Moral Failure

“Discussing the effects of sin in believers, Owen makes three observations about the scandalous sins of Christians recorded in Scripture. And in a year when evangelicalism has had our share of Christian leaders embroiled in scandalous sins, it would be helpful to take Owen’s remarks to heart.” - TGC

“Working in PR, I’ve stepped in to help ministries after a crisis hits. What they need is more accountability before it happens.” - C.Today

“Hillsong founding pastor Brian Houston sent out an email to church staff and members of Hillsong East Coast on Wednesday afternoon, announcing the termination of Hillsong NYC’s lead pastor, Carl Lentz.” - CPost

Fort Worth pastor who called Orlando massacre victims ‘scum’ ousted over prostitution allegations

The Bathsheba Syndrome: The Ethical Failure of Successful Leaders

“Three decades after his PTL empire near Charlotte crumbled amid financial and sex scandals, Jim Bakker is back on TV with a different, darker message: The Apocalypse is coming and you better get ready.” Charlotte Observer

To “forgive” a pastor means we don’t personally hold his sin against him and that we restore him to his office of church member. If he is repentant, he meets the qualification of membership. That doesn’t mean we should restore him to the office of pastor.

When the Pastor has an affair