These include the SOLA Network, a group of Asian American pastors, and the Joshua Generation, a high school ministry that the minister also founded. Langberg helped an ad interim committee of the PCA write a new report on domestic and sexual abuse in churches. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-total { He also spoke at youth and college-aged events, counseled university students, and preached in several countries. font-size: 13px She said, Its very important for churches to understand theyre killing themselves, and they dont look anything like the God they say they serve. A Presbyterian oversight group has determined that the former head pastor of a Korean church near the Champaign-Urbana campus of the University of Illinois can remain an ordained minister despite allegations of sexual misconduct against him and his church. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float, The gospel is good news for all sinners; in the blood of Christ, all can find forgiveness and redemption. .jet-smart-listing__post-title:after { We also introduced two new members of the [], Editors Note: This panel discussion is from SOLA Conference 2021. }
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However, nine elders objected to the decision and asked for Chung's suspension. According to the report, Kim was initially more interested in stopping the spread of gossip and keeping Chungs sexual misconduct private than holding Chung accountable or protecting victims. Dozens of Illinois, CHAMPAIGN Plans have resumed for a carbon dioxide pipeline in Illinois after a brief delay. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. .wp-caption-text { According to The Roys Report(TRR), a group of whistleblowers submitted a report to the KCP in November 2020, accusing Chung with various incidents of sexual assaults. LeCroy said victims of abuse, who cannot get redress via the means provided by the church or denomination, can take to various means to seek justice. Though the assessment is nearly complete, the termination by CFC effectively halts our work at this time. That same year, the actress retired from acting to start a family with her new husband. Diane Langberg, a prominent psychologist and leading voice on abuse within church communities, said CFCs termination of the GRACE assessment is yet another move to silence the individuals the church has hurt. J-Gen canceled its summer retreats to grieve and reflect.. He also said that, for sexual harassment of a member of the congregation, the KCP should have dealt Chung a suspension of a period of years, and perhaps even defrocked him. A 124-page extended version of the report, containing copies of texts describing one victims assault and subsequent intimidation, was submitted to an investigative team of the Korean Central Presbytery (KCP) in November 2020, following up on a five-page allegation letter the whistleblowers sent in August. The motion failed to pass, allowing Chung to remain an ordained minister in good standing with the PCA. right: 0; .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float-current, .wp-caption img { In 2020, the SOLA Council was notified about a past incident involving council member Min Chung, in which he acted inappropriately with a female young adult whom he was pastoring. Our hope is to provide care and oversight in whatever way is appropriate. He declined to be interviewed in order to respect the privacy of those involved and due to the ongoing nature of allegations.. /* Current track progress and active audio volume level bar */ Its disappointing, but kind of in line with what weve seen from them over the past several yearsprioritizing the institution over the victims, said former church member June Pinyo. Former members of Covenant Fellowship Church say Chungs abuse is part of a larger pattern of abuse and silencing at CFC and affiliated ministries. Some members of the allegation group also said they lacked confidence the KCP would handle any future cases differently, given the ties many of the pastors had to Chung. There are Walmart runs. He experienced his childhood in America and went to James B. Conant High School. And I say that as someone who believes the Bible clearly uses language from both spectra, not just one or the other. Our King Jesus, in his incarnation, wept at the suffering of man and in his full glory he will wipe away every tear as he welcomes us into eternity. color: #888888; It is interesting the there were 5-6 million Presbyterians in the 1960s the number now is down to paltry 1.5 Presbyterians in the U.S. 1 Million Liberal (PSUSA) We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. The victim was terrified and did whatever she was told, the report states. Nothing was ever followed up on with me. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-hovered, /* Player background */ .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-total, My heart breaks. As reported by The Roys Report (TRR) last year, Min Joshua Chungarguably the nations most prominent Korean-American pastorwas accused by multiple witnesses of sexual misconduct and decades of cover-up and intimidation. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of "Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse" by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time { All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. But now were not really given that chance.. WebWorked at Associate Pastor of New People Baptist Church (Sae Kook Min Baptist Church (1978-1987) and PoDowon Baptist Church (2006-2010) Lives in Gimpo Pastor Cyrus Chung Chung Editors note: This story has been updated to clarify when the KCP received the whistleblowers allegations and to more accurately state certain charges. Follow her on Twitter @estheryjkang. My experience is that more gets done for the perpetrator versus the victim. height: 90px; WILL and the Illinois Newsroom are committed to bringing you in-depth, relevant coverage that keeps you informed and engages you with our community and state. says that as of July 2021, CFC is under the leadership of Reverend KJ Kim and a lay oversight board and is in the process of particularizing or becoming a fully organized church with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Finally, we desire and pray for justice and healing for all past and present survivors of abuse. