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May God enlighten each of us with his compassion for the little ones and may God embolden us with a commitment to justice, because the little ones need us and, as it turns out, it is the little ones that Jesus loves the most.

ix] By 1984, UK New Frontiers founder Terry Virgo had also connected with John Wimber, visiting him in Anaheim after being introduced by a mutual friend Geoff Shearn who worked at Kingsway music. Another St Andrews member, Barry Kissell led “faith sharing teams” that visited churches across the UK, teaching others how to do charismatic ministry. At the other end of England, around this time, in 1988, a young Andy Hawthorne and his brother Simon organised a large event, Message’88 in Manchester. Again Pete, I am not having a go, I am just asking for some active evidence-based reflection followed by action. I’ve not been following any online conversation that might have been taking place, nor have I studied secular newspaper reports.John Wimber became a Christian in the US in 1963 while he was working as a musician and music manager for the Righteous Brothers. These leaders presume shared intentions and mission (furthering the Gospel), they’re buddies meeting up for coffee or drinks or food, doing life together.

January – A statement was released by the Church of England into an investigation done regarding Mike Pilavachi’s conduct after ordination, related to his “ verbal interactions with a vulnerable person”. Incidentally, David Westlake founded the Cinnamon Network with Matt Bird (they’ve recently rebranded as NAYBA) and Matt Bird describes himself as a “strategic adviser” to Soul In The City and Hope. This is a leadership training resource with gap year locations in Canada and New Zealand and has run since 2007/08ish.Christ Cental 2020: Mike managed to also be at Christ Central’s Devoted Festival in January 2020 having just been at or going to the Sounds of Glory conference either that day or the day prior. The foreword of Mike Pilavachi’s book Soul Survivor (2004) was written by Nicky Gumbel, who until recently was the leader of HTB (a church deeply infused by John Wimber’s theology). We are saddened that these behaviours happened in a context that should have provided safety and spiritual support. September – Cross Section, the Evangelical Alliance’s podcast, included discussion of the Soul Survivor situation. Their missions, their remits, their roles are completely different, and if they’re both doing their jobs properly, they will at times be in serious conflict.

St John’s College, Nottingham (brought teams to lead chapel, worship and preach and was Honourary President). As a result of this, New Frontiers reorganised itself into 8 “spheres”, where NF churches with similar theology and mission join together.

Liza has also co-authored two books with Patrick Regan and other books with Ali Martin, and with Tich and Joan Smith.

Where are the places I need to be vigilant to my own tendencies towards turning abuse into Not Abuse? I know it’s sad for many that he’s passed away but oh boy does he have a life littered with facilitating spaces that are rife with abuse, as shown HERE. I have been shocked and helped by my friend Matt Redman’s recent comments, which certainly shed light on my ignorance. In 2018, co-founder of anti-trafficking organisation Hope for Justice Ben Cooley and his friends Gareth Russell and Tom (not sure of his last name) launched a podcast “ Dear 26 Year Old Me”. We should recognise those who have been hurt and we should help disciple those who are confused or distressed due to the failings of someone they thought they could trust; particularly if we have been the ones commending them as trustworthy.Pete Greig resigned from the Anaheim Vineyard Board over the situation, stating that Alan Scott (and his wife Kathryn) “have served faithfully and fruitfully within Vineyard for decades and are truly people who listen diligently to the Lord and simply seek to obey. They are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. September – The Watford Observer published THIS article stating that a “Herts Police spokesperson has confirmed there is no criminal investigation [into Mike Pilavachi] at present”. Soon after this, Mike Pilavachi and a team from St Andrews Chorleywood planted Soul Survivor Watford, a church primarily focussed on young people. September – Relationship Mission Sphere of New Frontiers posted THIS statement about the investigation findings, without once using the term “abuse”.