church discipline
Not all who harm the church are wolves. Some are renegade sheep.
By Karen Swallow Prior — February 2, 2023
(RNS) — The distinction makes a difference.
Church discipline gone wrong: more common than you think (COMMENTARY)
By Autumn Miles — June 9, 2015
(RNS) There is an epidemic of mishandled church discipline cases. I was a victim of one 13 years ago.
Shepherds or shamers? The rise of church discipline in America (ANALYSIS)
By Jonathan Merritt — June 4, 2015
(RNS) Church discipline practices raise biblical and legal implications. Are these church shepherds just doing their best to care for their flocks, or are they crossing a line by shaming and shunning their so-called sinners?
Methodists resolve gay marriage complaint against 36 pastors without a trial
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 6, 2014
(RNS) Philadelphia Area Bishop Peggy Johnson said "it's unacceptable" to disregard church rules.
Mark Driscoll to step down while Mars Hill reviews charges
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 24, 2014
(RNS) The megachurch pastor has faced a series of allegations in the past year, including charges from former Mars Hill pastors.
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