Lina, Its ironic that you should post this today. (Matthew 12:33-37). for less than $4.25/month. SHERI PINE. Besides, pastors charismatic enough to gain large followings frequently have the ability to effectively deflect criticism and keep their elder board firmly on their side. Read the commandment in 1 Timothy 5:19-20 on the correction of Elders who sin, so that other Elders will be afraid to continue sinning against the flock. Also I Cor. Please pray for all of the member/attendees who are struggling, as we are grieving a loss of our church base and have felt the wrath, unfortunately. Im also going to sign up for LWP. God is sovereign, He is the Healer, He is the Restorer, He is the Renewer, and He will continue to do what He is doing in order to bring about His will for His people. This is why NOW. Sign up for our newsletter: Sheri coordinates data collection and assists with day-to-day office administration for the church staff. This post reminds me of something that happened at my former church. We attended Elgin from 2005 through 2008. This all happens when we gather, grow and go together as followers of Jesus. You have to leave before you can see clearly. A defamation lawsuit by the church against the website, and Julie Roys, a reporter for the bi-weekly Christian World magazine, who investigated Harvest, was dropped last month. With so much gaslighting going on and public take-downs of those who would speak truth to power, and your investment in the church industrial complex, I can imagine how difficult it wouldve been to speak out publicly at the time of your leaving. We have seen this very truth of Jesus teaching publicly demonstrated by Mancow and many other witnesses. Walked out of that service. How are you so sure she didnt pray about this? I am thankful that timing of other circumstances in my life led me to a new city to grow and find a faithful, healthy, growing, biblical church community. see My Dream Church https://sites.google.com/site/mydreamchurch/, I would love to chat and learn more of what you are doing. God bless you. Please support my writing! If so Id be in agreement but again- this is not a political post. This is why Jesus did not come to this present church environment. Pastor was not happy and tried to convince us that we were wrong. 3:48. That IS A LIE!! The church, which has a weekly attendance of more than 12,000 at its seven campuses, is also associated with Vertical Worship, Harvest Christian Academy (HCA), and MacDonalds Walk in the Word TV and radio ministry. What happens next? I assumed that you had simply moved on to bigger and better things. My last complaint. Pray for the church and the people! I loved that about you. Why not start a different type of church that is not pastor directed? Even before the 58-year-old pastors sabbatical, MacDonalds role at Harvest had shifted. Thoughts from a person looking in. May the God of all comfort minister his comfort to them. I kept thinking people would wake up and see the truth and understand that my leaving was not a betrayal to James but a stance against his leadership style, and the leadership style of the XLT, and James sons, and most of the remaining elders. As one person whom MacDonald led to the Lord remarked to me, Its like finding out your wife is a serial killer. The disillusionment, betrayal, and loss can be excruciating. I will remember to pray for you and the fallout of this situation each time I see somethyfrom you come across my in box. I hope they succeed in bringing people back to the church! A new believer has lost faith because of the shameful behavior of HBC leadership and all you can say is question the new believers truthfulness of his account? Press on in Truth with Grace and Peace. I have found that churches built through a single persons vision are dangerous. He invitedme to go when we first started dating. And this was all the way back in 2012). I dont know why, except that I just really wasnt getting the Word of God from the stage and I do mean stage. He kept telling me that I didnt understand authority and I was in rebellion. I simply could not reconcile the lies that were shared from the pulpit with the truths that I knew regarding issues in the church. This did not happen to James, he did this, by sinning repeatedly. That is why I really rally for our black preacher and pastors like Keion Henderson, https://www.keionhenderson.com/about-us/ ! Only time will tell whether Harvest can outlive its founding pastorand the scandal that has enveloped both him and his elder board. Read the Old Testament. I think God has not lifted the veil on a lot of eyes for some reason. These are the last days! This problem is not isolated to Harvest. Im glad I have stood firm. Also another story emerged on why another person left Harvest Bible Chapel. A former youth pastor for Harvest Bible Chapel in Aurora has been charged with the sexual exploitation of a 16-year-old boy on allegations he sought nude