@netgrace_org This chart says everything. THANK YOU!
@BozT @R_Denhollander @reachjulieroys @DianeLangberg @wartwatch @RuthMalhotra @CarsonWeitnauer @scotmcknight @leannemellado @Chelseaker @wademullen
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TruthaboutEFCA
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In contrast to many law firms or for-profit investigation agencies, GRACE is firmly dedicated to the pursuit of truth, meaningful independence, and the facilitation of healing in a manner that is trauma-informed and consistent with Christian values.
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@DianeLangberg When associations/denominations refuse to talk about reform, they bury their head in the sand to cover for their sin. Silence is colluding with sinful behavior. @reachjulieroys @scotmcknight @RuthMalhotra @Chelseaker @wartwatch @leannemellado @CarsonWeitnauer @wademullen
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Never presume outward appearances tell the story of the heart.
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@kristenmcknight Agreed.
Silence is colluding with sinful behavior.
@DianeLangberg @reachjulieroys @scotmcknight @Chelseaker @wartwatch
@leannemellado
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“Whether you're a pastor, congregant, abuse survivor, advocate, staff member, or church volunteer this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to help create a compassionate and trauma-informed environment.”
You won’t want to miss this webinar!
GRACE@netgrace_org
Friday, Aug. 11th, GRACE is hosting a 4-hour virtual training event designed to equip leaders and laypeople with a deep understanding of trauma and its impact, as well as a practical application of Trauma-Informed Care principles. Learn more & register netgrace.regfox.com/becoming-a-tra…
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If it cared to protect Jesus’ name, its churches, members, leaders, & reputation, the EFCA would WRITE an ABUSE POLICY defining it, making a stance, & giving policies/procedures/statements/guidelines.
@scotmcknight @wartwatch @DCEagle1 @DavidAFrench @netgrace_org @Chelseaker
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Can the EFCA explain why despite nationwide crises, it’s still silent on abuse?
efca.org/where-we-stand…
ACNA
Catholic
Harvest
Hillsong
Presbyterian
Southern Baptist
Willow Creek
Kanakuk
Ravi Zacharias
(List NOT comprehensive!)
@BozT @reachjulieroys
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@R_Denhollander Turning a blind eye is not grace.
It’s sin.
Silence is colluding with sinful behavior.
@DianeLangberg @scotmcknight @reachjulieroys @wartwatch @DavidAFrench @DCEagle1 @RuthMalhotra @AnnLindberg5 @Chelseaker @leannemellado
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They knew. In 2004. They did nothing, and there were more victims.
How exactly did an SBC mega church respond to disclosures of sexual abuse by well- known leader Paul Pressler? Much like Penn State. See the screenshots in the thread...
Robert Downen@RobertDownen_
New court records also show that in 2004, leaders of Houston's massive First Baptist Church investigated claims that Pressler had undressed and groped a college student - but found nothing conclusive and feared damaging Pressler's reputation. #SBCtoo texastribune.org/2023/03/27/hou…
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@BozT Why does any church or denomination stay quiet? @DianeLangberg @reachjulieroys @wartwatch @R_Denhollander @scotmcknight @wademullen @Chelseaker @leannemellado @AnnLindberg5
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Pastors who use their positions to engage in sexual contact with others should be removed and be directed to move on to another profession…and we should not apologize for it.
It’s time for the Church to stop applying law to victims and grace to victimizers.
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@ChristaBrown777 Thank you for continuing to call out evil and sin despite the personal cost. You have inspired people of all beliefs to DO THE RIGHT THING!
@DianeLangberg @reachjulieroys @netgrace_org @R_Denhollander @wartwatch @wademullen @scotmcknight @RuthMalhotra @Chelseaker @leannemellado
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Still pondering this: Religion News Ass'n named me as 1 of the "Top 10 Religion Newsmakers of the Year." I simply can't fathom that my name is on this extraordinary list & don't know what to make of it. What does it mean? What do YOU think? 1/4 #SBCtoo rna.org/news/news.asp?…
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@reachjulieroys @johnmacarthur @bobbyross Thank you for sharing the truth, even at a personal cost. Your work continues to inspire others to stand up for truth!
