2025
New Canadian Initiative to Support Church Survivors
Ronald Lee Schober – Repeat Offender Again
Defeating Child Sexual Abuse: Shifting to Prevention
Additional Facts and Documentation Regarding Mishandling of Leslie White Allegations by Overseers
Overseer Justifies International Transfer of Perpetrators
Damage Perpetuated by Fraudulent “Professing Psychiatrist” and Overseers
Overseer Blames Dissidents and the Internet
Bridges & Balm Q1 2025 Status & Outlook
Request for Removal of Overseer Meeting Notes
Letter of Pain from New Zealand
Netherlands Newspaper Article – Part 2
Netherlands Newspaper Article – Part 1
2024
Bridges & Balm Seasonal Appeal for Funds
Clyde T. Corneille convicted and placed on sex offender registry
Ministry Financial Priorities – Survivor Support is Urgently Needed
Former elder Raymond Zwiefelhofer sentenced to 120 years in prison
New Zealand ex-worker jailed for 13 years
Minnesota – Iowa Ministry Rejects CSA Policy
Letter to Overseers and Ministers in Europe
CSA Prevalence in US Male Workers
Why the F&W Fellowship Struggles to Change for the Good
Letter to Mike Hassett and Merlin Affleck re Aaron Farough
Ex-worker jailed in New Zealand
Former member of Two by Twos sect arrested for alleged historical sex offending
Darryl Doland Arranging Special Meetings for Offenders
Important Message from Owners of Olympia Convention Grounds
New Zealand Royal Commission Report
Netherlands Information and Discussion Meeting
Australia / New Zealand Overseers’ Advisory Group Website Update
Comparative Review of WA-NID-AK Guidelines
Elder’s letter to Overseer Doyle Smith
Netherlands Workers’ letter to Friends
Workers’ Letter to Montana Elder and Wife
United Open Arms (UOA) Therapy Fund Helpline is now Operational
Letter from the WA guidelines team
Church Investigation in India Finds No Wrong
Darryl Doland Issues Guidelines for WA NID AK
WANIDAK ‘Unapproved’ Guidelines
WA NID AK Staff Discussion re Guidelines
Child Safety – Backed by Policy, or just left to being Spirit Led?
Danger at Dunnville ON Convention
GRACE Independent Investigation of Allegations
New Website for Australian and New Zealand Overseers
New Zealand Abuse survivor speaks out
New Zealand Woman speaks of sexual violence she faced in Two by Twos
Australian Survivors waiting to access National Redress Scheme
Wisconsin ex-worker faces charges
NZ Ministry Fail to Alert Friends after US Abuser Visit
New Zealand: Sect leaders tried for three years to get member to admit guilt
Church with no affiliation to a church
Response to statement issued by Queensland overseer, April 2024
Albert Clark removed from ministry in Canada
New Zealand Worker Responds to WINGS re MinistrySafe post
Reporting to Authorities – Necessary but not sufficient
Ellershouse Convention Shuts down for 2024
Glenn Sparks steps away due to allegations
Alaska Overseer Dan Lawty withdraws from the ministry
A Plea for Safety to CA/AZ/NV staff
Ernie Sharpe – convicted 1994 – still a problem
Luther Raine Quickly Reinstated
Correcting Rumors About John VanDenBerg
MinistrySafe: Is it Sufficient?
Merlin Affleck Responds to CBC Interview Request
Bonner’s Ferry ID Convention Shut Down
Luther Raine Steps Aside, Then Welcomed Back
Lyndell Montgomery will tell her story
Brian Edward Cox of Puslinch charged re 1986 – 1991 sexual assaults
Several workers support reporting to FBI
MT WY Overseer Scott Rauscher resigns from work
FBI Seeking Victim Information in 2×2 Investigation
Standing for integrity – The Paradox of a Difficult and Easy Letter
MT WY Overseer Scott Rauscher admits to following pornography
Zuly’s story – Sharing my heart about Faith, Betrayal, and Unequal Treatment
Irish Workers Release Child Safeguarding Policy
BBC News Publishes Report on Corfield Abuse
British Columbia Ex-worker Lee-Ann McChesney Arrested
Murray Richards & Ruth Richards Charged by Ontario Provincial Police
Email from Craig Winquist (AR, MO, OK) regarding CSA/SA guidelines
2023
Lyle Schober condemns abuse and supports reporting
Response to workers re turmoil in the fellowship
Australian overseer pressured to drop zero-tolerance policy
Scott Rauscher studies silence
Jared Snyder leaves the work and meetings
Deacons and Advocates in Texas and New Mexico
Lorne Gale guilty of voyeurism
Productive meeting of friends and workers in Ireland
Clarification from Scott Rauscher etc
Darryl Doland comment on Scott Rauscher letter
Letter of support for Bozeman friends
Montana and Wyoming workers blocking historic cases
Workers expose perpetrator’s lies and provide support to the survivor
New Zealand Gospel Workers’ Code of Conduct
Guidelines for Child Safety in New Zealand
Convention Arrangements for Australia and New Zealand
Ray Hoffman Response to Victim
This post has been removed due to comments that were harmful to the victim.
