Report: Allegations against Hybels deemed 'credible'
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“Disciplinary action would be recommended were Hybels still pastoring Willow Creek Community Church (WCCC), the Willow Creek Independent Advisory Group (IAG) said in its report.” - BPNews
10 Internal Signs of a Leadership Ego Problem
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“Some people are openly arrogant. Even if they don’t always recognize it, others quickly see it in them….many of us struggle privately with ego. To help you determine if that’s the case for you, here are some signs honest, vulnerable pastors have shared with me over the years.” - Church Leaders
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SBC Executive Committee workgroup's sex abuse report draws varied responses
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“Reaction following the release ranged from allegations the EC did not go far enough in combatting abuse to allegations Greear should have contacted the churches before naming them publicly.” - BP News
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United Methodists Vote to Keep Traditional Marriage Stance
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“The UMC’s increasingly global delegation outweighs US push to shift LGBT positions, leading some progressive congregations to leave.” - Christianity Today
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5 Reasons People Walk Away from Church
Reposted from The Cripplegate.
In my fifteen years as a pastor, I’ve seen my fair share of people who have left the church. Some have left the churches where I’ve been on staff for other churches—the sort of greener pasture mentality, you could say—and others have left the church all together. Its that second category that fascinates me the most.
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Southern Baptist group clears 6 churches of violating sex abuse standards
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“Just days after the president of the Southern Baptist Convention called for an evaluation of 10 churches that were highlighted in a recent investigation on sex abuse, six of those churches were cleared of acting indifferently toward abuse.” - Christian Post
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Non-Christians want to talk faith, but don't see Christians as good listeners, Barna finds
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“The study found that for non-Christians who are willing to talk about faith with their Christian peers, their preferences for dialogue often fall short of their experiences.” - Christian Post
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Christian radio personality 'Uncle Charlie' dies: 'Knowing Jesus is the most important thing'
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“VanderMeer, who hosted the ‘Children’s Bible Hour’ radio ministry for decades, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 22, at his West Michigan home, surrounded by family and friends, according to Keys for Kids Ministries.” - Christian Post
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Resources for Better Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Sexual Abuse
The links and phone numbers below are a sample of what’s available for better understanding, preventing, and responding to sexual abuse in a church setting. The intent is to help individuals who may not be good at googling get a head start on their research.
Disclaimer: Though most of these are well-recognized sources of information, the resources here are gathered, not necessarily recommended. If you’re aware of additional or better resources, do please let us know in the comments (or, if you’re too shy, the contact form).
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"...what we can do is eradicate our neglect to do what is right when we are made aware of such evil"
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“It seems to me that a multifaceted stream of issues has contributed to the situation we now face.” - Abuse in the Church
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