Browse 60+ years of magazine archives and web exclusives. Rigney has become known for raising concerns about the sin of empathy, a topic hes written about on Desiring God and discussed in a video series hosted by Doug Wilson. All three had conflicted at times with Bethlehems 40-plus-member elder council, and they eventually saw their own ministries and the focus of the church going in different directions. Stay informed with the latest from CBN News delivered to your inbox. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. Some of the faces that appear in the compilation video of 150 Gods Grace at Bethlehem no longer belong to the multisite Twin Cities churchmost prominently Jason Meyer, Pipers successor and Bethlehems pastor for preaching and vision. ), Boyum said it was because of her training at Bethlehem that she felt like she should raise concerns. We have room to grow, yet I know that my fellow North elders have sought to shepherd not under compulsion but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly, and not domineering over others but serving as examples to the flock (1 Peter 5:23), Lee wrote by email. Like in many evangelical churches that are majority white, some members of the congregation believed the church was putting too little an effort into addressing ethnic harmony and justice, while others felt like it became too much of a focus. Tong preaches to the downtown campus in March. Five of our professors are elders; four of our trustees are elders, said Rigney. Ive worked with victims for 26 years in the Christian Reformed Church. 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. Meyer had stepped down from the BCS board of trustees as well. Just wanted to insert that my wife and I have been taking biblical counseling classes through CCEF and they have a strong emphasis on the need to grow in empathy. The church went on to revise its stance on divorce and start a ministry response team to care for victims. ", "We also have troubles that have played out at Bethlehem over the past year. 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. We are committed to delivering quality independent Christian journalism you can trust. Submitted by escamp on August 31, 2015 - 3:04pm. 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. He currently lives in Crystal with his wife Ann, two children, and a dog. His worries center on what he sees as contemporary expectations that people join others who are hurting in their pain. Using language like unity culture waters down and redefines what is really going on. The resignations and fractures in leadership at Bethlehem Baptist Church (BBC) extend to the congregation and have been simmering for years. In their minds, claims of inappropriate behavior or abuse wont always be justified. One of the few evangelical colleges in New York City is in sudden financial crisis, and students are planning for a possible shutdown. "We talked weekly on the phone when I was called to my first pastoral role after seminary, he came and visited me and took me to lunch when times were hard in that pastoral post, and now I've had the privilege of serving alongside him these past three years. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? Those leaving and those staying recognize some of the issues that have divided Bethlehem, many of which are straining other conservative churches: racial justice and critical race theory (CRT); the #MeToo movement and the call to believe women; and the nature of trauma and abuse. You can thank John Piper for that mess. 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.. Naselli often started the semester with an explanation of Malcolm Gladwells terminology of direct speech vs. mitigated speechdirect being the commands you give when a plane is crashing, and mitigated, the niceties you use as a matter of courtesy. Yesterday I saw a Video from John Piper asking for prayer during his upcoming 7 week writing sabbatical. Here is a checklist to determine if someone should leave a church: 1. God commands us to be compassionate. Why anyone would align themselves with Doug Wilsonwhose latest in a string of anti-Christian behaviors is authoring an erotic novel about a sex robotis beyond me. Something that gives me hope that BBC will be able to navigate this very difficult time is that they seem to have a church government in place designed to serve the congregation. Rev Juan Dominguez. Beneath this constellation of hot topics, though, theres also a deeper philosophical disagreement over how to approach the various conflicts themselves. The Takatas were jarred by the response. Janette Takata pointed out that Rigney was identified as being from Bethlehem in the video and that a BCS professor and Bethlehem elder posted a five-star review of the episode. She referenced the six habits that shape BCS education: observing, understanding, evaluating, feeling, applying, and expressing. The departures most directly affect the downtown campus, where Stokes, Bethlehems pastor of church planting, has assumed some of Meyers duties in the short term. We learned Augustine in doctrine class, Carvette said. (The Roys Report was not able to obtain statistics for member resignations at Bethlehems two other campusesNorth and South.). WebPastor Jason Meyer. 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. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. I feel like we have encountered wave after wave after wave, and that in a good-faith effort to keep the peace and maintain some form of unity, we have not spoken with sufficient clarity about what is true and what is false and instead have attempted to appease left-leaning folks who are virtually unappeasable , By the time the Takatas eventually met with Naselli and church leaders, they saw that there are more dividing lines being formed here than we expected, Janette told CT. If the church would take seriously the scriptural qualifications for elders, it would protect the sheep from these narcissistic leaders. However, Takata said nothing ever came of her efforts. Its not bad to feel hurt., The BCS alumna said that he went on to say, We came from a generation where Nasellis teaching philosophyand Don Carsonsis completely normal. Bowers said that at BCS, Black lives matter feels more threatening than the racism that has made that phrase necessary.. Are the elders or board members abusive? 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. She said the meeting did not go well, and Tomlinson told her that he supported Rigneys view. Stokes said that even without charges of heresy or a false gospel, just differences in approach, the discussion can feel very personal. WebRev David Dodge. 