by intoaccount | May 31, 2024 | Believing survivors, Church focus, Church policy, Ethics, LGBTQ+ justice, spiritual abuse
Pastor Jud Hendrix Creates Insular Secretive Environment: Targets Congregation with Sexualized Violence Note: when church officials initially discovered his misconduct in 2011, (now former) Pastor Jud Hendrix voluntarily renounced his ordination, which protected him...
by intoaccount | Apr 25, 2024 | Believing survivors, Church focus, spiritual abuse, Survivors speak, Uncategorized
An interview with Baptistland author Christa Brown: On telling her story of survival, the betrayal of church leaders, and the journey toward healing An interview with Baptistland Author Christa Brown. You can preorder Baptistland here, or at your preferred bookstore....
by intoaccount | Nov 3, 2021 | Believing survivors, Church focus, spiritual abuse, Survivors speak
By Elizabeth K. I grew up with David Haas. As a member of my congregation, he has always been a part of my church family. My first memory of David was after the Christmas Eve Mass when I was in 3rd grade (8 years old). As we were leaving the church, I remember my mom...
by intoaccount | Aug 28, 2019 | Anabaptism/Mennonites, Believing survivors, Church focus, Church policy, College & university focus, Education is Power, Ethics, LGBTQ+ justice, Racial justice, Uncategorized
by Stephanie Krehbiel, Executive DirectorHe loves to volunteer.* That’s the first thing you should know. He is a benefactor, a big donor. He’s retired from his career in education or mental health services or church administration, a career marked with inexplicable...
by Our Stories Untold | Jun 12, 2019 | Our Stories Untold Blog
Nine days ago, I stood in Elkhart, Indiana, on the campus of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS). The campus apartment building where I was sexually assaulted is gone now. When I learned that it would be demolished, I remember wishing that I could be the one...