pictures of the boy and repeatedly. My mom, who doesnt attend HBC, says that the church is going to die because James was the bread and butter. But your words affirmed what I suspected. At my former church, I reached the point where I couldnt, in good conscience, stay because of the amount of bull-headed spiritual abuse that was going on combined with covering-up of sexual abuse. I feel foolish for allowing myself to be misled for so long. Division and to take a part a ministry that was reaching and teaching people all over the world. What Can Christians Do About Climate Change? How you hit the nail on the head! I have since moved on and seen God do some pretty amazing God-sized miracles in my life and ministry (evidently, God does work outside of the walls of Harvest Bible Chapel!). This comment to Harvest and James is your opinion and you have every right to it. Todays Christians are weak and show Satan how powerful he is when their own Church is faced with trouble. *For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. Now its a big business with Harvest all over the states. Lauren Boebert And Marjorie Greene's Adult "So Your Problem with Christianity is the Jesus No, the "Second Shift" Isn't Feminism's Fault. I have been attending Harvest and listening and learning from Pastor James sermons for almost 10 years; I have witnessed the sweet joy of my husband coming to Christ because of God using Pastor James mightily; and I have been blessed beyond measure by the positive impact Harvest, its ministries, and especially its PEOPLE have had upon my relationship with God, my Harvest friends and family, my life, and my marriage. Be blessed dear Sister. I hate to be James because God judges leadership harsher than the regular sinner. What does the Bible say about debt? I also managed to write an apology to James for the pain I had caused him. Is many people for years have tried to bring things to light privately. Harvest Bible Chapel We're here to glorify God through the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). The culture of fear, intimidation, and secrecy has poisoned not just Rolling Meadows and its campuses, but also trickled down through the fellowship. Conversions credited to women evangelists sharing the good news one-on-one in conversations. I have been looking for a church like this for years. I left the church 4 years ago, the week after 3 elders were publiclyex-communicated on a cheap home made movie not worthy of one wasted second of the worship service. Quit pointing fingers, justifying why and stirring the pot. Really? Im not on FB, so I didnt see your post where you extended an invitation to us to meet with you again. People in leadership are there one day, and then poof! There are times in our lives and circumstances that its just not real clear as to how to address something, with as little harm to what is good, as possible. (Proverbs 16:18). In a statement, the elders indicated they had accepted the apology and, in turn, agreed to leave [the church] alone and let the elder board bring about the necessary reforms.. Maybe its because youre a doctor and have such a desire to see people healed. Gods heart, over and over again, is for those who are oppressed. Vicki Stevenson, I have not read your blogs for some time but the Holy Spirit caused me to stop and read this post. Harvest and MacDonald had a contentious separation last year, when he lost the position he held for 30 years over inappropriate comments and harmful conduct stemming from his legal battle with people investigating the church. No Celebrities Except Jesus: How Asbury Protected the Revival, Southern Baptist Convention Disfellowships Saddleback Church, After Pushing for UMC Unity, Former Bishop Joins New Denomination, After Chaos and Crisis, Beth Moore Still Finds Refuge in the Church, With Gossip of the Gospel, the Church Grows in Nepal. So are you saying that there is mind control of the underling staff and of the rank and file members going on at HBC? Im praying for you. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. So now, I tell the truth about what happened, and it isnt only a Pastor James problem. Because evangelical megachurches are typically formed around a single charismatic individual, elder boards are generally loathe to consider letting this individual go. But I lived this in the late 70s and early 80s the scandals of the then big preachers they fell down hard as well. Will this tattoo be their mark of shame? God has this situation in his hands he wasnt surprised by it. I would ask you the same question? There the preacher has no real power at all. Lina, to see how the Lord has blessed your ministry these past few years is absolutely amazing! Until recently, I thought I had escaped my fear by leaving Harvest, but I was still afraid. What matters is truth be told. If the church treated Lina this way, they will do it to you and others without a second thought. Dont talk to them, or