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.. When Pastors leave a church due to a fear culture there is a massive problem with that church. In February 2021, the church released a statement on ethnic harmony that affirms Christians neighborly love across ethnic lines but denies that ethnic diversity should be an end in itself and rejects all systems of thought that view relationships primarily through the lens of powerthat is, those with more power are inherently oppressors, and those with less power are inherently oppressed.. Bowers had been a professor who looked forward to the first day of school every year and loved interacting with studentsand it showed. This is the hyper complementarian house that says a woman cant divorce even an abusive, philandering husband. By now, you have received notification of the resignation of Pastor Jason Meyer. This response, of course, is labeled as immature, manipulative, and reactive.. But I am glad Fod called Jason to be a preacher instead of an air-traffic controller. This was baffling to me. I doubt CCEF itself is changing direction on that. Several current leaders at Bethlehem as well as BCSs new president, Joe Rigney, pointed to a similar taxonomy laid out by The Gospel Coalitions Kevin DeYoung. Rigney has a degree from New Saint Andrews College, founded by Wilsons Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, and has maintained ties with him. 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. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Its been a taxing year for everyone, and its been a taxing year for ministry. She requested that, prior to Rigney taking office, the elders make a statement to separate Rigneys views in the episode from the views and teachings of Bethlehem Baptist Church.. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. When Christina Boyum, a graduate of the college, discussed what happened in Nasellis class with a fellow church member at Bethlehem, she was told, A student feeling hurt does not mean that the student has been sinned against. An outside investigation TEAM is objective, trained, experienced, know what they are looking for, knows how to speak to the church about what they see, and love Jesus Christ. The Bethlehem pastors reveal their own corruption by their alliance with Wilson, and church members are right to flee. Hurt feelings arent always a sign that someone has been sinned against. I enjoyed your article. If youve seen much of Doug Wilson or his church/school/publishing empire in Moscow, ID, and you have some understanding of narcissism, youll immediately recognize the warning flags. 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. The stakes continue to be raised, said Josh Panos, a BCS alumnus. Meyers most recent title was pastor for preaching & vision at Bethlehems downtown campus. This is authoritarian house that says women shouldnt teach in seminary. with Pastor Shedrick Clark. It took a lot for him to leave the classroom behind. The Roys Report noted Meyer, the successor to founder John Piper, is the fourth pastor to resign from the megachurch in the past four months. She called what happened double abuse.. In a letter emailed to his congregation, the pastor of one of the three Bethlehem campuses referenced nuanced and complex issues at play in Meyers resignation last month. Meyer wrote in his letter, It is hard to avoid seeing (the charges) as retribution., The Roys Report reached out to several elders for comment. 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. Jason refers to an article in his letter, which describes neo-fundamentalism as one of six groups into which evangelicals are fracturing. Heres a short definition offered there, but youd have to read the entire article for the more complete definition: Neo-Fundamentalist Evangelical Neo-fundamentalists are those who have deep concerns about both political and theological liberalism. The school also hired its only female faculty professor, Betsy Howard, this year. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. And I want to speak against her motion. Seriously? And let us pray for Gods rescue and healing of those victimized by these wicked hired-men posing as undershepherds. He challenged his flock to consider their own experience in light of Meyers claims of drift toward neo-fundamentalism and unity culture.. WebBethlehem Baptist Church. Hes brilliant, which is what makes him dangerous. Theyre drawn to Reformed theology and Pipers Christian hedonism, which is reflected in the schools motto: Education in Serious Joy., In a classroom full of men who would give their lives for the gospel, to have somebody whos supposedly training you for ministry doubt your commitment to that gospel because youre not convinced hes right about everything is really hard to deal with, said Karl Grant, who studied under Naselli in the seminary, as the sole Lutheran in the program. The episode was titled The Sin of Empathy, and featured guest Joe Rigney, who at the time of the January meeting had been appointed president of Bethlehem College and Seminary (BCS) but had not yet assumed office. Particularly since Donald Trumps presidency, theres been a deepening of divisions among American evangelicals, exposing disagreements not in theology per se but in how they as Christians see their greatest priorities and fears in society. The church where John Piper pastored for 33 years is arguably facing one of its greatest crises in 150 years. Great! Prior to ordination, Pastor Jason attended the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the University of Chicago. Also available on most smart TVs and streaming services. 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.. Pastor Jason Elders and ministers at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Rev Patricia Downes. A motion was brought at a July 25 QSM for such an investigation. WebThe New Hope leadership and staff is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. They leave behind a sizable community2,400 members, spread across three campuseswhose leaders are also disappointed and grieved, enough that the church decided to postpone its 150th anniversary event scheduled for this weekend to November. WebView Jason Meyers profile on LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional community. No one has influenced how I love my wife or my family more than him. 2. Rev Bethany Douty. Portugus, Any theology that creates abusive jerks is all doctrines taught by demons. Many at BCS, including Bowers himself, were influenced by Pipers 2011 book Bloodlines, his confession of his own racism, and his desire for diversity. He has previously served congregations in Lake Benton and Blaine, both in Minnesota. Earlier this month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican, addressed the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee in Coeur dAlene, Idaho, whose, A century after the 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution