I prayed for your father-in-law and your family just now. You have any lies and untrue rumors to highlight that are being spread here, out with them. But if these offices are wrong it means the wheels fell of of the Church extremely early in its history. Seriously, I believe 100% that the theological DNA is the problem, and that Truth was genetically modified centuries ago. Cool bands, espresso coffee, relevant sermons, fun and fellowship, etc, In the words of the Prophets Emerson, Lake, and Palmer: The word contains with it a reference to age. The neocalvinist church where I was an elder, which started off without one big head leader who called himself pastor, and people generally treating people decently, lasted a year or so before the guys found this amazing, godly 5-point calvinist whod been on John MacArthurs staff at GCC and had been a leader in SGMand then he took over and then he brought in his right-hand man from another state to be the leader of the elder team and then those two decided that the elders in place had been given too much unbiblical power over the pastor and so we all had to cede all authority to him and just be good friends without all these unbiblical checks and balances on the man whom the Lord had hand-picked to be over us. Dallas Jenkins: It was given to the elders two months ago. I guess I mean that a person, on his or her own, cant do it without God working it out in that person. Max: America needs more Vietnamese restaurants than New Calvinist church plants. TS00: It is difficult to not imagine that the overly generous salaries passed out at Harvest have a lot to do with the leaders who refuse to call for the opening of the books. I suspect that all of this is true, and more. This statement just doesnt sound much like what Jesus talked to the twelve about. Does that make you manly? Sad. The setup of elder rule is, in effect, completely unaccountable rule-by-crony. I should have rechecked my facts before commenting. Reported that Camp Harvest lost over $200,000 in 2016. Vincent: Man if you are looking for a physical church to be perfected and wholly sanctified, by mere men, you will be disalusioned. LLS, honest question in all of these elder rule setups Ive ever seen, there is no mechanism at all for pew peons to do as you note and hold elders accountable for anything. But if conflict is the goal, keep on keeping on. Then, he apologized and said the would teach the high school Bible class. Howard Hughes. Well, Im just a speck in the universe. He is already in the process of trying to reboot his digital ministry (WITW)and is romancing wealthy donors in Naples, FL from the $1.2M home in Naples that Harvest rented for him. I guess thats why I share my story, in hopes that others can be forewarned. Kids Night Out. The elders, set in place by God Himself (Ephesians 4:11), are to watch over, tend to and care for the flock of God. not quarrelsome A lot of people still hurt. Ishy: Probably took over where my favorite Vietnamese restaurant used to be. We want proof, not opinion, so we can weed out the arrogance from others who believe they know best and will determine what the rest should think and believe. http://churchbuildingministry.org/who-we-are/. Power provides for itself and money and sex. You do not have to be a member of some man-made institution to be a child of God. I tend to trust her judgment here. Its not all of it, but its certainly a substantive portion. Never to leave me alone! Your apoplectic friend needs to go read the Bible, maybe one of those verses the mega preachers who demand your trust intentionally ignore or havent read themselves, like this one: Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. Psalms 146:3, Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25, Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend. not a novice Please think about all the others who will fall under these cultic practices if these perpetrators and their deeds are not brought into the open. Run away from any self-conceived leader who does not strive to live this way. I was then presented with opportunity to post another letter that gives insight without including insulting and painful observations about others. generous. Whose job is the ministry? Abigail: Why would anyone want to kill a magnificent creature like that? Agreed; I cant imagine that Paul would be pleased with what is happening. Its Greshams law applied to religion: bad drives out good. . When my friends are all gone. Ken F (aka Tweed): LET EVERYONE REVERE THE DEACONS AS JESUS CHRIST, THE BISHOP AS THE IMAGE OF THE FATHER, AND THE PRESBYTERS AS THE SENATE OF GOD AND THE ASSEMBLY OF THE APOSTLES. This is something that all Christians in a church community should take to heart. January 24, 2023. They tolerate whatever they must (loud music, annoying demands for money, sermons that go in one ear and out the other) in order