You embraced us, affirmed us, ordained us, and sent us to serve throughout the connection. View Conference, Lamp, Herschel, M.D. These people are sick, and not in the have compassion for way, but in the complete fruitcake doing really bad stuff way. etc. Dear lady, you are then gross in a bathing suit! Betty HowardRev. Daryl BlanksmaMegan Blizzard, 111 LGBTQI UNITED METHODIST CLERGY COME OUT. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Reporter Dan Spalding contributed to this report. The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church 7400 Floydsburg Rd Crestwood, KY 40014 (502) 425-3884 or (800) 530-7236 Fax (502) 426-5181 You can also read the FAQ for Hephzibah House here. Ann BerneyRev. Geez, the cop and CPS should have known this. Some of these very critics were there when I was here, and I counseled them. Dr. Janet EverhartRev. Ben Williams, one of Pastor Ronald Williams and his late wife, Patti's, nine children, speaks out for the first time about Hephzibah House, the Christian boarding school founded by Ronald and Patti in 1971. I see it as an attack on Christianity. Rev. In 1999 they moved from Kalgoorlie to Canberra. Tony Brown Rev. I genuinely desire to be like my precious Saviour. Some SDA members have been deceived by their leaders into thinking they don't have to accept White as prophet and can use only the Bible! But Lucinda, another former student, is defending . Many more, like myself, decided on our own that this was no place to be. CPS should interview the girls who have graduated from H House, and (this is important) who are old enough to no longer be living under their parents control. We have allowed the world to dictate our styles. Foremost, we want you to know we still love you and seek to remain in relationship with you. Ardis LeteyRev. Ron is a graduate of Fort Wayne Bible College and holds an MA from Indiana Wesleyan University. In him many different racial threads came together white, full-blood, half-caste, black American, Wongi and Noongar. Jeanelle AblolaRev. The traditional Aboriginal peoples approach to Gods creation was not one of manipulation, domination or greed, which was characteristic of the white settlers approach (Pascoe 2014). Richard W. MomanRev. Being bisexual is common. Jay Williams Rev. Some of our girls are now in some form of Christian ministry, others are now godly wives and mothers and/or responsible, contributing members of society. Theyre [the accusations made on Dr. Phil] either blatant lies or complete distortions. We come out, too, to provide hope for LGBTQI young people in hostile UMC churches. She becomes either bold or sloppy perhaps slobby. Pastor Dave Halyaman is an assistant Director of Hephzibah House, and Assistant Pastor at Believers Baptist Church in Warsaw, Indiana and has held these positions since 1990.Brother Halyaman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from California State University Los Angeles in 1978, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Theology from Hyles-Anderson College in 1987. Kristan M. BurkertRev. Before the wedding Ron had travelled far and wide across Australia, listening and learning from Aboriginal tribal leaders and communities, singing songs and telling stories. Family Member, Friend or Colleague of a Guest. I am very concerned about their changing all the assets over to this PTSD group, Benjamin Williams said. J. Daniel LewisRev. Neither characteristic is a Godly one. Interestingly, Hephzibah House is not mentioned as a ministry on the churchs website. Copyright 2023 The Life and Times of Bruce Gerencser Powered by Flywheel. I had a lot to crucify in my life. Because we are disobeying the Lord a mother who wears pants will produce a daughter that may not have a servant spirit to men or her husband unless she wants something special from him. The Faith & Fat Loss program is designed to be launched with a 21-Day Jump Start.The first three weeks prepares your body to respond to diet and . Austin AdkinsonRev. The Lord has shown me the role of the woman in the home. Bruce left the ministry in 2005, and in 2008 he left Christianity. Mar 29, 2019. Titus 2:5 says we are to be keepers at home. He and his wife have six grown children and twelve grandchildren. Judith WestLeeRev. Dress definitely affects our personality. I have heard many mothers say they do not wear pants and do not believe in them but you know how it Is! When I go shopping I try to take real care concerning my looks because it reflects on my husband. The Faith Community has been prominent in our county since 1894, the beginning of the Winona Lake Bible Conference. In a pastoral letter to the church, the group reminded the legislative body of the covenant they share as baptized members of the Body of Christ and as clergy who have been affirmed as possessing the gifts and graces for ministry and who have served their charges faithfully. Kim A. SmithRev. Bruce is now a humanist and an atheist. We will speak the truth of our lives. Peer pressure forces us to allow our girls to wear them. Isaac Hunter, the former . Ronnie Williams was an Aboriginal pastor and elder with a passion for mentoring young men. Jeanne Audrey PowersRev. I want to please the Lord not man. A copy of a letter apparently written by Ron Williams is circulating online. In 1984, he created a choir referred to as Pastor Williams & the Voices of Koinoinia. Kevin Wright. My dear Sister in Christ, look around our daughters are no longer