My soup is threatening to come back up. Full stop, no excuses, no exceptions. The peace deal between the megachurch pastors comes in the wake of an announcement by Carpenter earlier this month that . Oh how I pray some will stand for Jesus! Garden Lady is right -what were the cops and CPS thinking? Vicki L. WoodsRev. Dr. Williams is also active in the field of evangelism. What Will the IFB Church Movement Do About Sexual Abuse Allegations. Rebecca J. GirrellTaylor GouldRev. Bruce Gerencser, 65, lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 44 years. The girls call her a Holly Hobbie doll. Perhaps we need to be bound up? Siobhan A. SargentKenneth M. SchoonRev. Deborah MorganRachel NeerRev. Kim A. SmithRev. This resulted in many personalities. However, while we have sought to remain faithful to our call and covenant, you have not always remained faithful to us, the letter explained. Consequently, we could no longer receive students who were advanced in their rebellion.. A mother is the primary Influence on her daughter. Were helping parents get their kids back. Through you, we have stood on sacred ground and seen the face of God more clearly. Copyright 2023 The Life and Times of Bruce Gerencser Powered by Flywheel. In some cases she is neither dressed in a proper manner nor under her husband. The LGBTQI issue is not one that can be resolved through restrictive legislation but instead by seeing that all persons are made in the image of God and welcomed into the community of faith. Drew PhoenixEmily Pickens-JonesRev. We are coming out as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex persons at this moment for several reasons. However, while we have sought to remain faithful to our call and covenant, you have not always remained faithful to us. Judith WestLeeRev. Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. A troubled Central Florida pastor who resigned last year from the megachurch he founded has died in an apparent suicide, according to his former church and local reports. . Andrew Williams Rev. He has been in Christian ministry for more than 30 years, planting churches, pastoring and raising up a generation of young people to further God's kingdom in the earth. Foremost, we want you to know we still love you and seek to remain in relationship with you. Then an explosion rocked the building sending everyone running out to the street. Bruce is now a humanist and an atheist. Sue LaurieRev. Rev. If you would like to contact Bruce directly, please use the contact form to do so. I am going to use myself as the prime example. Daryl BlanksmaMegan Blizzard, 111 LGBTQI UNITED METHODIST CLERGY COME OUT. He met with heads of state, business executives, fatherless children and prostitutes, and accorded them all the same respect. Smith, Neville, Pastor: South Australia (Victoria), Stambaugh, R. Glen: Oregon Conference of SDA, Suessenbach, Heinz, Pastor: Western Australia, Summers, Lloyd, Pastor: Oregon Conference, Swanepoel, Martin, Pastor : South Africa (Transvaal Conf. He spent 7 years in the Warburton area, finding his identity among the tribal people of the desert. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. He treasures his 21-year marriage to his wife Laura, who passed away in July 2016 after a five-year journey with breast . Three weeks ago, Dr. Phil featured Hephzibah House on his daily TV talk show. Dr. Joretta MarshallPastor Lea MatthewsRev. My daughter Naomi has never worn pants unless under a maxi and that is rare. He and his wife Wenda reside in Warsaw, Indiana, and have 10 children and 10 grandchildren. Ronna Case, Trust HiltonMrs. Lydia Grace was born in 1988, the Bicentennial year, after Diana had had a reversal of a tubal ligation. It was done with written permission. I knew what I was doing, I was not innocent. You can have them made for most jobs at which you work. He is dad to Dawson, Lydia, Sophia, and Bella, and he loves to spend time with them. Rev. . She will be the person you molded her to be and Dad will glow. Would you want your girl to come and spend a year around other kids with STDs? Will Ed GreenRev. Kelly LoveRev. We do love them and encourage them to resolve their personal problems by learning to live a God-pleasing life, and to become personally responsible for their behavior. Caroline Anne MorrisonRev. Hillary TaylorRev. In 1958 a Methodist preacher called Frank Cole gave Ron a Bible and a picture of Jesus holding a lamb. I would control his! Ben Williams, one of Pastor Ronald Williams and his late wife, Patti's, nine children, speaks out for the first time about Hephzibah House, the Christian boarding school Ronald and Patti founded in 1971 and Ronald still runs today. Thomas BollerRev. After all they had told him, and all he had leaned in the process of the events he went through, he was amazed he could be asked such a thing and told them