Just an update and hopefully this doesnt get overshadowed or lost in the mix : )I just told the place where I take care of the horses that I need to step back from feeding. The major media companies wont report on these issues. Just imagine the kind of clout that gave this church with local officials. You are brave. They also claimed no one at Gateway had been filmed on their property, which may have been technically true, but several Gateway student and leader victims were taped at offsite properties where overnight events were held. It. i love pete newman. Half of his childhood was stolen from him and from us. IMO, I think most churches will be more receptive to a program billed as Christian to help educate them on how to prevent abuse. If they cover up scandal to protect their damned reputations then they are false. You get these drooling fanboys with literally No Life every atom of their being is dedicated to serving and expressing and advancing their obsession 24/7/365, no job, no sleep, NOTHING to get in the way. They were spurred by a growing public awareness of controversy linked to Kanakuk that began in early 2021. Most lawyers are not in a position financially to do it. The family of a Texas boy who was sexually abused by former Kanakuk camp director Pete Newman has asked a federal court judge to issue an injunction and/or a restraining order against Kanakuk and its CEO Joe White. I have no doubt that many of the children of this movement will rebel and go far away from it, and cause it to completely disintegrate in the future. They were what we consider pests and threats. Just catching up on the news today and saw this: MOD: URL shortening is NOT allowed. He added that Newman "already established in my brain that this masturbation stuff was not wrong, because I wasn't lusting. 2. That is one of the foundations of the faith, yes. . Lea wrote: (Id also have no problem suing a church into oblivion if their negligence caused my child harm.) Today's story calls into question the leadership at Fellowship Memphis in regards totheir decision to hire apedophile awaiting trial. They dont do creeds anyway. -Kanakuk's cost-saving policies encouraged employees recruiting campers in the off-season to stay with families, providing opportunities for Newman to zero in on potential victims. Pete was one of the most passionate, enthusiastic and sincere (seeming) believers I had ever met. Joe and his camp, Kanakuk, have been sued by Multiple former campers claiming that he and the camp knew that former employee Pete Newman was abusing children on camp grounds from 1999-2009. The use of the word sin in terms of this pedophile doesnt go far enough. and diversity sure did take a hit when the missionaries who spoke in tongues were sadly targeted. hey, Im just bettern you to be such a Big Man and admit it with tears in my eyes while the music just started getting softly played by the song leader, that music likes they play in the movies where someone dies tragically. They are unfortunately few around us. We continue to offer support to victims, including independent counseling services (which are not shared with Kanakuk), and desire to help them in their healing journey. Bridget wrote: As for Fellowship Memphiswhy am I not surprised? Babylon-5. I think that seems to be what has been created. I dont think they have nefarious motives at all. I was quoting Paul in 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you but Jesus Christ and Him crucified (NIV). It was a horrible situation for them. Not that it matters, but we went to Silver Dollar City some half a century ago and before the whole Branson thing got to be what it apparently is now. The Simpsons was right! I know many, many people who send their kids to Kanakuk year after year. Been there, have the memories to prove it. Jesus is powerful to produce life in his true followers. I dont understand why Christian organizations feel that they have to reinvent the wheel or use Christian versions of products. He is a most credible source, having been present at the church for much of what we discussed in our last post as well as this post. Hire family and family of family and people we know from conferences, etc.. Headless Unicorn Guy wrote: I wish EO churches didnt meet at the same time as the House of Driscoll. Cause I do. some of you say he should go to hell? The fact that he was paid as a contractor was irrelevant to the amount of spiritual authority, trust and access that he had and abused. Heres a link to an article about them building Bushs house. The verb receive is used and it is often used in some sentence that does not go ahead and explain receive what but it is just assumed that is one receives at mass it means the Eucharist. It read: