I (Jeff) was trained in conservative evangelical churches. The seminary I went to was conservative in its theology. Ultimately I embraced reformed theology and still hold to the reformed confessions of faith (I am a reformed Baptist). Over the years in our present church (we have been here nearly 24 years now) most of the… Continue reading A Look Inside the Mind of “Christian” Patriarchy
Author: Jeff Crippen
The Apostle John Provides us a Model of How to Address an Abuser in Church
I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to… Continue reading The Apostle John Provides us a Model of How to Address an Abuser in Church
