Passtor dad allegedly knew of pastor sons behavior. They brought a former prosecutor onto this elder board with no irony. Another church elder, Adam Ghrist, also addressed Eastview members Sunday. It sure sounds a little suspicious to me. They never reach the top and have no desire to they love Jesus and serve only Him. Each church is staffed by a location lead pastor and offers a wide range of ministry options (including kids, youth, music, groups, and more) that's unique to each . True, but it shows remarkable self-awareness for one of these guys. 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He said his personal files from the church office were confiscated and hes still missing notes to his sermons and three book transcripts, calling these his intellectual property.. In a series of videos on social media, Mike Baker said the accusations against his son were completely not true. Baker said the accusations in 2015-16 were related to infidelity, and that he had asked his son to resign because of them. The Elders were committed to walking this journey with Mike Baker, endeavoring to support the truth-seeking process to transparently reflect and correct if necessary. Barton Shaw, chairman of the elder board, told church members Sunday that an outside third-party review what they call an audit was underway. This is where most people like to start. Little did we know, our Youth Ministry and Eastview had built a relationship years prior and they continued to work together. In anopen letterposted online yesterday, he said he did so because hes a preacher called to preach but with nowhere to preach due to a media firestorm. He said he also needed a source of income because he didnt trust his elders to care for his family financially. This is an excellent move on the part of the church. 2. We discussed if Mike has ever NOT believed in God, whether or not the mental health crisis plaguing teens is a spiritual issue, Mike's "SEX talk" that sparked controversy in Bloomington-Normal, and whether Mike thinks that I, Paul Garcia, can get into Heaven as a Catholic! Gerry Jacoby: I foresee a father/son ARC church plant soon:). It encourages victims to contact the elders directly. Id say some version of the opposite is closer to the truth. The elders said the outside audit began after they received a letter in July 2022 making allegations related to Bakers son, Shaw said. Be Clothed In Christ Mike Baker. We are encouraging all of our Eastview church family to continue to pray for the individuals that have come forward to report their experiences at Eastview as well as the Baker family during this time. Good Ole boys wont live forever Gus: Speaking of family business churches: The trifecta of a corrupt soul with corporate corruption, too: The trifecta of a God seeking loving soul and the Body of Christ: Vows of a life chaste as single or devoted to ones life partner, work & earn & fulfill my & my familys needs & help others basic needs with surplus, and humility on level ground at the foot of the cross, never elevated or self-promotion. reserved. As we stated in our last update, as part of our research and development (R&D) work, the elders, executive staff, and advisory council continue As we begin the process of moving toward, many people have been asking, Whats next? or What are the elders and senior leadership doing to make sure this cant happen again? The first and most important steps we are taking as a church include working toward restorative justice, including times of confession, opportunities for forgiveness and healing, and taking intentional steps toward the restoration of trust. i.e. Watch video of Sunday's elder update at Eastview: Mike Baker became Eastviews senior pastor in 2007, following Gary Yorks retirement. Resources for Students. I wish it was a more well-traveled road. The investigative team at Wagenmaker & Oberly has notified the Elder Leadership Team that the completed report will be available Sunday, June 4. Baker then moved his Mike Talk to You Tube,using itto defend his actions and allege that the whistleblowers were making untrue accusations. Pastor Michael D. McCubbins. Twenty-first century churchgoers love big screens, fog machines and skinny jeans so God gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul (Psalm 106:15). The whole crew, more than a dozen people, started praying in tongues. Connolly, October 25, 2016, Spirituality of Aging, Msgr. March 4. And they love to be identified as (or boast about being) one of the fastest growing churches in the countryas if that is the measure of the way of the cross! If Baker hadnt stormed out in a school-boy huff, he should have been formally dismissed. Yes, the system needs radical reform. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies. After discussing the situation with his elders, they made the decision to fire Caleb Baker and the woman he was involved with in the affair. Clement Connolly, June 23, 2009. Maybe, Baker said. Caleb Baker, was fired from his job as a pastor atCentral Christian Churchafter he was caught in an extramarital affair with another church staffer. Instead of being honest & transparent about this, leadership chose to let our staff and congregation believe he was choosing to leave to join a new church staff instead of being terminated directly for his misconduct. Francis Benedict, March 8, Holiness: Encountering the Sacred Within Us Bishop Marc Trudeau, March 15, Service: Being Love in ActionDr. What traditionally was a congregation gathered for worship and ministry and service has been reduced to a fast growing crowd of observers who merely watch the show. The depth of God's love for you - right now - is endless. You know whats coming. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The Great God Entertainment sits on the throne in many churches. Before decisions were finalized, Elders and ECC leadership removed the Saturday, February 25th edition of Mike Talks. Very soon thereafter, regrettably, Mike submitted his resignation as the Senior Pastor of Eastview Christian Church. But after allegations of Caleb Bakers recent abuse at CCC and past abuse at ECC came to light, the elders made a series of steps that they knew would force my resignation.. Mike remains steadfast in his sincere conviction that there is nothing to investigate. Mike Baker responded in a video, saying Satan is out to get him. Three Reasons Why Church Is Important Mike Baker. Each weekend our Vocal Teams assist in leading the masses in worship. 6th-12th Grade. Mosaic-South Pasadena is located in the historic Rialto theater (the one featured in the movie La La Land) and their Sunday sermons are at 11AM. Below are links to various outstanding videos produced by Holy Family Productions. Brook Yarbrough, a former colleague of Caleb Baker at Eastview Christian Church, alleged in aFeb. 22 statement on Facebookthat Caleb Baker was let go after it was disclosed that he was involved sexually with multiple women at the church. Also, when you join us for worship, stop by our Family Room to find answers to your questions or simply text "HELLO" to (309) 808-6615 from home. With or without the Angel Encounter (with Signs and Wonders) Prophesying/Commanding their Return at a gas station in Nowhere, Wyoming? Denis Maher, December 15, 2020, Helping to make Capable Children, April 2013, In their Hands: Current Issues in Cyber Crime, March 2014, Connecting Spirituality, Markets and the Economic Crisis: The Moral Theology of Markets, Dr. Daniel Finn, 2012, Immigration Reform, Cardinal Roger Mahony, 2011, Called to Care for a Fragile Planet, Community Dialogue on, Kino Boarder Initiative, Fr. Loughlan Sofield, S.T. Eastview. We use cookies to give you the best experience possible. A few days later, a whistleblower from ECC posted allegations on social media that Mike Baker and his elders had mishandled previous reports of abuse. Allegations that Mike Baker covered up his son's sexual misconduct erupted in February after Central Christian Church in Arizona announced Caleb Baker's firing after he was caught in an extramarital affair with another church staffer. I believe that it is possible that, if Caleb had been a direct supervisor of this church staffer, it could be considered pastoral abuse due to the power differential. Lil ol adolescent me was scared out of my wits! Good Lord! The McCubbins have also planted two churches in Chihuahua, Mexico and have branch works in San Juanito and El Ranchito, Mexico. Our past services are available to watch online. More. Meanwhile, Mike Baker helped Caleb get a fresh start and a new job at Arizona megachurchCentral Christian Church(CCC). Mike Baker resigned Saturday after reaching an impasse with the elders about how to deal with the situation, the elders said. Ava Aaronson: the 18 gifts of the Holy Spirit. A believer truly called by God to shepherd the Body of Christ (man or woman) would not be abusive. Three years ago, our daughter (Sam) made the decision to attend ISU, and once she made that choice, she asked our current church youth leadership if they knew of a church she should attend by ISU, without a doubt, they said Eastview would be the best fit. Love makes room for a lot of laughter and joy. Yes, on 2/6/34, I wrote, Jackson Gatlin, the Youth Pastor of The Vineyard Church, Duluth, Accused of Misconduct, Is Suspended, Along With His Father and Lead Pastor Michael Gatlin. Im extremely concerned about it. Or, if Baker agreed not to preach until the completion of the investigation, they reportedly said they would continue to pay him a salary with benefits. They get more aggravated, more provoked by confusion than the most painful truths. Criss Jami. The crucible that is truth-discovery is hard. Roy Pereira, S.J. We have a unique opportunity at the Bloomington campus to serve within the body of the church as well as the community. And his father told his congregation that Caleb had left ECC voluntarily. Mike uses the verse from Proverbs that the Hebrew root means dig deeper. Visit us,subscribe, like your favorites, and watch inspiring homilies over and over. Never mind South Park, Mike Baker responded in a video, saying Satan is out to get him. Eastview is an independent, non-denominational church. Connolly, October 27, 2015, Volunteering at Homeboy Industries, Dr. Paul McAndrews, The Wisdom of Years: The Gift of Aging, Msgr. However, I have rescued a few from the snare of New Calvinism, so the ole man keeps at it. Been there. We are looking for vocalists whose style favors more pop, rock & R&B, & gospel and less classical or traditional. Woe be to those who stand in the way of female believers who are called to pastor. Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? We havent heard a word from any elder since, except for condolences for my moms passing. Baker wrote that, as senior pastor, hes gotten to baptize 500 individuals, preach 700 sermons, and officiate 300 weddings. Mike and Elaine McCubbins were married on January 20, 1967. All this and much more! Share this video on Facebook to encourage conversations about faith! Subscribe to The Paul Garcia Show on Youtube!About Mike Baker:"I have been with Eastview since 1995, starting as a youth pastor. The elders say that deeper audit which would expand to include workplace culture, power dynamics, and harassment was being set in motion when accusations involving Bakers son began to recirculate on social media, including a Facebook post last week that was widely seen in Bloomington-Normal. Explore communications and resources related to your teen. NYAA NYAA NYAA NYAA NYAAAAAAH!, Gerry Jacoby: Not a very godly pastor when he protects his son rather than the flock. We have a unique opportunity at the Bloomington campus to serve within the body of the church as well as the community. Ann Holquist, March 22, Social Justice: Recognizing the Dignity of All Dr. Elizabeth Reichert, March 29, Discipleship: Realizing Gods Kingdom in the Here and Now Fr. Mike Baker alleged that the elders held meetings without including him, which he said violated both Christian unity and their leadership model. ECC recentlyhired lawyerKellye Fabian Story with Chicago-based Wagenmaker & Oberly to investigate allegations that Baker covered up clergy sexual abuse by his son, Caleb Baker, involving a church member in 2016. Finally, on Saturday morning, after a phone call from our Executive Pastor, the chairman of the elders decided to remove my "mike talk" from the Eastview's web site. Bohnens Haiti, Mission Haiti Appeal 2006, Hands Together Hearing the Cry of the Poor in Haiti, Mission Appeal 2008, Fr. 2022 Eastview Christian Church. 400 years ago Satan (with his WITCHES) was spending all his time drying up Goodwife Prudence Temperances milk cow and giving Goodman Zerubbabel Shealtiel gout, so you never know. Our hearts break for their family, and we pray for healing for the Baker Family as well as the Church they loved so well. The archived videos below are in alphabetized categories, ADULT FORMATION: CATHOLIC LEARNING & EVANGELIZATION MESSAGES, BIBLE STUDY (In alphabetical order by book), CHURCH ISSUES (In chronological order most recent at the end of this category), HOLY FAMILY HAPPENINGS (In alphabetical order by title), MISSION HAITI (In chronological order most recent at the end of this category). For every good ole boy at the top of any religious hierarchy, there are a thousand or more genuine pastors laboring in obscurity. What We BelieveDoctrinal StatementPastoral StaffHistoryCommunity. I think of that story often when I tangle with New Calvinists over jots and tittles. Should I have dug deeper? reserved. Greeting people through hospitality and connecting with others through everything the community center has to offer. STEPHEN TOCK: Anonymity simply allows the trolls of society to voice their views outside of their sheltered lives. 2022 Eastview Christian Church. 1251. Americans (and American Christians) crave to be entertained. On Tuesday April 4, 2023, several Eastview staff and Elders received a 4-page letter from Mike Baker, our previous Sr. Pastor. We are grateful that our church has had the opportunity to hear directly from Kellye Fabian Story regarding Wagenmaker & Oberlys investigative process, the contents of the report, and W&Os recommendations for corrective actions. He should change his mind and work with them, or this thing will dog him the rest of his life. Caleb Baker left ECC at that time. Im bettin that Satan has much bigger fish to fry than a Pastor who cant keep his pants on. Mike remains steadfast in his sincere conviction that there is nothing to investigate.. Ive been on both sides of the truth-seeking process. I love them and try to talk some sense into them, but they quickly turn their carts toward the chip aisle to hide behind party-size Ruffles. Since arriving in Los Angeles, Mike and Elaine founded the Bible Baptist Institute and Seminary and have started branches of the institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Asuncin, Paraguay. In 2007, I became the Senior Pastor. Baker also wrote that after he resigned, someone packed up his stuff without his consent. In this December 2020 file photo, the Rev. The elders want to thank everyone on the Eastview staff, our volunteer leaders, our volunteers, and everyone in our church family for participating in the many meetings that were scheduled this past week. Eastview has classes, activities, small group More. My guests are often from central Illinois, but sometimes from far beyond. LUCIS TALKS. My wife Sara and I have two grown sons, Mikey and Caleb. Baker said his staff had looked into the matter, limiting his own knowledge of what happened. When I was 13, I was in a room with a bunch of them; their mother,grandmother, my gg-aunt was on her death bed. After all, there's a lot learned about a faith community from their worship service. I foresee a father/son ARC church plant soon:). Nancy2(aka Kevlar): My mama was born in Eastern, KY coal country.. Then the McCubbins answered Gods call to serve Him in Los Angeles, California. Good Ole Boys wont make it into Heaven The allegations of ministerial impropriety, resignation of the senior minister, and announcement of an investigation into potential misconduct that has roiled Eastview Christian Church in Normal this week will have long-lasting consequences. When you say regrettably, Elders, you mean and not a moment too soon! right? And it involved a woman on our staff, Cal Jernigan, lead pastor of Central Christian Church in Phoenix, Arizona,told his congregationnear the end of his sermon at the megachurch on Feb. 1. Join us in-person or online. THANK YOU TO THIS SHOW'S SPONSORS! Gravel Lane Design LLC(309) 838-0090 Dave's Supermarket in Fairbury, IL(815) 692-2822 Fairbury Furniture(815) 692-3000#christian #pastor #centralillinoisSupport the show--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaulgarciashow/message.
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