One motion concerned the Racial Harmony Task Force, a group formed in early 2019 to address the lack of minority representation on BBCs Elder Council. But many were due to tensions resulting from racial and womens issues, ties to controversial pastor Doug Wilson, and the elders handling of allegations of misconduct by Andy Naselli. In arguing for the motion, Takata expressed that it was disheartening to her that an elder who calls himself a pastor had given the Man Rampant episode a 5-star rating. The stakes continue to be raised, said Josh Panos, a BCS alumnus. This prompted many members of the task force to leave the church, according to Janice Perez Evans, a task force co-leader. To register contact Jason Meyer at wljm01@gmail.com. ), Boyum said it was because of her training at Bethlehem that she felt like she should raise concerns. And are people on either side pitting truth and grace against each other and distorting the way of Jesus? Looking back, Pickering, as a counselor, wishes the church had established an understanding of systemic abuse prior to its focus on domestic abuse back in 2015. After Christ Christian Center. They insisted he sinned against them by explaining and denying instead of seeking to understand. 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. But he also saw the debate as a proxy for the other issues stirring around Bethlehem. WebThe New Hope leadership and staff is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. There's domineering. Four students recalled intense debates in their 2019 undergrad course in Christian ethics and apologetics. God has moved at FCC in amazing ways. More than 25 people spoke to CT at length about their experiences navigating conflict at Bethlehem for this article. Meyer served as the lead pastor at Bethlehem since 2012 after Piper resigned after leading the church for 33 years, according to ChristianHeadlines.com. The Takatas, like the group of Nasellis former students, felt like they too had gone through a convoluted process of praying, reporting, documenting, scheduling, meeting, and working for resolution only to have the process end without feeling like their concerns were fully understood and that nothing would change as a result. Mekala, her husband, and another BBC elder met with Tomlinson in December 2019, Mekala said. A better way to describe this is rigid and controlling. We should not be surprised then that this is the house that disregards the voices of the abused and protects the abuser. Tong preaches to the downtown campus in March. For twelve BBC students to submit allegations against N is not insignificant. 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.. (The Roys Report was not able to obtain statistics for member resignations at Bethlehems two other campusesNorth and South.). espaol, Thank you for this comment, Pastor Lamb. In an interview with The Roys Report, Bryan Pickering, the former pastor for care and counseling at the church, said he resigned over a pattern of abusive conduct by Bethlehem's leaders that he not only witnessed but experienced. What a thorough article. Meyer, whose involvement at Bethlehem dates back to 1999, returned from his sabbatical with what he says was a clear calling that it was time for him to go too. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. In September 2018, the church moved into its current South Campus facility in Lakeville. The issue of abuse also has particular resonance at Bethlehem. He writes for The Gospel Coalition and has served as D. A. Carsons longtime research assistant. At its heart are questions over whether, when, and how Christians might challenge those who say they are hurtingand how they balance calls to show compassion, seek out truth, and repent of sin in such situations. Jason informed Bethlehem's Council of Elders of his resignation effective August 1, 2021," the statement read. We have room to grow, yet I know that my fellow North elders have sought to shepherd not under compulsion but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly, and not domineering over others but serving as examples to the flock (1 Peter 5:23), Lee wrote by email. 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. I wish the congregation the best in getting this all sorted out. So, at the January 31, 2021, meetingjust months before Joe Rigney was installed as president of BCSTakata moved that the elders make a public statement separating the views expressed by Rigney in Man Rampant from the views and teaching of BBC. Frankly, its because I graduated from our undergrad program that I have concerns. Hes good at multi-syllabic word salads, but hes basically a fast-talking hyper-aggressive con artist who just happens to have chosen the church as the source of his narcissistic supply. Meanwhile, church elders and BCS administration concluded that the processes largely worked as they should, but that they came to a different conclusion than the accusers. Are there good reasons for why Pastors are leaving the church? Hes brilliant, which is what makes him dangerous. 276. The departures most directly affect the downtown campus, where Stokes, Bethlehems pastor of church planting, has assumed some of Meyers duties in the short term. As another biblical example, Im reminded of Jobs 3 friends. I fully believed that living for myself and chasing my desires of money, women, and partying would lead me to joy and happiness. On July 26, 2020, the congregation laid out by The Gospel Coalitions Kevin DeYoung, With Gossip of the Gospel, the Church Grows in Nepal, Southern Baptist Convention Disfellowships Saddleback Church, I Was the Proverbial, Drug-Fueled Rock and Roller, Grace Community Church Rejected Elders Calls to Do Justice in Abuse Case, The Kings College Faces Threat of Closure, Complete access to articles on ChristianityToday.com, Over 120 years of magazine archives plus full access to all of CTs online archives. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. A year later, Rigney, who had taught theology and literature at BCS since 2007, was named the schools second president in an announcement by Piper as chancellor. Skip to main content. In our next article on events at Bethlehem Baptist Church, well explore the allegations against Naselli, as well as the response by BCS administration and BBC elders. Disagreements in this area can feel like personal attacks or as doctrinal attacks, when they really are neither.. When someone at the meeting asked Naselli to explain himself, he responded that what was happening in the roomhow some were taking sides without any judgmentwas exactly what Rigney and Wilson were protesting in their podcast. My Plans Discover Plans Sample Share Don't Lose Heart By Jason Meyer July 19, 2021 Source: Facebook In whats being called a major shake-up, four pastors have resigned from Bethlehem Baptist Church (BBC) in Minneapolis in the past Naselli stated that he reacted in the meeting because he worried about discrediting Rigney prior to his presidency, after BCS had undergone a careful, scrutinizing selection process to choose him. Now I wonder why he was so harsh.. . The church went on to revise its stance on divorce and start a ministry response team to care for victims. But empathy that is true does not result in that. Jason Delgado served as lead pastor of Vibrant Church in Columbus, Mississippi, until he resigned in April 2021. Meyers exit last month followed two others at Bethlehems downtown campus. He wrote in an email to her that he believed the elders would be taking up the issue in the days ahead.. "Jason Meyer's resignation is not due to impropriety or moral failure, and we thank God for Jason's ministry among us for the past nine years, first as Pastor for Preaching & Vision for Bethlehem's three campuses, and then since last summer as Pastor for Preaching & Vision at the Downtown Campus," the statement concluded. And if the elders were to move for that motion, I would resign out of principle.. Stokes said that even without charges of heresy or a false gospel, just differences in approach, the discussion can feel very personal. Last Sunday, Bethlehem campuses began to meet to discuss Meyers letter and the reasons for his resignation. I was living a life apart from God. And in such a case, the school will rightly wither and die. Like in many evangelical churches that are majority white, some members of the congregation believed the church was putting too little an effort into addressing ethnic harmony and justice, while others felt like it became too much of a focus. 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.. Rev Bethany Douty. 2. But I am glad Fod called Jason to be a preacher instead of an air-traffic controller. Beneath this constellation of hot topics, though, theres also a deeper philosophical disagreement over how to approach the various conflicts themselves. [ This article is also available in 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 Jesus Word speaks as loud today as it did then. He doesnt need us, but by his grace and through his Son, we belong to him. 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. No one has influenced how I love my wife or my family more than him. Theyre trying to toughen you up. 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. ***Please sign up forCBN Newslettersand download theCBN News appto ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective. WebIn 2012, Jason Meyer became the senior pastor. We are committed to delivering quality independent Christian journalism you can trust. Web1-31-2021 Worship Service Pastor Meyers retirement. Im stumped over this direction. He later apologized for not being quick to listen in the moment and in later discussions of the incident, though in April the elders considered the grievances against him unfounded. He challenged his flock to consider their own experience in light of Meyers claims of drift toward neo-fundamentalism and unity culture.. Five of our professors are elders; four of our trustees are elders, said Rigney. ,and 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. It seems as though one issue is differing views regarding the churchs theological emphasis, while another issue is abusive leadership and a culture of fear. Jason Meyer, the successor to pastor and Desiring God founder John Piper, has resigned from his role as pastor for preaching & vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church WebPastor Jason serves as Pastor of Holy Nativity. At the conclusion of the two investigations, Johnathon Bowerswho had taught for a decade at BCSfelt no better about the growing reservations he had over his place at the college. We will continue to entrust ourselves to him in every circumstance., Churches and evangelical institutions across the country are trying to navigate their own divisions, but the process can be painful. ]. 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. The episode, which argued that empathy is sin because it leads to siding unquestioningly with aggrieved parties, deeply upset several people at Bethlehem. Help is Here a new sermon series; Upcoming Events. WebRev David Dodge. Naselli did not resign. The motion passed on a voice vote and Takata told The Roys Report that three of the task forces five reports were eventually released to church members with redactions. And I stand by what I wrote. 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.. Ive worked with victims for 26 years in the Christian Reformed Church. 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. Submitted by escamp on August 31, 2015 - 3:04pm. When met with issues that strike at the core of ones identity, its natural to have visceral responses, she tweeted. Pipers successor, Jason Meyer, is the fourth pastor to resign from Bethlehem in the past four months. Share Podcast Audio Download. It feels jarring.". there's harm being done," Pickering said. Browse 60+ years of magazine archives and web exclusives. That was a very heated conversation. While he was trying to work for resolution, she didnt know where to go with her own frustration and anxiety. 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. Something that gives me hope that BBC will be able to navigate this very difficult time is that they seem to have a church government in place designed to serve the congregation. 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. Over time, for a variety of reason, the members of the narcissistic family system are trained, conditioned, molded, shaped, and manipulated into becoming co-conspirators in the idolatry of The Image., And they are coerced into being temple prostitutes at the temple of The Image.. Naselli did not reply to CTs multiple requests to offer comment for this story. Former Elder, and BBC professor of Biblical Counseling Pickering, however, said he was not surprised by Nasellis response at the meeting. Zuleger noted Meyer's resignation was painful to him personally due to their years-long friendship. This led the Takatas and other BBC members to file grievances against Naselli with BBCs Elder Council. We put a high premium on education in serious joy, and therefore we think the emotions are important, he said. God is everywhereeven in the news. When Pastors leave a church due to a fear culture there is a massive problem with that church. Some current seminary students say they were satisfied with the outcome and have seen repentance from their professor following the investigation. 