to establish a community of friends and support in a cold world in which family is often spread across the continent. One of my concerns with much of the Reformed world is their higher regard for doctrine and authority over the individual lost and needy soul. Today, CBS Chicago featuredFormer Harvest Bible Chapel Members Want $72,000 In Donations Refunded, After Pastor James MacDonaldFired. Its ok to admit more of you need to to completely clear the air. What are sheep to do? . Jimmy & Gateway Sr Lead Pastor Robert Morris are two of only three Elders over Mark Driscolls church. TS00: Why would a quickly growing church choose an unproven young man, father of very young children (along with others similarly unproven, all from our young marrieds class) to be an elder, responsible for overseeing and counseling others? As Lauren Diagle says it so very well: Im losing my religion/ To find You/ Im losing my religion, and finding something new/ Cause I need something different/ And different looks like You/. The churchs vision was to plant 10 churches in 10 years. By 2002, our church-planting ministry Harvest Bible Fellowship (HBF) was formed, and ten churches were plantedin just four years! So there is that. Scary to think that unfaithful leaders can so easily jump from one pond to another. so you dont. im so glad i resisted & refused all the pressure the christian community put on everyone concerning that film. Pastor James MacDonald, the founder Harvest Bible Chapel, a megachurch located in the surrounding Chicago area, has been fired as a leader of the church. To the American church which is playing games with the gospel in both pulpit and pew the Apostle John still shouts Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues (Revelation 18:4). Ive got to process that letter. They want the best, and so does God. im proud to be human. Nice job. Well, Im just a speck in the universe. What is an egalitarian group to do I when bullies take over? Then, you proceeded to brag on social media about how you werent releasing your full statement and had convinced other men with statements to do the same. understanding that each of us is constantly growing and shifting. I mean, how could you be labeled Christian without giving Jesus a little bit of credit?! Zero current power holders at Willow Creek Community Church have uttered a single word condemning the sexual crimes of founder and 42 year leader Bill Hybels. This will always happen, there is no way to avoid it. I spent many hours with James MacDonald at church, in his home, at Camp Harvest, and on other retreats. elastigirl: perhaps the other side of this coin can be the joy and happiness of discovering the magnificence of fellow human beings outside the context of christian culture. Our pastor, weeping, said it was one of the greatest movies he ever saw. in Springfield MO in late April Driscoll Will be sharing his wisdom as a highlighted speaker. dont do anything just because you want to (that would be selfish) but wait until you hear from God. ++++++++++++++++++. Law Prof: I think Sinclair Lewis was an emotional infant and had a lot more in common with Elmer Gantry than he had the introspection to see. The time for half measures is over. gentle If Dees afraid of Hall, she sure hasnt done a very good job of living it out. And after a brief pause in this mission, Harvest is returning to planting more and better churches by raising up more and better Christian leaders across Chicagoland, America, and around the world. Turning a blind eye was a full failure. I have a peace in knowing It looks like a church with terminal stage 4 cancer. Your comments often put me in mind of the older and wiser men I knew in church when I was young. the powerbrokers have manipulated everyone to heavily invest their finances, their time, energy, their relationships, and their own life in the institution. As for your dig at anonymous people, you are hoping to do the same thing. From all the people I know in those churches, I think thats exactly what happens! Harvest launched a radio show; founded a Christian school with over 700 students; built its own retreat center; produced feature-length films; wrote its own worship songs; and created its own. God doesnt need Harvest and in fact Id be willing to say the spirit of Jezebel has been leading that place since the early 2000s. Theyre showing their colors alright. MacDonald may join him next year on the Stronger Men circuit. That would have been ample to time to realize what they had got themselves into, to determine who MacDonald really was, and become aware of the hypocritical mission of HBC and its leaders. If they couldnt get it right after three years of intensive time with Jesus, what chance do we have? I have personally seen that place and I want no one to go there. Humility is required. Many parents contacted the school about it, and it was one of