theyll drag you down too. Pastor James MacDonald of the Chicago-based seven-multicampus Harvest Bible Church, issued an apology statement on Sunday saying that the board of the megachurch unanimously agreed to lift a discipline ban from three excommunicated elders. Basically hes a figurehead who can be dismissed on the whim of any elder or his wife. After he was treated and had surgery he was totally different person: quick to get angry all the time, control freak, and mean.there are things that we dont know. Others had old wounds that had resurfaced and were hurting, having never felt closure to their stories. I know many people who attend Harvest or who have been impacted by MacDonalds preaching are crushed today. God used him mightily for many years and brought His salvation to thousands through this brother. I have always wondered why you left Lina but didnt know you personally to ask. Praise and Worship is congregational: Sheesh. 102 reviews of Faith Church "I have been to a few churches in my day. It was an extremely long and difficult decision to finally leave (we did our best to leave peacefully with the good of Christs church in mind) knowing very well that our reputations and many of our friendships we had there would be severely if not permanently damaged. WORLD Magazine and other evangelical news outlets celebrated this resolution. I was just starting out at Harvest in September of 2011. We are stunned at the response of our pastor and a ministry leader who have declined to meet us as God directs us in Matthew 18. In a statement written by church elders, the Chicago-area megachurch says they fired MacDonald forengaging in conduct contrary and harmful to the best interests of the church., Following a lengthy season of review, reflection, and prayerful discussion, the Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel had determined that Pastor MacDonald should be removed from his role of Senior Pastor. He stomped his questioners. It was not supposed to be that way. it seems to me that people give more grace to the offender than the victim. Could you provide me with a link please. Also note how the apostle Paul called out Peter publicly when Peter was indulging in hypocrisy! It never dawned on me that it would open you up to attack. In fact, he is the one who is no longer pastoring. I want to thank you for having the courage to add your testimony to the voices of those who have been abused by HBC. @Ross, Were you able to access it? Hes a lemonade maker. This scandal that were going through has really rocked my world. 15:58 Therefore, my dear (sister) be steadfast,immovable,always excelling in the Lords work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.. 35The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil. I was too afraid to ask her why. God is faithful, and He is doing what needs to be done to protect His bride. Praying for this church also that Gods Holy Spirit is cleaning/healing/humbling/teaching his people. Anointing: Every believer is a priest in the new covenant. On January 8th, after learning that anything obtained through subpoenas related to the lawsuit could be made public, however, Harvest Bible Chapel dropped the lawsuit. Hes my brother in Christ. Jesus desires mercy and not sacrifice. During his sabbatical, MacDonald had planned to preach at the. Let this awaken and take down other church leaders that have similar goals. Although, it definetly planted a seed for me. The New Testament model that churches should follow, says Every Believer is a Priest. There are questions the leadership at every such megachurch should be asking. I didnt want to risk any negative impacts on my own growing ministry. Now, the church has decided its longtime leader wont be coming back. Therefore Lina did what God moved her to do in His Boldness and Courage, being fear had silenced her. I do pray that the entire senior leadership staff and elders who have participated in sheltering the truth for their own gain would be called out by the Lord. Thank God the early Christians stood firm and did not run away from troubles. After leaving Harvest no one from the church reached out to me to see how I was doing, to ask why I left. I do not think the solution is replacing the pastor and associates with a new administration. Im grateful that the sin of James and the elders/staff who allowed his tyranny to prosper is finally coming to light, so that the abuse can come to an end. Instead, they have chosen to remain on the elder board and continue with the deep-seeded corruption and fraud that has plagued Harvest Bible Chapel for many years. Your time at Harvest made a huge impact to my small group and strengthened my faith in Christ . In her expos, titled Hard Times at Harvest, Roys details evidence from former Harvest elders, employees and members that show an ongoing pattern of relational and financial abuse, a lack of transparency and outright deception., Harvest strongly