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To God be the glory! What a blessing it is to see more and more people, having true hearts for God – leave the ICC churches. After nearly 20 years of membership, we too approached leadership with doctrinal concerns that fell on deaf ears. As shepherds we regularly had members confide in us. A few campus sisters came to me in utter despair after being molested by another campus member – a regional leaders son. The sisters were terrified but agreed we needed to bring all of this into the light, especially so that other sisters could be warned. After many meetings with our direct leaders, we lastly met with both Kip & Elena. Although they did make it clear that they did not condone the sin, it was not in the best interest to bring the brother in front of the church or warn anyone else of his actions. Their concern was more for how this would impact the reputation of the regional leader and their family. We were basically told to support this decision and stay quiet about the incidents. Directly following this last meeting, we sadly experienced very mean spirited treatment. Members with whom we were in leadership with started ghosting us. We were told by other members that we had stepped down from our shepherding roles because we were struggling in the faith etc. That was 2018, and to this day – many people with whom I had shared my life with, raised our children together with – have not once contacted me. For years I was plagued by depression, 20 years of my life – gone. We wanted to stand up for the truth and we too, could not sit idle. Not just for that specific situation but also many other doctrinal concerns and situations that went against our conscience. I agree with you that we benefited greatly from the friendships we had in the church and we miss them dearly. We understand what it’s like to be led by fear in everything you do and it was not easy facing that truth.
Much love to you and your family. I still remember your baptism and the others that same day – whom I won’t mention since they no longer associate with us. We have nothing but love.
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