Ruled Out
But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code. Romans 7:6 esv What are the five things Christians aren’t supposed to do? Maybe for you and your […]
Authority Issues
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 esv The Word of God isn’t just any book. It is God’s owner’s manual. It is God’s manifesto for human life.It is the authoritative Word from the Creator of the universe about […]
By Faith Alone
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 esv The message of faith permeates not only Hebrews 11, but the entire New Testament. You’ll find faith on every page and in every […]
Despairing Hearts, Desperate Plans
Then all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that night. And all the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! Why is the Lord bringing […]
Finally, the Beginning of the End*
*Video will post by end of week. Frustrated by the delay? Me too. But upon advice of counsel I need to wait a little bit longer. I have a ton of crazy but true details that reveal what really happened at Harvest Bible Chapel. Like this excerpt from the sworn testimony of Chris Nudo: Saved at […]
Legal Update – September 2022
On September 2, a Cook County Court judge agreed that evidence demonstrates Harvest Bible Chapel (HBC) Elders, HBC attorney Sally Wagenmaker (then President of the Christian Legal Society), SDK accountants, and HBC attorney Kevin Todd conspired together to defame me. As a result, they should forfeit attorney / client privilege for all related communications. Also noted in […]
To the People of Harvest Bible Chapel
“So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” (Romans 14:19) To the people of Harvest Bible Chapel and interested friends: Harvest Bible Chapel was our lifetime calling, the only church our children ever knew, and the centerpiece to most of our greatest joys. From the time Kathy and I were 25 and […]
1 – My Repentance
I am repentant about my role in relational matters preceding these HBC actions, and I have not failed to express it. As a pastor who loved his congregation, the people of the church I pastored have been my focus. The majority of my written repentances (some dating back to more than a month before I was terminated) […]
2 – Unbiblical Firing
The method of my firing broke Scripture, bylaws and common sense. Broke Scripture: HBC Elders acted unbiblically by not requiring the letter writers to meet with me, not vetting the accusations for accuracy or vetting the back story for a colluded agenda, nor ever meeting with me themselves. Everyone concerned has suffered great loss as […]
3 – Seizure of Walk in the Word
Walk in the Word was seized by HBC to plunder its $6.6 million in assets. In lawless disregard for historic covenants and signed contracts, HBC leaders (Jeff Smith, Greg Bradshaw, Carl Barkow, Steve Stewart, Jeff Sharda, Sam Booras, then the Laird Elders since May 2019) seized Walk in the Word for its $6,600,000 ($4.1M of which they knew was in dispute). […]