disputes the claims, saying Roys has an unhealthy fixation on the church and failed to uncover the desired scandal.. That is who God truly cares about. Witnesses say MacDonald was angry that the photo was still on display. In other words, thatwasMacDonald in the recording. Hi Sally, I am ashamed to say that after being a member at Harvest for 8 years, that was the first real conversation I had had with an elder about the state of affairs of the church at that time. But often they require speaking up when injustice is done. Sadly, this cancer has spread to other churches that were once part of the fellowship. Be blessed. http://www.issendai.com/psychology/sick-systems.html. Thank you for sharing and speaking truth Lina. Will those men now be known for their mark as sinful followers of James? maybe its time for all of us to wake up. It is a biblical teaching that unrepentant public sin in a public representative of God ((ie, pastors and elders) must be publicly rebuked for the sake of the church as a whole. For this, according to the Daily Herald, Secrest was fired. Nellie, be very, very careful! As a nation, something painful will bring us back. Mind you, I didnt simply walk out. I hope to become braver. God the Holy Spirit wanted Lina to speak more specifically at this time; and she did. Their letter covered MacDonalds self-promotionlove of moneydomineering and bullying abusive speech[and] outbursts of anger.. sheripine@cbcglendora.org. In the clips, the person who sounds like MacDonald talks about a plot to plant child pornography on Christianity Today CEO Harold Smiths computer. As Gods word says it would. But, the truth is, I am ashamed to say, I should have left much sooner. Lina, a number of years ago I was reading one of your books while waiting for Gordon Z. to join me for lunch. The devil may win some battles, but we know God ultimately wins the war. I never attended HBC except for the one time when we visited several years ago and had to sit out in the foyer as the music was blasted out too loud. The pastor took the opportunity to lay into them and basically tell him that he was the one in the wrong. Fear. What had these individuals done? I really think you hit the nail on the head when you said you realized something dark about yourself, that you had been a woman ruled by fearand I could identify with what you said since I had been that woman too. is it the pastors doing? You followed what God would have instructed you to handle this situation.you started by going to the leaders of the church for answers and none were given. A year later, MacDonald apologized for the harsh discipline taken against the three men, adding that Harvest had meaningfully and mutually reconciled with them. God loves truth. I will be praying for you , too, Lina. Otherwise, the church must answer the same question, for that is one of the majors that Jesus gave us. Wow. I thank you for your willingness to risk being misunderstood while offering your experience to help reduce the shame of others, who need a hand to hold, as they work through their own healing. James has all the characteristics of a false teacher. You are completely right on! Does It Matter Where Your Clothes Come From? Harvest Bible Chapel of Naples, whose leadership recently turned over after scandal rocked its Chicago parent megachurch, is the most . Those who step out of line are often dismissed. He has harmed thousands of people. I have lived with fear in my life almost my entire life. Unhappy to see you did not make the approved list. Now that all MacDonald men are gone and the elder board has been cut down to 9 men until a brand spanking new group of men are approved of, I am curious to see where this train goes. My blog had indirectly undermined James. Not cool to kick people when they are down. Im about to lead a teaching tomorrow night about the mark God placed on Cain after he killed his brother Abel. May Our Lord guide all of us and May His will be done above all else. God is good, truth always win. These things happen in small churches too. We are to fear God not man. Harvest, which Roys says is $42 million in debt, is suing the Evangelical Christian Credit Union for not refinancing five of its mortgages. Thats what happens to us as individuals and us as a collection of people. I pray for the leaders. I left Harvest CL 3 yrs ago after being forced out of a ministry and other thingspart of the membership indoctrinationyou are not allowed to say anything disparaging against church leadership or the church. The abuse I suffered first hand and working through the realizations and implications of that abuse have been traumatic. Doesnt matter how long ago it happened either. - October 16, 2020 The protracted dispute between Pastor James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel (HBC) recently concluded through arbitration. It takes a long time. This decision was made with heavy hearts and much time spent in earnest prayer, followed