In this episode, Pastor Eric and I tackle the timely and difficult subject of the fallout when ministry leaders fall into public sin. We discuss how the church should respond to such moral failures in light of the words of God’s law and God’s gospel, ministering to all involved with discernment, compassion, and grace. We also explore the tension between these public scandals and the responsibility of the local church, the danger of knee-jerk reactions on social media, and the question of whether a fallen leader’s past teachings remain valid.
Eric is on staff with me at Stonington Baptist Church in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, where he lives and serves with his wife, Jade, and their son, Rosco. You can connect with him on Facebook.
Resources:
“What Can Wash Away My Sin?” an article by yours truly
“Trimmed & Burning Bible Study: 2 Samuel, Part 9 (2 Sam. 11:1-27),” Eric Attinger
“Trimmed & Burning Bible Study: 2 Samuel, Part 10 (2 Sam. 12:1–31),” Eric Attinger
Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray
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