He cited an example in the Bible, in the book of Luke, where Jesus tells the story of a woman and an unjust judge. Because of the trust that had been damaged and the pain that had been caused, he said, the church board voted unanimously May 27 to separate from Chung. We judge that his relationship with God is restored as we consider the grace of God. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of "Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse" by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. As of May 27, 2021, Covenant Fellowship Church (CFC) has terminated its formal relationship with Min Chung. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. } } Pinyo told TRR that shes advising her current church leadership on how to be a safe and healthy church that doesnt turn a blind eye to problems. Its time to move on.. The KCP which consists of several pastors who were close with Chung had determined that he had been restored to God, as well as the woman. The regional presbytery also determined no additional disciplinary steps were needed for Chung other than what the church had already instituted. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. The report also recommended that the church hire a third-party auditor to address some members financial concerns, though the Center didnt think there were financial irregularities.. But its especially disappointing because now theyve shown that they do have the tools and resources to make better decisions.. In May 2021, CFC cut ties with Chung. Please consider interning, joining our staff, or submitting a story or making a contribution. The victim was terrified and did whatever she was told, the report states. Get Your Domain Names Here! Check out our new Instagram account. The KCP which consists of several pastors who were close with Chung had determined that he had been restored to God, as well as the woman. The regional The investigation, which began last summer, came after multiple allegations that CFC had silenced and intimidated those who reported sexual misconduct by the churchs former well-known pastor, Min Joshua Chung. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. The woman pastor at the center of the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to oust Saddleback Church the California megachurch founded by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren says she will continue to serve as a ministry leader despite her longstanding ties to the nation's largest At the time, the SOLA Council placed trust in the proper processes and authorities of his local church and denomination to conduct an investigation and hold Min Chung accountable. It also alleges that Chung urged a woman not to go to police when she sought his counsel after being sexually assaulted by another church member. Posted on: Feb 04, 2023 User login However, CFC has made some changes. I have really chosen to not respond to many of these issues but when I was a young man right before I went to college to study for the ministry one of the men who was a brother to a popular board member of the church attempted to molest me at my parents home while I was recovering from a severe pneumonia. Last August, shortly after the WBEZ report was published, the same group of pastors from the KCP appealed the case, which went to the PCAs Standing Judicial Commission (SJC), a quasi-judicial body of sorts, according to several sources. Web[130609] On the knowledge of God. Coverstone confirmed in a separate email to WBEZ that Kim, who had been accused by former church members of failing to respond properly to Chungs sexual misconduct, had been accepted into the Presbytery of Northern Illinois in January. But that system broke down: Oversight entities had limited power and the denominations governing rules proved to be inadequate for addressing the issue of abuse in the church. After troubling times during the Depression, he was able to open a grocery store in an African-American neighborhood. I have to believe that having an an honor/shame cultural background, rather than a right/wrong (or guilt) background, would bring quite a few challenges to conducting an independent leadership investigation. I talked to him about it. I personally do it for the survivors. We recognize that some have suffered, often silently, because of our church, states CFCs letter. Our King Jesus, in his incarnation, wept at the suffering of man and in his full glory he will wipe away every tear as he welcomes us into eternity. [Churches and presbyteries] are not trained to look into [abuse], Langberg said. But a vote on the matter failed to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority, meaning Chung remains a minister, WBEZ reported. bottom: 0; But theres, of course, a lot under the surface as well, he added. We acknowledge that this was wrong., Kim said the woman had forgiven Chung long ago.. WebMonths ago, we worked it out for Pastor Min Chung to be with us this weekend. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Some people are just too far gone and need a wake-up call.. /* Progress and audio bar background */ Chung also was accused of covering up sexual abuse committed by a fellow local pastor. The gospel is good news for all sinners; in the blood of Christ, all can find forgiveness and redemption. An arm of the Presbyterian Church in America is allowing Min Joshua Chungarguably the nations most prominent Korean-American pastorto return to ministry despite allegations of sexual misconduct and cover-up. Sometimes weve lost purpose and direction. For us, Pastor Min is more than just a gifted pastor and teacher. However, the KCP determined at an April meeting that looked only at the single incident that Chung had been restored to God, as well as the woman, and that that discipline instituted by CFC pastors was found to be sufficient.. A sexual assault victim who wished to remain anonymous, but whose identity TRR confirmed, said that CFCs culture discouraged reporting sexual assault to police. We prefer to style these with the main accent color of our theme */ Ultimately my hope is to discover who God truly is, beyond the God that CFC represented.. He said in a statement to WBEZ that the presbytery is currently working with CFC and is discussing whether to receive the congregation into our jurisdiction. } The church consists of predominantly a Korean American congregation. However, the gospel also demonstrates that mercy is not given at the expense of justice and vice versa. In contrast, a team of whistleblowers have alleged that the incident was sexual assault. The Korean Central Presbytery called it sexual harassment.. The congregation also sought to evaluate the health of the church through The Center Consulting Group (CCG). /*Custom svg icon height fix*/ 6 min read. In this case, Id say this is the logical result of Korean Cultures Confucian-infused hierarchy: father-son, king-subject, husband-wife, elder-younger, friend-friend (where one is above the other in rank). left: 0; To donate, click here. This is so disheartening. Attorney Laura Dunn, a contracted institutional response specialist with GRACE, said many of the people with whom she spoke struggled to get through their interviews, some of which took three to four hours. For Janet Park and other members of the group that filed the initial allegations against Chung and the CFC pastors, the GRACE termination felt like a particularly painful blow. Many times, I thought I lost my own understanding in God. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-button > button { } We are accountable to our congregation and the denomination that has charge over its leaders and we believe that this is best for our church and its future. In September 2019, two other whistleblowers met with Kim as a final step to urge leadership to take proper steps, the report states. As James 3 warns us, teachers will be judged more strictly. .elementor-widget .elementor-icon-list-icon svg { Min committed sexual misconduct against a female young adult whom he was pastoring. My heart breaks. It went terribly, according to the report. Yet this generations aggrieved version of sexism has taken on a different character from their fathers more traditional version of sexism featuring machoism and strict gender roles., https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/13/opinion/south-koreas-misogyny.html, https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/06/23/young-south-korean-men-hate-liberals-feminists/. What remains is for the regional body that originally adjudicated the case to respond about procedural steps needing correction for the future.. border: 0 none; } TRR reached out to Min Chung for comment, but he did not respond. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. As the leaders of CFC, we repent and acknowledge our failings and the many ways that we need to change.. The SOLA Network, for the gospel-centric reason outlined in the introduction, feels it is necessary to articulate that: We grieve the fact that ministers of the gospel, those who are to represent Christ himself, have sinned against their own sheep, denied the biblical call to repentance, and failed to seek justice. His influence extends beyond the church walls. Susie An covers education for WBEZ. But after receiving the findings and recommendations from its investigation team, the KCP decided to restore Chung to his post. Pastor KJ Kim acknowledged that Chung has been accused of a pattern of abusing his authority. The church brought in a trauma expert to meet with congregants, added elders to its leadership model, and offered congregants ongoing ways to express concerns. The group said that though the was guilty, what he did was already enough for his reinstatement and that his hiatus from preaching was also enough to discipline him for the sin. A Presbyterian oversight group refused to defrock a Korean American minister following allegations of sexual misconduct, reports Ministry Watch. Creating space for women to be actively involved and included has been so important and it gives me hope for the institution of the church in general, she said. "MC (Min Chung) is anointed by God, God only exists at CFC and there is no other place like CFC. To donate, click here. Over the years, Chung rebuked whistleblowers who tried to confront him for causing dissension in the church. They either left or were forced to leave by the leadership they loved, the report states. Later, the victim called a friend and told her what Chung had done. Charles Zimmerman has been a speaker at One In Love, which Chung founded, and theyve both been main speakers at Global Kingdom Young Adult Missions Festival, where Chung was a board member. The former AG pastor led his congregation out of the 1.8 million member Pentecostal denomination and presided over the change of policy in his local church on same-sex practices. They gave a couple of examples [of bias], which were tenuous at best, Singer said. It requires public forms of accountability and repentance. Learn how your comment data is processed. } Theyre a very inclusive, very inviting community. LeCroy said victims of abuse, who cannot get redress via the means provided by the church or denomination, can take to various means to seek justice. The report doesnt offer explicit details of the incident, but states that the touching was in a way that could be constituted as sexual assault under Illinois law. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. WBEZ Chicagoalso uncovered about an Instagram account created last May which grew to become a platform for sexual assault survivors, exposing the abuses that have been happening in the church for almost thirty years. Chung was also an adjunct professor at Urbana Theological Seminary from 2005 to 2018. Another day, theres basketball. Even the pastors, I would say, do a good job at that. /* .jet-smart-listing__featured-box-link:before { Photo: Illustration by Andjela Padejski, Photo by Manuel Martinez/WBEZ News, Move over, Bruce Willis: NASA crashed into an asteroid to test planetary defense, Students protest University of Illinois investments related to fossil fuels. We grieve the subtle undertones of misogyny that have been present in our churches and have contributed to unbiblical hierarchies and unhealthy power structures. Former members of Covenant Fellowship Church say Chungs abuse is part of a larger pattern of abuse and silencing at CFC and affiliated ministries. Hi. Chung continued to speak elsewhere during this time. }. A couple of other organizations have also severed their associations with the CFC founder. She said, Its very important for churches to understand theyre killing themselves, and they dont look anything like the God they say they serve. Sources, including Singer, told WBEZ that CFC was concerned the information-gathering process was biased and that it dug too much into Chungs case, which the church deemed outside the scope of the assessment. Join with thousands of others to keep this important public media-based resource available to all. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-embed, Many have called into question the biblical sufficiency of these measures, and the SOLA Network also expresses strong concern regarding the decision of the KCP. The SOLA Network exists to influence the emerging generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Many people were waiting to see what came out of this and then what their response would be to that, Pinyo said. In our previous meetings, they had acknowledged that [Chungs case was] within the scope, so Im not certain why that changed.. Several CFC Survivors came forward to tell their stories on an Instagram account. Sean Park, who said he experienced hazing and burnout at CFC, said hes finding his way to a healthy relationship with God. CFC had been regularly updating the church on GRACEs investigation. Wade Morris, Popular Baptist Youth Speaker, Dies After COVID-19 Hospitalization. CFC also hired The Center Consulting Group to conduct surveys and evaluate the health of the church. WebPastor Min Chung (@pminchung) Instagram photos and videos pminchung 119 posts 1,287 followers 21 following Pastor Min Chung This Account is Private Already follow Since there is no room in the culture for open candor, exchange of perspectives, and helpful permissive dissension, there is only a cycle of abuse that continues at all levels of leadership.. Its a moment of reckoning for the Korean American church, former CFC member June Pinyo said. Were an all-volunteer effort of dedicated staff and interns. Hence, the SOLA Network writes the following statement so that the emerging generation of Asian American pastors, leaders, and Christ-followers can be gospel-centric in processing and dealing with the stated incident. Nothing was ever followed up on with me. We judge that his relationship with God is restored as we consider the grace of God. Chung didnt respond when The Roys Report tried to reach him for comment. font-size: 10px He received disciplinary measures that included temporary leave from the pulpit and acknowledgment of previous personal acts of piety as self-imposed discipline. .jet-smart-listing__post-title:after { In the aftermath, CFC promised to make changes and to be transparent. A Presbyterian oversight group has determined that the former head pastor of a Korean church near the Champaign-Urbana campus of the University of Illinois can remain an ordained minister despite allegations of sexual misconduct against him and his church. The report accuses Chung of orchestrating a cover-up of sexual abuse allegations against another Korean-American pastor of a church with close ties to CFC. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-marker, Our hope is to provide care and oversight in whatever way is appropriate. He declined to be interviewed in order to respect the privacy of those involved and due to the ongoing nature of allegations.. Pastor Kim did not respond to a TRR inquiry about the audit. Without its RSO status, the church was not able to reserve campus spaces and recruit attendees on Quad Day, an annual event held at the start of the fall semester where new students are introduced to organizations on campus. Whistleblowers say theyre disappointed, but not surprised, with the ruling. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. The motion failed to pass, allowing Chung to remain an ordained minister in good standing with the PCA. Follow her on Twitter @estheryjkang. Powered by Church Plant Media Chung reportedly abused a number of congregants at CFC. The commission declared the KCP should have disciplined the pastor according to the PCAs Book of Church Order not follow the restorative steps the associate pastors had instituted, according to Brian Park. Front-runner for Oscar. The friend urged the victim to tell Chung she hadnt consented to his touch. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? Chung began private counseling sessions with the victim, using that time to urge her to keep silent about the assault, the report states. Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. Though the assessment is nearly complete, the termination by CFC effectively halts our work at this time. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? But he said the church had recently decided to hire an outside group to investigate in order to work towards rebuilding trust and create a healthier culture that better reflects Jesus.. In September 2019, a member of the new leadership team, Pastor KJ Kim, said Chung had admitted to touching a female over the clothing for a brief moment about 20 years ago but had immediately stopped when she asked him to, per a recording obtained by WBEZ. } The report states that 62 percent of those surveyed consider CFC to have a works-based culture. The church has been legalistic, the CCG reported, and has lacked transparency and accountability. Dr. Min J. Chung is the founding and lead pastor of Covenant Fellowship Church, an He also referred WBEZ to Tim LeCroy, a pastor who chaired the PCAs committee that wrote the domestic and sexual abuse report. This story has been updated to clarify CFCs relationship with regional and national presbytery associations. Join our weekly TGIF newsletter and receive recent articles and fresh resources from the web. Eventually, that group reconsidered and completed the assessment. Even the friend in whom the victim confided feared she would be cursed by God if she spoke against Chung. It affects your identity, making you want to hide parts or even all of yourself. They were also concerned that other victims may exist, she said. A year later, the group of 14 whistleblowers submitted their report to the PCAs Korean Central Presbytery and called for the KCP to investigate Chung, arguing CFC associate pastors had failed to discipline him, said Park. But TRR disclosed that CCG's senior consultant, Charles Zimmerman, has ties with Chung. And I say that as someone who believes the Bible clearly uses language from both spectra, not just one or the other. They may get along with that for a long time but somewhere along the way, the rot will show, and it will end up destroying them.. Theres a side of me thats like, no, Im not gonna give another ounce of my energy and time to this, and then theres this other side of me thats just so upset at the injustice of it all, that people still dont have the truth., Miryung Fontijn, another member of the allegation group, said she was shocked by the GRACE termination. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. top: 19px; The cost has been high for the whistleblowers, said Amy Han, one of the whistleblowers who submitted the report. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float-corner, .wp-caption p.wp-caption-text { Its disappointing, but kind of in line with what weve seen from them over the past several yearsprioritizing the institution over the victims, said former church member June Pinyo. Gave $3 Million Grant for Reconstruction of Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg. Great! The city of Detroit is suing a pastor and his church over the stalled development of a new mega-church at 7 Mile and Woodward Avenue, saying blight has emerged as a result, according to court documents. The presbytery is a ruling body of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), the denomination that ordained Chung. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Leaving the case to be resolved by a higher jurisdiction. The woman, a former CFC member, said she was sexually assaulted by a leader in the churchnot Chungand reported the incident to a pastor. In 2019, Chung told two associate pastors in a vague and minimized confession that he had sexually touched a woman from his congregation, the whistleblower report states. The audit report isnt linked to any of the online church leadership updates. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? The World Economic Forum ranks the country 115th out of 145 countries in gender equality. And in August, CFC hired GRACE. Eventually, Ashton was removed along with Angel Chen in episode 9 because she didnt live up to the judges expectations. We, as a collective voice of Asian American leaders, implore Min Chung to cease all public ministry at least until a new investigation is conducted and proper disciplinary measures are followed. If you think that is bad, consider this; We have a PCA pastor, Kiernan Stringer in Toronto, Canada who admits in writing a letter to us and his congregation to breaking the 7th commandment ( You shall not commit murder) and the 9th commandment ( You shall not bear witness against your neighbour), refuses to repent and everyone in the PCA hierarchy refuses to anything about it. A July 13 vote narrowly missed that threshold, with 22 in favor of rescinding the decision, 12 against, and one abstaining. Pastor Chung holds a Korean-American identity. The motion to rescind the KCP decision needed a two-thirds vote in favor. However, there have also been a number of accusations of abuse of power and harsh treatment towards others that continued to surface regarding this same pastor, Kim continued. However, theres nothing on CFCs website about CFCs recent decision to terminate GRACE. Anne Stych is a writer in Charlotte, North Carolina. right: 0; The sermon was maligned by many Protestants and praised by many Catholics, Park is one of the whistleblowers who submitted the report to the KCP. In a situation like this, we believe real accountability, discipline, and repentance are required. To Pergamum: Do Not Compromise | Revelation 2:12-17 (Pastor Min Chung) People close to the woman said she didnt wish to speak to TRR. 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