I've been told by a pretty informed source that Decoster's donations to FBC or Schaap were largely used to pay the monthly payments on the auditorium. Schaap was losing members by the hundreds, and their offerings went with them; Decoster's money helped to offset the difference.
When this auditorium was being built, I thought it was to be built---paid in full!! What lies Schaap told. At least Hyles knew how to keep debt from building during his pastorate.
When this auditorium was being built, I thought it was to be built---paid in full!! What lies Schaap told. At least Hyles knew how to keep debt from building during his pastorate.