By Zoila Palma: The Pastor and founder of Dunamis Ministries in San Ignacio, Pastor Kevin Tzib has reportedly been charged for sexual offences against teen members of the congregation.
Dunamis has since issued a statement saying that the church will take appropriate administrative actions.
Church Senator Louis Wade Jr. says that it is disappointing how the church handles these allegations.
“While it is noteworthy that they have stepped forward and owned up to the mess that has spilled all over the internet, it is disappointing that lessons have still not been learned in how to deal with allegations of wrongdoing against Church leaders.
It is very difficult for a victim of sexual abuse to come forward and address the person who abused them; much less to give an interview to the media regarding the matter. I believe the leaders of this church failed its members both spiritually and legally which is why the victim chose to go public,” Wade said.
Wade said that the church instead of addressing the issue appropriately they chose to protect the predator rather than the victims.
The church senator said that if the church wanted to be fair, the matter could have been handed to police or an independent group of elders who, after investing would need to still report findings to the police.
“NO ONE is above the law of the land. I have said this before and repeat it again. Spiritual Authority is supposed to keep us out of this mess… so when the mess appears it means that Spiritual Authority has been breached.
If the case proceeds to court and the pastor is found liable, I believe the Church leadership should also be held accountable for failing to do their fiduciary duty. Leadership in a church or another other ministry requires that everyone is held accountable, including the pastor or leader as well as those who knew about the allegations,” Wade added.
Wade says that all allegation of misconduct against Church leaders does damage to the entire Body of Christ, not just the local church or denomination.
The church senator says that this is because there are individuals only too willing to use these matters to smear the work and reputation of the Entire body of Christ.
He further called on victims to come forward.
“There is genuine support to help you through this difficult time,” Wade said.
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By Zoila Palma: The Pastor and founder of Dunamis Ministries in San Ignacio, Pastor Kevin Tzib has reportedly been charged for sexual offences against teen members of the congregation. Dunamis has since issued a statement saying that the church will take appropriate administrative actions. Church Senator Louis Wade Jr. says that it is disappointing how
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