Having just come out of an abusive system where women arent believed, it was like, Yeah, this is exactly what Ive lived, Mekala said. . He and Pickering, who read the names of the victims in prayer that week, received criticism from a fellow elder for bringing up race as a component in the incident. Commentators have tried to parse the fault lines, and evangelicals themselvesincluding CTs president and editor in chief Tim Dalrymplehave generated their own categories for how people of common faith can find themselves at odds. But when urged to make a public statement that BBC did not endorse Rigneys view, one elder instead directed Mekala to meet with Tim Tomlinson, who was then president of BCS. Get the best from CT editors, delivered straight to your inbox! She also left her job at Bethlehems Campus Outreach after reporting what she saw as domineering and sexist behavior by a coworker, only to have the leaders blame her personality and ambitions for the conflict, she said. Piper responded to Bowerss account in an email to the campus community, saying that his characterization did not line up with his own as chancellor. -It is honestly appalling that he has not called Wilsons use of savagely misogynist rhetoric, specifically in Wilsons blog. When the legitimate needs of the individual members of the family are expendable for the sake of the image of the family, this is a narcissistic family system. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. (BBC has about 40 elders, but the congregation is considered the final authority and meets quarterly to vote on church matters.). From there he went on to study at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where he earned M. Div. I feel like we have encountered wave after wave after wave, and that in a good-faith effort to keep the peace and maintain some form of unity, we have not spoken with sufficient clarity about what is true and what is false and instead have attempted to appease left-leaning folks who are virtually unappeasable , By the time the Takatas eventually met with Naselli and church leaders, they saw that there are more dividing lines being formed here than we expected, Janette told CT. But his take has also resonated. Last Week (July 2021) Jason Meyer announced his resignation from Bethlehem, following the resignation of several of fellow woke pastors, the agenda he They were disappointed, too, that their pursuit of evidence and the truth became viewed as disbelieving victims or not showing compassion. WebPastor Jason serves as Pastor of Holy Nativity. There are still a few spots open; which we hope will be filled. Nothing in seminary wife class prepares you for this.. The congregation is the highest authority and there are systems in place which allow congregants to bring up concerns (motions) to the rest of the congregation. Web1-31-2021 Worship Service Pastor Meyers retirement. She called what happened double abuse.. After Christ Christian Center. Browse 60+ years of magazine archives and web exclusives. We also have troubles that have played out at Bethlehem over the past year. Are there good reasons for why Pastors are leaving the church? WebJason Meyer Lead Pastor, Urban Refuge Church Winfred Neely Vice President & Dean, Moody Theological Seminary Laurie Norris Dean of Faculty & Professor of Bible, Moody Bible Institute Douglas O'Donnell Co-Author, The Beauty and Power of Biblical Exposition Neal Presa Associate Professor of Preaching & Worship, New Brunswick Theological He currently lives in Crystal with his wife Ann, two children, and a dog. Jason Delgado served as lead pastor of Vibrant Church in Columbus, Mississippi, until he resigned in April 2021. Thats part of our entire educational approach. (He declined to comment on Naselli or any specific faculty members. Meyer wrote in his letter, It is hard to avoid seeing (the charges) as retribution., The Roys Report reached out to several elders for comment. The successor to John Piper at Bethlehem Baptist Church this week resigned in what appears to be a major shake-up at the church amid allegations of toxic Here is a checklist to determine if someone should leave a church: 1. The situation at Bethlehem highlights not only certain issues being debated but also the conflicting philosophies shaping Christians responses: Are we accommodating feelings so much that we are crying sin where there is no sin? I found it very helpful. The episode was titled The Sin of Empathy, and featured guest Joe Rigney, who at the time of the January meeting had been appointed president of Bethlehem College and Seminary (BCS) but had not yet assumed office. Not Jesus. Rev Ernie Dorrell. To register contact Jason Meyer at wljm01@gmail.com. He said he felt a conviction that he couldnt in good conscience stay at BCS and by the end of 2020 his family left Bethlehem too. Until a chance encounter with my moms old Bible opened my eyes. In 1980, after only 5 years of ministry, the congregation took a huge step of faith and built a facility to hold 450 people. Ming-Jinn