the first of many, many issues that arose there. Heard somewhere; Hell never be a great man.. All that we could come up with was that we, and they, were faithful and generous givers and attenders of the mens bible study. There does seem to be something in Dallass attitude of a disregard for those who donated the hundreds of millions to make the whole Harvest phenomenon work. And if they refuse to see that these guys are nothing more than carnival barkers and mountebanks? The only church Fred has ever worked for his Harvest. I have to admit that Philippians 1 often comes to mind as I look at these mega-messes the American church is in. Debby: Check out the Stronger Mens Conference Walking in the light means not having to cover anything up and not belly aching when God Himself is the one shouting truth and revealing things from His Mountaintop. In our common language, we use the word elder to describe one who is older than ourselves. I pray that God will continue to use you to shine a spotlight on wicked works of darkness in Christendom today. 3/2/2023 - 9:30am-11:30am. I am very glad for all your comments on this site. I am not suggesting that this is or is not the way Jesus intended for his church. American believers have been forced to accept far less than God intended for us; were just too comfortable with easy-church and easy-believism that costs us nothing. whether agnostic, atheist, muslim, hindu, buddhist, zoroastrian, wiccan, mormon, straight, lgbtq,. God bless. It doesnt even matter if you post your actual name, if someone is full of venom for you, theyll find some reason to spew it. I dont think so. After seven years, the growing congregation of 500 raised funds in six weeks to secure a former warehouse at 800 S Rohlwing Road in Rolling Meadows. Otherwise, of course theyd have told us what was untrue. Too bad he doesnt understand that it can be used just as much for good as it can be for bad. Vincent: Satin has really pulled the wool over your eyes. And the Christians who took Bibles and Tracts into the theaters for a little Soul-Winning(TM) after the movie had softened up the marks. So, out of well over 1600 posts she doesnt allow comments on maybe two and that leads to your rant of a comment? I was there for 10 years and my daughters both attended Harvest Christian Academy and I had been asked to consider eldershipwe left in 2012 after repeated warnings from former elders. Ken F (aka Tweed): trained under Peter and James. For example, no one would say that those who spoke out about Bill Hybels harassing women were wrongly airing a personal grievance.. Years ago, I decided to go forth with my name on this blog I did it to help people who have reason to suspect that their identity could cause them problems with out of control churches If yo have a problem with anonymity, take it up with me. For our setting and ministries, it would be very difficult. Who can say? elastigirl: why does it matter what Paul thinks? Lured by the hope of sitting someday at the right hand of The Man JMac, not Jesus. That is one video that I wold love to post. These execs like CFO Fred Adams and COO Scott Milholland going into church consulting are the most dangerous. You cant change that. In 2021, Camp Harvest was sold to a ministry to continue the maintenance and ongoing work of ministry to young people, youth ministry, and camp events. During this season, we are encouraging everyone to give online and that can be done by clicking the button below. In 2001, the Crystal Lake Campus began as the second Harvest church plant then transitioned to a campus, officially launching on September 1, 2007. Pingback: Quote for the day | Civil Commotion, When was this statement made and to whom? Didnt Dallas or is there another Jenkins son? Law Prof: Years later, the church long ago destroyed by heavy abuse and the former members scattered, a number of them atheists today, that drama pastor is now into the New Age. Then in great heresy he says Mormons have the same Jesus as evangelicals! Now this is a dichotomy because we are speaking about faith because we cannot know all facts of God, but what is done on this earth is grounded in facts and with witnesses. Thousands came and all seven campuses hosted these spectacular services all at one location! For one of his theatrical performances at HBC shortly before his demise, JMac posed as a homeless man to make a sermon point I suppose he was so relevant, you know. I knew of one really good church in Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill Bible Church) for years ago. I dont know that there isnt a fair amount of corruption in smaller churches, but it seems to me once pastors start making huge amounts of money, it becomes more and more important to maintain or increase that above all else. Prayer Requests It appears he has been a poser, a bully and a thug for a very long time. Who are you