A Wrecked Church!

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by my kids mom

My parents are and have been members of this church for over 30 years. Myself, my brothers and sisters also grew up in this church. It was once a. Mighty church, with strong leadership and a true passion for Christ. My parents stayed there while their shepherd was fading with age and recollection of who he even was, much less that he had sheep. They loved their first family and supported them with tithes, offerings, love and respect. Now that they are standing up for what is right, and trying to protect the church they. helped build,they are being kicked out. As far as what is right and what is wrong, its Gods final judgement, but I will tell you when a man leaves his wife because he is in a relationship with the pastors daughter and then wants to become pastor, there is a problem. What this church needs is someone who will stand up against this evil and bring this church back together.

Wow. This brings to light a few things. IF this is true, then her earthly father would be extremely upset to know this. If this is true, then how can some in the church who support her uphold this nasty situation?

[BroJoe]

In my opinion, this entire thread is gossip.

Just sayin'.

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by BroJoe

In my opinion, this entire thread is gossip.

Just sayin'.

you read the entire thread?

[HolyFire]

Originally Posted by Amanah

you read the entire thread?

Not to me, I've visited this church several times. They need serious prayer.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by BroJoe

In my opinion, this entire thread is gossip.

Just sayin'.

I knew I might get this type of response. That's OK! I wavered between appearing to spread gossip by exposing a travesty, or keeping quiet about good people being bullied and kicked out of the church that they have supported and identified with for decades. I finally decided that these people, many who are elderly, needed a voice.

[Amanah]

I agree that they need serious prayer and my heart aches for them, my comment was teasing Joe for calling the thread gossip while admiting he had read every post.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by StillStanding

I knew I might get this type of response. That's OK! I wavered between appearing to spread gossip by exposing a travesty, or keeping quiet about good people being bullied and kicked out of the church that they have supported and identified with for decades. I finally decided that these people, many who are elderly, needed a voice.

I agree in part, Piano Guy...just wish folks didn't know particulars, but that's not really you're fault either.

I came to this thread after details were deleted, yet though I wasn't privy to the happenings there, I knew whererof you speak.

It is tragic all around. The pastor was a good man...my brother knew him well...sang at his funeral.

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by StillStanding

I knew I might get this type of response. That's OK! I wavered between appearing to spread gossip by exposing a travesty, or keeping quiet about good people being bullied and kicked out of the church that they have supported and identified with for decades. I finally decided that these people, many who are elderly, needed a voice.

I agree. Far to often there are some rogue people in power who bully and mistreat people who cannot defend themselves. I find it a travesty that there are elderly people being mistreated here.

Sometimes exposing those who willingly and deliberately push their weight around to obtain power is what keeps integrity and honesty upfront in any situation where people contribute money to support it.

Exposure is designed to foment shame and possibly bring the offender to repentance for the dirty deeds.

[ILG]

Abuse of power example....one of the main reasons; a desire to avoid bad publicity:

http://openchannel.msnbc.msn.com/_ne...sex-abuse?lite

[aegsm76]

Transparency is a good thing.
Those in power often wish to hide their misdeeds by stating, "That's just gossip".

There is a difference between gossip and accountability/exposure.