Scott Rauscher letter to Montana and Wyoming Friends
Call for Assistance re Ira Hobbs
A Nameless, Insular Religious Sect Is Being Rocked by a Massive Sexual Abuse Scandal
From fear of worker retribution to a deeper trust in God
Letter to the hurting from Kelsay Yung
Carson Wallace – additional information re Hazel Williams
Harold Hilton / Scott Boswell field update #2
Further Letter from Concerned Friends
Harold Hilton / Scott Boswell field update
Update from Kent Williston re CA, NV, AZ, Hl, and Guam
Summary Report sent to workers in Western Canada Provinces
Heart of Compassion Newsletter
Historic Perpetrator – Worker Herbert Vitzthum
Perry Pearson (Dakotas) now resting
Convicted perpetrator prioritised over victim (historic)
Letter by the workers in charge in France and Belgium
Scott Porter and Richard Harbur explain the situation in Equador
Letter to Australasian Overseers
ND and SD Convention Guidance from Perry Pearson
Australian perpetrator still attending meetings
Overseer apology to Sacramento friends and elders
Eagle Bend MN, Convention Letter
Concerned Friends proposed letter to AU/NZ Overseers
Guidelines for dealing with CSA/SA in Middle Tennessee
Ministry Analysis and Confession
Worker Greg Swenson steps aside
Concerning Decision Despite Opposition
Australia / New Zealand Overseers Create Advisory Group
Urgent Professional Request to the overseer and workers in the States of CA AZ NV HI
Cassatt, SC Convention guidelines
Update from Rob Newman – overseer of CA AZ NV HI & Pacific Islands
Guidelines and Resources issued by NC/VA/MD/DE Staff
Clarification re removal of Indian worker
Clever, MO convention cancelled
Olympia, WA Overseer Elder Congregation meeting
Letter from Mike Hassett, Alberta overseer
Shelby, NC Listening Session – July 23, 2023
Clever, MO Convention Safety Protocol
Indian worker removed from Olympia, WA convention
Preparing for convention at Clever, MO
Independence, KS Convention moved to Erie, KS
Olympia Convention Welcome Letter
Limited Response by Dan Lawty to a Mother’s Concerns
2010 letter to Barry Barkley and Ray Hoffman re Jim Stipp and John Badertscher
Seneca IL Overseers’ Meeting Notes
Victim Impact Statement (Eric Smith, Nelson NZ)
Further Notifications re Loren Spellman
Distressing Sexual Assault by Former Brother Worker
Brad Holman no longer in the ministry
Letter to Overseers, signed by more than 800 Friends
To Darryl …. and all concerned, re Equador CSA
Supporting Adult Survivors of Child or Adult Sexual Abuse in the Fellowship
CSA/SA and other Abuses: Systemic Issues
Ex-worker Raises Questions About Australasian Overseers’ Letter
Timeline of Decisions Pertaining to CSA made by Ray Hoffman, Barry Barkley, and Dale Schultz
Letter to the church, whether or not you attend meetings
Two Professing Women Share their Stories
Ex-worker Writes to the Ministry
David L Johnson – OH Covicted 2012 – Worker now regrets providing letter of support
Michael Dunn, Lakewood NY Belated report of 1999 and 2004 convictions
Hierarchy and Power asking for Ray, Barry and Dale to resign from ministry
CSA/SA Meeting in Bellefonte PA
Arthur Kennedy Ross – Red Deer, Alberta Convicted SA offender attends gospel meetings
David Carter – Child Sex Offender – North Carolina attends meeting in Eden NC and Denton NC convention
Friends’ Letter to Overseers and Church asking for Ray, Barry and Dale to step down
Seneca, Illinois Convention Guidance
Loren Spellman removed from meetings
Worker Correspondence with Concerned Friends
Letter to Scott Rauscher from a Child Sexual Assault Survivor’s Parents
35 Years Ago – To Taylor Wood and the Church…
Vancouver meeting removed: Reasons?
