Update re Brad Holman

Craig Winquist <cwinquist@aol.com> Thu, Jul 6, 2023 at 7:25 AM

Here is a follow up to the note we just put out. It will clarify Brad’s status in the work and help our friends realize they have to use their own judgement about Brad and the allegations. There is only so much that we can do for them. So you could send this to the elders but maybe it should go as a general email to the friends as well. I don’t know how well it gets sent around.

A brother, Craig

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Dear friends,

In the interest of a safer fellowship:

I need to send an update on Brad Holman’s status in the ministry. It doesn’t seem like the allegations are any less serious than when we first learned about them.

I want to make it clear that Brad is no longer in the work, and that decision will not be reconsidered unless there are some profound changes regarding the multiple allegations against him.

The only restriction we can place on him at this time is that he is not to be attending any meetings in person.

While the CSA allegations are serious, to our knowledge, he has not been charged with any criminal activity by legal authorities. As a result, he is free to travel, visit where he is welcome and work as he desires. We have no legal right to impose restrictions beyond limiting him from attending meetings.

We feel it prudent to remind our friends (especially families with children) that they need to be cautious considering the CSA allegations.

Wishing all the very best . . .

A brother, Craig