Alex Jones

Organizations that erect barriers to criticism often claim being blindsided when criticism does make its way past the walls. Critics are told: “Our door is always open. And you need to be more assertive.” They build barriers to truth and then blame others for not speaking up.

@JMellinger @wad3mullen

If online satire had any usefulness on issues like this (Pro-tip: it doesn’t), I would write a response piece to 2 Corinthians critiquing the Apostle for stealing so many pages right out of the impression management playbook, highlighting the shameful tactics he uses.

In 2 Corinthians, Paul is not using self-serving “impression management tactics” when he defends his ministry and responds to criticism. His concern is for the good of others, for integrity and truth-telling, and ultimately for the advance of the gospel.

But I especially want other pastors and church members in Sovereign Grace to know I thank God for you and for what we enjoy together. And so I shout from my Twitter rooftop: I love SGC.

When I first became a pastor, if you would have told me I would one day like a denomination as much as I now do, I would not have believed you. But, here we are. I love Sovereign Grace Churches (SGC), not in spite of what I have seen in the storms, but because of it.

@timwright May 4th! hopefully I will be ready.

@AlexanderGjones Shouldn't you be training to run a half-marathon or something? :)

Thinking of doing a pre-engagement class at WL...basically thinking through the relationship before things get really serious. When would be the best time of year to try this? Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer?

@ThouArtTheMan feel free.

@AlexanderGjones This one is even better! Great work. Can I use them on my blog?

Hey @AlexanderGjones did you design this? If so I want to give you credit. It is classic!

The @BelievedPod deserves every vote out there! The impact of their reporting will be life changing.

Some other clear cut signs: Removing all lay elders, so the only elders of the church are paid staff. Asking your small group leaders to report back to pastors/elders on the activities of small group members. Keeping files on all church members. ....Just to name a few.

“The devil learns from your mistakes even if you don’t.” ~Jonathon McReynolds #cycles

BMH: Jeff Bogue to Speak at Momentum dlvr.it/R13Xl0

@KyleJamesHoward sad to say but you are correct.

@KyleJamesHoward cant any criminal who hasnt been caught serve in any church? Cause they havent been caught?

New Post: A Recent Statement to the Baptist Press sgclouisville.org/from-the-pasto…

@markkprater @IanMcConnell_ just don't open any closets

Please pray for @IanMcConnell_ our Director of Church Planting and Missions for Sovereign Grace Churches as he leads a retreat this week for all the Chairs of our Regional Church Planting Committees.

If you need to read the glowing reviews of Mahaney these men gave, they are available here. Note, they are sickening. sovereigngrace.com/sovereign-grac…

The head pastor of Thomas's church is Ray Ortlund. Ortlund was one of 3 pastors (alongside @RevKevDeYoung and Carl Trueman) who deemed CJ Mahaney fit for ministry after examining SGM allegations and Detwiler Docs. I wonder if he thinks Ortlund was acting with integrity?

At our very mention that an investigation should be done our SGC pastors removed us from leadership, began accusing us of causing disunity, and ultimately lied about us and others in a church meeting. This is not how innocent people respond.

THREAD: One year ago, Rachael Denhollander published a 7,800-word rebuttal to Sovereign Grace Churches that is still reverberating today.