plainly so." Ben Williams, one of Pastor Ronald Williams and his late wife, Patti's, nine children, speaks out for the first time about Hephzibah House, the Christian boarding school founded by Ronald and Patti in 1971. A woman who wears pants or immodest dress will produce a daughter that will have either masculine character or rebellious character or the qualities of a strange woman. My dear Sister in Christ, look around our daughters are no longer pure. We want to express our thanks and appreciation to so many county residents who have made us feel welcome, have donated to our work and have prayed for us and encouraged us over these many years. While you have welcomed us as pastors, youth leaders, district superintendents, bishops, professors, missionaries and other forms of religious service, you have required that we not bring our full selves to ministry, that we hide from view our sexual orientations and gender identities. They do not know how to walk sit or act. How can you be a keeper at home rearing your children loving your children, and your husband and at the same time leading a movement across the nation? We love you, dear church. What can you say about my husband? Despite being investigated by the state numerous times, Hephzibah House remains in operation. The statement reads: Hephzibah House has been based in the Winona Lake area for almost 49 years. He was the spiritual father to the Fatherhood Foundation established by Warwick Marsh that does so much good to inspire fathers to be better fathers for the sake of their children. But the most important position in my life is to obey the Lord in all areas of my life and leave the results to Jesus. I am not so sure any of us are really deceived deep down inside. A woman greatly influences and brings out the Godly qualities of her man by her actions and words. They are our fruits. Just getting a girl out of pants changes their personality and they are not even aware of the change. The traditional Aboriginal peoples approach to Gods creation was not one of manipulation, domination or greed, which was characteristic of the white settlers approach (Pascoe 2014). They are very beautiful to me and communicate a sense of purity. Church known as General Conference, we, your Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQI) religious leaderslocal pastors, deacons, elders, and candidates for ministrywant to remind you of our covenant with you. You embraced us, affirmed us, ordained us, and sent us to serve throughout the connection. I again pulled out one of my mini skirts and my shiny black boots and immediately I felt like a strange woman and I desired to dance and prance. Gregory NealMr. A copy of a letter apparently written by Ron Williams is circulating online. Magabala Books Aboriginal Corporation, Broome, Western Australia, Williams, D 2001 Horizon is Where Heaven and Earth Meet Transworld Publishers, a division of Random House Australia Pty Ltd 24 Alfred St Milsons Point NSW 2061. Dr. James DwyerPeter Jabin, Diaconal MinisterPastor Vilma J. Cruz-BezRev. I enjoyed working with him for weddings, funerals and services. I hope it never does " (Neal Wilson, Pacific Union College Campus Chronicle 5/27/82), Albertson, Ivan, Teacher: Central California Conference, Bean, Harvey and Marlie, Teachers: Oregon Conference, Broomhaul, Rod, Pastor: North Queensland, Australia, Campbell, Francis: President South African Union, Chambers, Joe, Pastor : Western Australia, Champaign, Gary, Pastor: Arkansas-Louisiana Conference, Coon, Glenn 111, Pastor: West Virginia - Mt. Britt CoxRev. Rev Ron Daniels Rev Jeanne Davis Rev Shelby Davis Rev Ken Davison Rev John De Marco Rev Harold Dean . John GirardRev. For further information on their stories, please read the following posts: Bruce Gerencser, 62, lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 41 years. It has been a rich blessing to be a part of our wonderful area. You can also read the FAQ for Hephzibah House here. But Lucinda, another former student, is defending the work she says Pastor Williams has done at Hephzibah House. The whole ministry was gone and I was alone in the house. I took them personally through every single room, downstairs, they wanted to see the storage area, the girls. FOLLOW US ON: Standard Site . But let us look at ourselves Mother. of SDA., who, (also ironically), are responsible for telling him about the LIES about EG White. Dr. Williams is also Pastor Emeritus of Believers Baptist Church, an independent, fundamental, separated church fellowship under which Hephzibah House operates. These people are sick, and not in the have compassion for way, but in the complete fruitcake doing really bad stuff way. