Though I shared some thoughts on my blog in July, I remained largely silent about what happened earlier this year. The continuing injustice has now pushed me to speak again.
I stepped down from my roles in teaching and leadership at GLC because I could not continue in good conscience when anonymous complaints were made against me and I was denied the opportunity to know who raised them or what the concerns were. I respect the need for confidentiality. Yet being unilaterally cut off from ministry was a move I could not understand.
Normally, changes in behavior might have provided clues. The conspicuous silence provided limited opportunities for discernment, even when those who continued to reach out were ruled out as complainants. The hardest part was losing longtime friends over the alleged offense, without knowing for certain the actual people involved or their grievances.
Biblical conflict resolution begins with directly informing the person of the concerns. I was not told who raised them or what the issues were. Transparency is important for understanding and reconciliation to occur. Accountability should not mean isolation without explanation.
To anyone I hurt, I sincerely apologize. I only wish I had been given the chance to say this directly. To those who reached out, thank you. Your support meant more than you know.