Update from the lllinois/lndiana staff
Convention Owner Initiative – Duncan, BC
Jim Stipp removed from meetings
Friend’s letter to Ray and Barry
Friends’ letter to all victim-survivors of sexual abuse and child sexual abuse within the fellowship
Worker Mis-management of Marital and Child Abuse
A Pleading Voice – from Ten Years Ago
St. Louis Elder CSA/SA Protocol – June 2023
Australia/NZ Overseers’ Letter to the Church
Australian support group created
Illinois victim’s communications with workers
Reflections on the fallout in advocating for victims of sexual harassment
Victor’s second letter to Ray Hoffman
Craig Fulton – failure to report?
Milford Townhall with Ray Hoffman
Victims of Leslie White speak out
Blackwater convention cancelled
Merlin Affleck apology to friends and workers
Rob Newman letter to friends June 2023
Letter from BC worker Edward Emberton
To the workers advocating for change
Victor’s letter to Ray Hoffman
The Power Dynamics of Sexual Abuse
Don Reynolds dismissed from ministry
Jim Holt and Ray Hoffman letters of apology
Time for International Transparency
Allegations re ex-worker Joseph Schoen
Lance Jesse (Oklahoma) removed from meetings
Woodstock convention cancelled….again
Friend’s opinion re the power of a hierarchy
Victim letter to Doyle Smith re Scott Richardson
Companion’s report concerning Jim Chafee
Texas and New Mexico worker communication
Harold Bennett removed from ministry and Parma convention
Glenda Pickering leaves ministry
Convention Guidelines distributed to local Montana meeting June 2023
Ira Hobbs banned from meetings with children in Missouri
Open letter from a professing man in Alberta
Clint Bechdolt resigns from ministry – honorably
Gilbert Smith, California elder, removed from meetings
Paul McKay of Moira, Northern Ireland, sentenced for attempted child sexual offences
Brad Holman removed from convention
Rick Simpson removed from meetings
Removing rules and power imbalance
Ed Alexander letter to perpetrator – 2005
Missouri Meeting of friends and workers
Clint Bechdolt sermon at Walla Walla convention June 2023
Advocates Public Letter to All Overseers Worldwide
Illinois and Indiana Resources
Letter from Ray Hoffman April 2023
Senior citizen urges patience in reform of ministry
Thoughts from a Candian elder in the church
Notification that Jeff Thayer not returning to the MN/IA staff
Open letter from a group of professing mental health professionals
Comprehensive letter from Perry Pearson to Dakota friends
Emails to/from Merlin Affleck and Michael Hassett re Burkinshaw and McChesney allegations
Resources issued by Rob Newman to CA/AZ/HI/NV workers and friends
Ex-worker shares: Resources for understanding abuse in church and institutional responses to abuse
Offense – Mercy – Saving sinners
Perry Pearson clarification re Eric Nelson
Ken Pinney removed from the work in NC/VA/MD/D
Friends and workers meeting in Georgia re CSA and SA
Glenn Gasser letter to Wisconsin friends re former prisoners
Jackie Shinogle – CSA offender – attends meetings in Colorado
Update May 24, 2023 re abuse in Atlantic Canada
Scott Hamilton leaves the work
Troy A. Thompson attends meetings in WI after CSA convictions
Howard E. Ferguson attends meetings in WI after CSA convictions
Price G. Turner III attends meetings in WI after CSA convictions
Enos Bontrager attends meetings in WI after CSA convictions
A parent’s perspective on CSA issues and contact with perpetrators
Eric Nelson – South Dakota, removed from meetings
Jim Atcheson letter to workers and friends – April 2023
Dakota workers meeting May 2023
Texas / New Mexico workers workshop May 2023
Thoughts from the ministry leadership
Woodstock convention – update May 20, 2023
Ronda Stidolph leaves the work
Ron Hanson removed from meetings in Calgary, Alberta
Robert Corfield removed from work
Removal from meeting attendance
Attendance at meetings after release from prison
Concerns about convicted CSA offender attending meetings in Queensland, Australia
Honourable disclosure of past conduct
Letter from ex-sister worker – May 2023
Letters from Rob Newman (overseer of California)
Eric Walter Smith – Nelson, New Zealand: convicted of 12 child abuse charges
Minnesota and Iowa zero tolerance policy going forward
Suggestions to address serious concerns about the Ministry
A plea to fight for the necessary changes
Jeff Thayer steps down as worker
Richard Gasser advises that Russ Hall removed from meetings
Jim Holt notification that Robert Flippo no longer a worker
Disclosure and separation of suspects and offenders
Woodstock 2023 convention cancelled: Punishment?