gave American women the right to vote, a group of male leaders, Costi Hinn, nephew of Benny Hinn, has been called a progressive to mark and avoid for more than two years by Michael. I fully believed that living for myself and chasing my desires of money, women, and partying would lead me to joy and happiness. At the meeting, Steve Takata moved that the task forces unedited reports be released to Bethlehem members. Please contact Pastor Jason if you are in need of financial suppor t or You'll hear sermons, worship, life-changing help, and prayer. and Ph. They were disappointed, too, that their pursuit of evidence and the truth became viewed as disbelieving victims or not showing compassion. I didnt start experiencing regular conflict until I started advocating for racial justice issues, Bowers told CT. A debate over untethered empathy underscores how departing leaders, including John Pipers successor, approached hot-button issues like race and abuse. Having just come out of an abusive system where women arent believed, it was like, Yeah, this is exactly what Ive lived, Mekala said. Jason Meyer, the successor to pastor and Desiring God founder John Piper, has resigned from his role as pastor for preaching & vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church 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. WebNOW!!! Skip to main content. 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This dysfunctional mess is the logical outcome of John Piper and his theology and its methods. He wrote in an email to her that he believed the elders would be taking up the issue in the days ahead.. 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 On April 20, the elders met again for what Pickering and Meyer likened to a tribunal. Pickering said that in that meeting, the elders accused Meyer and Tong of subordinating the gospel and embracing Marxism and Critical Race Theorya controversial approach to understanding systemic racism. A better way to describe this is rigid and controlling. In terms of the leadership of the school, its the same guys. 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. WebOur Legacy. 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Jason Meyer, John Pipers successor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, has stepped down from his position as pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehems 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. Meyer said, If you as a church dont like what I said today, you will have to get another pastor, because I believe this to the back of my teeth.. But empathy that is true does not result in that. 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.. WebUrban Refuge Lead Pastor, Jason Meyer, has a deep and abiding passion to make much of Christ in all that he does. Steve and Janette Takata told The Roys Report they were shocked by Nasellis ultimatum. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. This fall, the school will inaugurate its second president, 10 years after its first graduating class. Pipers successor, Jason Meyer, is the fourth pastor to resign from Bethlehem in the past four months. Are we not caring enough about our responsibilities to weep with those who weep? And are people on either side pitting truth and grace against each other and distorting the way of Jesus? Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. He also expressed misgivings around the treatment of women, which he claimed was the result of attitudes that went beyond complementarian convictions, as well as around Rigneys ties to Wilson. there's harm being done," Pickering said. Jason Meyer has resigned from his position as the lead pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, amid allegations of toxic and Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? The Roys Report reached out to Tomlinson for comment, but he did not respond. As it should, he wrote. ***Please sign up forCBN Newslettersand download theCBN News appto ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective. Follow Receive an email notification when changes occur for Jason Meyer. My Plans Discover Plans Sample Share Don't Lose Heart By Jason Meyer I attended Bethlehem for nearly 3 years, belonged to one of the small groups. We also have troubles that have played out at Bethlehem over the past year. It seems as though one issue is differing views regarding the churchs theological emphasis, while another issue is abusive leadership and a culture of fear. Is there a way to do any rebuke or admonishment when someone is hurting?, he asked. This is another painful and confusing moment for us," Zuleger wrote. To my knowledge, and I have researched it, that is the only time Piper got even close to creating distance. He also opposed the selection of Rigney as president for how it complicates BCSs relationship with the church and for his Wilson affiliations. The church where John Piper pastored for 33 years is arguably facing one of its greatest crises in 150 years. The three departing pastors from Bethlehem were based just a few miles from where George Floyd died in 2020. ), I believe in 2013. 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. Now, Meyer is part of a growing exodus of leaders and members WebJason Meyer | 2 Corinthians 11:16-21. Ive always been mystified by Pipers attraction to him. Mekala, her husband, and another BBC elder met with Tomlinson in December 2019, Mekala said. When we talk about the six habits of heart and mind, [we need to] actually do that., Rigney said that as Christian hedonists, feel becomes an educational distinctive at BCS. 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. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Their dispute stirred underlying issues and philosophical differences, including over the subject of Rigneys remarks themselves. "With regret, a deep sense of loss, and praise to God for his mercy and grace even in trial, we announce the resignation of Pastor Jason Meyer from the position of Pastor for Preaching & Vision, Downtown Campus. What shocks me is that these men have not bothered to look at the clear examples in the New testament, including of sympathy and empathy in Hebrews. On the whole, I think you are correct that the majority (of those with power) at the very least appear to be carrying the same torch. In this context of untethered empathy, he argues, you lose the ability to actually make an independent judgment about anything that theyre saying or doing. In other words, you lose contact with truth.. Part of what I want to say is theres actually an answer to that question.. I think hes unnecessarily connected the two. Id like to see his surgically precise definition of neo-fundamentalism or even fundamentalism for that matter. 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