The Chapel, Akron – Just One More Question!

“Church leaders should not try to silence those who have been hurt, especially if they have been hurt by leaders in the church. Silencing victims will always result in more pain being expressed. Also, those victims will seek solace from friends. These friends may become angry or concerned for their friends and speak to others. This is normal life. The … Continue reading

Church Discipline and Abuse

“Never laugh at live dragons.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien link link (This page is subject to updates as new material (or overlooked old material) becomes available.) Church discipline is today's hottest topic in churches. There is no question that 9Marks is the leader in the need to discipline in the church. They define it thusly: Church discipline is the process of correcting sin in the … Continue reading