* * * I just found this report. I am heartbroken. What a huge disappointment to the plaintiffs. I took some notes from the video: Greta Kreuz reported that Judge Sharon Burrell "pretty much dismissed the entire lawsuit. They did not sue in time." "The judge agreed, though, with the attorneys representing… Continue reading Court’s Ruling on Sovereign Grace Ministries Alleged Sex Abuse Cover-Up Lawsuit
Category: Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit
First Television Interview from Two Survivors/Plaintiffs of Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit
* * * This report was just released. It was reported that victims are still coming forward and criminal investigations are currently taking place. Renee, Pam, and Dara, you did a great job in this interview. Your message was so clear. Big hugs to you, ladies. Thank you, thank you, for… Continue reading First Television Interview from Two Survivors/Plaintiffs of Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit
Second Amended Complaint against Sovereign Grace Ministries Filed Today
* * * * * * I received a copy of the second complaint against Sovereign Grace Ministries earlier today. We have been expecting this second amended complaint for some time now. As if the original complaint was not bad enough, this new complaint is beyond what… Continue reading Second Amended Complaint against Sovereign Grace Ministries Filed Today
Who gets to decide what is “real” love?
* * * We've had great ongoing discussion on Doctrine as “God”: C.J. Mahaney and Apathy of Celebrity Peers. I'm right in the middle of a new post, but it's taking a bit more time. When I just saw Wesley post this comment, he asks such an important question because this seems to… Continue reading Who gets to decide what is “real” love?
Doctrine as “God”: C.J. Mahaney and Apathy of Celebrity Peers
* * * I've been wrong. I've had the wrong focus. For me, the Sovereign Grace Ministries fiasco has always been about the sex abuse victims, the spiritual abuse, the women whose voices were silenced, the cover-up of pedophiles, the forced reconciliations, failure to notify authorities (civil, that is), etc. You… Continue reading Doctrine as “God”: C.J. Mahaney and Apathy of Celebrity Peers
A Note of Gratitude and Support for Plaintiffs of SGM Lawsuit
* * * Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT It's been a while since I have posted about the class action lawsuit involving pastors,… Continue reading A Note of Gratitude and Support for Plaintiffs of SGM Lawsuit
Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: When Did “Roles” Become a Primary Doctrinal Issue?
* * * 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?
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?
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
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
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
Studying the Words and Life of CJ Mahaney and SGM Image Control
~ ~ Yesterday, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) recently had CJ Mahaney speak at a conference they held yesterday. Here is a tweet that SEBT sent out yesterday quoting CJ: If the mainstream media knows about the story of CJ Mahaney and the lawsuit, you can be sure that SEBTS was very aware of… Continue reading Studying the Words and Life of CJ Mahaney and SGM Image Control
Is There a Pattern for Church Leaders Who Disregard Church Abuses?
* * * This is classic. The mainstream media seems to get it before common church leaders get it. No wonder Christians look like such fools before the world. Read this teaser headline: A pastor whose family was murdered in New Mexico belonged to a large… Continue reading Is There a Pattern for Church Leaders Who Disregard Church Abuses?
Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Patriarchy, and Spanking of Adult Children
Does it seem like I'm picking on Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM)? Is Sovereign Grace Ministries the problem? It's just a problem with those particular leaders in SGM, right? They are mostly located on the East Coast, so they have no effect on me and my church, right? This is where I say a resounding: NO!… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit, Patriarchy, and Spanking of Adult Children
CJ Mahaney Scheduled to Speak at TGC Amidst Sovereign Grace Lawsuit
I'm sorry, but I find this completely inappropriate. Here you have a family of churches across the nation coming to the grips of church leaders allegedly overlooking horrific abuse claims about abuses in their church. Now we read that the president of this group, CJ Mahaney, gets to go on with life as if there… Continue reading CJ Mahaney Scheduled to Speak at TGC Amidst Sovereign Grace Lawsuit
Listing of Articles Related to Amended Sovereign Grace Lawsuit
There are so many new articles coming out on the amended Sovereign Grace lawsuit, I decided to compile them in order to help whomever wants to start making complete documentation of the goings on of this abusive church system. These are listed in no particular order. If you see any that I've missed, please feel… Continue reading Listing of Articles Related to Amended Sovereign Grace Lawsuit
Sovereign Grace Ministries Amended Lawsuit – Leaders: Show Me the Proof!
I went to the Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) website to see if they had released a statement about the newly filed amendment which was filed on Friday (new details in this excellent article). I could find no statement, but found an article on the front page by Stephen Altrogge: A Step-by-Step Guide for Killing Your Church,… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries Amended Lawsuit – Leaders: Show Me the Proof!
Sovereign Grace Amended Lawsuit Has Been Released
Kris from SGMSurvivors.com has posted the complete lawsuit (addresses redacted) at her site, including a summary of the newly added complaints. Please take a look. Dee from The Wartburg Watch and I have been in contact and will be following and reporting more on this case soon.
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