Clergy Sex Abuse, Divorce, It's All About the Image, Leaving the Church, Marriages Damaged-Destroyed by Sp. Ab., Narcissistic Pastors, Sexual Abuse/Assault and Churches, Spiritual Abuse, Spiritual Authority, Spiritual Bullies, Tullian Tchividjian

Tullian Tchividjian and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Discussion: “He demanded that people be loyal to him.”

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Willow Creek, Liberate Network, Clergy Sex Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Repentance, Grace     Hey friends (and welcome to new readers), I am going to do something a little bit different. I suspect many are chomping at the bit to discuss the situation regarding Tullian Tchividjian, so I am… Continue reading Tullian Tchividjian and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Discussion: “He demanded that people be loyal to him.”

J.D. Hall, Troubling Tweets

JD Hall’s Public Confession Regarding His Twitter Conversation with Ergun Caner’s Son, Who Later Committed Suicide

***JD Hall's public confession regarding the Braxton Caner exchange on Twitter. Yesterday, JD Hall made a public confession before his church family. It was then read again on his podcast here:***He also gave it to ABP to publish, Pastor repents for interaction with suicidal teen, along with their background article.Additionally, today I noticed that he has changed… Continue reading JD Hall’s Public Confession Regarding His Twitter Conversation with Ergun Caner’s Son, Who Later Committed Suicide

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Fallen Patriarchy Leader Doug Phillips Leaves Former Church and Becomes Member of New Church without “Letter of Transfer”

*** Vision Forum's fallen patriarchal leader, Doug Phillips, has become a member of another church without obtaining the required "letter of transfer" from the church he established and formerly led, Boerne Christian Assembly I've been hearing about this news for quite some time, but now it is official. Boerne Christian Assembly (BCA), the family-integrated church which… Continue reading Fallen Patriarchy Leader Doug Phillips Leaves Former Church and Becomes Member of New Church without “Letter of Transfer”

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Boerne Christian Assembly Elders Release Statement Regarding Doug Phillips of Vision Forum

*      *     * Boerne Christian Assembly elders Bob Sarratt and Jeff Horn release statement regarding Doug Phillips. *     *     * A Statement by the Elders of Boerne Christian Assembly about Former Elder Doug Phillips. Posted January 1, 2014 A Statement by the Elders of Boerne Christian Assembly about Former… Continue reading Boerne Christian Assembly Elders Release Statement Regarding Doug Phillips of Vision Forum

Doug Phillips & Vision Forum, Doug Wilson, Family Integrated Churches, Full-Quiver, Homeschool Movement, Patriarchal-Complementarian Movement, Reconstructionist-Dominion Movement, Spiritual Abuse

A Closer Look at Doug Phillips’ Clarification Statement

*     *     * *     *     * Doug Phillips released a "Clarification on Resignation" statement yesterday.  Let's take a closer look at those words along with other words from Mr. Phillips.  Does it clear things up or muddy the waters? *     *     * Clarification… Continue reading A Closer Look at Doug Phillips’ Clarification Statement

Christian Marriage, Courtship, Doug Phillips & Vision Forum, Emotional Responses, Family Integrated Churches, God's Design for the Family, Homeschool Movement, Legalism, Marriage, Patriarchal-Complementarian Movement, Spiritual Abuse, Vision Forum, Voddie Baucham, Women and the Church

Doug Phillips: Repentance and Restoration – Is it Possible?

*     *     * Articles continue to be written about fallen pastor and Christian ministry leader and pastor, Doug Phillips, who resigned from the non-profit arm of Vision Forum Ministries and from his public speaking engagements.   But what is next?  What does repentance and restoration look like?  Can or should he assume… Continue reading Doug Phillips: Repentance and Restoration – Is it Possible?

Christian Marriage, Doug Phillips & Vision Forum, Family Integrated Churches, God's Design for the Family, Homeschool Movement, Kevin Swanson, Marriage, Marriages Damaged-Destroyed by Sp. Ab., Patriarchal-Complementarian Movement, Reconstructionist-Dominion Movement, Shunning, Spiritual Abuse, Spiritual Bullies, Stay-At-Home Daughters Movement, Vision Forum, Voddie Baucham, Women and the Church

Doug Phillips: Question about Pastoral Position, Timeline of Events, and Understanding True Repentance

*      *      * Doug Phillips:  a timeline of events, understanding true repentance and question about Phillips' teaching elder position at Boerne Christian Assembly *     *     * “Over the years, my sensitivity to these problems has only heightened, until several years ago, I set about to align with… Continue reading Doug Phillips: Question about Pastoral Position, Timeline of Events, and Understanding True Repentance

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Doug Phillips Resigns from Office of President at Vision Forum, Discontinues Speaking Engagements

Breaking News:  Doug Phillips of Vision Forum steps down from office of president at Vision Forum Ministries.   Doug Phillips has been very influential in the sub-culture of the Homeschool Movement.  He was a popular keynote speaker at state-run homeschool conventions, speaking on topics of Biblical manhood, Patriarchy, men taking spiritual leadership of the home,… Continue reading Doug Phillips Resigns from Office of President at Vision Forum, Discontinues Speaking Engagements