to tell people to shut up anyway? It is a position of authority and responsibility. If I find solace anywhere, its in the quiet moments of solitude and silence wherein I sense anew that the mysteries of life are vast, and that my continued pursuit of that which is beautiful and simple and true is enough for now. Bill Hybels, miracle seeker-driven leader, stands credibly accused of sexual harassment and molestation. If people develop real relationships, they might start talking and could stand up against the abuse. The Story of Alleged Abuse at Sankey Orphanage in the Philippines and Its Relationship to Christ Community Chapel, Tom Randall, and Joe Coffey, Former Harvest Bible Chapel Members Want $72,000 In Donations Refunded, After Pastor James MacDonaldFired, https://swbts.edu/news/releases/game-banquet-uses-hunting-venue-spread-gospel/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwSTe9uit48, http://churchbuildingministry.org/who-we-are/, https://duckduckgo.com/?q=the+chosen+producers+james+macdonald&t=ffsb&ia=web, http://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=72494, http://www.globalpokerindex.com/poker-players/frederick-adams-169223/, https://classroom.synonym.com/the-role-of-the-clergy-in-the-greek-orthodox-church-12087637.html, https://www.archbalt.org/clergy-personnel-division/bishops-priests-deacons/. That meant that he used smoke and mirrors to make MacDonald and his minions appear not to be incredibly stupid, unbiblical and mean. Whew! He sat there for years and participated when people were being bullied and abused, being screamed at by their pastor and boss to the point of tears, watching hundreds of thousands of dollars being spent profligately. The proof of the Jesuss death and resurrection is what allows us to have faith in the things unseen. Will they stay quiet on "awkward" victim stories? About a year ago, Jenkins stepped off the Moody Board of Trustees. Many have joined the Done ranks done with the institutional church, but not done with Jesus. I too often look around at this world, and feel discouraged and useless to make any difference. I agree with those who say that Dee is fair with her control of her blog. Or an attempt to conceal more? I call it B.S. Like they are so far in and so much of their identity comes from being part of the group that the thought of just leaving would be like jumping off of a cliff? . but ultimately it means people are brainwashed into being acquiescent, passive, accommodating, maintaining their silence. You and the other TWW regulars feel like family. Forgive MacDonald if he genuinely repents? Imagine the chaos if we all put our full names out there, along with the names of our (former) churches and the various miscreants, lay and ordained, living and dead, who assaulted and extorted us over the decades. sober-minded Agreed. Anonymity is not the same thing as cowardice, but thanks so much for playing that tired old game. Their churches were of human origin, they failed. Those of us who have come out of destructive groups like these can assure the survivors that there are other people out there who will love you back into soul health, there are other schools for your children who will treat them right, and some day you will look back on this time and thank God that He pulled you through it. , Amy Moore: new incognito Floridian Santa Claus look, No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (2 Cor 11:14). It seems fairly common that if the truly informed Reformed do not return to their faith in a God who loves all men they eventually end up atheists. While the vast majority of pastors and churches can be trusted, disciples who have experienced a betrayal of trust have become sobered by the thought of joining another church. Church Discipline A person who thinks they are qualified, is someone who may need to take some time to discern whether thats true. In the Seventies, I got mixed up in an end-of-the-world cult Fellowship(TM) that didnt have any single leader figure only a plurality of (20-to-25-year old) elders. If a familys personal pain about a very private matter doesnt fit that category, I dont know what would. This has been going on now for 12 years. theyve gone through none of the typical christian procedures. Samuel Conner: I read an article yesterday about small mainstream churches driven to the wall by the migration to the megas being forced to lease their vacant during the week facilities to small businesses in order to generate enough income to keep the doors open. If so, that would be a good thing if we could get back to letting the Main Thing be the main thing. Vincent: It seems that this website is a place where nobodys can act in Gods place as judge and jury. so, if as Max says, if we do not get senile, or too bitter or cynical, our life experinces can at least put current disasters in perspective. Membership Covenants maybe