As a member of Bellevue for well over 20 years, it truly saddens my heart to see this happening...
Does Dr. Gaines need to resign? I honestly don't know yet... but the bottom line is that he did, in fact, cover up the child abuse and sodomy committed by a long term member of the staff. Based solely on that fact, I don't see how Dr. Gaines can remain on staff. He is an incredible preacher. But apparently lacks leadership or judgment skills. At the very least, the congregation needs an honest, heartfelt and humble apology from Dr. Gaines (and not simply a self-service sermon on forgiveness and grace followed by an "oh yeah... y'all need to forgive me now" kind of thing.
jeff
To the person that wrote in to the article asking what right does Spradlin have to make comments on Bellevue's business? Well, Spradlin is a member of Bellevue, so therefore, he does have a right to state his opinion.