X and I attended our former church together for over 10 years. When this all started that church was as helpful and supportive as they knew how to be. I kept attending and I was blessed to have good friends there. I remember that when the whole thing blew up a friend asked if I… Continue reading Finding a new fellowship
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Understanding abuse: one pastor’s journey
A true autobiographical story. Names (including the author’s), places and dates are fictional. My name is Michael Lehman. I’ve served in pastoral ministry since my ordination in 1986. I’d describe my theological convictions as reformed evangelical. For the past few years I’ve been on an extended sabbatical, devoted to further study and writing. During this… Continue reading Understanding abuse: one pastor’s journey
