* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Calvary Chapel is a "franchise" of churches with over 1,500 churches founded by Pastor Chuck Smith. There is no hierarchy structure in place to hold pastors accountable if they behave like bullies or abuse their authority.… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Personal Story: Tina’s Story
Month: February 2013
BGBC Defamation Lawsuit Archive: How to Document Spiritual Abuse in Your Church
Every account like this makes a difference for those of us who've survived spiritually abusive situations. And hopefully, in the long run, courageous people like yourself and others who choose to do something will help turn the tide. ~Brad Sargent Stroll back with me to one year ago. A year ago, my life was… Continue reading BGBC Defamation Lawsuit Archive: How to Document Spiritual Abuse in Your Church
Breaking News: Sovereign Grace Ministries Seeks to Have Lawsuit Dismissed
* * * * * So apparently Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) thinks they get to hide behind First Amendment. NBCNews.com has a new article that just came out. Come on, SGM - it's time to act like Christians and… Continue reading Breaking News: Sovereign Grace Ministries Seeks to Have Lawsuit Dismissed
Singles in the Church: Treated with Respect and Dignity?
* * * * * I'm joining Dee and Deb at The Wartburg Watch as they discuss the topic of singles in the church. I've learned a lot in this year of blogging and covered at least four stories… Continue reading Singles in the Church: Treated with Respect and Dignity?
Blog Milestone
* * * * * I've been away all day and almost missed a big milestone. Today is the anniversary date of my first blog post! Happy birthday to the blog! What a year it has been. I've… Continue reading Blog Milestone
#WhoWouldJesusSue History, Results, and What Now with Calvary Chapel Lawsuit
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Last week has been a whirlwind of activity. After spending five days in Vegas with my daughter for a volleyball tournament, we returned home Tuesday as a team was working very hard behind the… Continue reading #WhoWouldJesusSue History, Results, and What Now with Calvary Chapel Lawsuit
#WhoWouldJesusSue: Breaking News Advisory – Press Release #1
PRESS RELEASE #1: Breaking News Advisory UPDATE: Decision postponed to March 4th with formal hearing March 5th (due to plaintiff’s attorney ‘scheduling conflict’) on suit by Calvary Chapel pastor against step-son and former member Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel Visalia (CCV), California, is suing Tim Taylor of Visalia and also one of… Continue reading #WhoWouldJesusSue: Breaking News Advisory – Press Release #1
#WhoWouldJesusSue: Media FAQs and Resources
MEDIA FAQS Who is involved? The plaintiffs are Bob Grenier, pastor of Calvary Chapel Visalia, California, and his wife, Gayle. They are represented by Nick A. Pritchett of Williams, Jordan, Brodersen & Pritchett LLP of Visalia. The defendants are Tim Taylor, a former member of Calvary Chapel Visalia, and Alex Grenier, a step-son of Bob/son… Continue reading #WhoWouldJesusSue: Media FAQs and Resources
#WHOWOULDJESUSSUE: A CALL TO ACTION
******************** CALL TO ACTION: Bringing Awareness to Pastor Bob Grenier’s Lawsuit Against His Son The following is a call to action. It details a very specific plan to bring awareness to the Calvary Chapel pastor Bob Grenier’s lawsuit against his son. This awareness will be created through a social media blitz. This blitz will begin on… Continue reading #WHOWOULDJESUSSUE: A CALL TO ACTION
Calvary Chapel Visalia Lawsuit, Local News Article, Court Declaration
Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart. Col. 3:21 Last week I posted about the Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier and his wife, Gayle against their stepson/son Alex and former church member Tim. I mentioned Bob's son, Paul's court declaration and the very strong emotions I felt when… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Lawsuit, Local News Article, Court Declaration
Should We Repent for Allowing Ourselves to be Spiritually Abused?
This picture was taken in my neighborhood a while back. I took it from the driver's seat of my car. That is one big honkin' tumbleweed and it always amazes me how tumbleweed can roll through fields, across a busy street and end up in our neighborhood. I had this picture in my mind when… Continue reading Should We Repent for Allowing Ourselves to be Spiritually Abused?
Freedom of Speech, Tactics Spiritual Abusers Use to Silence Bloggers, and Help for Bloggers
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. Eph 5:11-12 Ever since being sued by my former pastor for speaking out against spiritual abuse, my dander gets up when I hear of someone trying to interfere with another person's right… Continue reading Freedom of Speech, Tactics Spiritual Abusers Use to Silence Bloggers, and Help for Bloggers
Breakings News: Calvary Chapel Grenier Lawsuit Anti-SLAPP
The defamation lawsuit of Calvary Chapel Visalia pastor Bob Grenier and his wife Gayle vs.Tim Taylor and Alex Grenier is taking place in Tulare County, California. A court hearing date is scheduled for February 19, 2013. According to defendant Tim Taylor, the court there typically releases a tentative judgment online, on the day before the… Continue reading Breakings News: Calvary Chapel Grenier Lawsuit Anti-SLAPP
Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit and Sex Abuse
* * * * * Note: If you only have limited time to read, please scroll down to the very important part of this post subtitled : In All Seriousness ~ja * * … Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit and Sex Abuse
Pastors Who Behave Like They Are Your Boss
So many of us who have gone through spiritual abuse came from a church where a pastor or church leader acted like a bully in our spiritual or personal lives. Pastor Wade Burleson recently posted an article and it is so contrary to what I have experienced in churches. Here is a portion of the… Continue reading Pastors Who Behave Like They Are Your Boss
My Response to Kevin Swanson’s Non-Response about Embedded Dead Babies and Damage Control
I asked a favor of one of my sleuth readers and while searching he came across some interesting information. Coming from a place where there was a no-talk rule and where things were not fully disclosed, I have a different policy here. This is a place where I fully disclose, especially when there are unsuspecting loyal… Continue reading My Response to Kevin Swanson’s Non-Response about Embedded Dead Babies and Damage Control
Kevin Swanson Issues Response to Dead Embedded Babies Comment
Kevin Swanson has updated his blog with a response regarding the womb being a graveyard for dead babies for women who have taken birth control pills - - - - or something along those lines. Here is a part of his response: In a recent program, the matter of the abortifacient effects of the birth… Continue reading Kevin Swanson Issues Response to Dead Embedded Babies Comment
A Choral Interlude
* * * * * Some of you may know I'm a choir nerd (vocalist and accompanist). My 22-yr old son and I had the opportunity to see these selections performed live. Wow. It was a great way to… Continue reading A Choral Interlude
Kevin Swanson Fails to Provide Sources for Ignorant, Unsettling Statement
* * * * * Those of you who follow me on Twitter (DefendtheSheep), know that I have been trying to get to the bottom of the quote by Pastor Kevin Swanson, the popular homeschool leader who reported… Continue reading Kevin Swanson Fails to Provide Sources for Ignorant, Unsettling Statement
Appeal to National Leaders Regarding C.J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries
Earlier this week, Brent Detwiler issued an appeal to National Christian leaders regarding C.J. Mahaney. A former Sovereign Grace Ministries member has created an online petition with Brent's permission so that our voices can be heard. This post discussed proactive ways that we can get involved in getting our voices heard: Who is Going to Blast… Continue reading Appeal to National Leaders Regarding C.J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries
Spiritual Sounding Board 