by input from various trusted outside advisors.. Lastly, we need to comfort hurting today, she wrote. If hearing voices together of those who have truth helps, then now is the time to speak. Yes, there are a lot of hurting people at Harvest. Even now, many years later, the enemy could still, if I let him, get me questioning my motives and trying to persuade me I was in the wrong not the shepherds. Harvest used that phrase to manipulate the congregation. But, thats my opinion. It is a shame to Christianity what is happening here. Isnt this just what the enemy of our souls would want? Thanks again, Lina, for being courageous in the midst of these difficult days. I think Nellie and others are genuine in their questions of why now and why kick him when he is down. Were you bullied by those elders named? It all is about money to pay taxes and building and salaries. 2023 RELEVANT Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Its messy. And I wont stand in the way of Christs work. These changes were never made, but the critics were silencedfor a time. The public scrutiny continued with pushback against MacDonalds decision to preach at a Harvest affiliate in Florida during his sabbatical. Your staying as long as you did part of the clarity and power youve experienced in communicating what youve seen. Like in Ezekiel, many people are trying to sound the trumpet of warning!! The question is with independent churches who did they answer to? Your two posts make no sense I hope you get some sense and realize people in Church are not infallible only Jesus! Amen to that. But dont shame others who speak up. The church and its people helped create Pastor James He is not the only one involved it was a group effort. Everyone sat still as if he mentioned chocolate milk. For years, I kept believing the deception fed to the congregation by the elders. God has been known to use even a donkey and a false pagan prophet to speak His word. Do you not remember that God used His Chosen to reveal the sin of not only churches, in the New Testament, but also to Kings in Old Testament. Dont find that in the Bible. Until recently, I was 8 year member of HBC and I feel so sad, confused, betrayed. They made excuses for him. That is at the root of a serious problem that the Church hardly touches. Even people who were very close to us turned silent. If you have something to recommend I read that would help me in this area, Lina, I would appreciate it. I loved his book Vertical Church. A worship song says He gives and takes away, He gives and takes away, and still my heart will say Blessed be the name of the LORD!. He wants a huge army of women indwelled with the Holy Spirit to point people to Christ. As questions about how Harvest Bible Fellowship money was used ballooned, the pressure mounted. Browse 60+ years of magazine archives and web exclusives. Many many of us are praying for all of you in Naples. He says he gave about $1K in these 6 months, and regrets it. He clearly told me that they send out reminders to give. whos fault is this? I am so inspired to see you today. Though MacDonald initially opted to step away from all preaching and leadership roles at the churchs Chicago-area locations, in his January 16 sabbatical announcement he suggested he might still preach at a Harvest congregation in Naples, Florida, which led to another saga. All of it. At Camp Harvest in 2009, for example, the pastor shot at a target that contained photos of some elders wives. I dont take joy in this situation, but I rejoice in the truth. Hidden things have come to light. Something happened to us some years ago and a number of people turned against us because of lies, etc. #justsaying #carryon, Youd have to read the blog. No one knows why. Maybe people could handle hearing it better now than then. Love my bible sisters. Welcome to the Video Broadcast ministry of Cornerstone Bible Church. Because it is time for this cult to be exposed and she is telling her story. Excited for the new study, hoping One of your teachings would be chosen. Being part of Harvest, and hearing how the utmost leaders were tattooed with the Vertical Church logo, as I prepare the lesson, I cant help but wonder about the tattoo on the bodies of those who accepted the mark of James as their alliance with the Vertical Church of James. That night changed me. Why if it wasnt really a real sinful mess would so many in leadership just exit and give up what was a big part of our lives and our kids lives? Fear is a stupid liar and I praise God that Hes given us a spirit of a sound mind and Love!!! Hi Lina. Attempts to reconcile the situation failed due to the pastor believing he had done nothing wrong. I grew up in the Church of Christ. People meant evil but God works it out for our good. We are thankful and humbled by His care and protection of our family. Prayer works as we understand to be HIS humble servants. Hmm. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? I will only say that if it is right and important to address a culture of fear within the church, it is equally important to address the same for our country. I have or attend 3 or more small groups a week now and feel alive. The problem was not so much the pastor but the members that lived worldly. Sitting in the pews, I could not see how deep the cancer was at HBC. The controversial founder and former pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel is barred from serving as pastor or elder of the popular evangelical Christian church ever again after an investigation. I too have had similar experiences in another church (The Chapel). In October, the church reported its chief information officer to police for suspected embezzlement. Thats the point and issue with what was and is going on at Harvest. No shame here for Lina. I didnt want to upset James. Maybe you were called in front of the elders and asked to rewrite because thats horrendous theology and an awful way to be an ambassador for the Gospel. Is it perfect? Both of us were involved in many forms of leadership and had invested for many years in the outreach of the church and all of its fellowship. I believe you spoke up now to show how far reaching the powerful words and actions of those in authority goes. Secrest, who founded the church in 2016 and affiliated with Harvest last September, said he didnt know at the time about the ongoing concerns raised about MacDonalds leadership and the churchs financial status, which led to Harvests lawsuit last year. James MacDonald was forced out Tuesday night as senior pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, a church he founded in Rolling Meadows some 30 years ago. Now the Chicago-area megachurch is sharing details of the settlement and has apologized to its former pastor, who was fired in February 2019. Ken Morgan so you continue to deny the evidence for a creator by your superior intellect ? This is the right time as the judgment of God has come to his people. Do systems of accountability exist in practice, or only on paper? Jesus taught eternal love. Goodthat you let a toxic place. MacDonald defended the decision to sue fellow believers in an opinion piece published inChristianity Today,which also published criticism of MacDonald. DIRECTIONS & INFO | . We are taught in Gods Word that it is Christs love that ought to control us. In his remarks this week, he says he confessed his relational failings multiple times, but still lost longtime friends and ministry partners to Harvests narrative. Thank you for your openness and sharing! Jesus is still the great healer and restorer. In the arbitration, MacDonald retained the rights to Walk in the Word, a part of the church that had put on his teaching ministry and popular radio broadcast. It isnt about timing. I have great empathy and sensitivity toward them. The higher the leadership level was, the more protective of James they were. I agree here. Its who you are! All Rights Reserved. Thank you. Lina, Get the most recent headlines and stories from Christianity Today delivered to your inbox daily. I am delighted to hear that. No matter what everyone else says, it does take courage to say something. I volunteer in the childrens ministry and the youth ministry as well, pouring into children and youth. I am staying because with all the faults in the organization, the people of Harvest are my family. Thank you Lina! DeeperWalkInternational.org. The Asbury Revival Is Over. I regret staying at Harvest after that meeting with the elders. I wont make that mistake again. I did not fear God as much as I feared James and longed for his approval. No church outside of the One True Church Christ began was given His authority to act on their own. What you are talking about is protecting abusers at the expense of those they have abused and betrayed which, unfortunately, happens far too often. As Pastor James has said in the past, truth and time go hand-in-hand. We did not want to cause a split or damage the cause of Christ, so we quietly left. And come together in prayer, fasting and humility before Jesus that He enables us to be the people He died for. If you ever make that offer again, Ill be there, but please post on Twitter. What she shared was the kindest message I have ever seen. Matthew 7:15: Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Shes not the only one there are many. You personify a strong, fast talking, intelligent woman, which is a gift by way of your heritage. I think that this message has relevance to many situations today, including the present political situation. Such lack of accountability is often a problem at megachurches, which tend to be founded by charismatic individuals who quickly amass a large following. Us as a collection of people have found that churches should follow says... Authority and I wont stand in the wrong are trying to sound trumpet. 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