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. That Hephzibah House remains open till this day is nothing short of scandalous. Titus 2:5 says we are to be keepers at home. What effect do pants have on our children? Then you say women have been bound for thousands of years and they ought to be allowed more freedom. A statement from Ron Williams was provided to InkFreeNews by Pastor Dave Halyaman, who served as the assistant director of Hephzibah House. Dr. James Dwyer Peter Jabin, Diaconal Minister Pastor Vilma J. Cruz-Bez Rev. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. Since 1972, The UMC has declared in its Book of Discipline that homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Through successive General Conferences, the church has increased its discriminatory policies by adding more restrictions against the participation of LGBTQI persons in the life and ministry of the churchincluding ordination, marriage, and even membership--at a pastors discretion--membership in a local church, as well as a ban on use of funds that can further the churchs understanding of homosexuality. He and his wife have six grown children and thirteen grandchildren. For the past thirty years, Dave Halyaman has served the assistant director of Hephzibah House and assistant pastor at Believers Baptist. Dr. Jennifer TiernanNicole GrahamRev. Angela G. WolleRev. Evangelicals Love to Fuss and Fight While the World Goes to Hell, Black Collar Crime: Catholic Brother Rajnal Rehmat Pleads Guilty to Child Enticement, Black Collar Crime: Christian School Teacher Roberto Diaz Accused of Inappropriate Contact with Student and Asking for Nude Photo, Black Collar Crime: Evangelical Pastor Danny Pitts Faces Trial for Sodomy. Around 1984, the girls were moved to the current facility at 2277 E. Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Others went on to become Godly wives and mothers and productive members of society. For example some women have hairdos with no makeup. A good society does not teach children that might makes right. Pres asked him to reaffirm his belief in Ellen White and her writings stacked on top of the Bible in front of his congregation. We share with you the covenant of baptism which has knit us together as one family. (Please read Whos to Blame For the Tragic Death of IFB Missionary Charles Wesco?). Mar 29, 2019. We ask our readers to supply us with any additions or corrections to this list, We Speak truth in LOVE Whichever is true, both will give an account to the Lord. This resulted In many years of heartache for our lives. Megan M. ArmstrongRev. Nea LewisRev. Thats sick. Diane KenastonPastor Steven ColesPastor Dani LevineRev. Despite being investigated by the state numerous times, Hephzibah House remains in operation. Former Missionary at Baptist Bible Fellowship International. If he does not desire to speak out then do not speak out either but pray the Lord protect your child. CPS should interview the girls who have graduated from H House, and (this is important) who are old enough to no longer be living under their parents control. Douglas A. AsburyRev. What follows is an excerpt from the pamphlet: One of the hottest issues today among women is the pants issue and other areas of clothing. Ralph A. MeranteRev. Open Bible Gospel Church. After Dr. Phils expos, Dave Halyaman publicly voiced his objections to the story. Kosciusko County's Only Digital Daily Newspaper, The most "Liked" up-to-the-minute news in Kosciusko County, Indiana, Warsaw Students Attend 2020 BPA State Leadership Conference. is an assistant Director of Hephzibah House, and Assistant Pastor at Believers Baptist Church in Warsaw, Indiana and has held these positions since 1990. Donations on a monthly basis can be made through Patreon. Sharon LangfeldtRev. Ron and Patty Williams. That should keep the windows operational, or close the facility down. Insurance, lack of students and losing support.. View Conference, Crandall, Alan, Doctoral Student: Andrews University, Dorsey, Ruth, Teacher: Washington Conference, Douglas, Gary, Pastor: West Virginia Mt. So a home that has caused PTSD for 48 years and denies that any girl or staff child has PTSD and (says) that we are all just rebels and in sin this very place is now rebranding as a home for PTSDoh, the irony., When asked about rumors that Hephzibah House may be reopening under a new name, potentially as a PTSD treatment center, in the future, Halyamans response was, No, the ministry is completely closed., Ron Williams defended the school in a statement to a reporter two years ago: We do not nor have we ever, abused our students. . Ellen KnightRev. In 2003 Ron was only the second person since the Federal Parliament building has been open to be accorded the honour of a memorial service in the Great Hall of Parliament House in the Australian Capital Territory. They also pressed for action by the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office and the prosecutors office. 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