Guest Post: A Parent’s Reaction to how Harvest Bible Chapel Mishandled the Paxton Singer Situation, and His Concerns With the Judge’s Decision

A judge found Paxton Singer not guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor. This, despite many disturbing texts from a youth pastor to a minor. Jonathan Singer (no relation) formerly of Harvest Bible Chapel writes a response to both how Harvest handled Paxton and his fear that he was let go to allegedly engage in more abuse at another church. 

Guest Post: Benjamin Ady on Purim, Haman and Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church

Benjamin Ady writes a brief guest post that deals with the ongoing Willow Creek Community Church scandal in Chicago. Benjmain recalls being invited to the Jewish holiday of Purim. Currently at Willow Creek there is an ongoing effort to silence the victims that Bill Hybels allegedly abused.

Guest Post: Dan George’s Beautiful Tribute to a Friend and Some Thoughts About Loss and Death

At his blog in 2012 former Harvest Elder Dan George wrote a moving tribute to a close friend Mark Archibald. His post recalls how they met and their friendship for 18 years. But when someone dies how does one deal with the conversation ending? This post touched me as I read of Dan’s deep affection for his friend. In the end we all need Mark Archibald’s in our lives.

Guest Post: Rob Speight’s A Deep Divide Remains at Willow Creek. How Come?

Rob Speight writes a strong post on the divide that exists at Willow Creek Community Church. As Willow Creek wants to move forward from Bill Hybel’s abuse, Rob points of the issues that remain. Its time for Willow Creek to tell the entire story and Bill Hybels and the Global Leadership Network to be held accountable. 

Guest Post: Dr. James Bedell on Willow Creek Community Church A Cautionary Tale

Dr. James Bedell from Willow Creek Community Church writes a guest post on the cautionary tale that Willow Creek represents. Bill Hybels has resigned and fled and there are credible accusations against him for sexual misconduct. Willow Creek Community Church has ignored Dr. James Bedell and this blog would like Willow Creek to meet with him and hear his concerns from the scandal. 

Guest Post: Jean Lash’s Warning on Both Lance Waldie’s Harvest Bible Church in Cypress, Texas and Reformed Theology

This is a statement, a warning from Jean Lash about both reformed theology and Lance Waldie’s Harvest Bible Church in Cypress, Texas. This hardcore 5-point Calvinist church turned a daughter against her family. Its one of the most heart breaking situations I have heard.

Guest Post: An Experience in Biblical Soul Care Counseling in a Planted Harvest Bible Fellowship (now Great Commission Collective) Church

This is a counseling story in a Harvest Bible Fellowship planted church. This deals with how confidentially is violated and intimate knowledge shared with the church staff and small group. This troubling story should give people pause about Soul Care counseling. This Great Commission Collective church is still involved and plays a key role in the organization.