shouldn't expect to see Ron and Reynold Mainse back on air this fall, although their names have been essentially cleared of wrongdoing in an ongoing Ponzi scheme investigation. "I think the board is very very cautious," Reynold Mainse said when ChristianWeek asked him if he expects to be back on the show anytime soon. "I don't know and I'm not that anxious about it."

Crossroads Christian Communications pulled the Mainse brothers—sons of founder David Mainse—from the show in May after the Hamilton Spectator broke the news that Gordon Driver and his company Axcess Automation were accused in a California court of running a $16 million dollar Ponzi scheme. Driver told the court that the Mainse brothers had invested money with him and brought him new investors. Driver and his company are facing a criminal investigation by California state attorney's office and accusations of investor fraud from the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. No charges have been laid against the Mainse brothers who say they cooperated fully with the Ontario Securities Commission in its own investigation of Driver. "We took someone we thought to be a friend at his word," says Reynold Mainse. "We didn't investigate our friend, and it turned out what he was telling us was not true. It hurt us and it hurt our families." Mainse says Driver and his family recently moved into his brother Ron's neighbourhood. "Their kids played together, they did a little holidaying together, they really felt they had a strong good relationship," says Mainse. Mainse says Driver told him investing money in his company would help strengthen Mainse's ministry. Mainse and his wife Kathy are also volunteer co-chairs of a ministry called Heaven's Rehearsal. "I came to find out over a year later that one apparently needs a license to get any compensation when it comes to the stock market," Mainse wrote in a letter he sent to his friends and supporters on July 26. Mainse says he pointed five relatives and 10 friends toward investment opportunities with Driver. His friends ended up losing varying amounts of money—Mainse wouldn't say how much—and that he personally "didn't lose very much." "They don't hold anything against me," he says. The SEC accuses Driver of defrauding about 90 investors in Canada and 15 in the U.S. Driver allegedly raised $16 million dollars Canadian from investors whom he promised returns of up to 5 per cent per week. Mainse says his first inkling that something was awry came on May 15. He says he was "shocked" when he read a report from the SEC and in the newspaper that Driver was facing charges. "Even when we met with the Ontario Securities Commission, we still believed in our heart that somehow this is all good, that the questions will be answered, Gord will be cleared and we can move on with something that we thought was good," says Mainse. The Mainse brothers are not facing charges, and Crossroads says no ministry funds were invested with Driver.

Ron Mainse says he won't comment at present, but that he's preparing to release his own public statement. Crossroads still cautious

In the meantime, Crossroads invited an accounting firm to make its own internal investigation of Crossroads. The board said in a statement July 17 that it is confident "no CCCI funds whatsoever were directed to Gordon Driver or any of his corporate entities." "They've gone through a good process," says John Pellowe, CEO of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities, of which Crossroads is a member. "We had full access to everything we wanted to see. It was quite extensive. They have not acted in an arbitrary manner, they have done their due diligence, they have looked at it very carefully, they have consulted externally." But Crossroads CEO Doug Mckenzie says the Mainse brothers won't be back on the show until they've completed a "restorative" process outlined by the Crossroads board. "Obviously we're praying about this, we're looking for restoration, we're anticipating that," says Mckenzie. "We don't have anything else we can say about it at this time— they're working through those issues." Though the organization's day-to-day operations are "secure" and there are "no prospects of going under," according to Mckenzie, this issue has contributed to a financially difficult year. At press time Kerry Carmichael, chair of the Crossroads board, had not returned calls requesting an interview. Read other ChristianWeek articles on this topic here. http://www.christianweek.org/stories.php?id=646

CONVERSATIONS WITH GORDON DRIVER AND WALTER KAMBULOW ABOUT "NOT INNOCENT" http://www.benedictionblogson.com/2009/08/02/reynold-mainse-of-100-huntley-streetregarding-axcess-automationfund-alleged-ponzi-scheme/#comment-111258 1. 72 Rev Enue on Aug 17th, 2009 at 8:54 am

The love of money is the root of all evil . There has always charlatans in the world of religion. These individuals always use greed as the “Driving” force to enrich themselves at the expense of others. Always cloaking their schemes in religious sounding phrases in set the trap for the victims. And then when they are exposed rather than repent they go about excusing themselves.