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. /* Track progress bar background (amount of track fully loaded) According to a lengthy investigation by National Public Radio station WBEZ in Chicago, Covenant Fellowship Church and its former head pastor Min Joshua Chung for years fostered a misogynistic environment that included sexual mistreatment and oppression of women. background-image: url("images/mejs-controls-dark.svg"); Pastor Chung holds a Korean-American identity. .wp-caption p.wp-caption-text { I personally do it for the survivors. His influence extends beyond the church walls. } UIUC officials told WBEZ that CFC has chosen not to renew its status as a registered student organization for the coming year, meaning it cannot recruit new students at a back-to-school event or reserve space on the campus for meetings. 500K PCA and other conservative denominations. text-align: left; } A couple of other organizations have also severed their associations with the CFC founder. For Janet Park and other members of the group that filed the initial allegations against Chung and the CFC pastors, the GRACE termination felt like a particularly painful blow. Per a New York Times opinion piece from June 13, 2016 called South Koreas Misogyny, Women made up 86 percent of all violent crime victims in 2013, according to police data (most violent crime is sexual in nature, and women suffer disproportionately from sexual crimes)., Per a June 23, 2021 article from foreignpolicy.com, sexism has been a long-standing issue in South Korea. Esther Yoon-Ji Kang is a reporter for WBEZs Race, Class and Communities desk. According to U of I spokeswoman Robin Kaler, Covenant Fellowship is once again a registered student organization with the university this school year giving the 32-year-old congregation access to the schools facilities and a new crop of potential members. Pastor Kim confirmed the churchs decision with TRR but did not give a reason. However, there have also been a number of accusations of abuse of power and harsh treatment towards others that continued to surface regarding this same pastor, Kim continued. New report reveals how Korean pastor in Chicago fostered 'm Sources at GRACE told WBEZ that the group had conducted interviews with more than 40 former and present CFC members, many of whom spent hours talking about their experiences. WebTHE RADIO SHOW WILL BE LIVE! The SOLA Network, for the gospel-centric reason outlined in the introduction, feels it is necessary to articulate that: We grieve the fact that ministers of the gospel, those who are to represent Christ himself, have sinned against their own sheep, denied the biblical call to repentance, and failed to seek justice. Last August, shortly after the WBEZ report was published, the same group of pastors from the KCP appealed the case, which went to the PCAs Standing Judicial Commission (SJC), a quasi-judicial body of sorts, according to several sources. While we do not want to minimize the importance of seeking justice on earth, we want to encourage you with the reminder that it is God who has the final say. Chung founded CFC in 1990, and its now home to more than a thousand members hailing from more than 20 ethno-linguistic groups, according to its website. You have entered an incorrect email address! Powered by Church Plant Media There are 300+ professionals named "Min Chung", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. On July 9, 1988, Whelchel tied the knot with Steven Cauble, her first husband and associate pastor at The Church on the Way. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-handle-content { CFC had been regularly updating the church on GRACEs investigation. Nov. 22, 2018. In a situation like this, we believe real accountability, discipline, and repentance are required. CFC came under fire last summer for its alleged mishandling of sexual misconduct by church founder and former head pastor Min Joshua Chung. They dont know how to assess it, and so I would think the first response would be one of humility., But instead, she said, churches think they are right, and somebody in that position isnt going to listen to any instructions, no matter how wise or good it is.. Pastor Kim also promised that church leadership would add more layers of accountability and would humbly listen, learn, and grow so we can be a healthier church moving forward.. People close to the woman said she didnt wish to speak to TRR. The timing of thisso close to the finish of the assessmenthas raised a lot of questions and suspicion among former members, said Pinyo. Hi. Especially in the Korean community, to call out a pastor, youre going against God-given authority.. In this case, Id say this is the logical result of Korean Cultures Confucian-infused hierarchy: father-son, king-subject, husband-wife, elder-younger, friend-friend (where one is above the other in rank). It affects your identity, making you want to hide parts or even all of yourself. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. We apologize for the ways we may have contributed to an unhealthy culture if we have been silent. Chungs church reckoned him to have an especially high place of anointing, making him untouchable when he does wrong, said Dan Lee, another whistleblower in the report. Chung showed Minari to his parents around Thanksgiving 2019, a couple of months before its Sundance premiere. We acknowledge that this was wrong., Kim said the woman had forgiven Chung long ago.. Illinois Newsroom gets stories from public radio stations from across the state, including WBEZ-Chicago, WCBU-Peoria, WGLT-Normal, WVIK-Rock Island, WIUM-Macomb, WNIJ-DeKalb, WSIU-Carbondale, WUIS-Springfield, and St. Louis Public Radio. A vote by the Presbyterian oversight group on July 13 to remove Chung as a minister failed to get the necessary 2/3 vote. In addition, CFC vowed to be clear and transparent with members by providing regular updates on the probe on its website. In October, the church board released a nine-page report from the CCG. Many CFC members are students there who hail from the Chicago area. Its a moment of reckoning for the Korean American church, former CFC member June Pinyo said. But TRR disclosed that CCG's senior consultant, Charles Zimmerman, has ties with Chung. There are far-reaching consequences to a leaders sins, and as God lovingly and wisely disciplines those he loves, so the church must do the same beginning with her leaders. