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Former Florida Megachurch Pastor Bob Coy Allegedly Sexually Abused 4-yr-old Child

Bob Coy, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, Pedophile, Sex Abuse *** Miami New Times investigative reporter, Tim Elfrink, did a stellar job investigating the shocking story of fallen Calvary Chapel megachurch pastor, Bob Coy. Some long-time readers may remember I posted about Bob Coy's moral failure in a blog post dated April 8, 2014: You may… Continue reading Former Florida Megachurch Pastor Bob Coy Allegedly Sexually Abused 4-yr-old Child

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Pastors Tullian Tchividjian + Bob Coy + Sexual Sin + Church Leaders Who Protect Immoral Pastors = A Broken Church

Tullian Tchividjian, Bob Coy, Church Leaders Response, Clergy Sex Abuse, Sexual Infidelity, Spiritual Abuse, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale   *** I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep,… Continue reading Pastors Tullian Tchividjian + Bob Coy + Sexual Sin + Church Leaders Who Protect Immoral Pastors = A Broken Church

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Court Ruling on Calvary Chapel Pastor Bob Grenier’s Lawsuit against His Son and Former Member

*** Court Ruling on Calvary Chapel Pastor Bob Grenier against his step-son, Alex Grenier and Tim Taylor *** *** With Alex Grenier's permission, I am cross-posting the entire article he published yesterday. Since hearing this news, I have found myself in tears, angry, and shocked at this ruling and the implications. I can't believe Tim and Alex have had… Continue reading Court Ruling on Calvary Chapel Pastor Bob Grenier’s Lawsuit against His Son and Former Member

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Calvary Chapel Pastor Bob Grenier’s Lawsuit against His Son: Abuse and Free Speech Case is in Appeals Tomorrow

*** Pastor Bob Grenier and Gayle Grenier vs Alex Grenier and Tim Taylor:  lawsuit in appeals tomorrow at court You may remember the #WhoWouldJesusSue media campaign a group of us put together to bring media attention to the legal case involving Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel Visalia and his wife, Gayle, against their son, Alex… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Pastor Bob Grenier’s Lawsuit against His Son: Abuse and Free Speech Case is in Appeals Tomorrow

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Calvary Chapel Pastor Bob Coy’s Story of Moral Corruption Leads Calvary Chapel Members to Share Their Personal Stories

*** The moral scandal of mega-church pastor Bob Coy leads others to come forward to tell their personal stories of corruption and abuse among the Calvary Chapel franchise of churches. *** *** You may have heard of the recent scandal by Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale Pastor Bob Coy.  The church elders called a special church meeting… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Pastor Bob Coy’s Story of Moral Corruption Leads Calvary Chapel Members to Share Their Personal Stories

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Pastor Chuck Smith, Founder of Calvary Chapel Churches, Dead at 86

*     *     * Alex Grenier, son of Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier shares his thoughts on the passing of Calvary Chapel founder, Chuck Smith *     *     * Update and Disclaimer:   I've been getting some push back because of publishing this article the same day in… Continue reading Pastor Chuck Smith, Founder of Calvary Chapel Churches, Dead at 86

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Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit Ruling

*     *     * * * * Be sure to read new update:  April 9 2013 below. * * * Today was the ruling in the lawsuit between Calvary Chapel Visalia Bob Grenier and his wife Gayle Grenier vs Alex Grenier and Tim Taylor.  Today's notice is a setback in the case.  I… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit Ruling

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Church Disputes: Calvary Chapel Boise Pastor Bob Caldwell Sets Good Example

*     *    * There are a lot of sad church stories that come my way.   Many times we discuss really difficult situations and happy endings cannot be found.  Although this next story is not over, it is headed in a completely different direction than it was earlier.  My friend and fellow… Continue reading Church Disputes: Calvary Chapel Boise Pastor Bob Caldwell Sets Good Example

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In Honor of Alex and Tim: Time for a Little Party & Celebration

#     #     # Although Alex and Tim's case is not completely over, it's looking very positive for a complete WIN.  We definitely know from the court ruling that Pastor Bob Grenier is deemed as a Limited Purpose Public Figure and that speaking about him publicly is protected speech.   That is… Continue reading In Honor of Alex and Tim: Time for a Little Party & Celebration

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Court update: Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Grenier vs Grenier/Taylor

From Calvary Chapel Abuse blog: Re:     Grenier v. Taylor Case No.:    249252 Date:   March 5, 2013        Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 7 – The Honorable Paul Vortmann Motion:   Defendants’ Special Motion To Strike the Complaint as a Meritless SLAPP Tentative Ruling:   The court finds that Defendants’ Web activities are protected under CCP 425.16(e)(3) and finds that Plaintiff… Continue reading Court update: Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Grenier vs Grenier/Taylor

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Day in Court for Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier his wife Gayle vs. Step-son/son Alex Grenier and Tim Taylor

*          *          *          *          * Please continue to pray for Alex and Tim (and all the survivors of Calvary Chapel Visalia today).  The decision and formal hearing on their lawsuit will be today and tomorrow, March 4/5, 2013.  Another… Continue reading Day in Court for Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier his wife Gayle vs. Step-son/son Alex Grenier and Tim Taylor

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Calvary Chapel, Chuck Smith, The Moses Model: Let the Little Dogs Bark!

*        *        *        *        * We will soon hear the results of the final hearing (Monday/Tuesday) in the anti-SLAPP motion to halt the defamation lawsuit of Calvary Chapel Visalia (CCV) Pastor Bob Grenier and his wife, Gayle vs his step-son/her son, Alex Grenier… Continue reading Calvary Chapel, Chuck Smith, The Moses Model: Let the Little Dogs Bark!

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#WhoWouldJesusSue: Grenier Defamation Lawsuit Archive “Goes Live”

#WhoWouldJesusSue Campaign PRESS RELEASE #2: Breaking News Advisory   Extensive Archive on Grenier Defamation Lawsuit “Goes Live” Today - March 1, 2013. A team of volunteers has put together a significant resource on the lawsuit of Grenier & Grenier v. Taylor & Grenier. The Grenier Defamation Lawsuit Archive contains such features as: Key Facts: People,… Continue reading #WhoWouldJesusSue: Grenier Defamation Lawsuit Archive “Goes Live”

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Calvary Chapel Visalia Personal Story: Tina’s Story

 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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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

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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