ex-shep
11-13-2006, 12:43 PM
I have been reading the blog by current and former members of Tammy’s group. Keep in mind that today I am member of same said group, ironically enough. I have set a private, invitation site to mention specifics in safety. Forum members, even though they may have never been in the group, are invited. The experience strength and hope is encouraged.
http://groups.msn.com/ex-sheponlife
If I could receive a special dispensation to have anything I wanted for the church and campus fellowships, it would be the following:
1. If current members are content with where they are, let them worship and serve in freedom.
2. If current members have concerns, let there be a safe venue where they can express their concerns and desires in emotional safety without retribution.
3. A safe venue where continuing issues of abuse be worked out. If irreconcilable, allow the member a process to leave with support
4. A safe haven for former member to vent, weep, pour their hearts out, reminisce, and pray for the future or recover and move on they see fit.
There seems to be a sense that many current, leaving, and former members desire the same. That is my hearts desire.
http://groups.msn.com/ex-sheponlife
If I could receive a special dispensation to have anything I wanted for the church and campus fellowships, it would be the following:
1. If current members are content with where they are, let them worship and serve in freedom.
2. If current members have concerns, let there be a safe venue where they can express their concerns and desires in emotional safety without retribution.
3. A safe venue where continuing issues of abuse be worked out. If irreconcilable, allow the member a process to leave with support
4. A safe haven for former member to vent, weep, pour their hearts out, reminisce, and pray for the future or recover and move on they see fit.
There seems to be a sense that many current, leaving, and former members desire the same. That is my hearts desire.