pure. Patricia SimpsonRev. Follow Bruce on Facebook and Twitter. This will be under the authority of our local church. The letter goes on to say that it is not anticipated that this transition will be completed until around the end of the year. Monica IsaacRev. It is a fitting tribute to a man of the people who was also a man of God. As soon as I took them off I changed my personality inasmuch as I felt softer, meeker, feminine and gentle. Daryl BlanksmaRev Jan BolerjackRev. Courtney McHillRev. Ryan ScottMs. Pastor, Relational Architect, Specializing in Parenting and Developing Churches as Parent Training . For church and special occasions or a precious date with my honey, I wear my finest. I took them personally through every single room, downstairs, they wanted to see the storage area, the girls. Dr. Williams served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves from 1960 to 1966.He was educated at the State University of South Dakota at Vermillion and Augustana College (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), earning the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History with a minor in Russian in 1964. But Lucinda, another former student, is defending the work she says Pastor Williams has done at Hephzibah House. I really admire the dress of the Amish and Mennonite women who live relatively close to our mission. Despite being investigated by the state numerous times, Hephzibah House remains in operation. Nope she is burning in hell. Gregory NealMr. This story has an eerily similar feel to those told by the girls that were incarcerated at Mack Fords New Bethany Home for Girls. Then your deity is perfectly evil. Your email address will not be published. of SDA., who, (also ironically), are responsible for telling him about the LIES about EG White. He has pastored in West Virginia and ministered as a replacement missionary with his wife, Sandy, in Germany in 1993-94.He and Sandy reside in Warsaw, Indiana. I again pulled out one of my mini skirts and my shiny black boots and immediately I felt like a strange woman and I desired to dance and prance. A woman is either attractive and causing a man to stumble or she is a slob and gross in appearance when she wears mens clothes. They do not know how to walk sit or act. Vicki L. WoodsRev. This continued after their wedding when Ron showed Diana the country and the people. Dr. Williams is also Pastor Emeritus of Believers Baptist Church, an independent, fundamental, separated church fellowship under which Hephzibah House operates. Words cant express how sorry we are of learning to Pastor Ron passing. Rons grandfather was killed in 1958 and Ron took to drink and drifted, with nothing to live for. This beating babies thing is so prevalent among these fringe-y church groups and Fundie churches in general ! No man would control my life! In 1898 a number of Aborigines were shot and again in 1969 a brawl had taken place that resulted in death. Despite being investigated by the state numerous times, Hephzibah House remains in operation. They are seeking to remain in faithful relationship with you, even when you refuse, because they know Gods tender mercies and great faithfulness. Patti Williams, along with her husband Ron, founded Hephzibah House, an unlicensed Baptist girls group home in Winona Lake, Indiana.Williams died several years ago, but her husband still continues to operate Hephzibah House. This resulted In many years of heartache for our lives. Aira is married to Bill and they have three adult sons. As a person from a Central Conference, said Rev. Sara Thompson TweedyRev. I want to be different from the dress of the world. Brian AdkinsRev. Nancy Jean GoyingsRev. Pastor Ron Williams The Word of God is a Seed. Where do they get these ideas from ?? A good society recognizes that its ultimate value, and survival, depends on cooperation among its members at many levels, and long-term cooperation requires mutual respect. Althea Spencer MillerRev. Then they wanted to talk to the girls. This was where Lydia began her soccer career she is still the goalie for the Australian womens soccer team, the Matildas. In 1984, he created a choir referred to as Pastor Williams & the Voices of Koinoinia. Aira Chilcott is a retired secondary school teacher with lots of science andtheology under her belt. http://www.focalpoint.org.au/archive-ai&a-articles-ronwilliams.php, https://atributetoaustralianchristians.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/ronnie-williams/, http://www.fatherhood.org.au/resources_fatherhoodAwards.html, https://www.smh.com.au/national/traveller-of-the-compassionate-way-20031124-gdhu96.html, Pascoe, B 2014 Dark Emu: black seeds agriculture or accident? THE RON WILLIAMS FAMILY. This marked such a deep change that he never drank again. A woman has an inner desire to attract men. The Lord will forgive and forget but her body and mind will bear nonerasable scars. A troubled Central Florida pastor who resigned last year from the megachurch he founded has died in an apparent suicide, according to his former church and local reports. They knew they would all be severely punished if they did. Arlene DawberRev. Above all, they acknowledged his unswerving Christian faith. Dr Bonnie BeckonchristRev. ERA has definitely won a battle among Christian women. Lets not tell them or maybe we should- that Indian Indians think pants are more modest than skirts. I wanted them to notice me and I learned how to please