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-embed body { The motion to rescind the KCP decision needed a two-thirds vote in favor. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-time-rail .mejs-time-total { margin-top: 18px It also alleges that Chung urged a woman not to go to police when she sought his counsel after being sexually assaulted by another church member. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. To donate, click here. We remind him to abide by the BCO (Book of Church Order), and we believe that he should return to ministry," Sungwoo Nam of KCP stated. Email:[emailprotected] The motion requires two-thirds vote. Join our weekly TGIF newsletter and receive recent articles and fresh resources from the web. In much of Asian culture, you never want to look bad in front of the community and you never want to be the cause of someone else being shamed, said Frank Mesina, a former CFC member. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-horizontal-volume-slider .mejs-horizontal-volume-current, Follow her on Twitter @WBEZeducation and @soosieon. 6 min read. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Over the years, Chung rebuked whistleblowers who tried to confront him for causing dissension in the church. They either left or were forced to leave by the leadership they loved, the report states. Conversations about sex, including consent, are taboo. However, the gospel also demonstrates that mercy is not given at the expense of justice and vice versa. An Asian American pastor in Illinois was reinstated to ministry in spite of doubts on his character due to sexual abuse accusations. A year later, the group of 14 whistleblowers submitted their report to the PCAs Korean Central Presbytery and called for the KCP to investigate Chung, arguing CFC associate pastors had failed to discipline him, said Park. WebMonths ago, we worked it out for Pastor Min Chung to be with us this weekend. I am probably going to get myself in trouble making this next statement but the context was always a sense of Hyper-Complimentarianism or some hybrid form of it because the Denomination that I refereed of believed in women Pastors but the culture was steeped with this type of theological thinking. He received disciplinary measures that included temporary leave from the pulpit and acknowledgment of previous personal acts of piety as self-imposed discipline. Amid rumors of sexual misconduct, Chung announced in the summer of 2019 that he would transition out of the head pastor role and that a team of associate pastors would take over. Eventually, that group reconsidered and completed the assessment. Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. 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What Happened To Marco From Next In Fashion? MC (Min Chung) is anointed by God, God only exists at CFC and there is no other place like CFC, Lee said, describing the church environment. He added that the Book of Church Order wasnt designed to protect victims of abuse, and that the PCA should consider amendments to the book to help make the judicial process less cumbersome for lay members. 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Shame is worse than embarrassment. Chung turned over leadership of the church he founded in 2019 to a team of associate pastors, according to Ministry Watch. The friend urged the victim to tell Chung she hadnt consented to his touch. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-handle-content { Eventually, Ashton was removed along with Angel Chen in episode 9 because she didnt live up to the judges expectations. Chung reportedly abused a number of congregants at CFC. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Through the Presbyterian Church in America's ruling body, Korean Central Presbytery (KCP), Min Joshua Chung, the founder of the Covenant Fellowship Church (CFC) in Champaign-Urbana, was restored to his post as a minister in April this year. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-marker, In February of 2019, Park said she reported the matter to Kim and urged him to allow a third-party investigation, but Kim refused. One of those associate pastors was KJ Kim, the new head pastor of CFC. LeCroy said the procedures and laws of the PCAs Book of Church Order by which churches, presbyteries and pastors abide dictates that the lower court, [the presbyterys] decision is to be respected, and that the SJC often does decide things along procedural grounds, and not the merits of the original case. Its time to move on.. Chung is also accused of covering up accusations of sexual abuse against a fellow pastor as well as admitting to inappropriately touching a female congregant for a brief moment. In addition, hundreds of accounts surfaced online criticizing the church for mishandling alleged incidents of sexual abuse committed by church members, highlighting how Chung and other church leaders downplayed that abuse. We recognize that some have suffered, often silently, because of our church, states CFCs letter. } Im tired, said Tim Ma, who previously served on the CFC worship team. Frank Barker, whose 4,000-member Briarwood Presbyterian Church grew from a Birmingham, Alabama, storefront before he helped found the conservative Presbyterian. Whistleblowers say theyre disappointed, but not surprised, with the ruling. Theres a side of me thats like, no, Im not gonna give another ounce of my energy and time to this, and then theres this other side of me thats just so upset at the injustice of it all, that people still dont have the truth., Miryung Fontijn, another member of the allegation group, said she was shocked by the GRACE termination. Even the pastors, I would say, do a good job at that. The report doesnt offer explicit details of the incident, but states that the touching was in a way that could be constituted as sexual assault under Illinois law. I talked to him about it. We are sobered and shudder at the human propensity for sin; we seek Gods grace so that we can be committed to keeping the church protected and honored as the Bride of Christ. Chung founded the church in 1990 on the University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana (UICU) campus and welcomed students to join. A sexual assault victim who wished to remain anonymous, but whose identity TRR confirmed, said that CFCs culture discouraged reporting sexual assault to police. bottom: 0; Posted on: Feb 04, 2023 User login .