My statement on Menlo Church and my father; I won't be reading replies to this but I'm grateful to the friends and chosen family who have helped Grace and me through the last few months.
Iβve heard people saying that John Ortberg made a single, understandable mistake, and has already been disciplined for it. This is not true. He continues to participate in a cover-up. Here are nine outstanding issues that Ortberg has yet to address in any way whatsoever:
BUT! the work we have gotten to do here with courageous, principled, and honest comrades and siblings like Brit Badduke, who recently disclosed her experiences with grooming and a subsequent cover-up in the Menlo Youth Ministries, is worth it.
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We note that California penal code 272 includes a number of possible misdemeanor acts of child endangerment. I have been in contact with prosecutors who believe there is enough to pursue charges under 272 already. I would not support such an action, but this is the penal code.