Michael Todd, a well-known pastor from Tulsa, landed in hot waters after spitting on a churchgoer during an ongoing service this weekend. A video documenting the shocking moment went viral right after it surfaced online.In the clip, the pastor can be seen delivering a sermon about witnessing God’s hazy vision before spitting on his hand and rubbing it on a volunteer’s face in an attempt to demonstrate his message.u ain’t 🅿️.@bstdownbarbiana@braylyns @DTedifies manz stood there and spit on some to pass a message…5:13 AM · Jan 17, 20225115@braylyns @DTedifies manz stood there and spit on some to pass a message… https://t.co/O8hxOeFGZGThe pastor also mentioned that he aimed to convey the message, “receiving a vision from God might get nasty,” through his controversial move. As the congregation gasped in revulsion, Todd justified his stunt by saying that people will get a similar reaction for “answering God’s call.”According to TMZ, it was later revealed that the volunteer on the receiving end was pastor Todd’s younger brother.Everything to know about Michael ToddPastor Michael Todd and his wife Natalie are the leaders of the Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They were appointed to the position in 2015 by Gary McIntosh, the founding pastor of the church.The couple gained recognition in 2016 after their sermon on Relationship Goals went viral online and reached millions of people across the globe. The series garnered more than six million views within two years and inspired Pastor Michael to publish a book of the same name. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe book stayed on the New York Times Bestsellers list for 13 consecutive weeks. He went on to release a musical single titled Relationship Goals (Revelation) and the song reached number 10 on the Billboard R&B list.The pastor launched his second book Crazy Faith in September 2021 and released another sermon series of the same title. Meanwhile, he continued to lead the Transformation Church and currently garners over 5,000 physical attendees and more than 20,000 virtual attendees every week. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostPastor Michael and Natalie often speak at international and domestic events and churches. Their philosophy is based on the ideas of “re-presenting God to the lost” and “transformation in Christ.” According to the former’s official website, the couple aim to present the gospel in a “relevant and progressive way.”The pair are also proud parents to children Isabella, Michael Jr., Ava, and Gia Todd. Michael Todd has also gained immense popularity on social media and has over 1.8 million followers on Instagram.Twitter reacts to Pastor Michael Todd spitting on church volunteerPastor Michael Todd left netizens horrified after rubbing spit on a church volunteer's face (Image via Instagram/iammiketodd)While Pastor Michael Todd is recognized for his passionate sermons and bestselling books, he recently made news for spitting on a church volunteer to spread the message of “God’s hazy vision.”The stunt left several social media users horrified, with many taking to Twitter to react to the debatable move. Some have even mentioned that the stunt was inappropriate, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic:D. Danyelle Thomas@UnfitChristianMichael Todd is a theologically irresponsible menace who continually demonstrates why he needs to be deplatformed. You cannot justify his use of SALIVA in a demonstrative sermon in the middle of a #Pandammit.4:23 AM · Jan 17, 202219453Michael Todd is a theologically irresponsible menace who continually demonstrates why he needs to be deplatformed. You cannot justify his use of SALIVA in a demonstrative sermon in the middle of a #Pandammit.Candice Marie Benbow@CandiceBenbowMichael Todd is the same dude who equated hand sanitizer to the blood and said COVID would “pass over” the Saints, at the beginning of the pandemic. Of course, he’d smear spit on someone else’s face.…and it doesn’t matter they’re related.6:22 AM · Jan 17, 202220028Michael Todd is the same dude who equated hand sanitizer to the blood and said COVID would “pass over” the Saints, at the beginning of the pandemic. Of course, he’d smear spit on someone else’s face.