“It is not grace to shield people from the consequences of their actions, to allow men or women who have been proven unsafe to have free access to vulnerable communities. It is not the gospel to treat abuse unseriously. Today’s story is filled with tension, grief, and uncomfortable truths.” From Bodies Behind The Bus: “Whistleblowers: The Village Church Denton” w/ … Continue reading
9/11/2022 The Wartburg Watch, sparring no expense to bring you, our readers, the latest news and insights sent me on assignment to Flower Mound, Texas in an attempt to discover how Matt Chandler and The Village Church are coping with their latest scandal. Enjoying a short, two-week sabbatical in lovely Oklahoma City I decided to make a short, 2 1/2 … Continue reading
if you pastor doesn’t care enough about you to do an online sermon, it’s time to reassess.
Continue readingWho is the bigger bully? Matt Chandler or Steve Timmis.
Continue reading“Finally, we ask for your continued prayers for healing for our family. Please pray for the justice process that is ahead. That we would continue to exercise patience and trust in the Lord. That we all steady our hearts on Christ alone.” From a statement by the victim’s family.
Continue readingJust what is going on in Acts 29 affiliated churches? Which elders at NVCC and Scottsdale Bible Church endorsed Mark Driscoll’s sermon? Why in the world would they? Is this an example of their discernment? How much did they pay him? Is Acts 29 quietly bringing Driscoll back? What a boon for bloggers!
Continue readingThe most commented upon posts in 2015. Also, note links to two new posts-one by Tony “poor me”Jones and one from our TWW hero, Todd Wilhelm.
Continue readingNate Sparks disagrees that complementarians are obviously against abuse. I believe that this post will ‘spark’ much discussion.
Continue readingBlest be the tie that binds…and these days there are sure a whole bunch of them.
Continue readingAlthough apologies have been made, church discipline is being botched by the ones who proclaim it the loudest.
Continue readingAn amazing development in the story of Karen Hinkley.
Continue readingA brief update
Continue readingTVC Elders Apologize / Karen Hinkley Forgives Them
Continue readingIt’s primary but not primary. And they wonder why they are not making “head”way.
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