In matters of church abuse, we can loosely organize perpetrators into two categories: Those who actively abuse others and those who refuse to act to end abuse. In that regard, Anglican Watch is deeply concerned that Bruce McDowell, a former minister at Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian, recently preached at the church,
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Update: Alleged child sex abuser Carroll Wynne resigns from Tenth Presbyterian
TLD: Tenth does not appear to be fulfilling its legal obligation as a mandated reporter of child sexual abuse. Thus, we urge parents not to place their children at risk by bringing them to Tenth Presbyterian, PCA, in Philadelphia. Churches should be places of refuge and sanctuaries where people can
Continue readingIt’s payday: Tenth Pres reaps the wages of sin as it lurches towards collapse
In the wake of Tenth Presbyterian’s (PCA) ongoing abuse, cover-up, corruption, spiritual abuse, and illegal conduct, including perjury, the church is lurching toward collapse. Per public financial statements, the Philadelphia-based church has projected annual revenue of a little over $3.8 million. As of March 20, just 12 weeks into the
Continue readingTenth Presbyterian drags its feet as it tries to avoid filing clergy disciplinary charges against Liam Goligher
In the wake of the debacle involving Liam Goligher and Susan Elzey, it’s becoming increasingly clear that neither Tenth Presbyterian, the Tenth Session, nor the Philadelphia Presbytery have the spine to deal with corruption and abuse. Indeed, all involved appear to be dragging their feet, versus doing the honorable thing,
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