The issues that took place at FCCF sent shock waves through the congregation and emptied most of the pews. If you are one who left the church, I am praying for your heart to hear a word of encouragement in this project. Were you left voiceless? Were you damaged by the church in shreds? We … Read more
This is the true story of a church in America’s Bible Belt, the First Christian Church (renamed Christ First) in Florissant, Missouri–a church with a meager beginning and record of steady growth for forty-nine years until the weight of sexual abuse charges against a youth minister left it, and its congregation, broken. This is a … Read more
Case.net posted a new entry in the FCCF/Christ First Church personal injury case. A new Case Management Conference is scheduled for April 18th before Judge Dueker. A new phrase used in this posting is “Mediation Pending Conference.” Perhaps some movement toward resolving this case is taking place. I pray God’s will over this outcome, and … Read more
Over forty universities have received copies of A View from the Pews – The Inside Story of a Broken Church. The list is far from exhausted. So far, one is assessing how to use it as part of their curriculum for church leaders. I pray God’s will over each one I send out. January will … Read more
Changes are taking place at First Christian of Florissant. They are writing a new chapter in their history by renaming their church to Christ First and rebranding with a new logo. They are moving on. Yet, the court date in the the victim’s personal injury suit is coming up. What does this mean for the … Read more
My campaign to mail copies of A View from the Pews – The Inside Story of a Broken Church continues. As of last week, I contacted 24 deans and presidents of Bible colleges. I will keep on adding to my list of mailings. If you have a Bible college or Christian university to which you … Read more
The project on behalf of victims continues. I began sending copies of A View from the Pews — The Inside Story of a Broken Church to Bible colleges. I pray God’s will over them as I prepare them for mailing. I pray those involved in curriculum and resources recognize the value of this story as … Read more
Thank you, Cheri Taylor, for using your platform on www.newjourneyradio.com to give a shout out on behalf of “A View from the Pews – The Inside Story of a Broken Church!” You blessed me and this project with your kind words on yesterday’s broadcast. Thank you for your brilliant work for the kingdom as a … Read more
My first radio interview on “A View from the Pews – The Inside Story of a Broken Church” is complete. Thank you, Dr. Debra Peppers of WQBQ Radio 1410 in Florida! It was a pleasure to speak with you. I appreciate your interest in this timely and controversial topic. Thank you, all my prayer warriors. … Read more
Court convened, again, in the victim’s lawsuit against the senior pastor and the church. It will soon be a year since the case was filed on September 21, 2021. Continuance after continuance brings all interested parties to this juncture where the clerk inks yet another date of November 21, 2022, for the case management conference. … Read more