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. One need only look at the life of John Calvin, father of Reformed theology (deformed is more like it) and how his followers minimize his past (as Piper himself does; this is referenced in Dave Hunts book What Love is 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. In an emailed statement to CBN News on Wednesday, Ken Currie, Bethlehem Baptist's pastor for strategic implementation, said Meyer's resignation would be effective Aug. 1. These tensions came to a head at a contentious BBC congregational meeting on January 31 in which two members, Steve and Janette Takata, submitted motions for the church to consider. Prior to ordination, Pastor Jason attended the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the University of Chicago. No one should be surprised by these revelations of spiritual abuse -especially against women- in the Bethlehem ecosystem. James Lutzweiler The sensitivity over Black Lives Matter and differing approaches to contemporary racial issues hits particularly hard in the Bethlehem community. 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. In a letter that Pickering presented to Naselli in February, and the churchs Elder Council in March, Pickering accused Naselli of displaying a pattern of controlling and egregious sin against God and people., I do not think you are presently qualified for the office of elder, Pickering wrote, and urged Naselli to resign to spare the church, and the elder council, grief upon grief.. Image: Screengrab / Bethlehem Baptist Church. Feel the freedom to lament," he wrote. This generationyoung peopleare not being prepared to survive in the world they are going to find themselves in.. Rev Patricia Downes. She called what happened double abuse.. Overall, her professors and pastors modeled a way to engage the world not from fear and suspicion, but with openness and critical thinking., Theres much I love about Bethlehem. Jason Meyer has resigned from his position as the lead pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, amid allegations of toxic and The Roys Report noted Meyer, the successor to founder John Piper, is the fourth pastor to resign from the megachurch in the past four months. Here is a checklist to determine if someone should leave a church: 1. 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. Ahead of the commemorations, though, the community finds itself in the midst of what current leaders have called a confusing and challenging time and a hard and difficult season in the life of our church. Three pastors and a staff member resigned from the downtown campus of Bethlehem Baptist Church in recent months, alongside dozens of lay members. In his resignation letter, Meyer referenced the fracturing of evangelicalism described in a recent Mere Orthodoxy article, which details how certain groups will experience significant philosophy of ministry differences in how to contextualize the gospel in this cultural moment. While accusations swirled of liberal drift under his leadership, Meyer instead saw the congregation moving in the other direction and suggested a pastor in the neo-fundamentalist category would be a better fit. 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. When the image of the family is more important than the individual members of the family, this is a narcissistic family system. A narcissistic family system can be a family, a local church, an organization, or any other group. Among his concerns, the former assistant professor of theology and philosophy wrote that leaders used Scripture or Christian vocabulary to dismiss employee and student complaints, and that he felt pressured to tiptoe around addressing racial progress. Piper quite dysfunctionaly spoke in regard to Wilsons repentance over his hurtful and honestly unsupportable writing, I believe in regards to Southern Slavery As It Was. The church formed an ethnic harmony task force in 2019 to review issues such as representation and diversity within the church and leadership. I was pretty disappointed. Please check your information and try again or call us at 1-800-759-0700. Sadly, this teaching is gaining ground in the biblical counseling circles I move in as well. Bethlehem uses the phrase ethnic harmony, believing ethnicity is a better match for the the cultural categories described in the Bible than race, which is primarily biological or physical. On the whole, I think you are correct that the majority (of those with power) at the very least appear to be carrying the same torch. I believe aspects of BCS culture are inconsistent with the mission and vision I came to love, she said. Is there a way to do any rebuke or admonishment when someone is hurting?, he asked. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? 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 there good reasons why members are leaving? Wilson can easily be intellectually challenged, but he uses verbal and physical intimidation as a shield to avoid it. 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. Zuleger also asked church members to pray for their leaders. Rigney has a degree from New Saint Andrews College, founded by Wilsons Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, and has maintained ties with him. If yes leave the church. The group faced pushback from elders and pastors, who were worried that their approach focused only on where Bethlehem was not doing enough on matters of race. They did great for a week when they simply sat with Job in silence. However, this past spring, several church members also brought allegations of sin and misconduct against Naselli. In the years after Piper stepped down in 2013, Bethlehem had its own reckoning on domestic abuse in complementarian marriages. 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. When he resigned, he came to an agreement of some kind where he committed to not interfering in the elders leadership or the direction of the church. To donate, click here. 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. From there he went on to study at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where he earned M. Div. I have found abuse of power issues typical among conservative churches. If not leave that church. "It's been more painful to me personally than corporately. Many of us (myself included) were blessed by Johns teachings on Christian hedonism and we gave him a pass on certain teachings because of his warmth, enthusiasm, and geeky charm, but make no mistake, this is the house he built. 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