Some members of the church are lawyers who thought the church could win a legal battle over the issue, Lee said. In Acts 10 - God loves to challenge our thinking, He confronts our "box thinking" and He leads us to new doors of opportunity and transformation. In many cases, the authorities in the church have no desire to actually work for justice, she said, and instead, theres just an incredibly strong tendency or a strong urge to cover it up, to make the problem go away.. Sam and Hee Jung have four daughters. Eventually, Samuel has to protect David from Saul (1 Samuel 19:18-24). The 124-page allegation document, sent to a five-person investigation committee at the KCP, included written accounts from several former CFC members sharing information about Chungs alleged misconduct. We schedule water baptisms a fewtimes a year. They toured the country, mostly the Midwest and the East Coast, leading worship at churches and retreats. Our Kingdom Kidz have gospel-centered, fun environments for infants through 5th grade. For survivors like Anna Rhee, the unearthing of survivors stories, as well as Chungs own sexual misconduct, have set her on a journey of healing 20 years after her own assault and subsequent conversation with the pastor. Upon learning of the posts, WBEZ launched a monthslong investigation: obtaining statements, recordings and other documents about sexual assault allegations; examining hundreds of the @letters_from_rahab posts; and connecting with dozens of sources, including those who created the Instagram page, former and current CFC members, victims of sexual misconduct linked to the church, individuals involved in the churchs leadership and oversight, university officials, and experts on church practices and religious abuse, among others. For a predominantly Asian church like CFC theres another complicating layer, and thats the culture of deference present in some Asian cultures, she added. Reggie Ramos Associate Pastor. She said she and others in the group were disappointed by the outcome of the KCP vote. City staff members and the Zoning Board of Appeals have recommended that the project be approved. This dedication was for life, and so he never cuts his hair ( 1 Sa 1:11, Nu 6:1-21 ). . WBEZ has learned from UIUC officials that in May CFC chose not to renew its status as a registered student organization, or RSO. The third stepisto meet with our leadership (Elders) privately to give a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ as personal Savior. During each worship service there is a live band to lead us in singing and a message from the Bible from one of our pastors. 9 So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say . . The. Criminal acts were committed against these women. If youd like to read ABCs full statement of faith, please click here. After seminary, he went to Kenya, East Africa to do missions work with the poor. He and his wife allowed an unrelated 16-year-old girl to live with them. Samuel cared for Saul and served as an instructor to him in his early years of kingship (1 Samuel 9:25 . Chung, Rhee said, gave me this confidence that he was going to take care of it.. Like the mighty Samson, Samuel is dedicated to the Lord as a child. The church, well known among Asian Christians in the Chicago area, particularly Korean Americans, also attracts students from all over the country and the world. She said she asked him what would happen if she got pregnant, and he replied, Well, youre going to have to leave school., After leaving the conversation, I was like, Well, I guess Im on my own, Lin said. Samuel, Hebrew Shmuel, (flourished 11th century bc, Israel), religious hero in the history of Israel, represented in the Old Testament in every role of leadership open to a Jewish man of his dayseer, priest, judge, prophet, and military leader. Lin said the area pastor was sympathetic and that he suggested she speak to Chung. Who We Are. Catalogue no.55, p.20. Theres just such a different way of respecting elders and saving face, and I think it would actually be in a lot of ways culturally inappropriate to challenge people in authority, Wong-Heffter said. We also offer various classes during the year for 6th-12th graders. Chris Sotelo said he and his wife are still deconstructing their time at CFC to this day to figure out and decipher what was good and what was not what was God and what was [CFC] culture.. After the incident, there was repentance on my part, forgiveness from and reconciliation with the person involved. This podcast will unpack some of the cultural issues were facing and how we can continue to Fight the good fight of the faith (1 Tim. He also served as acting lead pastor of Faith Alliance Bible Church (Des Plaines, IL) for six years until he left for the mission field in 2004. B. Simpson organized a small group of believers devoted to experiencing Jesus in His fullness and making Him known to New York City's marginalized dock workers. The class is for those desiring to know more about the Scriptures teaching on baptism and/or for those desiring to be baptized. She named the baby Samuel, which in Hebrew means "the Lord . When they asked him to share his side of the story, Chung spoke about the incident in the third person, Dan Lee said. Susie An covers education for WBEZ. - Bishop Marvin Harada. If you are looking for a church JOIN FOR FREE to find the right church for you. However, like a logo to a ball team, it does not determine that identity. Anna, Kristen . 