Tong, pastor for neighborhood outreach, announced his resignation in May; and Bryan Pickering, pastor for care and counseling, in June. By now, you have received notification of the resignation of Pastor Jason Meyer. This response, of course, is labeled as immature, manipulative, and reactive.. Leaders in the Bethlehem community, though, said they worry that the new sensitivities are hurting their ability to pastor and shepherd those in their care. WebUrban Refuge Lead Pastor, Jason Meyer, has a deep and abiding passion to make much of Christ in all that he does. . Thank you for this comment, Pastor Lamb. Kenny Stokes, a pastor and elder at Bethlehem and associate professor and trustee at BCS, told CT they are currently in discussion to clarify protocols and policies between the two institutions. No one should be surprised by these revelations of spiritual abuse -especially against women- in the Bethlehem ecosystem. There's bullying. They said he falsely accused us of insubordination to a pastor and acting in a manner that is intentionally divisive., But Naselli, according to the Takatas transcripts, spoke up about the difference between intent and impact and ultimately did not see his response as sinful. WebRev David Dodge. . Is this not the very thing that the Pharisees did that got Jesus so mad that he would call them out by comparing them to that which was the most filthy and disgusting thing in their own theology? Follow Receive an email notification when changes occur for Jason Meyer. Bethlehem Baptist Church, Pastor Jason Meyer, Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse, Spiritual Abuse Almost 1-1/2 years ago, I wrote an article about John Piper's former church, Bethlehem Baptist Church (BBC) regarding domestic violence, Encouraging Shift from Bethlehem Baptist Church Regarding Domestic Abuse and Care In a climate of suspicion, compassion can look like coddling, Meyer wrote. There is no one factor that has driven me away from this school. Last year, Pickering and Meyer resigned from their teaching roles at BCS, with Pickering citing egregious student complaints against a professor-elder among his top reasons. As far as I can see, Pipers church and seminary are just carrying the torch. The Roys Report has also learned that Pastor for Care and Counseling Bryan Pickering, who also recently resigned, called for the resignation of a fellow elder, Andy Naselli, whos a professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary. No one has influenced how I love my wife or my family more than him. There are things that professors would admit in classroom settings when I began that they wouldnt be willing to admit now.. I doubt CCEF itself is changing direction on that. 2. Former Elder, and BBC professor of Biblical Counseling Pickering, however, said he was not surprised by Nasellis response at the meeting. Just wanted to insert that my wife and I have been taking biblical counseling classes through CCEF and they have a strong emphasis on the need to grow in empathy. WebOur Legacy. She asked how the message, with Rigney and Wilson discussing examples of women using emotional manipulation or falsely claiming abuse, would square with the churchs own ministry to care for victims. I say all of that to let you know that it's okay to feel sad and confused," Zuleger continued. Ann Mekala and her husband, who was on the ethnic harmony task force, left the church a couple years ago. One of them, Ann Mekala, wrote in a 2019 letter to several elders, There is an air of disdain and distrust towards women woven throughout the episode. She noted that Wilson and Rigney gave examples of women falsely accusing men in the podcast and encouraged listeners to be skeptical toward those who report abuse. For some, these three pastors willingness to listen to and advocate for congregants, their teachings on race and abuse, and their leadership at the downtown campus were particular assets to Bethlehem. Our friendship is not up for grabs even a little, yet I'm personally heartbroken. Wilson tells you very plainly what his show is about: his own male self aggrandizement. I believe that the issue isnt whether or not we should show compassion (we should), but whether our compassion will be rooted in the gospeldeployed with discernment and with a willingness to provide correction or rebuke (Titus 1:13), Steven Lee, pastor of Bethlehems North Campus, wrote in a response to Meyers resignation letter. In February 2021, the church released a statement on ethnic harmony that affirms Christians neighborly love across ethnic lines but denies that ethnic diversity should be an end in itself and rejects all systems of thought that view relationships primarily through the lens of powerthat is, those with more power are inherently oppressors, and those with less power are inherently oppressed.. WebBethlehem Baptist Church. Some current seminary students say they were satisfied with the outcome and have seen repentance from their professor following the investigation. ]. And when the