The answer is yes, and it will take will and wisdom to change
This week’s story caused me to search scripture and to reflect on the necessary and sufficient conditions for restoration. Scripture does not have a succinct, step-by-step cookbook for such matters, but neither is it silent.
GRACE denies IHOPKC ever contacted them about a possible review of its recent report.
The executive leadership team at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) has also contacted third parties to conduct an independent evaluation of its initial findings.
ECFA Member Changes, On This Date at MinistryWatch, MinistryWatch 1000 Database Changes
A glance back at the news at MinistryWatch this week, database changes, plus some highlights from history.
Former youth pastor—son of senior pastors—jailed for alleged sexual assault of minors
Prosecutors have charged youth pastor Jackson M. Gatlin, 35, with assaulting teen girls between 2007 and 2010 at Vineyard Church in Duluth, Minn.
On Oct. 15, 2020, Tates Creek Presbyterian Church Senior Pastor Robert Cunningham released a statement Thursday (Oct. 15) announcing an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by singer, songwriter, and artist Chris Rice.
Samantha Kilpatrick, director of institutional response at Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE), is resigning after being in the role for only three months.
GRACE has announced that Samantha Kilpatrick will be transitioning into the full-time role of director of institutional response.
A new report shows how much churches still need to learn about dealing with abuse.
An investigative firm says it found no evidence that pastor and author Bryan Loritts covered up abuse allegations at Fellowship Church, the megachurch he co-founded in Memphis, Tennessee.
A group of former members is now renewing their call for the church to make good on its earlier promises. “We have not seen follow-through on your initial apologies and stated goal of reconciliation,” wrote ...