*** Blogger Alex Grenier of Calvary Chapel Abuse published an article about former NBA player and Calvary Chapel member, Nick VanderLaan. I have highlighted important points below. Take a look at the whole article here. *** http://ephesians511blog.blogspot.com/2012/10/calvary-chapel-arrested-member-warning.html *** Former NBA player Nick VanderLaan, a recent money-giving member of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, tells his… Continue reading Rant: When Do Church Pastors/Leaders Call Civil Authorities?
Month: October 2012
Narcissistic Pastors
This is a scarf I was knitting while attending BGBC and with the ladies of my knitting group.I think one of the fascinating things about spiritually abusive environments is that abusers are so masterful, sometimes they don't even need to use words to induce guilt in their people. Our family had attended a church for… Continue reading Narcissistic Pastors
Are Christian Leaders Condoning Islam’s Rules for Wife Beating??
** A reader sent this to me and I found it very shocking that some of our modern-day celebrity pastors seem to condone behavior that Mohammed endorsed - the beating of wives. Here is what my reader had to say: Pastor Ken Garrett is absolutely right when he says: "Our churches will never be safe places… Continue reading Are Christian Leaders Condoning Islam’s Rules for Wife Beating??
Let’s Discuss the Sovereign Grace Ministries’ Press Release
I am posting the newest press release by Sovereign Grace Ministries about their lawsuit below, but first is a personal note to the SGM survivors and their families: After reading the SGM press release, I was angry. I feel really bad for you to have to read this press release. Please do NOT take those words… Continue reading Let’s Discuss the Sovereign Grace Ministries’ Press Release
Domestic Violence: Do Pastors Know Best?
The issue of domestic violence in the church is disturbing. How are churches handling these cases? In this post, we discussed domestic violence within some Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) churches. As most of you are probably aware, SGM is in the midst of a lawsuit filed by 3 families whose children were sexually abused and… Continue reading Domestic Violence: Do Pastors Know Best?
The BGBC Google Review Soap Opera
Some readers have been watching the Google reviews on my former church and sometimes give me a "heads up" if they notice new or strange activity. I guess it's like a form of warped entertainment? haha Pass the bon bons, I've got on my loungewear, let's go. Anyway, I've had a few laughs… Continue reading The BGBC Google Review Soap Opera
Spousal Abuse in Sovereign Grace Ministries Churches?
“Never be content with your current grasp of the gospel. The gospel is the life-permeating, world-altering, universe-changing truth. It has more facets than a diamond. It's depths man will never exhaust.” CJ MahaneyCJ Mahaney quoted above is the head of Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) and was recently named in a lawsuit along with several others by… Continue reading Spousal Abuse in Sovereign Grace Ministries Churches?
Shearing Sheep
After last week and investigating two new church lawsuits (Sovereign Grace Ministries and Calvary Chapel Visalia), I think I feel like the sheep in this video. This video is just under 6 minutes. The end is especially fun! Special thanks to reader, Sheep-Dog, for sending the video link to me a while back 🙂
Sovereign Grace Crisis Timeline and More Resources
I have been getting quite a few hits to the site from people searching for info regarding Sovereign Grace Ministries. Jenn Grover put together a fantastic timeline based on Brent Detwiler's "The Documents" sent to pastors, which were then leaked to the internet: SGMWikileaks.Be sure to go to click on "View in Dipity" to get more… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Crisis Timeline and More Resources
Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit Against Son: Plea for Help
Alex Grenier is being sued by his step-father, Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel Visalia for defamation, cyber-bullying, libel. Here are a couple of posts I have done on this story:Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel to File Defamation Lawsuit Against Son and Blogger?andCalvary Chapel Pastor Pastor Bob Grenier: Stories of Abuse As Told… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit Against Son: Plea for Help
Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit: A Victim’s Mom Speaks
For over five months, I have been in personal contact with one of the moms involved in the recent Sovereign Grace lawsuit. I am going to call her SGMMom here. Going over my e-mails I was reminded that she had sent me an e-mail right about the time the media exposed my lawsuit. Here is… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit: A Victim’s Mom Speaks
Is Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Tweeting about Lawsuit?
Look at Pastor Bob Grenier's tweet he sent out yesterday - the same day that the lawsuit was filed/public. Do you suppose there is a hidden message to anyone or did that verse just "happen" to come to him?
Attorney Susan Burke representing Plaintiffs in Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit Gives Radio Interview
Susan Burke, the attorney representing the plaintiffs moms/victims in the Sovereign Grace Lawsuit gives a radio interview on Janet Mefferd Show. It is about 20 minutes long. The interview is excellent.Some of the topics you will hear:The church's focus on reconciliation: 3-yr old sex abuse victim is forced to reconcile with the abuser The church… Continue reading Attorney Susan Burke representing Plaintiffs in Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit Gives Radio Interview
Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Files Lawsuit against Son and Former Church Member
* * * * * Hang on to your seats, folks, this seems to be the week for church lawsuits! I have covered this Calvary Chapel story recently and now it is a reality. The first link shares… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Files Lawsuit against Son and Former Church Member
Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit: TV Interview with Victim/Mother
Sex scandal: Church turned deaf ear to alleged abuse“I remember just him, like, taking me to the bathroom,” says a 17-year-old victim. She remembers how she was molested repeatedly when she was three years old by a 15-year-old babysitter. Both were members at the time of Sovereign Grace in Fairfax, but when her parents confronted… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit: TV Interview with Victim/Mother
Sovereign Grace Legal Class Action Lawsuit Posted
The Legal Complaint against leaders from Sovereign Grace Ministries is now being posted publicly. BrentDetwiler.com has posted the class action complaint here: Actual Lawsuit Brought Against Sovereign Grace Ministries & Seven Defendents (sic)SGMSurvivors.com also has posted the entire complaint with redacted home addresses: Legal ComplaintI have copied the heart of the complaint here which was filed October… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Legal Class Action Lawsuit Posted
Responses to Lawsuit Filed against Sovereign Grace Ministries
Earlier I discussed the impact of the internet and bloggers on churches with regard to how they handle abuse issues and ended with this paragraph:I will be highlighting one of the above church groups in the next post because there's a whole lot of shakin' going on and it is important to keep tabs on this… Continue reading Responses to Lawsuit Filed against Sovereign Grace Ministries
Lawsuit Against Sovereign Grace Ministries: Failure to Report Sex Abuse
Ok, here we go again. As discussed in this post, it's very important to watch the trends in church. People are not willing to tolerate the fact that church leaders overlook sex abuse anymore. Pastors and church leaders are failing to properly notify authorities and we have discussed this issue as well. Something must be done and… Continue reading Lawsuit Against Sovereign Grace Ministries: Failure to Report Sex Abuse
BGBC Church Members Still Leaving Reviews on Google
*** I know - this is a quick diversion. I just could not help myself. Remember this guy? The Energizer bunny? The bumping down of reviews by current church members reminds me of that old Energizer Bunny commercial - - - who keeps going and going and going and going and going and going… Continue reading BGBC Church Members Still Leaving Reviews on Google
Are Bloggers & the Internet Having a Direct Effect on Churches and Their Policies?
Before I get to the subject of this article, I wanted to give a brief update on my court case: I've had a few people asking me on the blog and privately if my former pastor has paid the attorney's fees. He and/or the church did pay the attorney fees for the two defendants who… Continue reading Are Bloggers & the Internet Having a Direct Effect on Churches and Their Policies?
Spiritual Sounding Board 