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.
Bishop Wayne T. Jackson Hides the Truth by Removing Videos and Comments
Some people like to eat bonbons and watch tv on a Sunday night. I get worked up over False Teachers who perform weird sexual ordination ceremonies, claiming they are Biblical. One of the biggest signs of a false teacher is damage control. My former pastor did it by removing or changing wording on his Google reviews.… Continue reading Bishop Wayne T. Jackson Hides the Truth by Removing Videos and Comments
Breaking News: Another Sovereign Grace Ministries Church Votes to Leave: SGM Fairfax
According to sources at SGMSurvivors.com, members from SGM Fairfax have voted to sever ties with Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM). The news of SGM Fairfax follows closely behind Covenant Life Church whose members also recently voted to leave the fold. The numbers of churches leaving SGM behind have accelerated since the recent lawsuit. I am still… Continue reading Breaking News: Another Sovereign Grace Ministries Church Votes to Leave: SGM Fairfax
Follow-Up on Christian Modesty Police from IsThisModest.com Blog
* * * “And though it be their sin and vanity that is the cause [of lust], it is nevertheless your sin to be the unnecessary occasion…You must not lay a stumbling-block in their way, nor blow up the fire of their lust…You must walk among sinful persons as you would… Continue reading Follow-Up on Christian Modesty Police from IsThisModest.com Blog
Sovereign Grace Amended Lawsuit Has Reportedly Been Filed
The Wartburg Watch ladies and I are waiting for official word that we can report on this case. The rumors aren't pretty. Here's the deal - - Susan Burke is a very reputable attorney. She is not going to amend the civil lawsuit unless there is justification to do so. I have been reading the… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Amended Lawsuit Has Reportedly Been Filed
36-yr old Male Blogger Scours the Net Using Pics of Young Ladies so He Can be Christian Modesty Police
Did you know there is a Christian dress code? Evidently there is. Modesty is a hot topic in the homeschool movement and in conservative Christian churches. Some people have been taught or have assumed the responsibility of telling others, specifically women, how they should be dressing. In fact, this is a hot topic… Continue reading 36-yr old Male Blogger Scours the Net Using Pics of Young Ladies so He Can be Christian Modesty Police
Spiritual Abuse: Perversion in the Church – Bishop Wayne T. Jackson Lays on Top of Men During Ordination
Do you remember the Pastor Jack Schaap video in which he spoke at a FBC Hammond Youth Conference in 2010? At this conference, Schaap used hand gestures in a way that simulated masturbation as church leaders in white jackets sat behind him and watched as if this was normal behavior for a pastor. … Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Perversion in the Church – Bishop Wayne T. Jackson Lays on Top of Men During Ordination
Weird John Piper Tweet: Who Can Figure This Out?
What does this John Piper tweet mean? As of this posting, 22 people have said it is their favorite and 26 people have retweeted it, so it obviously means something to them, but it means gobbledygook to me. Please, someone help me out. You can read the comments here, including some from yours truly. *… Continue reading Weird John Piper Tweet: Who Can Figure This Out?
Owen Strachan Accepts New Appointment to CBMW and Biblical Roles of Men and Women
I noticed a Twitter lovefest this morning. A lot of tweets were coming from Christian leaders and pastors regarding Owen Strachan accepting the position of Executive Director at the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW). If you are unfamiliar with the CBMW, let me fill you in. Here is the Council on Biblical Manhood and… Continue reading Owen Strachan Accepts New Appointment to CBMW and Biblical Roles of Men and Women
Spiritual Abuse: Pastors as Psychopaths?
Can you think of any profession where one can obtain a CEO-like position having no formal training, no formal credentials, or no former experience? In the secular world, CEOs usually need to have some experience and qualifications behind them. Frequently, a CEO will have many years of experience in the company and move… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Pastors as Psychopaths?
Spiritual Abuse: Pastor Uses Shame and Humiliation to Elicit Tithes
Tithing has not been a topic that I've discussed and to be honest, I really haven't researched it much in the past, but here are some links I found very quickly (and I don't know anything about them): The Truth about Tithing Tithing: The Great False Doctrine The Tithing Debate It is a topic… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Pastor Uses Shame and Humiliation to Elicit Tithes
January = Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month
January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness month. I'd like to share some spiritual abuse stories. If you have one to share, please contact me: SpiritualSB@ gmail dot com Thanks! Julie Anne
Challenging Pastors Publicly: Good or Bad?
When we go to church and listen to a pastor preach, there may be a “type” of sounding board: A sounding board (also known as a tester) is a structure placed above or behind a pulpit or other speaking platform which helps to project the sound of the speaker. The structure may be specially shaped to assist the projection, for… Continue reading Challenging Pastors Publicly: Good or Bad?
Just Moving In: Welcome!
Hey, I've got new digs. Welcome to the new abode! There ain't no housewarming party just yet, and there's much work to do (hanging pictures, painting, interior decorating, widgets, and all that sort of stuff), but I wanted to start the year with a fresh start on the first day of the year and… Continue reading Just Moving In: Welcome!
10 Most Popular Articles of the Year at BGBC Survivors Blog
It's always fun to watch which blog posts are popular, so I thought it would be interesting to recap the ten most popular blog posts since the inception of the blog late February of 2012. So, here ya go: 1. Buh-Bye Pastor Edwin Young This was a huge surprise to me. I took a… Continue reading 10 Most Popular Articles of the Year at BGBC Survivors Blog
Chuck O’Neal’s Minister’s License is Revoked and Warning to Readers!
Hey folks, we took a trip for a few days and have been chill-axin' a bit after a 10-hour-drive in adverse road conditions yesterday, but this needs to be addressed. During my time away, I became aware that Ken Silva of Apprising Ministries wrote an article announcing that my former pastor, Chuck O'Neal, had his… Continue reading Chuck O’Neal’s Minister’s License is Revoked and Warning to Readers!
John Piper and the Church on Domestic Violence
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. 9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 In an earlier post, Domestic Violence: Do Pastors Know Best?, I posted a video of a question and answer… Continue reading John Piper and the Church on Domestic Violence
Spiritual Sounding Board 