2. At that time, I deeply regret as a pastor, I did not confess to the appropriate people. In our nearly 50-year history, the Christian Leadership Alliance community has invested lifetimes of expertise and experience in the service of strengthening its members and their ministries. Yes! At times God had His prophets fulfill additional duties such as anointing future kings and working with them. Jehovah's instructions included an order to execute their wicked king, Agag. In a matter of weeks, more than 300 submissions poured in. In 1 Samuel 12:23-24, we read his heart for God's . Let us all . Samuel Lee was a notable Puritan divine who was close to John Wilkins (see catalogue nos. [The associate pastors] are too young. . After finishing her undergraduate studies, Rhee stayed in Champaign-Urbana. At Alliance Bible Church, weencourage a firm commitment to the local church. He recruited members from an English-speaking college group he was a part of at the local Korean immigrant church to start what was then called the Korean Christian Fellowship, according to sources familiar with the churchs history. Sources familiar with the Korean Central Presbyterys probe said the presbytery did conduct an investigation but chose to take up only one of the eight charges: the one Chung had confessed to, that he had improperly touched a woman. JESUS, THE SAVIOR KING (I)Luke 2:1~14. are located to the immediate left of the main entrance as you drive into the parking lot. Its Asian churches that operate with a similar culture, saving face, shame. Lee Greenwood said that this weekend, as he performs for Americans, he'll be reflecting "on those moments when it was so tragic for all of us, on 9/11." "And thank God for sports events," added . WBEZ reached out to Chung numerous times and by various means, with specific questions about his handling of reports of sexual abuse and assault from congregants, the assistance he provided Samuel Lee and several other topics referenced in the posts shared on @letters_from_rahab. One pastor in particular KJ Kim, now CFCs sole remaining pastor was named numerous times in the allegation document. There's only room for 140,000 'high priests' in the afterlife. Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas vie for Lightfoot and Garcas supporters, Three things to know about Chicagos City Council races. He grew up in the Tri-Valley and received his B.S. The statement reads: "As a member of First Baptist Church, I believe that God creates people in his image as either male or female, and that this creation is a fixed matter of human biology, not individual choice. If you'd like to read ABC's full statement of . After Kims announcement of the restorative steps, Chung would go on to preach at least a dozen times to various congregations and conferences in the U.S. and other countries, according to videos and photos of Chungs speaking engagements obtained by WBEZ. The one person to whom Chung seemed to listen was a character whose reputation preceded her: a mostly Korean-speaking older woman named Yu Dong Kim whom everyone called Jipsanim (deaconess in Korean). Tina Wei Smith thought her story was unique. Once a baptism is scheduled, the congregation is notified via the ABC eNews (a church wide email), and the church bulletin. "I thought we needed to honor our city officials as far as we could, so we'll try to work out something now that will cause them to do the right thing," he said. 2 She said religious institutions are sometimes the most fertile soil for abuse. Smith said she agreed to report the incident and received help from the University of Illinois Womens Resources Center. It is there, God burned in him the vision to train up disciples (forerunners) that will work together to break the boundaries in their own community and beyond. Des Plaines City Attorney David Wiltse said the Illinois Religious Restoration Act of 1998 required a "compelling governmental purpose" for church activities to be restricted legally. God is a God of restoration, and he can use hard and challenging situations for good. Faith Alliance Bible Church. Des Plaines Acting Mayor Tony Arredia hopes a compromise can be worked out to allow an ambitious expansion of Faith Alliance Bible Church at 382 S. Mt. After completing his residency in 1998, he worked as a primary care doctor while pursuing his Master of Divinity at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, IL). Upcoming Discover Alliance Luncheons will be listed on our. Chung then discouraged her from reporting the incident to the authorities, Rhee said. - Pastor Jon Rogers. Some people said, Only the devil is rejoicing that all this is coming out now. I said, No, I dont think thats true I think Jesus is rejoicing. , Were trying to solve a problem