The Lord is in his holy temple, let all the earth keep silent before Him. I knew a lot of them in seminary. Too many want a big show of everything, with celebrities and entertaining music. Hed have done better with the Three Stooges. Downtown Presbyterian, too, and many many more. This just says it all. For the fundamentalist the evil world is what one builds an ark for themselves and their family to avoid when judgment comes. Joe graduated fromSouthern Methodist University, and was an assistant coach atTexas A&M Universitybefore taking the reins of Kanakuk. So that's how it started out.". Its also known for gospel music and country music, isnt it? FIFTEEN YEARS of grooming third parties. I dont even think these powerful men ever think about the damage to the least of these.. Disturbing, incredibly so, but I dont know what other conclusions to reach. Loves program. I dare you to even try.. Killing just for pleasure and flaunting the evidence says a lot about those who do it. What on earth is going on in christian land these days? Pete was one of the most passionate, enthusiastic and sincere (seeming) believers I had ever met. They tend to be very unrealistic about people. Like Steven Furticks mega chronicling the expense of how many breath mints Pastor and Staff consume each year while remaining silent on where the money for Pastors estate and mansion came from? Kanakuk consistently has portrayed Newman as a lone predator, but other child abusers have been associated with the camp . In a weeks time before taxes I will have earned 86.59 after seven days of feeding 2xs s day. "That was really rough," he said. The letter-writers called Kanakuk's reporteduse of NDAs one of many "intimidation tactics" thecamp uses to stifle allegations of sexual assault and protect its reputation. He would bring me along to sporting events. Their works define them and their faith IS their works. I think churches should use a program like Ministry Safe because they show you convicted molesters who look totally normal and give you things to watch out for. The day the camp director found out, both counselors from that cabin were told to pack their bags and leave, and all of the parents of kids in the cabin were informed. If WOMEN had a say, do you think things would be the same in neo-Cal churches? Amen, and even Penn State cleaned house when it blew up But not a Christain organization Instead, lets further tear fiwn the victims to defefend ourselves Yup, they really are modeling Christ.. On this issue there has to be zero tolerance. Perhaps we could use that to make Sacred Cow Sundaes (Gram3s TM). The abuseexperiencelastedfrom 1999 until roughly 2003, during the time that Newman was a counselor at Branson-based Kanakuk Kamps. A few years ago I was contacted by the mother of one of Pete Newmans victims. Boys club. Join a small fellowship that preaches Jesus and Him crucified but has no desire to become the next mega/multi-site/church planting hub/trendy/etc. It read: The Lord is in his holy temple, let all the earth keep silent before Him. but counseling can be paid for, and other help provided for victims. The corruption will become more entrenched and more protected as they close ranks against The Other.Burwell wrote: A small independent Fellowship was what messed me up in the mid-Seventies. Defendants Kanakuk Ministries and Kanakuk Heritage chose to protect the sexual predator rather than the children, the petition states. Here is my bottom line for all churches and parachurches: Churches and Ministries: stop making your uninformedchurch members and attendees the guinea pigs foryour gospel experiments withpedophilesand voyeurs. @ BeenThereDoneThat: He says he wont sue the church, because he would find it uncomfortable to explain to Jesus how he took the churchs money and gave Him back 10%. They actually believe they can tell who is elect! Prayer Request: Former CLCer will be having eye surgery tomorrow in the D.C. area Most judges throw them out. It is not Mephistopheles but Faust who embodies the constant, sleepless, unsmiling concentration upon Self which is the true mark of Hell.. I feel that some people have a hard time with the truths around us, not only the sexual abuse by priests, but all bad things. it was very moving. Poor, poor judge Aaron Persky is now asking for money because his career is taking a hit. One reason I dont trust him is because he thinks its a sin to sue the body of Christ (which, in Scripture he is referencing, is people not a non profit status institution) when the scriptures clarify not suing for trivial matters. @ Lydia: Many here have referred to it as the long con. He does indeed get it. There always has been a small percentage that are good and a larger percentage that are