2. 73 E on Aug 17th, 2009 at 10:13 am

The Hamilton Spectator just ran another piece today on Driver and the Mainse brothers: (Aug 17th) http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/619458 3. 74 BD on Aug 17th, 2009 at 1:02 pm

E: Thanks. Got it, and it’s posted. The link trackback is at the bottom of these comments. Investors are hungry for information, if I hear from California tonight, I’ll update. 4. 75 Walter Kambulow on Aug 17th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

Gordon Driver - Did you read my Ebook “Not innocent? If so why do you think that you and the Mainse brothers are different from the Straders who also conducted a religious affinity ponzi scheme? In other words you are innocent and committed no crimes whatsoever? 5. 76 Gordon Driver on Aug 18th, 2009 at 7:29 am

Walter, Perhaps you don’t know what it is like to be judged by Christians who don’t know all the facts. Read in the book of James again, Walter. Only God knows all the facts, it is not your place or anyone else on this blog to judge. God has some harsh things to say about people who do. I don’t want anyone to invite God’s wrath. Gordon 6. 77 Bene D on Aug 18th, 2009 at 9:53 am

What facts are in dispute in these posts Gordon? I’m not talking about people’s opinions, speculation, there is an absense of information, and you can dispute what is known if you think it is incorrect. Walter went to court when a lawsuit was brought against him by the TAFC leaders. You may have more in common than you think, I don’t believe he had a jury and he defended himself.

100 investors are looking for facts more than for our chatter. You had a court appearance yesterday - what was the outcome? 7. 78 Rev Enue on Aug 18th, 2009 at 11:55 am

The guy defrauds, cheats and steals and then throws out the old do not judge smokescreen. He should be a TV preacher 8. 79 Walter Kambulow on Aug 18th, 2009 at 12:10 pm

I don’t want anyone to invite God’s wrath. G D MK 4:22 “For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. JN 18:20 Jesus answered him, “I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. Gordon Driver You didn’t answer the simple question “you are innocent and committed no crimes whatsoever?” Please yes or no! And then you have things upside down concerning God’s wrath which is on those Christians who sin willfully after they have received the knowledge of the truth, for there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The LORD will judge His people.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. (Hebrews 10:26-31) As my Ebook demonstrates concerning deceived Pentecostals Christian such as yourself and the Mainse brothers those who conduct ponzi schemes are in deep trouble with governing authorities: Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Romans 13:1-3

And since Jesus Christ made me a king and a priest one of the functions of any wise king is to judge all things. The bible clearly states: 1 Corinthians 2:15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. 2:16 For “who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 5:9 I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. 5:10 Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. 5:11 But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner-not even to eat with such a person. 5:12 For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? 5:13 But those who are outside God judges. Therefore “put away from yourselves the evil person.” 1COR 14:29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. So Gordon if you claim to be part of the body of Christ and a brother in the Lord and are a liar, a thief, a scoundrel, a covetous person, etc. then it’s my duty to judge you, rebuke you, and put you away from the body of Christ if you are an evil person who refuses to repent and to expose you to the world as per the words of Jesus: LK 17:3 “Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. Matthew 18:15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 18:16 “But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ 18:17 “And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. 18:18 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. When you or anybody rob, hurts, or deceives any member of the body of Christ it affects me because we all are our brother’s keeper and Scriptures instructs us: ROM 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 1TM 5:20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear. 2TM 4:2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

TI 1:10 For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 1:11 whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain. 1:12 One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” 1:13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, TI 2:15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. So Gordon did you deceive others and stole money for the sake of dishonest gain? 9. 80 Gordon Driver on Aug 18th, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Walter, I guess the book of James is missing from your Bible. You didn’t quote from it. James 4:11-12 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver,[a] who is able to save and to destroy. Who[b] are you to judge another?[c] James 3:1 1 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. Gordon 10.81 Walter Kambulow on Aug 18th, 2009 at 1:47 pm

Ephesians 5:5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 5:7 Therefore do not be partakers with them. 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 5:9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 5:10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 5:12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. 5:13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Gordon Driver You still didn’t answer the question of “you are innocent and committed no crimes whatsoever?” Please yes or no!