and make churches a safer place for women.. Lin soon found herself in a relationship with a fellow CFC member. I am a MSTM graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign specialized in data analysis, management, project management, and customer service. And then I realized this was going south very quickly, Rhee said. 1) The Subversion of Institutional Injustice "I know if we took this to court, we would win," Lee said. We truly hope this tool helps you better connect into the community of Alliance. What has emerged is a tale of a prominent, mostly Korean American congregation on the UIUC campus, its well-known pastor and the thousands of congregants who came of age in the church. I'm New. That got me really emotional, Rhee remembered. In Christianity, Wong-Heffter said, those tenets include dying to oneself and submitting to the authority of pastors, who are Gods servants. And I have no further grievances on how the matter was handled. Sean Lee also said the woman wrote: The narrative that it was more than a touch is false.. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, a professor of history at Calvin College and author of The New York Times bestselling book Jesus and John Wayne, is familiar with this practice of using scripture to control victims. We exist to lead people to become glorious disciples of Jesus Christ by being united in worshipping and praying daily, growing in discipleship, and loving our community. The hope is that, moving forward, we can not just rebuild but transform how we handle those kinds of situations, she said. He loves exploring the complexity of the human soul and loves to see Jesus restore people in unique ways. There were stories about pastors grooming teen girls and making sexual comments, church leaders minimizing mental health issues like suicidal thoughts and depression, women being sexually assaulted and going to spiritual leaders for help, only to be told it takes two to tango. Most of the posts were about experiences or people connected to CFC. JT Park said he could not agree to that, and he and his wife left his church of 18 years. They told her she could not return to campus if she didnt report the rape to campus authorities. . And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me.". You probably wore something that made him think of you in a certain way., Miryung Fontijn recalled one particular message about sex that Chung delivered from the pulpit: He would say stuff like, Girls, you dont understand how much guys think about sex, but let me try to make it make sense for you. Why wouldnt you go to CFC? Back on the UIUC campus, Chung served as something of a patriarch to the hundreds of students at CFC. DES PLAINES Des Plaines aldermen voted 6-2 Monday night to deny a conditional-use permit for the expansion of the 300-member Faith Alliance Bible Church at 382 S. Mt. You would go to a place that holds some accountability and [there] would be steps and protocols., However, in churches, pastors are seen as the head and that they have been given leadership and power from God, then it almost puts them in a separate category, Wong-Heffter explained. LUKE. The relationship ended when she finished her junior year, nearly three years after it began. Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. Smith, the former White House staffer, said she knew friends who were so involved with CFC they almost failed out of school, because they were picking up too many responsibilities and activities with CFC., Who are you accountable to? we were asking this question of Min. Our Lord Jesus Christ taught,".that they, all may be as one, even as he and his Father were one". And he said, Im accountable to Jesus. Sotelo said Chung told the officers that he did not need an elder board and that the officers themselves could keep him accountable, as well a notion that rang hollow for students and young adults. We sent a list of questions and asked if Nam would point us to someone who could comment on the case. The creator of the @letters_from_rahab account remembered when she received the first submission from the anonymous CFC survivor. She said, I remember looking at that thinking, Oh, my God, this is where this page is going to go. It was actually one of those moments I was just staring [and] crying.. Wong-Heffter added that one key facet of spiritual abuse is [using] tenets of faith as a way to gain access, and I would say, take over the mind and will of an individual.. CALVARY CHAPEL OF COSTA MESA. Illinoisans applied in droves for student debt forgiveness. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse, and in you all the . The church, she said, has done whatever it can to be a good neighbor. His story in the Bible began with a barren woman, Hannah, praying to God for a child. BRETHREN CHURCH, INC, THE (ASHLAND, OHIO) (see NAE) - Endorsing Exec: Ch, Col Steven West, USAF, (Ret) - POC: David E. Graetz. Norma Hulett has lived one house away from the church for 31 years on Michael Road. When Smith went to her area pastor for help, she said he was very kind, but without resources or training. Smith said he told her that they were speaking to [the CFC member who raped her] and confronting him and that they were counseling him. She said her area pastor also made her feel responsible for what happened. Other CFC members who confronted Chung said they were told they were sinning by asking for transparency and accountability. Im doing a good thing. But after a while you realize this isnt healthy. Last summer, against the backdrop of a raging COVID-19 pandemic, a group of men and women all former CFC members who refer to themselves as the allegation group began gathering over Zoom to talk about bringing formal charges of sexual misconduct against their former pastor, Min Joshua Chung, to the Korean Central Presbytery (KCP), a denominational body to which CFC pastors belonged. We were told that the more we hang out at Pastor Mins, the more he sees us, so the more he will pray for us. A Father and His Child in The Faith (2 Timothy 1:1-8) Good morning, Alliance Bible Church! While committed to excellence in the presentation of Biblical content, it is governed by a set of theological affirmations. God will give us second and third chances to hear from Him. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:00 a.m.) JT Park said Chung told them that they had to promise to tell other congregants that they had made amends with CFCs leadership and to support the churchs handling of his misconduct. Even if it was in the past, some of these stories how could you not address them? one member asked. Around that time, Chung announced at a leaders meeting that he would be transitioning out of the head pastor role. Kim said the pastors reached out to the woman and got a statement from her saying that, from the beginning, Chung had honored her wishes to keep the situation private and respected her desire to restore the relationship and move forward. Kim said, in the statement, the woman also condemned the rumors that had surfaced that year, according to the recording. Prospect Rd. Statement of Faith. Sungwoo Nam, the presbyterys clerk, responded that the case was still ongoing and that he did not have permission to comment on it. 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 9. In the 1980s, he came to prominence in Korean American Christian circles as part of a gospel band called Alpha Omega. Institutional injustice, reconciliation, and forgiveness are deeply felt issues in human experience. While Chungs salary was always kept modest at one point as low as $6,000 per year many of his familys expenses were taken care of by the church, CFC alums and other benefactors who were close to Chung, Lay said. He did more things to turn the people back to God. 3. Were going to help survivors heal regardless of whether the survivor remains at the church, The Allender Centers Wong-Heffter said. Samuel Lee pointed out . Furthermore, the church is taking steps to join the Presbyterian Church of America, the parent denomination of the KCP, according to the CFC website. At Alliance Bible Fellowship we are committed to being a place where you can experience community and have the. by the Parliamentary Visitors in April 1648, the same month as they appointed Wilkins Warden of Wadham. The church also created an Oversight Board, a group of men all of whom have had long ties to Chung. As an example, she spoke of a female client whose church paid for her therapy after she experienced abuse. Samuel is a Nazarite. Living Stone Christian Church. Between bouts of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, Lin sought out a different Christian group on campus where she started the process of healing. She said she drew inspiration from the accounts biblical namesake, Rahab, a marginalized woman and prostitute whose act of faith and obedience saved the Israelites. We have a starter kit for you which includes helpful information about our church and wed love to meet you! Worship With Us! Samuel's account reads: "The sons of Eli were good-for-nothing men; they did not acknowledge Jehovah." ( 1 Sam. I believe this. We create the spaces and places where leaders gather to sharpen and to be sharpened. 2201 Young Road. Sammy serves as the Pastor of Worship for Ridgeway New Rochelle. Samuel had compassion for God's people. In turn, the Lord and Samuel anoint young David as the next king (1 Samuel 16). BEREAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH. I do remember him just saying not that he put a percentage on it but that part of it was my fault, she remembered. The fourth stepin becoming a member occurs at a worship service when we publicly extend the right hand of fellowship to those who have met the preceding requirements. Theres definitely very, very considerable amounts in private donations going to [my father] and my family, said Josie Chung. Chung was permitted, however, to preach outside of the church provided that he submit speaking engagement requests to the CFC pastoral staff. Mar 2006 - Dec 20148 years 10 months. Sources said the UIUC campus churchs culture, structure and charismatic leader were among the reasons why so many stories of sexual abuse remained hidden for so