@R_Denhollander @DianeLangberg @scotmcknight @RuthMalhotra @wartwatch @wademullen @netgrace_org @leannemellado @Chelseaker
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Grateful that my story about @johnmacarthur excommunicating a mother for refusing to take back her child-abusing husband made @bobbyross’ list of best religion journalism of 2022 1/2
Bobby Ross Jr.@bobbyross
🚨🚨🚨 WEEKEND PLUG-IN🔌🔌🔌 1. Year in review: The best religion journalism of 2022 My @ReligionMag column religionunplugged.com/news/2022/12/2…
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@DianeLangberg Thank you for living out this truth for decades. If only other believers could act accordingly, we could all drastically decrease the amount of abuse in our world!
@reachjulieroys @R_Denhollander @scotmcknight @RuthMalhotra @DefendTheSheep @Chelseaker @leannemellado @wartwatch
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You will never meet, talk to, walk with, or work beside a human being who has not been purposefully knit together by the hands of our Father. Never. We are all one race, and in that race, all are image bearers. There are no exceptions.
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@aaronjhann @darterdancer SO sorry for your wife. The church should be a safe place for all, but people’s sins block them from living out the truth. Would you be willing to share more details?
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@darterdancer How many more times does this have to happen before we wake up? This is my wife’s story, but it doesn’t make headlines b/c the pastor is a nobody. How many others are there that we’ll never hear about as long as the good ‘ol boys do their good ‘ol cover-up no-guilt b.s.? #pcatoo
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@laurambarringer Tov denominations protect their churches by writing abuse policies.
@BozT @reachjulieroys @R_Denhollander @DCEagle1 @scotmcknight @RuthMalhotra
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Tov churches put people first. Tov churches resist institution creep.
Gabriel Beddingfield@gabrbedd
I have left echo.church after attending for 9 years because… 1/6 🧵
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@PhilipGMonroe Can’t wait! Hope ministry leaders and denominations come to hear your wisdom!
@DianeLangberg @BozT @reachjulieroys @R_Denhollander @scotmcknight @RuthMalhotra @leannemellado @Chelseaker @melissajhogan
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“How do you listen to trauma all day long?” Join us and hear Diane answer one of her most asked questions and talk about “treasures in dark places” (Isa 45:3). While trauma is never good, it is an honor and treasure to walk with those who are hurting.
Diane Langberg, PhD@DianeLangberg
We are grateful so many of you have already registered for this important Webinar series. We honor all who who speak of their pain as well as those who listen, together bringing God’s beauty into places of suffering. eventbrite.com/e/beauty-in-ga…
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@DaveFalk81 @RuthMalhotra @RZIMhq Staying silent in the face of abuse is wrong.
Silence is colluding with sinful behavior.
So grateful for the courage of women & men calling out sin and abuse!
@BozT @reachjulieroys @R_Denhollander @scotmcknight @DianeLangberg @PhilipGMonroe @Chelseaker @leannemellado @DCEagle1
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Anonymous Board of @AbduMurray apparently asserts that he has repented, yet I haven't heard anything from Abdu since I went public in 2/21. His silence to me—while relaunching his ministry & releasing a new book—has caused further pain and confusion: bit.ly/3Opfsn2 #RZIM
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@RuthMalhotra @Jhuggs34 @RZIMhq Until you’ve walked a mile (or two or a thousand) in Ms. Malhotra’s shoes, you probably should just pray for her as she continues to be a light in the darkness. The core is rotten. Would u have the courage to protect the Christian community from more abuse? @BozT @reachjulieroys
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@Jhuggs34 @RZIMhq Bro you gotta gain an understanding of grief/trauma/suffering—and empathy for those who experience it.
Move forward? Yes, we must. With lament and hope, persistence and surrender, grief and gratitude.
Move on? Not until we turn all the lights on. The pursuit of truth continues.
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@RuthMalhotra @RZIMhq Humility
Brokenness
Repentance
Reconciliation
It’s takes ALL of these steps for an abuser to begin to apologize for the significant harm done.
Thanks for shining the light in darkness!
@BozT @reachjulieroys @R_Denhollander @scotmcknight @Chelseaker @leannemellado @DCEagle1
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I'm grieved that most of @RZIMhq's senior leadership have not demonstrated a posture of contrition, nor have they reached out to me; but I still believe in the possibility and beauty of reconciliation, and continue to pray for that to become a reality.
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@DianeLangberg @PhilipGMonroe Absolutely! Thanks to both of you for your leadership!
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Dear Twitter followers, please join me and my colleague, @PhilipGMonroe, as we sponsor our first LIVE Webinar to be held on three consecutive Sundays in January. I am especially looking forward to answering your questions at the end of each event. eventbrite.com/e/beauty-in-ga…
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