Rebecca Hopkins is a journalist based in Colorado. font-size: 13px 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. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time { We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. tricked into sending Asian Texans drivers licenses to fraud scheme, Everything Everywhere All at Once nearly sweeps SAG Awards, Elon Musk uses Asians in defense of Dilbert creators remarks about Black people, Michelle Yeoh wins SAG Award for best actress. In 2019, Chung told two associate pastors in a vague and minimized confession that he had sexually touched a woman from his congregation, the whistleblower report states. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! 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. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. During the subsequent year, the SOLA Council learned that: Furthermore, in recent weeks, it has become public knowledge that Min Chung was found guilty by the Korean Central Presbytery (KCP). 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.. This years conference theme is Witness, and we hope to equip the local church to be a compelling witness despite our divisive and divided society and culture. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? We, as a collective voice of Asian American leaders, implore Min Chung to cease all public ministry at least until a new investigation is conducted and proper disciplinary measures are followed. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float-corner, .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-buffering, He also referred WBEZ to Tim LeCroy, a pastor who chaired the PCAs committee that wrote the domestic and sexual abuse report. Park is one of the whistleblowers who submitted the report to the KCP. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-loaded, Editors note: This story has been updated to clarify when the KCP received the whistleblowers allegations and to more accurately state certain charges. He said in a statement to WBEZ that the presbytery is currently working with CFC and is discussing whether to receive the congregation into our jurisdiction. In one instance, Chung assaulted a woman in the back seat of a car in 2001, the report alleges. 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. background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); Several CFC Survivors came forward to tell their stories on an Instagram account, @letters_from_rahab. The timing of thisso close to the finish of the assessmenthas raised a lot of questions and suspicion among former members, said Pinyo. Chung founded the church in 1990 on the University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana (UICU) campus and welcomed students to join. The church also hired The Center Consulting Group (CCG) to assess problems at CFC and offer solutions. As of May 27, 2021, Covenant Fellowship Church (CFC) has terminated its formal relationship with Min Chung. Because of the trust that had been damaged and the pain that had been caused, he said, the church board voted unanimously May 27 to separate from Chung. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We acknowledge that this was wrong., Kim said the woman had forgiven Chung long ago.. Brea, CA 92821 | 562.694.2100 2022 Living Hope Community Church. 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. Some former CFC members told TRR they believe CFC leaders have lost their way. Nine teaching elders protested the KCPs ruling, saying they didnt think Chung was truly repentant, and called for indefinite suspension. Anne Rhee (not her real name) recalled when she began to kiss a male friend from church. As outlined in WBEZs initial report, in April 2021, the KCP a regional presbytery of the PCA to which Kim, Chung and other former CFC pastors belong had found Chung guilty of his admitted sexual harassment for inappropriately touching a female congregant in 2001 (instead of a more serious form of misconduct). To Pergamum: Do Not Compromise | Revelation 2:12-17 (Pastor Min Chung) } In April 2021, Chungs denomination, the Korean Central Presbytery, an arm of the Presbyterian Church in America, ruled that Chung was guilty of sexual harassment, but allowed Chung to return to ministry. She bangs on his door all hours of the night until he finally comes and gives her justice, LeCroy explained. WBEZ Chicagoalso uncovered about an Instagram account created last May which grew to become a platform for sexual assault survivors, exposing the abuses that have been happening in the church for almost thirty years. While this was happening, the report states, Chung was exercising nearly Godlike authority to pressure his victim and various others whod learned about the incident to stay silent. It was another missed opportunity, Amy Han said. However, a document submitted by a group of former CFC members calling themselves the allegation group, asked the Korean Central Presbytery (KCP), a denominational oversight group, to investigate the incident, called it unwanted, non-consensual touch in her private area., Chung reportedly personally counseled the woman after the incident, and said they reached reconciliation.. Former members of Covenant Fellowship Church (CFC) of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, where Chung pastored, say the whole church system breeds abuse. The Austin-area congregation declared itself open to LGBTQ persons on staff and that the church building would be available to host same-sex wedding ceremonies. 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. 