Category: Youth Groups

Clergy Misconduct, Clergy Sex Abuse, Failure to Report Crimes, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Spiritual Abuse, Spiritual Authority, Youth Groups

Update on Dr. Wes Feltner of Berean Baptist and Clergy Sexual Misconduct

Julie Anne

At the very least, we should have seen Feltner take responsibility for his clergy sexual misconduct. That never happened...

ABUSE & VIOLENCE IN THE CHURCH, Narcissistic Pastors, Personal Stories, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Wives or (ex) of Pedophiles, Youth Groups

Open Letter to Editors of Christianity Today from Ex-Wife of Pedophile: “Predators in Our Midst”

Julie Anne

Ex-wife of convicted pedophile writes open letter to Editors of Christianity Today after they published and then removed an article written by a former youth pastor and convicted pedophile.   Sometimes when people go through a horrific experience, they become an expert in their "field" from what they learn and are able to benefit so many… Continue reading Open Letter to Editors of Christianity Today from Ex-Wife of Pedophile: “Predators in Our Midst”

Doug Phillips & Vision Forum, Family Integrated Churches, Homeschool Movement, Parenting, Patriarchal-Complementarian Movement, Personal Stories, Recovery Process, Vision Forum, Youth Groups

Homeschool Mom Responds to the Doug Phillips Scandal and His Influence in Patriarchy, Christian Homeschool Movement and Conferences

Julie Anne

*** A homeschool mother responds to the influence of Doug Phillips in Patriarchy, in the Homeschool Movement, in Christian Homeschool Conferences, and how it has affected her family and her faith. ***   A comment came in a bit ago from "devaneyjoy" on the article, Attempting to Set the Doug Phillips Record Straight: Part 2 - The… Continue reading Homeschool Mom Responds to the Doug Phillips Scandal and His Influence in Patriarchy, Christian Homeschool Movement and Conferences

Disturbing Trends, Evangelism, Youth Groups

Judgement House and Hell House: Youth Evangelism “Halloween” Outreach Ideas

Julie Anne

*     *     * Many evangelical churches offer a Halloween alternative.  Instead of scaring children with skeletons and ghosts and goblins, children can walk through church-sponsored  "Judgment Houses" or "Hell Houses" where the message is essentially, "are you going to make the right choice or end up in hell?" *    … Continue reading Judgement House and Hell House: Youth Evangelism “Halloween” Outreach Ideas

Chuck O'Neal, Julie Anne's Personal Stories, Spiritual Abuse, Spiritual Bullies, Youth Groups

Youth Groups? Not at Our Church!

Julie Anne

*     *     * We learned very quickly that there was no youth group at Beaverton Grace Bible Church, and it was a fact that was broadcast from the pulpit. Our church was unique. Most churches had youth groups, and the impression was that having an established youth group was for entertainment… Continue reading Youth Groups? Not at Our Church!