[Gamecock]

Protestant Caucus

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[aMorePerfectUnion]

Good post

[Gamecock]

The article reported that instead of reporting the youth minister to the police, the megachurch allowed him to leave town where he eventually found employment at another church

I think this reflects one of the problems of non-denominational churches. In most denominations you can't simply change churches. In my own denomination, even as a member, you are required to have a letter of transfer from your old church. Keeps those undergoing church disciple from jumping from church to church.

[RnMomof7]

I think I have recounted this before.. I belonged to a small church where the music leader was accused of "fondling" a preteens breast

He was immediately removed from his ministry and the pastor told the entire congregation of the event and reported it to the police.. no cover up ...

[metmom]

And the recommendations are all Scripturally sound.

We are told in 1 Corinthians how to deal with immorality within the church.

The biggest problem with the whole issue is how it’s dealt with. It’s virtually impossible to make any guarantees that a person perpetrating these kinds of crimes can be stopped before hand.

However, once it’s known, there’s simply no excuse for not dealing with it in the correct way and moving the guy around is NOT the right way.