For the record the book of James was written to brethren and if you are a liar, a thief and a scoundrel you are not one of the brethren nor my brother in the Lord but a son of disobedience, a son hell upon whom comes the wrath of God according to Apostle Paul and the Holy Spirit who inspired his words! So quoting the word of God by Gordon is a joke because the bible tells you: 1PT 4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. It’s obvious to me and many you are a liar, a thief and a scoundrel who belong in jail along with the Mainse brothers and that is why you refuse to answer the simple question So Gordon did you deceive others and stole money for the sake of dishonest gain? 11.82 Rev Enue on Aug 18th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Why in the world would the guy incriminate himself in a public forum such as this even if he were guilty? 12.83 Bene D on Aug 18th, 2009 at 4:36 pm

Walter, it isn’t obvious to the rest of us. Gordon Driver is in a civil case with the CFTC and SEC regarding Axcess Automation/Axcess Funds. He is under criminal investigation. However, until he is has his day in court and there is a verdict, it doesn’t matter what people think. The law is the law and he is facing it. As am I. I cannot convict someone with words, hence the term ‘alleged.’ It is up to the court to prove or disprove the charges, not me. James or any book of the bible isn’t going to do Gordon one bit of good in front of a judge and the defendants. Neither is blog chatter. If he has a lawyer, that lawyer is advising him not to talk. He has the right under law to not self-incriminate, just like you and I do. 13.84 Walter on Aug 18th, 2009 at 5:14 pm

If he has a lawyer, that lawyer is advising him not to talk. He has the right under law to not self-incriminate, just like you and I do. Bene D An honest righteous man doesn’t have to play games with the system and get away on a technicality like Jim Bakker did.

Jim was judged, found guilty and sentenced to 45 years in jail, the same amount Dan Strader was given. But because the judge erred in making a speech about Jim’s religion the conviction was overturned! And Jim still owes the IRS about 10 million dollars when the bible says: ROM 13:8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. As far as I am concerned Jim Bakker was and still is a thief, a crook and a deceiver! As a matter of fact if you really look into the matter Jim Bakker repented off nothing except teaching prosperity! I watched this parasite on TV last week and he is still off the wall! And the bible tells us: 2 Peter 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2:2 And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. 2:3 By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber. What I am saying that because you are found guilty or not guilty by the legal system doesn’t mean that you are absolved of your crimes towards humanity. Robbing the sheep of money by any person is wrong and especially if you don’t make restitution! As my pastor Gordon Williams has stated yesterday: “The problem with the pastors, evangelists and other so-called Christian Leaders is that there is no real change in their lives. They are sorry mostly because they got caught and not because they have sinned. None of them have made any effort to pay back what they have taken under false and fraudulent premises or changed their adulterous life style.” 14.85 Gordon Driver on Aug 18th, 2009 at 5:52 pm

Walter used this verse: 1PT 4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters busybody |ˈbizēˌbädē| noun ( pl. -bodies) a meddling or prying person.. Walter, being a busybody in my matters would indicate this verse applies to you. James 3:1 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 15.86 Walter Kambulow on Aug 18th, 2009 at 6:00 pm

Gordon Driver

Even the devil quotes scriptures! So how come you are choosing only the verses that you like and ignoring But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer. As Jesus told hypocrites: MT7:1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 7:2 “For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 7:3 “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 7:4 “Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 7:5 “Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. In other words liars and thieves cannot rebuke those who don’t do what they do? You don’t see me conducting a ponzi scheme or having a nonprofit corporation depending on the deception of sheep to finance an expensive lifestyle? 16.87 Gordon Driver on Aug 18th, 2009 at 6:12 pm

Walter, thank you for confirming my point. I have nothing more to say. 17.88 Walter Kambulow on Aug 18th, 2009 at 6:15 pm

Gordon Driver You have nothing to say because you are a thief who is not a doer of the word! EPH 4:28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Gambling or playing with the stock market is not labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.

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