truth and the truth-tellers are minimized, marginalized, and demonized, this is a narcissistic family systems. The church went on to revise its stance on divorce and start a ministry response team to care for victims. He seems to be warning that a large amount of empathy will muddy the waters. A unity or one voice culture puts a lot of focus on institutional protection. Meyer adds that while unity is a great goal, the problem comes when unity moves from a desired goal to a demanded outcome.. Another elder in the meeting said of Pastor Jason, of Pastor Ming-Jinn, and of me that when we preach or pray publicly, or publicly communicate to the congregation, we are subordinating the gospel to other things, Pickering told CT. ++++++++++. Share Podcast Audio Download. In the years after Piper stepped down in 2013, Bethlehem had its own reckoning on domestic abuse in complementarian marriages. I have never been a member in a church which allows a member to put forward a motion to the entire congregation designed to rebuke an elder. Two Bethlehem elders, Ken Currie and Chairman Kurt Elting-Ballard, responded that they are focusing our energy on the needs of our flock and had no other comment or statement to add.. WebThe New Hope leadership and staff is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. Even before Rigneys selection and the Naselli investigation at BCS, church leaders had begun to rethink what it means for the college and seminary to be a church-based school when the church now has three campuses instead of one. What a dysfunctional mess. One of the few evangelical colleges in New York City is in sudden financial crisis, and students are planning for a possible shutdown. ), Boyum said it was because of her training at Bethlehem that she felt like she should raise concerns. In other words, you lose contact with truth.. Pastor Ralph Donohue. Now I wonder why he was so harsh.. Couldnt agree more, Rebecca. Hes the one that featured Wilson repeatedly on the Desiring God website, and (to my knowledge) hes never once called Wilson out for his revolting rhetoric and his various public misdeeds. To donate, How Big Christian Nationalism Has Come Courting in North Idaho, Doug Wilsons Disciples Question Womens Right to Vote, Did Costi Hinn Get Canceled? ), I believe in 2013. Though Rigney serves as a pastor at a Bethlehem church plant in St. Paul, Cities Church, he is the first head of BCS who doesnt belong to Bethlehem Baptist Church itself. With Rigney slated to lead the college and seminary, some worried that his theological views and his affiliations would become conflated with Bethlehemsspecifically his concerns on empathy discussed in the hour-long Wilson interview (which is now on YouTube). She requested that, prior to Rigney taking office, the elders make a statement to separate Rigneys views in the episode from the views and teachings of Bethlehem Baptist Church.. Theyre trying to toughen you up. Another pastor who resigned is accusing a Bethlehem elder of spiritual abuse and calling on him to resign. The other, and far more contentious, motion concerned an October 1, 2019, episode of Man Rampant, a podcast on Christianity, leadership, and masculinity hosted by Doug Wilson. They felt pressure for not going along with the rest of the elder council, to the point where some elders said they considered it untenable for Tong and Pickering to stay given their disagreement. He described his reasons for leaving in a 3,100-word resignation letter that was recently leaked, nearly a month after the church announced his departure in a brief email. Instead, he said it confirmed the pattern he already suspected after speaking with nearly all 12 former BCS students who in 2020 submitted allegations against Naselli to BCS administration. WebWe are excited to share that t he youth of UPC are heading to Duluth for their summer mis s ion trip June 11 th-16th. Feel the freedom to lament," he wrote. However, Takata said nothing ever came of her efforts. But it wasnt just the situation around Naselli. And let us pray for Gods rescue and healing of those victimized by these wicked hired-men posing as undershepherds. Halls was one of two official grievances filed against Naselli last year. Stay informed with the latest from CBN News delivered to your inbox. Take Back Your Life. Naselli often started the semester with an explanation of Malcolm Gladwells terminology of direct speech vs. mitigated speechdirect being the commands you give when a plane is crashing, and mitigated, the niceties you use as a matter of courtesy. "With regret, a deep sense of loss, and praise to God for his mercy and grace even in trial, we announce the resignation of Pastor Jason Meyer from the position of Pastor for Preaching & Vision, Downtown Campus. It took a lot for him to leave the classroom behind. He also did not respond to The Roys Reports repeated requests for an interview. And if the elders were to move for that motion, I would resign out of principle.. Jason Meyer, John Pipers successor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, has stepped down from his position as pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehems Abigail Dodds, who attends the North Campus, said that most remain confident in the churchs leadershipnot as blind allegiance, but based on personal knowledge of their characterand that she has seen a renewed unity around Gods Word and deepening hope in Christ among our members in recent weeks. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Ming-Jinn Tong, pastor for neighborhood outreach, announced his resignation Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. And I want to speak against her motion. "It's been more painful to me personally than corporately. I still believe we should have done the investigation, but I was able to get to the point where I regarded the March 16 process as incomplete, not immoral.. This fall, the school will inaugurate its second president, 10 years after its first graduating class. Four students recalled intense debates in their 2019 undergrad course in Christian ethics and apologetics. At Bethlehem, Rigney said, we want to un-coddle the American mind, or at least the Christian mind. Id like to see his surgically precise definition of neo-fundamentalism or even fundamentalism for that matter. Portugus, Many brought up the untethered empathy concept as a factor that they believe shaped leaders responses when confronted with claims of bullying, institutional protection, and spiritual abuse. Tong led the churchs efforts to help the community in the unrest and grief in the aftermath of Floyds death, including setting up pop-up grocery stores. Mekala, who says she was emotionally and spiritually abused for eight years while serving in a campus ministry overseen by Bethlehem, told The Roys Report that listening to the podcast was traumatizing. While he was trying to work for resolution, she didnt know where to go with her own frustration and anxiety. The key thing in a lot of waysmaybe Im feeling this one more directly nowis the way that our emotional responses to reality need to be in accordance with reality.. When we talk about the six habits of heart and mind, [we need to] actually do that., Rigney said that as Christian hedonists, feel becomes an educational distinctive at BCS. Youre going to have people on opposite sides saying theyre making mountains out of molehills and then other people saying youre making molehills out of mountains. Ive always been mystified by Pipers attraction to him. But he also saw the debate as a proxy for the other issues stirring around Bethlehem. The trip cost is $500, $250 is due with initial registration. "It's confusing and painful corporately because Jason took the mantle from Pastor John Piper and helped lead us to this point of campus-specific preaching. He kept saying dont get sucked in which is quite a different thing than having empathy. And I stand by what I wrote. His experience in the class led him to hear from others who had been called out by Naselli, and he brought concerns from a dozen students to leaders at the church at BCS the following year. We should not be surprised then that this is the house that disregards the voices of the abused and protects the abuser. I was living a life apart from God. When the image of the family is more important than the individual members of the family, this is a narcissistic family system. 3. But it takes a lot of hard work, time, and money to do what we do. But its more difficult to shift peoples thinking the other way, though more resourcesbooks like Somethings Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuseand Freeing Yourself from Its Power by Wade Mullen and A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Laura Barringer and Scot McKnightare changing how people see abuse within the church. This generationyoung peopleare not being prepared to survive in the world they are going to find themselves in.. At the same time, worries around secular thinking overriding biblical approaches to race have spiked, particularly over critical race theory. 720 13th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415 According to the website, Meyer's resignation was announced last week in an email to the congregation by Elder Council Chairman Dr. Kurt Elting-Ballard and Bethlehem Pastor for Strategic Implementation Ken Currie. Piper should intervene to save what is left at Bethlehem. Earlier this month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican, addressed the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee in Coeur dAlene, Idaho, whose, A century after the 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution gave American women the right to vote, a group of male leaders, Costi Hinn, nephew of Benny Hinn, has been called a progressive to mark and avoid for more than two years by Michael. Most, though, come through the Young, Restless, and Reformed movement. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? The church where John Piper pastored for 33 years is arguably facing one of its greatest crises in 150 years. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! The elder council concluded in April that the charges against Naselli were not true, but the pastors were three of four elders who dissented in hopes that further investigation could take place. On April 20, the elders met again for what Pickering and Meyer likened to a tribunal. Pickering said that in that meeting, the elders accused Meyer and Tong of subordinating the gospel and embracing Marxism and Critical Race Theorya controversial approach to understanding systemic racism. In this context of untethered empathy, he argues, you lose the ability to actually make an independent judgment about anything that theyre saying or doing. This led the Takatas and other BBC members to file grievances against Naselli with BBCs Elder Council. The Bethlehem pastors reveal their own corruption by their alliance with Wilson, and church members are right to flee. Ive heard from various people who have said things like when they heard Jason preach or Ming-Jinn preach or me pray publicly, or things that I would post on social media, they would feel like they were very cared for, seen, or felt alignment with us, said Pickering, who led the church in prayer the Sundays following the Capitol insurrection, the presidential inauguration, the Atlanta spa shootings, and the killing of Daunte Wright. However, this past spring, several church members also brought allegations of sin and misconduct against Naselli. Are there good reasons why members are leaving? espaol, During the difficult moments over the past few months, hes reminded himself of James 3:17 (ESV): But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. As the downtown campus grieves the loss of longtime leaders and friends, Stokes said he continues to answer questions, but he gets the sense that nearly all the remaining members are committed to stay. Please check your information and try again or call us at 1-800-759-0700. It transitioned to a formal degree program that eventually became accredited in 2015. 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Dave Zuleger, the church's South campus pastor for preaching and vision also confirmed and addressed Meyer's resignation in a blog post on the church's website, writing "this is another painful and confusing moment for us. . And according to audio obtained by The Roys Report, Naselli responded to the motion by stating publicly: I am the pastor that Mrs. Takata just quoted. And in such a case, the school will rightly wither and die. It remains based at Bethlehems downtown campus, and though BCS has its own board of trustees, theres significant overlap in leadership. As the debating and name-calling escalated, Jeffrey Hall joined the group of students defending the Augustinian position of evil as privation, or evil as the absence of good. Are we not caring enough about our responsibilities to weep with those who weep? You'll hear sermons, worship, life-changing help, and prayer. He added that Wilsons church has received a great deal of scrutiny about its poor handling of abuse cases in the past, so I cringed when I heard (Wilson) bring up . Brian Tabb, a BBC elder and dean at BCS, told Takata in an email that he could understand her concerns. The congregation which has a membership of around 4,600 operates three campuses in the city. When Christina Boyum, a graduate of the college, discussed what happened in Nasellis class with a fellow church member at Bethlehem, she was told, A student feeling hurt does not mean that the student has been sinned against. Part of what I want to say is theres actually an answer to that question.. Last year, as BCS academic dean Brian Tabb reviewed the students grievances against Naselli, the school also underwent a separate investigation in response to a group of current and former employees who raised broad concerns about leadership and workplace culture, including the position of women and minorities at the school. He commands us to show sympathy, but people demand empathy, and they regard it as a kind of betrayal if you refuse to join them in their pain, in their grievance, he says in the series with Wilson. Great! Let's re-learn to lament together," he noted. Its not bad to feel hurt., The BCS alumna said that he went on to say, We came from a generation where Nasellis teaching philosophyand Don Carsonsis completely normal. Bethlehem College and Seminary (BCS)which grew from the churchs lay training institute to an accredited programalso has reason to celebrate. Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church Transform Minnesota brings workshops, connection points and teaching across the state of Minnesota. The others who have resigned include Bryan Pickering, former Doug Wilsons carnality is so blatant that a sincerely devoted follower of Christ would be unable to be around him for long, and certainly would not repeatedly seek him out. They resigned not long after. 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