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-time-rail .mejs-time-current { In light of this information, on August 15, 2020, the SOLA Council asked Min to resign his position and removed all of Mins content from the SOLA website. But he said the church had recently decided to hire an outside group to investigate in order to work towards rebuilding trust and create a healthier culture that better reflects Jesus.. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. They gave a couple of examples [of bias], which were tenuous at best, Singer said. Web[130609] On the knowledge of God. } Serving with a denomination as a District Leader I saw leaders shuffled to different churches who were related to significant people in the denomination who continued to act our inappropiately on women and it was imply ignored or excused. So they think that they can have some level of control of the process some access to information before they get to the final product, Singer said. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float-corner, The sermon was maligned by many Protestants and praised by many Catholics, "MC (Min Chung) is anointed by God, God only exists at CFC and there is no other place like CFC. As the leaders of CFC, we repent and acknowledge our failings and the many ways that we need to change.. The KCP which consists of several pastors who were close with Chung had determined that he had been restored to God, as well as the woman. The regional Access to MinistryWatch content is free. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. WBEZ emailed CFC lead pastor KJ Kim and the churchs Oversight Board with questions about why the church terminated its contract with GRACE, as well as CFCs plan for any long-term changes in the wake of last years events. An arm of the Presbyterian Church in America is allowing Min Joshua Chungarguably the nations most prominent Korean-American pastorto return to ministry despite allegations of sexual misconduct and cover-up. Without its RSO status, the church was not able to reserve campus spaces and recruit attendees on Quad Day, an annual event held at the start of the fall semester where new students are introduced to organizations on campus. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? The investigation, which began last summer, came after multiple allegations that CFC had silenced and intimidated those who reported sexual misconduct by the churchs former well-known pastor, Min Joshua Chung. Almost every day of the week, they try to recruit people, Ma said. She bangs on his door all hours of the night until he finally comes and gives her justice, LeCroy explained. Since there is no room in the culture for open candor, exchange of perspectives, and helpful permissive dissension, there is only a cycle of abuse that continues at all levels of leadership.. And he bullied . Min committed sexual misconduct against a female young adult whom he was pastoring. Victims of abuse who express their grievances on social media, who protest, who take their stories to the media theyre like that woman in that parable, LeCroy said. The city of Detroit is suing a pastor and his church over the stalled development of a new mega-church at 7 Mile and Woodward Avenue, saying blight has emerged as a result, according to court documents. The report states that 62 percent of those surveyed consider CFC to have a works-based culture. The church has been legalistic, the CCG reported, and has lacked transparency and accountability. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Find more resources and videos here. In April, the Korean Central Presbytery received an eight-page report summarizing its investigative teams findings and recommendations. At the same time as former and current members of CFC were being interviewed by GRACE, the case against the figure at the center of the controversy Min Chung made its way through the PCAs judicial system. The KCP ruled only on the sexual assault allegation, calling it sexual harassment. They determined that Chung was guilty but has done enough for restoration to ministry. Sean Park, who said he experienced hazing and burnout at CFC, said hes finding his way to a healthy relationship with God. A Presbyterian oversight group refused to defrock a Korean American minister following allegations of sexual misconduct, reports Ministry Watch. Chung also was accused of covering up sexual abuse committed by a fellow local pastor. They described various experiences of mistreatment by an unhealthy leadership culture over a couple of decades. Chung continued to speak elsewhere during this time. /* Player controls */ Front-runner for Oscar. Please consider interning, joining our staff, or submitting a story or making a contribution. The World Economic Forum ranks the country 115th out of 145 countries in gender equality. We remind him to abide by the BCO (Book of Church Order), and we believe that he should return to ministry.. The lawsuit alleges that the property at 19150 Woodward Ave. is dilapidated and a public nuisance, and orders Pastor Marvin Several CFC Survivors came forward to tell their stories on an Instagram account. Theres such a pressure put on women to be pure going into marriage, but then we create this environment in the church where its kind of ripe for abuse, and for women to stay silent when there is some kind of assault, Pinyo said. 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