not. Assessing a company and discovery of possible abuse. My former church blew off a similar incident and the pedophile went on to molest. He and his wife are sexual abuse trial lawyers. Its like the sexual harassment protection racket. Kanakuk will forever grieve the victims of Pete Newman and their suffering and continue to pray for their healing and restoration. Life is a minefield. And in that environment of male-headship, what unfolds may begin with the torment of women who need to be put in their place, but once-released, the forces of evil will take their own direction and become something that the original planners can not control . Most of their employees are members, leaders, sometimes pastors at local churches. Reading through the articles posted at Eagles blog, it sounds like she wanted women Elders and her Gospel Coalition (because of course) pastor was all NOPE. The lawsuit accuses the former counselor of sexually abusing the boy in multiple locales: "Newmans home, the Kanakuk Tree Tops Ropes Course, the Kanakuk Bunk house, the Kanakuk K-Kountry Gym, and Kanakuks lake. Thats okay, I saw them at the Western Kentucky State Fair 3rd row seat, front and center! Have a young friend, barely into his thirties, and the head and associate pastor at his wonderful neocal church are painfully young, both about his age, he hasnt been attending this church long, but he absolutely raves about how genuine and humble these guys are, how they admit their faults, how they get it right better than anyone hes ever seen. No amount of investigating will change the heart problem that is at the root of this! The Calvinistas look to me like militant political pseudo-conservative evangelicals. A camp staffer referred questionsto a general "communications" inbox. In this video you will see Kanakuk leaders explaining under oath what they knew years before Newman was arrested in 2009. Any number of the many music and variety shows will have a Christian reference included. Kamp Kanakukalsohad anotherpedophile incident which you can read about here: There are some bloggers who keep each other informed about coming stories. If you look at the polity in many of these places the elders are yes men or paid staff! But yes, it is all a lie. It comes highly rated as a Christian camp (make that kamp) and we all know Christian = safe, has an emphasis on sports, has achieved some national notoriety, and is only three hours from here. Here this is up Sandy Willson of Memphis Second Presbyterian Church was notified in November 2011 that there was am alleged sexual predator on staff. time to stop trusting in these clowns who preach that they KNOW who is saved or who is a real Christian. Yet, given his heart for victims expressed through articles and tweets, I think many do consider him a victims advocate. You were never taught soul competency which would necessitate those things? When I took it all togetherthe victim advocate who wont sue churches unless they are JW or something, tithe comment and the other stuff already mentioned, my radar went off. yes, it came to me in a flash of brilliance that was a lot like the beginning of a migraine . The same goes for all of the reports of nude Bible studies, etc. Ive started blogging, post tour-of-duty on my journey of healing from an authoritarian NeoCalivnist church and included it in a blog post: https://gbfsvchurchabuse.org/2016/08/31/top-ten-signs-of-a-potentially-abusive-church-by-elizabeth-esther/. One more thing about this, punitive only goes after the specific people at fault. But what happens to them? I dont even know that it wasnt dismissed. A former church that I attended, in which the pedophile is serving 13 years, claimed that the molester wasn't hired by the church. Boz T. at G.R.A.C.E. There are also the issues of personal holiness, attitudes toward education and science and family, and if I were not still sleepy I could think of some more. Both of those things can be effective and I am fond of anything that is affective. I suppose the old people miss a lot more than just their hymns, OKRAPOD. Thanks for saying this. Kamp Kanakukalsohad anotherpedophile incident which you can read about here:Former Kanakuk Counselor Lee Bradberry Sentenced To Ten Years For Sex Crimes Involving Young Boys. You will see Joe White CEO, Doug Goodwin President, and Kris Cooper former director state that they knew that Newman was getting naked with under age boys on multiple occasions as early as 1999, and also sleeping one on one with them. If they abuse anyone children, women, the people in the pew dont reward it with money, or for that matter your presence. Ive posted the video here a few times of Greg Loves talk at DTS. 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