The current foundation Im walking on as a pastor is no longer the right fit for me, Smith said. But that would be a long and difficult process, said Dodge. They are vital to a healthy church. Hope Chapel parishoners sue ex-pastor, church for investment fraud In the end, its the decision of that one person, he said. The new structure and bylaws have been approved by Elliott, transition team chair Darman Weaver told worshipers at a recent service. I guess that is no more. Image via Google Maps. (Image: Twitter) Sam Collier, a young pastor of an Atlanta church, is . Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. But with Elliott and the elders gone, the church staff stepped in to fill the leadership vacuum. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - A pastor previously accused of soliciting sex from a minor has "voluntarily stepped back" from his leadership role at a Virginia Beach church. That trust was broken in February of 2018 by the revelation of Bill Hybels sexual predation and subsequent poor leadership by the then elders of Willow Creek. POMPANO BEACH (CBSMiami) - Two South Florida churches are in turmoil following the resignation of their pastors. Isaac Hunter, the former . In addition, the called interim pastor will in prayer, supplication, and discernment empower and resource the congregation in carrying out its individual and corporate . According to a video posted online, Smith said he decided to leave Willow because his vision for the church clashed with Dummitts vision. The elders claim their resignations were rejected by the churchs president and other corporate officers and that any moves made by the transition team are invalid because they violate the church bylaws. It is unclear which groups position is legal. All rights reserved. Bob Smietana is an award-winning religion reporter and editor who has spent two decades producing breaking news, data journalism, investigative reporting, profiles and features for magazines, newspapers, trade publications and websites. Jesus Christ is the hope of the world, not ourselves as the church. Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. In what has been described as a coup or a revolt, a group of angry church members organized on a Facebook page called Beach Church Together rose up to defend Elliott. Pastor Darnell Barrett of Hillsong Church resigned on Tuesday after sharing explicit photos to at least one of his followers, a woman, on Instagram, something he claims was a . He sees what has happened at Beach Church as a warning to other churches. After the elders resigned, church staff and other supporters of the pastor suspended the bylaws and named a transition team so the church could operate. A Texas megachurch pastor is taking a leave of absence after his church learned of frequent messages between him and a woman who is not his wife.
