Imagine this: a pastor's wife telephones an Elder in her church to inform him that her husband (the senior pastor) has been psychologically, sexually, financially, socially and spiritually abusing her for years and she has just fled to a shelter. He listens to her story at length, letting her talk out as much as she… Continue reading How to rebuke a wicked man – a lesson from Paul
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Churches and Abuse Cover Up — Insights From Penn State
(Luke 8:17 ESV) For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Here is part of an AP (Associated Press) news story that helps us understand a very common motivation by churches to cover up abuse when it is reported. Christians… Continue reading Churches and Abuse Cover Up — Insights From Penn State