a z darn, its just the right word. Maybe you should have considered the consequences of your actions, or inaction, before you decided to hitch your wagon to JM. Fans of hit TV series The Chosen know creator Dallas Jenkins' "five loaves and two fish story". and on the iceberg? I do apologize to Dallas, and to anyone I may have misled with my faulty information. In April 2016, Harvest acquired a permanent church facility in Aurora to allow the Aurora Campus to continue to grow, both in number and effectiveness in reaching people for Christ. We dedicated a new building as the new home for the Crystal Lake Campus in 2008. And I doubt it was simply losing their job, as many of them voluntarily left. Not even fit to be chair of my department at Average State U. It is likely that he deliberately sought the chips he could cash in on anyone who might be in a position to spill the beans. These snakes congregate in the pit together! The daughter of Matt Slick (big-gun-reformed-apologist) converted to fundamental atheism. Lowlandseer: The elders [PRESBUTEROS] who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder [PRESBUTEROS] and a witness of the suffering of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed; shepherd [POIMEN] the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers [EPISKOPOS], not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly. (1 Peter 5:1-2). Besides, nobody goes there anymore its too crowded. Yogi Berra. Exactly what were people afraid of? 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. For me I choose to pray and let God work, he never ceases to amaze especially when he answers prayer. No christain organization should have the artibutes that we are reading about, and that Mr Jenkins letter validates. To this day I feel used, abused, and very stupid for not catching on. Others became trapped by guilt and barely concealed extortion. I dont have a huge problem with the idea of multiple leaders who put their necks on the line like the people in the early church serving others, and because theyre typically older and recognized as more kind and stable and servant-like, people are told to consider seriously what they have to say (about the best translation of the word unfortunately translated obey in HEB 13:17. ME MAN! Dallas, his dad Jerry Jenkins, and James MacDonald also played poker together. And today we have 50 year old churches that went afowl 45 years agothey may have all of the teminology down and believe they are the magisterium protecting the truth, but they are dead and Gods Spirit has left. hard for me to imagine a job description for this that commands a big salary, let alone a modest salary. I rather doubt that they were able to get it right in the end. The false institutional church was reconstituted by Constantine, who asserted the right to define and regulate what was orthodox and permissible. There may be a general principle here, perhaps related to how many people you can know and relate to at a more than superficial level., And the cash flow in a church of 300 is not so large that it is likely to corrupt the leadership team.. not covetous (GOO GOO GA JOOB!)). I presume this is because he has a much bigger platform, but if that is not the reason, I am open to hear. ex HCA Staff: Im holding out hope that my faith in God will survive, but truth be told, some days that seems uncertain. If bolstering the credibility of truth-tellers is a problem to you, your commitments are misplaced (to put it mildly). Crazy, huh? https://theelephantsdebt.com/2017/06/19/headed-to-the-big-house-for-the-sake-of-jesus/. Law Prof: These charlatans cannot be allowed to get away with this. But Dallas, that is not the case here. In any normal group setting, the members will naturally turn to the most mature and experienced among them for direction and advice. 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Today, CBS Chicago featured Former Harvest Bible Chapel Members Want $72,000 In Donations Refunded, After Pastor James MacDonald Fired Their strong Christian beliefs led Scott and Marsha Thompson to volunteer at Harvest Bible Chapel, and donate more than $72,000 over the course of several years. I once perceived this as a tragic loss, leading only to hopeless cynicism. Dallas was in charge of Production and Visual Media at HBC. This is not to defend JM or associates, but to note that the vision of eternal punishments that motivates (or justifies, or both) a lot of ministry in churches in the Western theological tradition (I keep coming back to that; sorry, but I have come to believe its important) puts a very heavy weight on one side of the cost/benefit calculus in ministry. In all honesty, Dallas, since Mac and those around him, including you, took great delight in his being a very public ministry with great influence and far reach, this is a matter for public airing. Almost that exact