* * * One of the more troubling trends I see in Christiandom is making what I understand to be secondary issues as primary doctrinal issues. Sometimes church leaders will say certain issues are "gospel" issues, that the whole gospel message depends on adhering to whatever bandwagon said church leader is… Continue reading Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: When Did “Roles” Become a Primary Doctrinal Issue?
Category: LAWSUITS
Challies Rails against Discernment Bloggers: Fear of Truth Exposed?
* * * Sometimes when I search for pictures, I simply type the first phrase that comes to me. Today's phrase: rubber meets the road and this is what popped up: * * * Yes, skid marks. I'm slamming on the brakes to discuss this. Tim Challies… Continue reading Challies Rails against Discernment Bloggers: Fear of Truth Exposed?
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
The Culture of Abuse in Churches Similar to Sovereign Grace Ministries
* * * * * * * * * * He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does… Continue reading The Culture of Abuse in Churches Similar to Sovereign Grace Ministries
Kevin DeYoung Speaking with Mahaney in South Africa
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ok, as long as these guys want to toot their horn about speaking with Mahaney, I will be tooting my horn about their silence. Just sayin' Here is where DeYoung will be speaking along with… Continue reading Kevin DeYoung Speaking with Mahaney in South Africa
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
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
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
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!
#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”
Beware of False Prophets: By Their Fruits You Will Know Them
* * * * * “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so,… Continue reading Beware of False Prophets: By Their Fruits You Will Know Them
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
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
#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
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
Spiritual Sounding Board 