Author: Jeff Crippen

I am the pastor of Christ Reformation Church in Tillamook, Oregon, arriving here in 1993. I have been a pastor since 1983 and was a police officer for 12 years before that. My wife and I have been married since 1971. Verla is a medical assistant at a local clinic and in our spare time we like to hunt, fish, and ride our motorcycle.

Attitudes that Promote Abuse in the Church: Major System Flush Needed

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This past week my wife and I have been doing some maintenance on our hot tub. After having it shut down for a short time (and drained) we started it back up and noticed these tissue paper-like flakes coming out of the jets. We did some professional research (YouTube) and found out that this is… Continue reading Attitudes that Promote Abuse in the Church: Major System Flush Needed

Eternal Patriarchy? The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood says, “You Bet!”

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(Deuteronomy 4:2  ESV) You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I command you. (1 Corinthians 4:6  ESV) I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn… Continue reading Eternal Patriarchy? The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood says, “You Bet!”