Some readers have been watching the Google reviews on my former church and sometimes give me a "heads up" if they notice new or strange activity. I guess it's like a form of warped entertainment? haha Pass the bon bons, I've got on my loungewear, let's go. Anyway, I've had a few laughs… Continue reading The BGBC Google Review Soap Opera
Spousal Abuse in Sovereign Grace Ministries Churches?
“Never be content with your current grasp of the gospel. The gospel is the life-permeating, world-altering, universe-changing truth. It has more facets than a diamond. It's depths man will never exhaust.” CJ MahaneyCJ Mahaney quoted above is the head of Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) and was recently named in a lawsuit along with several others by… Continue reading Spousal Abuse in Sovereign Grace Ministries Churches?
Shearing Sheep
After last week and investigating two new church lawsuits (Sovereign Grace Ministries and Calvary Chapel Visalia), I think I feel like the sheep in this video. This video is just under 6 minutes. The end is especially fun! Special thanks to reader, Sheep-Dog, for sending the video link to me a while back 🙂
Sovereign Grace Crisis Timeline and More Resources
I have been getting quite a few hits to the site from people searching for info regarding Sovereign Grace Ministries. Jenn Grover put together a fantastic timeline based on Brent Detwiler's "The Documents" sent to pastors, which were then leaked to the internet: SGMWikileaks.Be sure to go to click on "View in Dipity" to get more… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Crisis Timeline and More Resources
Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit Against Son: Plea for Help
Alex Grenier is being sued by his step-father, Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel Visalia for defamation, cyber-bullying, libel. Here are a couple of posts I have done on this story:Pastor Bob Grenier of Calvary Chapel to File Defamation Lawsuit Against Son and Blogger?andCalvary Chapel Pastor Pastor Bob Grenier: Stories of Abuse As Told… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Lawsuit Against Son: Plea for Help
Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit: A Victim’s Mom Speaks
For over five months, I have been in personal contact with one of the moms involved in the recent Sovereign Grace lawsuit. I am going to call her SGMMom here. Going over my e-mails I was reminded that she had sent me an e-mail right about the time the media exposed my lawsuit. Here is… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit: A Victim’s Mom Speaks
Is Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Tweeting about Lawsuit?
Look at Pastor Bob Grenier's tweet he sent out yesterday - the same day that the lawsuit was filed/public. Do you suppose there is a hidden message to anyone or did that verse just "happen" to come to him?
Attorney Susan Burke representing Plaintiffs in Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit Gives Radio Interview
Susan Burke, the attorney representing the plaintiffs moms/victims in the Sovereign Grace Lawsuit gives a radio interview on Janet Mefferd Show. It is about 20 minutes long. The interview is excellent.Some of the topics you will hear:The church's focus on reconciliation: 3-yr old sex abuse victim is forced to reconcile with the abuser The church… Continue reading Attorney Susan Burke representing Plaintiffs in Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit Gives Radio Interview
Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Files Lawsuit against Son and Former Church Member
* * * * * Hang on to your seats, folks, this seems to be the week for church lawsuits! I have covered this Calvary Chapel story recently and now it is a reality. The first link shares… Continue reading Calvary Chapel Visalia Pastor Bob Grenier Files Lawsuit against Son and Former Church Member
Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit: TV Interview with Victim/Mother
Sex scandal: Church turned deaf ear to alleged abuse“I remember just him, like, taking me to the bathroom,” says a 17-year-old victim. She remembers how she was molested repeatedly when she was three years old by a 15-year-old babysitter. Both were members at the time of Sovereign Grace in Fairfax, but when her parents confronted… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries Lawsuit: TV Interview with Victim/Mother
Sovereign Grace Legal Class Action Lawsuit Posted
The Legal Complaint against leaders from Sovereign Grace Ministries is now being posted publicly. BrentDetwiler.com has posted the class action complaint here: Actual Lawsuit Brought Against Sovereign Grace Ministries & Seven Defendents (sic)SGMSurvivors.com also has posted the entire complaint with redacted home addresses: Legal ComplaintI have copied the heart of the complaint here which was filed October… Continue reading Sovereign Grace Legal Class Action Lawsuit Posted
Responses to Lawsuit Filed against Sovereign Grace Ministries
Earlier I discussed the impact of the internet and bloggers on churches with regard to how they handle abuse issues and ended with this paragraph:I will be highlighting one of the above church groups in the next post because there's a whole lot of shakin' going on and it is important to keep tabs on this… Continue reading Responses to Lawsuit Filed against Sovereign Grace Ministries
Lawsuit Against Sovereign Grace Ministries: Failure to Report Sex Abuse
Ok, here we go again. As discussed in this post, it's very important to watch the trends in church. People are not willing to tolerate the fact that church leaders overlook sex abuse anymore. Pastors and church leaders are failing to properly notify authorities and we have discussed this issue as well. Something must be done and… Continue reading Lawsuit Against Sovereign Grace Ministries: Failure to Report Sex Abuse
BGBC Church Members Still Leaving Reviews on Google
*** I know - this is a quick diversion. I just could not help myself. Remember this guy? The Energizer bunny? The bumping down of reviews by current church members reminds me of that old Energizer Bunny commercial - - - who keeps going and going and going and going and going and going… Continue reading BGBC Church Members Still Leaving Reviews on Google
Are Bloggers & the Internet Having a Direct Effect on Churches and Their Policies?
Before I get to the subject of this article, I wanted to give a brief update on my court case: I've had a few people asking me on the blog and privately if my former pastor has paid the attorney's fees. He and/or the church did pay the attorney fees for the two defendants who… Continue reading Are Bloggers & the Internet Having a Direct Effect on Churches and Their Policies?
When You Don’t Want to "Go" to Church
Yes, this is the church and the people in divorce court.So many people are leaving the church. Why? Because they are experiencing emotional abuse, psychological abuse, spiritual abuse, and intellectual abuse. And neglect. More and more people are becoming post church people. David Hayward of nakedpastor.comFor some reason, this week I've heard from a number… Continue reading When You Don’t Want to "Go" to Church
Americans: Church in a Building, Church in No Building, or No Church at All?
What is happening to America's churches? There seems to be a lot of confusion and mayhem. Pastors like Ed Young with mega churches live in million dollar mansions. Celebrity pastors are authors, write book endorsements for their celebrity pastor author friends. Conferences are held with more celebrity pastors sharing the platform with their… Continue reading Americans: Church in a Building, Church in No Building, or No Church at All?
Mandatory Reporting Laws for Clergy: Loopholes for Abuse
* * * Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every… Continue reading Mandatory Reporting Laws for Clergy: Loopholes for Abuse
Instrumental Voices in Leaving an Abusive Church Environment
Over the weekend, there was great discussion on how we can best help friends who still remain in an abusive church. It is so frustrating to be on the outside knowing they are seemingly stuck in that spiritually abusive environment. I thought of Pastor Ken Garrett and his experience in an abusive church/cult and wondered if… Continue reading Instrumental Voices in Leaving an Abusive Church Environment
Spiritual Abuse: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Raymond has been a regular blog reader and his very sad personal story is posted here: Can Spiritual Abuse Destroy a Marriage? Paul's Story. At that time, he was going by the pseudonym, "Paul". Raymond is trying to move on with his life after his heart-wrenching church experience. It has now been around 9 months… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Spiritual Sounding Board 