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Consent in a Culture of Confusion

Consent in a Culture of Confusion

I realize how delicate this is, and I’m grateful to have worked in places that have not had to deal with workplace sexual harassment or sexism. I am even more grateful that, as a husband, my wife communicates so well and works so hard to understand me. The problem is that culture-wide, we can’t seem to decide what consent is.

John Crist’s Netflix Special, Book on Hold amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

John Crist’s Netflix Special, Book on Hold amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
A Netflix spokesperson confirmed that Christian comedian John Crist’s Netflix special, entitled “I Ain’t Prayin’ for That,” is now up in the air.

Willow Creek Lead Pastor, Elders Resign

Willow Creek Lead Pastor, Elders Resign
Last night, Lead Pastor Heather Larson resigned her position. The entire elder board of the church resigned as well. Christianity Today is calling their resignations “a seismic shock for one of the nation’s most influential churches.”

Willow Creek Elders and Lead Pastor Resign in Wake of Hybels Revelations

Willow Creek Elders and Lead Pastor Resign in Wake of Hybels Revelations
The lead pastor and entire elder board of Willow Creek Community Church have announced they will resign to give the church a “fresh start” following new allegations of sexual harassment against founder and former pastor Bill Hybels.

Lesson from Willow Creek: Every Leader Needs Accountability

Lesson from Willow Creek: Every Leader Needs Accountability
If they take away anything, it should be this. You can have all the clever innovations, seeker-friendly methods and oversight structures in the world, but trouble will catch up with you if you’re afraid to hold a leader accountable.

Willow Creek Investigates Hybels as Pastor Quits over New Allegations

Willow Creek Investigates Hybels as Pastor Quits over New Allegations
Willow Creek Community Church announced it will commission an independent investigation of sexual harassment allegations against founding pastor Bill Hybels, a day after one of the two pastors who succeeded Hybels resigned over the church’s handling of the matter.

Bill Hybels and the Illusion of “Private” Sin

Bill Hybels and the Illusion of “Private” Sin
Bill Hybels is making headlines again. The New York Times tells the story of a woman who worked as his personal assistant at Willow Creek Community Church. She is now describing multiple occasions in which he behaved toward her in extremely inappropriate ways I will not describe here.

Willow Creek Teaching Pastor Resigns over New Accusations against Hybels

Willow Creek Teaching Pastor Resigns over New Accusations against Hybels
New allegations surfaced Sunday against Bill Hybels, founding pastor of Willow Creek Church, leading his successor to announce his resignation.

University Professor Resigns After Allegations of Inappropriate Sexual Conduct

University Professor Resigns After Allegations of Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
A Taylor University professor, who has worked in Christian publishing for years, has stepped down from his teaching position after being accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with students 14 years ago.