Bill Gothard

More former followers of DuPage ministry allege abuse, harassment

Two women share accounts of forced labor and sexual abuse by prominent Christian leader Bill Gothard

"Ten women on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Bill Gothard, who for decades was a major force in the conservative Christian homeschooling movement, charging him and leaders in his ministry with sexual abuse, harassment and cover-up.".

Former ministry leader denies allegations of sexual abuse, but women who say he abused them stick by their stories, as donors try to prevent the sale of ministry assets

Bill Gothard Statement

Homeschool leader disavows ‘patriarchy’

“[W]ith these recent scandals in view, we think it is now time to speak out,” wrote Farris, currently chairman of HSLDA, on the organization’s website. “[T]heir teachings continue to threaten the freedom and integrity of the homeschooling movement. … Frankly, we should have spoken up sooner.”

Institute in Basic Life Principles - A Time of Transition

"More than a month after stepping down as president of the ministry he founded, Bill Gothard released a statement that attempts to respond" WORLD

Conservative leader Bill Gothard resigns following abuse allegations

Bill Gothard placed on administrative leave

Conservative leader Bill Gothard on leave following abuse allegations