long. Chung also encouraged students to stay in the area beyond their four or five years in undergrad at UIUC, according to many former CFC members who talked to WBEZ. Download . God granted Hannah's request, and, true to her promise, Hannah dedicated . It was very exciting you felt like, Oh, God is moving. . Said Wong-Heffter: If a kind of sexual assault happened in a workplace, you have human resources. The final tally 22 voting for the motion, 12 against and one abstaining showed that the motion fell just shy of the two-thirds majority needed for it to pass. Phone: (770) 593-4421. Des Plaines Acting Mayor Tony Arredia hopes a compromise can be worked out to allow an ambitious expansion of Faith Alliance Bible Church at 382 S. Mt. Water baptismexpresses our identity in Christ. Two people declined our request for an interview, and the other two have yet to respond, as of Aug. 2. She liked her new job in town, and many of the friends she met through CFC were staying as well. After working as an engineer for some years, he entered pastoral ministry and received his M.Div at The Master's Seminary. Victims of assault or abuse submitted stories from within their suburban churches in the Chicago area and beyond to the @letters_from_rahab Instagram page. Dr. Samuel Lee > Gospels and Acts (NT) By Dr. Samuel Lee 08-22-2000 505. According to the allegation document, which was obtained by WBEZ, the first charge alleged that Chung had touched a female congregant inappropriately in 2001. The quotation in the title comes from a 1947 issue of The Alliance Weekly, the official organ of the C&MA, in which a report is given about the Presbyterian Church in . 8. A number of parallels were drawn - the divinely enabled birth of Samson to a woman unable to have children (13:2 ff), the Spirit of the Lord came upon Samson (13:25, 14:19, 15:14), Samson . Sayad, whose ward includes the project, said he would discuss the changes with area residents and possibly organize a third community meeting on the topic. Rhee said she was sure he would have raped her if she hadnt been able to fight him off. Phone: 845/298-8481. He said he neglected his schoolwork and his career by committing so much of his time in service to the church. Samuel, whose name means "heard of God," was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, as part of a vow she made before he was born ( 1 Samuel 1:11 ). After Chung read his apology, Kim announced there would now be restorative steps for Chung, according to the recording. We just literally were out all day because there would be things like Wednesday night prayer meetings where we were expected to be there until 3 in the morning., She added, The language they used was, Were building up kingdom workers, and you take it in, like, Yeah, that makes sense. . Spiritual and practical preparation is available through the Baptism Orientation Classwhich is conducted a week or two prior to the baptismal service. A source told WBEZ the woman did not wish to come forward to share her story. When she and her female friend went to Chung, Rhee said the pastor acknowledged that he and other church leaders already had their eye on the assailant that he had a reputation for preying on women in the church. Then, Chung stepped in front of church members and read an apology, according to the recording. On May 2, 2021, a new Instagram account by the name of @letters_from_rahab appeared on the popular social media platform. Ridgeway Church465 RidgewayWhite Plains, NY 10605. 8 A third time the Lord called, "Samuel!". Together, the two cultivated a culture of service to the church one that some described as a cult-like level of devotion. I mean, look at this, Im 20 years out, and I still dont know if its my fault.. Because then what was it all for? It was an inappropriate touch over the clothing. Park said Chung requested to meet her alone, without her husband present, and told her, Now you know Im only human., She said she asked Chung if he had told anyone; he answered no. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. Pastor Sam is abundantly blessed with a house full of godly women. Michelle Lin, too, spoke with the pastor when she found herself in an abusive relationship. The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA or CMA) is a global "movement," begun in the late 19th century in New York, focused on fulfilling the Great Commission through the local church. She arrived as a freshman on the UIUC campus in 2000. Missions; Youth and College; Small Groups; FABC Live Worship 2020; FABC in 2019; Contact. Not a day goes by without regret, remorse and repentance. More About Us. Many have said they still wonder if they bore some responsibility for what happened to them. The directive for this fellowship is provided by scriptures that emphasize a unity for God's people. It sounds ridiculous now.. Welcome to Faith Alliance Bible Church! As of 1974 the Christian and Missionary Alliance is also officially a denomination, though it retains its focus on overseas mission and planting . I shouldnt have been out that late. 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