thing happened at the neocalvinist church I attended. They been negotiating a retirement package before all the properties foreclose and theres no more cash! The mega-masters vocalize Jesus occasionally and even talk about Him from a gospel vantage point. You are the guy wearing the black hat. Just them asking me to become an elder told me something was wrong. Give them what they want in the present, and they wont care about the past. You should repent and make reparations where necessary. The average American Christian has evidently become so open-minded about such characters that their spiritual brains have fallen out! What makes you think you get to excuse yourself from the table? My current frustration, as someone who wants to get it right, is not knowing how to get it right in light of all the historical evidence. THEY are the ones who the Lord calls upon to should humbly shepherd the flock. Take away the money and you will find far fewer wolves circling the pot. Thems shootin words in these parts (Christianville), maam. Certainly! Thats too deep to answer. I understand your point and the historical information. ++++++++++++++++++++. Every weekend were gathering to open the Bible together, growing in Gods ways through community and going out to bring God glory through His Son, Jesus Christ. IMO, most people attend church to replace the lost family and community modern society has sacrificed. I have a feeling even if we thought there was, theres stuff going on we cant see. words like unsaved, which always has the connotation of someone to be wary of. I can only guess, but I imagine that JMac and Hybels laid very clever traps, grooming and gradually leading people ever further into compromise and, eventually, outright sin. It is the internal nagging I have following Dees post on Friday about JD Hall and Braxton Caner. You need to stop looking at yourself as a victim and a good guy and admit that you are the neo-Pharisee that you really are. ++++++++++++++++. , Info on the photo is apparently wrong. love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. No church will fit that ideal in this fallen world. The church (ecclesia) had little say in eldership or pastor. Thats all it takes, my friend. 4107 N Steele Blvd, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States. How would church members do what you recommend? So, as you imply, in their heart of hearts they dont really give a big hoot about reading the precious words in red, let alone the rest of Scripture. If Paul was out of line, then certainly Luke was to blame for not exposing the sham. CJ Mahaney spread $$$ which brought him years of support from the Calvinista leaders.. humble. Good Grief. Many will say to Me on that day when I judge them, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name? And then I will declare to them publicly, I never knew you; depart from Me, you are banished from My presence, you who act wickedly disregarding My commands. (Matthew 7:21-23). Just them asking me to become an elder told me something was wrong, I would say that the church you reference may have never had an ACTUAL elder then. I share this for all who, like me, are overcome with new sadness, pain and loss amidst the HBC, Willow, Catholic church, ECFA, SBC, GFA, etc. Rolling Meadows, Elgin, Crystal Lake, Chicago Cathedral, Harvest en Espaol, Online. Im not going to say that to you. After a while, he and his band of yes-men elders drifted farther from the Main Thing, allowing the main thing to be about them and schemed in the shadows to preserve their ministry. He moved to Plano. Bad decisions lead to pain. The size of the Elgin Campus allowed us to fulfill a dream: A preschool through grade 12 Christian school, to help us implant the truths of Gods Word into the hearts of young people five days a week in addition to the weekend. True. . Wow. Then I read actual instructions on the veneration of Elders as of Christ himself. . Through prayer and provision, a permanent location for our North Shore Campuswas found in Highland Park, in September of 2015. in talking with my octogenarian missionary-kid dad, i hear words like the heathen (it makes me sick, yet i love him with all my heart and soul). We simply interpret the words through a different filter. Based on my 70-year snapshot of the institutional church, theres a vast difference in what Christ describes vs. what we have put together in this thing we call church. a human-designated term. JDV: This verse came to mind: For it is the time for the judgment to have begun from the house of God; and if from us first, what will be the outcome of those disobeying the gospel of God? (1 Peter 4:17) The business-first model that seems so pervasive and knocks down just about any scrutiny until there is videotaped evidence would seem to fit somewhere in that spectrum, no? 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