“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3 It has taken me a long time to find my God-given voice and the courage to speak out in hopes of warning others of this type of high-demand organization and abuse by religious leaders. As Jesus has been working in my broken heart since leaving Vision …
Survivor Story: Heather Marks-Nicol
The following is a letter that I have submitted to Vision Baptist Church of Alpharetta, Georgia. The pastor and deacons there have received my letter with care and compassion and are continuing to work prayerfully regarding my testimony as well as those of several others. I do not submit my letter to this site as a form of under-cutting the church, …
Project Updates: Survivor Stories & A Call For A True Independent Investigation
Content Warning: The following blog post contains descriptions of sexual abuse. Last week, Becky Earnhart’s story of sexual abuse at the hands of William Austin Gardner sent shockwaves through the Christian community. Her courage in speaking out about the abuse she endured has inspired other victims to come forward, and legal action is now being taken to pursue justice. But …