Watching an episode of 20/20 tonight about another church scandal. An Independent Fundamental Baptist Church that allegedly encourages members to abuse children and practices strict discipline and standards. The story interviewed former members. I was saddened by the story and the atrocities. Yet another stain against our Christian witness. I am also saddened about the focus of many sensational news stories showing the worst of churches and preachers. There are so many great churches that God is working through. Numerous faithful men of God who lead with integrity. If you were to count the number of stories on churches covered by the media the majority of them would be negative stories. Yet right now churches across America are helping storm victims, feeding the hungry, ministering to countless numbers. Some would place the blame on the public's out of control appetite for negative news. I'm not looking to assign blame. I simply want to point out there are great churches out there with loving people and effective ministries. Those churches may not get a story on primetime television, but they are out there serving the Lord nonetheless.
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