"It's hard on your soul to see the pain and the destruction," said Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel in Visalia. This is another one of those things that make you go "hmmmmm." Remember Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel Visalia? Pastor Bob Grenier and his wife, Gayle, are suing their own son and a former… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier is Helping Which Victims?
Author: Julie Anne
Post-Election Rant and Sanctity of Marriage
I have more follow-up on patriarchal lifestyle and fathers who own their daughter's heart, but need to take a quick diversion because my brain won't let go of this.I'm in a foul mood - and maybe a fowl mood, too - as I'm looking at my kitty toss up a dead bird and play with… Continue reading Post-Election Rant and Sanctity of Marriage
Fathers and Daughters: Who Owns a Daughter’s Heart?
“Daughters aren’t to be independent. They’re not to act outside the scope of their father. As long as they’re under the authority of their fathers, fathers have the ability to nullify or not the oaths and the vows. Daughters can’t just go out independently and say, ‘I’m going to marry whoever I want.’ No.… Continue reading Fathers and Daughters: Who Owns a Daughter’s Heart?
Church Lingo? Do They Have Their Own Language?
When I lived on the East coast and in the South and after some confusion, I figured out that barbecue was not a verb, but a noun. I lived in California and Oregon as a child and in those states, we barbecued "cooked" steaks, chicken, hamburger, hot dogs, etc, on the barbecue. I can hear… Continue reading Church Lingo? Do They Have Their Own Language?
Pastors Who Fail to Report Abuse: Conspiracy of Silence
“This was not a mistake, this was not an oversight,” Kelly said at a press conference Thursday afternoon. “This was a conspiracy of silence by top officials.” As much as the Penn State grieves my heart because of so many victims and the pain that they endured, I believe this case is going to be… Continue reading Pastors Who Fail to Report Abuse: Conspiracy of Silence
Christians: Happy Halloween or Not?
Pumpkins carved by my two youngest boysLast night I sent Hannah (my eldest daughter, age 25) this text:Your 3 youngest siblings are trick-or-treating. Don't faint.Within seconds, my phone rang and I answered it.Hannah responded, "Who has my mother's phone and where is she?"Many Christians believe that making the day a harvest day or calling it… Continue reading Christians: Happy Halloween or Not?
Rant: When Do Church Pastors/Leaders Call Civil Authorities?
*** 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?
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
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