Zuleger also asked church members to pray for their leaders. I believe aspects of BCS culture are inconsistent with the mission and vision I came to love, she said. His writings are dreck, laughable to those who havent already decided to worship at his temple. However, this past spring, several church members also brought allegations of sin and misconduct against Naselli. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. Prior to ordination, Pastor Jason attended the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the University of Chicago. We should not be surprised then that this is the house that disregards the voices of the abused and protects the abuser. 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 On July 26, 2020, the congregation In a climate of suspicion, compassion can look like coddling, Meyer wrote. A Taiwanese American, Tong also wore traditional Chinese attire as he preached on the Sunday following the Atlanta massage parlor shootings. He feels overjoyed in his calling to love and lead the flock at Urban Refuge in the strength that God supplies. He kept saying dont get sucked in which is quite a different thing than having empathy. 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. He says the accusations against him were (1) that I have subordinated the gospel, (2) that I empowered victims (coddler), and (3) that I allowed compassion for others to steer and dictate my leadership direction.. "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. 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. 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. No one has influenced how I love my wife or my family more than him. Bethlehem is in Gods hands, she said. 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. You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when you have succeeded, you make them twice as much a child of hell as you are.. 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. During a meeting in May, the downtown pastors faced further challenges from some of the council. There are things that professors would admit in classroom settings when I began that they wouldnt be willing to admit now.. I didnt start experiencing regular conflict until I started advocating for racial justice issues, Bowers told CT. While a former leader hopes for change, women who sought refuge in biblical counseling at John MacArthurs church say they feared discipline for seeking safety from their abusive marriages. 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. This led the Takatas and other BBC members to file grievances against Naselli with BBCs Elder Council. 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. If yes leave the church. Pastor Jason Meyer, Bethlehem Baptist Church Almost 1-1/2 years ago, I wrote an article about John Pipers former church, Bethlehem Baptist Church (BBC) Sarah Brima and her husband were former members of Bethlehem and Rigneys Cities Church but left in part over his affiliation with Wilson. Rev Juan Dominguez. The church went on to revise its stance on divorce and start a ministry response team to care for victims. 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.. In their minds, claims of inappropriate behavior or abuse wont always be justified. 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. Are the elders or board members abusive? Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Unlike other high-profile evangelical scandals and shakeups in the headlines, the story at Bethlehem is not so clear-cut. Ming-Jinn Tong, pastor for neighborhood outreach, announced his resignation Zuleger noted Meyer's resignation was painful to him personally due to their years-long friendship. 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. Bethlehem was the plan until we were going to be in Jesus arms. But the vote said the opposite. Meyer served as the lead pastor at Bethlehem since 2012 after Piper resigned after leading the church for 33 years, according to ChristianHeadlines.com. In September 2018, the church moved into its current South Campus facility in Lakeville. This was baffling to me. Wilson tells you very plainly what his show is about: his own male self aggrandizement. It has been multiple factors in concert over time, he wrote in a resignation letter last year. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! ), Bryan Pickering also expressed concern about the Man Rampant episode to Takata. Piper has hosted and defended pastor and author Doug Wilson over the years, even as hes become an increasingly contentious figure in evangelicalism for his teachings on slavery, women, and other issues. In Meyers letter of resignation, which The Roys Report obtained, Meyer writes, Despite the charge that Bethlehem is drifting toward liberalism, I actually think we have lost some of our elasticity as the wind blows more in the direction of neo-fundamentalism., Meyer also wrote, I personally fear we are in danger of veering too much towards a unity culture. 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.. Its a simple case of the seeds of the founder coming to fruition. Its one of the things that meant I never took John Piper seriously, or trusted his exposition of Scripture. 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At Bethlehem, the biggest source of frustration and disappointment, in many cases, came not from the grievances themselves but from the resistance and attitudes people said they faced when they tried to bring those grievances forward. 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. Rigney acknowledges that a criticism of empathy sounds provocative, and hes made efforts to explain and defend his position online. Naselli, associate professor of theology and New Testament at BCS, spoke up to identify himself as the five-star reviewer and said that if the motion passed, hed quit. Image: Screengrab / Bethlehem Baptist Church. Meyer preached in 2015 against the dangers of hyper-headship and made the case that doing nothing when faced with abuse is taking the side of the abuser. The congregation which has a membership of around 4,600 operates three campuses in the city. Submitted by escamp on August 31, 2015 - 3:04pm. Then they got themselves in trouble (ultimately with God) when they opened their mouths and spoke words without knowledge in their attempt to fix Job. . After Christ Christian Center. "I'm convinced that we live in a culture (Christian culture) that is constantly angry and shaking its fists because we've lost the place for and the healthy rhythm of grief-filled lament that the world is broken, sinful, and not as it should be. WebIn 2012, Jason Meyer became the senior pastor. If I just resign and pretend that I think everything at Bethlehem is fine, I would be dishonest, wrote Meyer, who left August 1. 