them, resulting in the character qualities of the Biblical strange woman in Proverbs. If he [Ron Williams] was an abuser or a pedophile, I would know. Parents: Is Your Child Addicted to Screen Time? All Rights Reserved. The only good thing about school was reading history books, which gave Ron a wealth of stories that he would tell his folk around the campfire. While at Grace Seminary, he was awarded the annual Glenn Russell Fink Award in expository preaching (1978).In 1987, Brother Williams was honored by the Great Plains Baptist College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where they conferred upon him an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree. But the thing that makes my stomach churn is that these horrible ideas of how girls and women should behave, the ideas about how to raise and discipline a child, and the banality of the infractions that got the girls sent to the place in some casesthese are all celebrated by some versions of Christianity. Brenda S. WillsPastor Jarell WilsonRev. This resulted in many personalities. Those early years of our marriage were a nightmare! 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White Estate Board: "when we come to the point as to whether one has to believe in Ellen White, to some degree or another, or accept her visions as real or simply an imagination or parroting what somebody else said - that one has to believe that these things were real visions in order to be a Seventh-day Adventist or to experience salvation - this church has never taken that position. And my lesbian friends would disagree that all girls and women are out to get attention from men. He has 41 living grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Hephzibah House operates under the authority of Believers Baptist Church in Warsaw, Indiana. He treasures his 21-year marriage to his wife Laura, who passed away in July 2016 after a five-year journey with breast cancer. David W. MeredithRev. He served as Assistant Pastor in Believers Baptist Church in Warsaw, Indiana for 11 years and since 1998, has been the Senior Pastor. Around 1984, the girls were moved to the current facility at 2277 E. Pierceton Road, Warsaw. graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Theology. Girls at Hephzibah House are housed for a minimum of fifteen months, and during that time attend serviced at Believers Baptist three times a week. Oh how I pray some will stand for Jesus! Bruce is now a humanist and an atheist. Frank E. Trotter, Jr.Rev. Perhaps you will identify or relate to what I have to say. This woman is intentionally mean, calling older women whose bodies are aging as womens bodies do disgusting slobs and those whose bodies may have held up better slutty temptresses. I so badly want to torture the living crap at of this man. I was very unsubmissive and I grew worse as the day progressed. Dr. James DwyerPeter Jabin, Diaconal MinisterPastor Vilma J. Cruz-BezRev. View Ron Williams' profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. is an assistant Director of Hephzibah House, and Assistant Pastor at Believers Baptist Church in Warsaw, Indiana and has held these positions since 1990. Heres some of what he said: When this thing aired, Wednesday morning guess who was at our door. (Please read Whos to Blame For the Tragic Death of IFB Missionary Charles Wesco?). Outside of his family and ministry, his favorite things are a good book, true-to-life action films, the outdoors, and a long run (mostly when it's warm outside). Please let me get a hold of this scum that beat babies. He was the . In 2003 Ron was only the second person since the Federal Parliament building has been open to be accorded the honour of a memorial service in the Great Hall of Parliament House in the Australian Capital Territory. Consequently, we could no longer receive students who were advanced in their rebellion.. Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. God bless you Pastor Ron CONTACT US: Ron Williams Ministries. Early life. Yes of course he does. Others have gone back to the habits that initially motivated their parents to enroll them in our school. He served as Assistant Pastor in Believers Baptist Church in Warsaw, Indiana for 11 years and since 1998, has been the Senior Pastor.He also has served as an assistant to the director of Hephzibah House since 1987. Kevin Kim WrightMx. After Dr. Phils expos, Dave Halyaman publicly voiced his objections to the story. Sick. We will do all we can to remind The United Methodist Church that LGBTQI persons are beloved children of God., A Love Letter to LGBTQIA+ UMC Members and Friends, A Response to the Council of Bishops Report, An Open Letter to the UMC Council of Bishops, An Open Advent Letter to Our United Methodist Church, UMQCC Response to Uniting Methodist Movement, Statement of Support of LGBTQI+ Candidates, A Love Letter to Our Church from Your LGBTQI Religious Leaders, UMQCC Response to Judicial Council 1017 Decisions. Hillary TaylorRev. Dr. Karen EngelmanRev. Cathlynn LawRev. Schizophrenic Women was tl:dr. Why cant The Religious be succinct? He treasures his 21-year marriage to his wife Laura, who passed away in July 2016 after a five-year journey with breast . More recently, he underwent Emergency Medical Technician training in Indiana, and served for ten years as an EMT. We must repent of what we have done. Terri J. StewartRev. Windows nailed shut in sleeping quarters is a fire code violation. Dr. Karen Oliveto, senior pastor of the 11,000 member Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco, one of the denominations largest churches. Perhaps you live a decent Chrlstian life, but why are you allowing your daughter to live like a strange woman? Welcome to Ron Williams Ministries! (Williams, 2001). Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. Is leaving home ever that simple? As a small child I desired to be a beautiful movie star and practiced the role by prancing and dancing all around the house. James C. CarterRev. Ron Williams and his wife, the late Patti Williams, started Hephzibah House in 1971. 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I was never fired. We had received word from our insurance carrier that they were dropping our coverage, making our ministry for girls untenable., My guess is its a combination of things, said Benjamin Williams. Jay K. PierceKendall ProtzmannPastor Kathleen ReynoldsPastor Jonathan E. Rodrguez-CintrnRev. The position we have taken is hated not necessarily by the world as much as it is by fellow Christians. From bishops, Boards of Ordained Ministries, and other leaders, we are told to simply leave. My father's story is a remarkable one reminiscent of Martin Luther and the diet at Verms. Since 1972, The UMC has declared in its Book of Discipline that homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Through successive General Conferences, the church has increased its discriminatory policies by adding more restrictions against the participation of LGBTQI persons in the life and ministry of the churchincluding ordination, marriage, and even membership--at a pastors discretion--membership in a local church, as well as a ban on use of funds that can further the churchs understanding of homosexuality. That some of these Evangelical churches have even the barest shreds of a good society within them is happening in spite of, rather than because of, the teachings of the religion; and those teachings have a terrible effect on young people, on women, and on the rest of us when those people get political power in our government. "I promised to tell you before the panic is scheduled to happen!" - Lindsey Williams* How Long Before the Panic? Our ungodly dress has resulted In our unsubmissive, bold, masculine spirits. Read carefully as he explains how Hephzibah House is operated and how the girls are and were treated. Would you want us to not do that [give pelvic exams] ? My soup is threatening to come back up. Their refusal to preach extrabiblical church doctrines led to excruciating circumstances and decisions for many who loved their church and wished only to proclaim God's Word unhindered by human traditions and creeds. Copyright 2023 Christian Today. For what reason? Targeted Because 0f Your Race or Religion? For example some women have hairdos with no makeup. His role becomes more confusing with relation to a girl. Megan M. ArmstrongRev. Timothy KoblerrRev. I hope more reporters and journalists will be exposing this horror it has been going far too long. Leave a comment, Pastor, gospel vocalist, and songwriter Dr. C. Ronald S. Williams uses his many God-given skills to spread the term with moving tunes and effective sermons. He never knew his father but he was cared for by his grandparents, Jo and Grace Williams. The entire thing is a sham and disgrace, said Benjamin Williams. They could have said anything, they could have maligned us and bashed us, and all they did was praise us. They went through every single girl and talked to every single staff the day after it aired. Dr. Williams is also active in the field of evangelism. God bless each and every one of you. John Robert WoodenRev. Seeking Interesting People Who Play Solitaire Grand Harvest. Katie M. LaddPastor Bruce LambRev. Frank D. WulfRev. We come out to invite them to listen for Gods still, small voice that will speak in the quiet places of their hearts, who will call them into leadership positions. Some say your job requires pants. I dont hate anyone, because I know their influence is satan. Caroline Anne MorrisonRev. Ron did not care for school and he left when he was 14 years old. We heard the Creator speaking to us. Oh, this is all part of some deitys Perfect Plan? As long as we did this, you gladly affirmed our gifts and graces and used us to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world in the varied places you sent us.. Rev. October 29, 2020. 2 weeks ago Pastor Ronald Williams. Aira Chilcott is a retired secondary school teacher with lots of science and theology under her belt. Inside A Religious Reform School: Survivors of Hephzibah House. The issue holding up my transfer had to do with my father, R. Glen Stambaugh. 