Cecil Blyth charges progressing
Hodgie Holgersen arrested in VA, now removed from meetings
Update from Stacy Bainbridge May 6, 2023 – Woodstock Convention
Email from Bob and Stacy Bainbridge re worker abuse and lack of transparency
Timeline of some key actions over the last ten years
Andrew Scholl voluntarily resting while getting help
Merlin Affleck reply to BC friends
Message from Rob Newman, California overseer, re removal of Kingsley Stone – May 2023
Advice to workers from professing psychotherapist – April 2023
Braydon Dutton removed from work
Letter from friends to Overseer Merlin Affleck and Vancouver Workers
Letter by Lyle Schober, Overseer of Texas and New Mexico – April 2023
Jenise Spurgeon sentenced after pleading guilty to 11 counts of child abuse
Daniel Spurgeon sentenced to 25 years for child sex abuse
Letter from Canadian worker Alanna McDonald to friends – April 2023
Jerome Frandle letter to Kentucky and Tennessee friends and workers – April 2023
Child-Safe Policy – NSW and ACT, Australia – 2019 edition
Childhood Wellbeing – Queensland, Australia 2020 edition
Child Safe Policy – South Australia and Northern Territory 2020 Edition
Child Safety Code – Western Australia 2021 Edition
Child-Safe Policy – Victoria and Tasmania, Australia – 2021 edition
Code of Conduct – Victoria and Tasmania, Australia – 2021 edition
Letter from Alan Mitchell (Overseer of Queensland, Australia) April 2023
A mother’s letter to the brother workers – April 2023
Darryl Doland letter to WA, N ID, AK workers elders and friends – April 2023
Craig Winquist letter to Arkansas, Missouri & Oklahoma friends
Merlin Affleck letter re Walter Burkinshaw and Aaron Farough – March 2021
Jim Holt letter to NC, VA and MD workers and elders March 2023
Michael Hassett letter to AB YT NWT NEBC friends April 2023
Titus Lehman letter to CO UT NV friends March 2023
Dale Shultz letter re Mark Huddle March 2023
CSA Code of Conduct – First Issued by WINGS March 2013
Kelvin Naef letter to GA/SC/FL friends
BethArlene letter to ND friends
Clarification letter from Doyle Smith
Lyle Schober letter to Texas friends March 2023
Richard Gasser letter to Kansas / Nebraska friends March 2023
Wayne Bechtol letter to WA, N ID and AK friends March 2023
Glenn Gasser letter to Wisconsin workers and friends March 2023
Amy Thompson letter to friends March 2023
Robert Eberhardt letter to LA, MS and AL elders and friends March 2023
Lauren Rohs letter to friends March 2023
Doyle Smith letter to friends March 20, 2023
Leroy Sandford, Overseer of ND/SD, letter to brother workers
Jeffrey Thayer letter to MN-IA friends
Letter possibly by Rob Newman for CA et al workers
Merlin Affleck letter to Elders March 2023
Mark __ letter to friends – March 2023
Dan Lawty letter to Alaska friends March 2023
Letter From Overseer Doyle Smith Regarding Dean Bruer
2019
Resources For Physical & Emotional Abuse & Neglect
New Code of Conduct for Workers and Child Safe Policy in South Australia and Northern Territory
60 Minutes TV Documentary in Australia
2018
Jail Sentence For Historic Sexual Abuse By Worker
2017
Peaceful Parenting Empowers Children
2013
Articles in ‘The Age’ – Melbourne, Australia
Letter to 43 Overseers and Several Elders
Royal Commission into CSA in Australia
WINGS for Truth 