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 It feels jarring.". Halls was one of two official grievances filed against Naselli last year. There's bullying. He writes for The Gospel Coalition and has served as D. A. Carsons longtime research assistant. 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. Our academic dean is an elder at the church. Rigney recognizes spiritual abuse as something that does happen in Christian contexts, but he also challenged what he saw as the possibility for criticism or correction from a position of authority to get inflated as abuse. Those allegations were dismissed by BCS last August. No decent man, and no credible minister of Jesus, should enter the same room with such a craven and corrupt person as Wilson, much less appear on his radio show or promote his thinly-veiled sexual fantasies as credible theology. Thats why we view every news story through the lens of faith. Tabb, in an October 2020 email announcing Bowerss final days at BCS, described him as being beloved by students and colleagues for his excellent teaching, good humor, compassion for the marginalized, and faithful friendship.. ,and But empathy that is true does not result in that. At the same time, worries around secular thinking overriding biblical approaches to race have spiked, particularly over critical race theory. Brilliant people dont do that because they dont need to. A narcissistic family system can be a family, a local church, an organization, or any other group. (BBC has about 40 elders, but the congregation is considered the final authority and meets quarterly to vote on church matters.). What was described in this article is one of the clearest examples of a local church functioning as a narcissistic family system. 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. (Image credit: Bethlehem Baptist Church/Facebook), Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. Pickering, however, said he was not surprised by Nasellis response at the meeting. Its been accelerated by political polarization, racial reckoning, and pandemic stress. 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. Here is a checklist to determine if someone should leave a church: 1. He seems to be warning that a large amount of empathy will muddy the waters. 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. She called what happened double abuse.. She described how hard it was to leave a church theyd helped plant, even as disagreements about race and gender emerged. Steve and Janette Takata told The Roys Report they were shocked by Nasellis ultimatum. 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. I doubt CCEF itself is changing direction on that. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. 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. I dont see how there can be any interpretation other than empathy for the Romans 12:15 instruction to Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Man Rampant? It transitioned to a formal degree program that eventually became accredited in 2015. This is authoritarian house that says women shouldnt teach in seminary. 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. Members who spent 10, 20, or even 30 years worshiping and serving there, who expected they would be part of Bethlehem for the rest of their lives, said goodbye to their spiritual home. Why? Paul used this same verb in verse 19 (you gladly bear with fools), and now he repeats it once more in order to make plain some of the foolish stuff the Corinthians put up with. WebWhile details of what's actually going on at Bethlehem Baptist are sparse, the resignation of the church's head pastor and several is arguably newsworthy, so we're going to allow discussion on the topic.. A couple of reminders to everybody: John Piper hasn't been the pastor at BBC since 2012, and thus far there is zero indication that he's in any way I think hes unnecessarily connected the two. Sadly, this teaching is gaining ground in the biblical counseling circles I move in as well. In the summer of 2019, the task force presented an 85-page report to the elders, which essentially died in committee. In terms of the leadership of the school, its the same guys. There is some overlap and co-belligerency with Christian Nationalism (a syncretism of right wing nationalism and Christianity) but neo-fundamentalists do so with more theological vocabulary and rationality. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? But I am glad Fod called Jason to be a preacher instead of an air-traffic controller. It remains based at Bethlehems downtown campus, and though BCS has its own board of trustees, theres significant overlap in leadership. Co-author of the entry on fundamentalism in the Encyclopedia of North Carolina (Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 2006), Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees (preachers and teachers,) you hypocrites! But if you see what I see, and if you experience this community (leadership, faculty, and students) as loving, and supportive and fair, and if you share my excitement about the future with Joe Rigneys leadership and under Gods merciful providence, then I believe we will together walk in truth and love, and have a great impact for the glory of Christ.. . The implications were clear: He would not be sugarcoating in this class. The three departing pastors from Bethlehem were based just a few miles from where George Floyd died in 2020. 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. ), Boyum said it was because of her training at Bethlehem that she felt like she should raise concerns. We put a high premium on education in serious joy, and therefore we think the emotions are important, he said. Until a chance encounter with my moms old Bible opened my eyes. According to Pickering, Naselli had been the focus of an internal investigation at BCS due to allegations of bullying and spiritual abuse brought by about 12 former and current BCS students. While Meyer was on sabbatical in May, Pickering and Tong were removed from the Sunday prayer and preaching schedule. But it wasnt just the situation around Naselli. Take Back Your Life. Thank you for this comment, Pastor Lamb. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Seriously? 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. Im sure that systems like this may be corrupted (or at least those whose ideas arent accepted may think the system is corrupted), but at least it allows the collective will of the people to be expressed and it allows individuals to speak openly. 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. For twelve BBC students to submit allegations against N is not insignificant. I have found abuse of power issues typical among conservative churches. Pastor Jason This generationyoung peopleare not being prepared to survive in the world they are going to find themselves in.. WebPastor: Jason Wallingsford, Pastor Paul Meyer | Series: Life Pending 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. He challenged his flock to consider their own experience in light of Meyers claims of drift toward neo-fundamentalism and unity culture.. Piper should intervene to save what is left at Bethlehem. It took a lot for him to leave the classroom behind. After more than 30 years as senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, the fiery preacher of hardline biblical values is retooling his priorities. 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. They did great for a week when they simply sat with Job in silence. BCS is a confessional school where professors teach from its 52-page affirmation of faith, but students from other traditions can attend. 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. Maybe this is normal for most people, but its mind-blowing to me. ), I believe in 2013. with Pastor Shedrick Clark. Are there good reasons why members are leaving? Disagreements in this area can feel like personal attacks or as doctrinal attacks, when they really are neither.. 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. Now, Meyer is part of a growing exodus of leaders and members 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. 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. Get the best from CT editors, delivered straight to your inbox! To my knowledge, and I have researched it, that is the only time Piper got even close to creating distance. But in contexts where believers already agree on the capital-T Truth, theres even more weight and fallout when they fail to see eye to eye on the lowercase-t truth of a situation. Ming-Jinn Tong, pastor for neighborhood outreach, announced his resignation in May; and Bryan Pickering, pastor for care and counseling, in June. 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. Pastor Brian Dow. Its the same individuals who are sitting in both places. When met with issues that strike at the core of ones identity, its natural to have visceral responses, she tweeted. If not leave that church. examples (from Wilsons church). (An investigation by Wilsons denomination found several serious errors in Wilsons handling of sex abuse cases in his church, including shifting blame for sexual abuse from the perpetrator to the father of the victim. 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. The church where John Piper pastored for 33 years is arguably facing one of its greatest crises in 150 years. WebKnown Addresses for Jason Meyer 1801 Norwood Dr Hurst, TX 76054 Advertisements Source Texas Secretary of State Data last refreshed on Monday, January 23, 2023 What next? They were disappointed, too, that their pursuit of evidence and the truth became viewed as disbelieving victims or not showing compassion. "It's been more painful to me personally than corporately. So, lets call this what it is, address it as the foul, malevolent, pernicious evil that it is, and stand against the manifold oppression and abuse that are not only forbidden by God, but condemned by Christ Himself. Meyer had stepped down from the BCS board of trustees as well. Join now Sign in Jason Meyer Jason Meyer Executive Pastor at Sierra Vista Church. And I want to speak against her motion. Im stumped over this direction. Stay informed with the latest from CBN News delivered to your inbox. Former Elder, and BBC professor of Biblical Counseling Pickering, however, said he was not surprised by Nasellis response at the meeting. 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. 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. He doesnt need us, but by his grace and through his Son, we belong to him. There are still a few spots open; which we hope will be filled. No one has leaned in to care for my soul more than him," he wrote. Pray for me, and I'll be praying for you. I thought others agreed with me as we talked about taking that approach. 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. Thats actually kind of incredible. Bowers had been a professor who looked forward to the first day of school every year and loved interacting with studentsand it showed. The news of official grievances against Naselli, one of the best-known professors at BCS, spread among its 400 or so graduates. He currently lives in Crystal with his wife Ann, two children, and a dog. Speaking as a 18 yr attender at BBC (currently planning on leaving) the closest Piper ever got to decrying Wilson was during a interview with Joe Rigney. God commands us to be compassionate. Worship Service 1/24/2021 Pastor Jason Wallingsford, Pastor William Knippa, June 20, 2021 Most Recent Blog Post. . 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. Our friendship is not up for grabs even a little, yet I'm personally heartbroken. . | Screenshot/YouTube/Fellowship Church Church of the Highlands and ARC officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit when contacted by The Christian Post on Tuesday. 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. I fully believed that living for myself and chasing my desires of money, women, and partying would lead me to joy and happiness. Some current seminary students say they were satisfied with the outcome and have seen repentance from their professor following the investigation. there's harm being done," Pickering said. 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