1. Others have remained wary of Hephzibah House. May we all be surprised by the Spirit who continues to breathe new life in unexpected ways. We love you, dear church. In 1999 and 2000, operating beneath the Tyscot Information label, two even more albums were finished, Canaan Property and Existence Raft. Mothers and single adult women, you are responsible for the molding of young girls and children. You will stand alone but then so has every earnest Christian since the first century. Yet I was an ERA type woman to the core. And I do not think any woman is innocent in this area. My name is Ron Williams and our mission is to partner with you to build you up physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually by enhancing your life in faith, family, fitness and finances through the Word of God and Prayer. Midvale, Utah 84047 EMAIL: FaithandFatLoss@Yahoo.com . In 1958 a Methodist preacher called Frank Cole gave Ron a Bible and a picture of Jesus holding a lamb. Other girls? As Pathway's Senior Pastor, Ron considers it an incredible opportunity to serve both the staff and the growing gathering of people who call PCC home. In 1992, Williams and his choir documented a debut recording, Reside in Cleveland. After their wedding, Ron spent 6 months at the Bimbadeen Bible College in Cootamundra, filling in as Principal in 1984. Just because they closed the door is not going to give a prisoner afraid of retaliation any comfort talking about the abuse. I work with the Hephzibah House girls on Saturday evenings. But the most important position in my life is to obey the Lord in all areas of my life and leave the results to Jesus. Charles StraightRev. WARSAW Hephzibah House, a private boarding school for teenage girls that stirred controversy and attention for decades, has closed its doors. Britt CoxRev. Faith & Fat Loss is a revolutionary program combining "Ancient Biblical Principles" with today's science to empower you with the knowledge and discipline to achieve permanent fat loss and for a total transformation of your spirit, body, and soul.. Dr. David JenkinsRev C JohnsRev. Mark F. SturgessRev. What follows is an excerpt from the pamphlet: One of the hottest issues today among women is the pants issue and other areas of clothing. Money? Dr. Edward J. HansenRev. I soon learned that I could control men with my eyes, voice, body movements and dress. But Williams and her ilk are destroyers, packs of velociraptors in human disguise. Through the letter, the group reminded voting delegates that should they seek more restrictive language against LGBTQI persons, know that God will continue to move mysteriously in the hearts of LGBTQI young people and adults and will call them to serve within this denomination. We want to express our thanks and appreciation to so many county residents who have made us feel welcome, have donated to our work and have prayed for us and encouraged us over these many years. How ridiculous. If he does not desire to speak out then do not speak out either but pray the Lord protect your child. Rachel Birkhahn-RommelfangerRev. TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Outrageous news story in your town? Dr. Karen P. OlivetoRev. Angela G. WolleRev. You can have them made for most jobs at which you work. This pamphlet remains popular in some corners of the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) world. On the eve of the 10 day General Conference of The United Methodist Church, more than 100 lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer/questioning, transgender and intersex (LGBTQI) clergy and clergy candidates have come out. Smith, Neville, Pastor: South Australia (Victoria), Stambaugh, R. Glen: Oregon Conference of SDA, Suessenbach, Heinz, Pastor: Western Australia, Summers, Lloyd, Pastor: Oregon Conference, Swanepoel, Martin, Pastor : South Africa (Transvaal Conf. I do not mind if I get dirty, which I surely do when I really dig into a project. We are United Methodists because there is no other denomination with our unique connectional polity and distinctive Wesleyan spirituality. We are coming out as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex persons at this moment for several reasons. Jonathan BaileyRev. : St. Helena Hosp. For further information on their stories, please read the following posts: Bruce Gerencser, 62, lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 41 years. He earned the certificate in Biblical Studies in May, 1977, and the Master of Divinity (cum laude) from Grace in 1979. Dr. Nancy A. CarterRev. Matthew A. PearsonRev. I really really hope that government officials are looking into this evil place!!!! 1925 Dukeland St. Baltimore, MD 21216. Sanford, Florida. Open Bible Gospel Church. Victor, Nick, Jack, Rafe, Heather, Paul, Ashley and Patty went to the basement in search of Adam. The role she played was not and is not the role of a woman who is a keeper at home. 104 Adventist Pastors fired for rejecting the inspiration of Ellen G. White! At the National Strategic Conference on Fatherhood held on the 19th August 2003, Awards were given out to those who had significantly contributed to fatherhood reform in Australia. Anita Bryant is a prime example of what the Bible condemns. The actual number of people who either resigned or were fired because of loss of faith in the SDA mission, I believe is a far higher number than what you list below. These young people are more at risk for suicide than their peers, in part, because of the condemnation they hear from the pulpits and pews of their churches. That is an absolute contradiction of standards and another aspect of a feminine schizophrenic personality. In 1977 Ron became the Principal of the Bible College in Gnowangerup. Soon I felt bold, hard, haughty and unfeminine. They told a reporter at the time they believed the abuse may still be happening. Dr. Kathleen GreiderRev. She must be crazy or something. Dr. Rebecca A. ParkerRev. I know we have LGBTQI believers in our churches in the Philippines and in every place where we serve around the globe., The discriminatory policies and harmful language of The Book of Discipline does soul violence, said Rev. 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