…and it doesn’t matter they’re related.Cieeg@CiegiLapriestI will NEVER watch another Michael Todd sermon.I am disgusted12:35 PM · Jan 17, 202216I will NEVER watch another Michael Todd sermon.I am disgusted🤸🏽‍♀️ بريتني@justbrittney_Now what in THE hell possessed Michael Todd to do that. Not just in the midst of a pandemic but in GENERAL…4:01 AM · Jan 17, 202211628Now what in THE hell possessed Michael Todd to do that. Not just in the midst of a pandemic but in GENERAL… https://t.co/EMyOCcI5HGIsiuwa@iamisiuwaPastor Michael Todd just spit in his hands during a church service ! 🤮 I’m sorry but you can preach a message without having to do something nasty like that #transformationchurch12:27 PM · Jan 17, 2022263Pastor Michael Todd just spit in his hands during a church service ! 🤮😷 I’m sorry but you can preach a message without having to do something nasty like that #transformationchurchmeh✨@laugh_track_natI literally never want to see Michael Todd on my timeline again.3:25 AM · Jan 17, 202213265I literally never want to see Michael Todd on my timeline again.Omo Baba Olowo@GodzperfectionzMichael Todd personally has never sat well with me and that’s just my personal preference but I’m not going to sit here and condemn the man. You can respectfully point out his faults AND go to God in prayer tbh4:10 AM · Jan 17, 20228Michael Todd personally has never sat well with me and that’s just my personal preference but I’m not going to sit here and condemn the man. You can respectfully point out his faults AND go to God in prayer tbhJulia Brown@jlouise5675Hiiiii yes, Jesus spit in the dirt, wiped it on a mans face and healed his blindness. But two points:1) Jesus didn’t do that during a global pandemic,And, more importantly,2) Michael Todd is not Jesus!7:57 AM · Jan 17, 20223Hiiiii 👋 yes, Jesus spit in the dirt, wiped it on a mans face and healed his blindness. But two points:1) Jesus didn’t do that during a global pandemic,And, more importantly,2) Michael Todd is not Jesus!Ashley Robertson Preston, Ph.D.@DrPreston1913Soooooo I watched the clip of Michael Todd 🙃 I’m surprised that the situation didn’t end in a fight.5:01 AM · Jan 17, 202241Soooooo I watched the clip of Michael Todd 🙃 I’m surprised that the situation didn’t end in a fight. https://t.co/PXPoORacjiKeila Nicole ✨@keekslovee22I just went and watched the service from Transformation today. Michael Todd is UNHINGED. That is the filthiest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.9:18 AM · Jan 17, 20222I just went and watched the service from Transformation today. Michael Todd is UNHINGED. That is the filthiest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.📚Épique Ki, La Gem🍷@DulceKi_Pastor Michael Todd will ruin himself, his family, and Transformation Church with the antics and gimmicks that he pushes over the last 2 yrs. Its 100% performance now and odd that his leadership team is okaying it. Get a blessing and start losing ur mind.9:21 AM · Jan 17, 20223Pastor Michael Todd will ruin himself, his family, and Transformation Church with the antics and gimmicks that he pushes over the last 2 yrs. Its 100% performance now and odd that his leadership team is okaying it. Get a blessing and start losing ur mind.Ravennnnn@ThatsSoRae_I can’t believe this Michael Todd video bro9:36 AM · Jan 17, 202222I can’t believe this Michael Todd video broLish@Ms_Unique_86That video with Pastor Michael Todd is absolutely disgusting! That couldn't have been me volunteering to let this man smear spit all over my face! Yuck 🤮9:22 AM · Jan 17, 20221That video with Pastor Michael Todd is absolutely disgusting! That couldn't have been me volunteering to let this man smear spit all over my face! Yuck 🤮Shop: Scotty’s@SunshineScotteePastor Michael Todd did what????8:20 AM · Jan 17, 2022Pastor Michael Todd did what???? https://t.co/RzjK6xF70eMama Mia ❣️@middakaneMichael Todd just put his spit on his brothers face and got me all unfocused a great word but he could’ve kept that part12:39 PM · Jan 17, 202241Michael Todd just put his spit on his brothers face and got me all unfocused 😂 a great word but he could’ve kept that partAs reactions continue to pour in online, it remains to be seen if Pastor Michael and his brother will acknowledge the public response in the days to come.