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. Whistleblowers are making their accusations public after several years of attempts to confront the influential pastor within a reportedly tight-knit, shame-based community. Minister accused of sexual misconduct remains ordained, Meet Todd Gloria the first AAPI Mayor for San Diego, Arrest made in vandalism of Philadelphia mosque, Marvel unveils plans for AAPI Heritage Month stories, Woman accused of lying about her ethnicity resigns from diversity position, Govt. But after receiving the findings and recommendations from its investigation team, the KCP decided to restore Chung to his post. We grieve that this incident will cause many to experience confusion and lose trust in their pastors and elders. They also ruled that the period when Chung wasnt preaching at CFC was enough discipline for his sin. Leaving the case to be resolved by a higher jurisdiction. We prefer to style these with the main accent color of our theme */ The sermon was maligned by many Protestants and praised by many Catholics, Park said when she confronted Chung, he said had a dream in which God showed him that he was a lampstand for his generation, and that he should keep preaching as part of his healing. 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. The decision came before an investigation by WBEZ of Pastor Min Joshua Chung of the Covenant Fellowship Church on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? CFC added that while the CFC Oversight Board would see the survey ahead of time and GRACE would accept input, GRACE would make final decisions on which survey questions to include. We continue to seek the Lord for His leading in this season of ministry.. Chung began private counseling sessions with the victim, using that time to urge her to keep silent about the assault, the report states. /* Progress and audio bars */ As James 3 warns us, teachers will be judged more strictly. He received disciplinary measures that included temporary leave from the pulpit and acknowledgment of previous personal acts of piety as self-imposed discipline. In August 2019, Chung stopped preaching at CFC, but said it was to facilitate a transition to a team leadership model. 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 One was a claim from many years ago of inappropriate touch with an adult woman. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-horizontal-volume-total { right: 0; Former CFC member Janet Park said that when she confronted Chung in 2009, he told her that he kept the matter a secret because the victim had insisted on doing so. Pastor Kim confirmed the churchs decision with TRR but did not give a reason. But lay leaders and congregants began leaving the church in recent years, which was also a registered student organization at UICU. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-handle-content { 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. 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. The report also recommended that the church hire a third-party auditor to address some members financial concerns, though the Center didnt think there were financial irregularities.. In our previous meetings, they had acknowledged that [Chungs case was] within the scope, so Im not certain why that changed.. color: #888888; 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. Go to our Twitter feed and Facebook page for more content. WebMonths ago, we worked it out for Pastor Min Chung to be with us this weekend. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Chung discouraged her from reporting the incident to police. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. We judge that his relationship with God is restored as we consider the grace of God. Chung preached messages urging congregants to submit to leaders and forgive them and calling victims to forgive their abusers. However, the gospel also demonstrates that mercy is not given at the expense of justice and vice versa. 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. To donate, click here. 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She says he then began to force himself on her and pull his pants down until she pushed him off and ran into the bathroom, locking the door until he left. WebPastor Min Chung (@pminchung) Instagram photos and videos pminchung 119 posts 1,287 followers 21 following Pastor Min Chung This Account is Private Already follow The Council in particular, as men in pastoral leadership of Asian American churches, want to offer an apology. On July 13, the KCP met to discuss a complaint about the ruling filed by a group of pastors who wanted the group to remove Chung from the ministry. On July 9, 1988, Whelchel tied the knot with Steven Cauble, her first husband and associate pastor at The Church on the Way. Min Chung is the founding and senior pastor of Covenant Fellowship Church Rev. 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. WBEZ first reported the allegations against Chung and the crisis unfolding at CFC as the victims of sexual and spiritual abuse shared their stories online. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-time-rail .mejs-time-loaded { I have really chosen to not respond to many of these issues but when I was a young man right before I went to college to study for the ministry one of the men who was a brother to a popular board member of the church attempted to molest me at my parents home while I was recovering from a severe pneumonia. 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. At the time, the SOLA Council placed trust in the proper processes and authorities of his local church and denomination to conduct an investigation and hold Min Chung accountable. In February of 2019, Park said she reported the matter to Kim and urged him to allow a third-party investigation, but Kim refused. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. Why do you think youre staying for so long? . top: 19px; We are personally reflecting on where we may fall short and how we can be proactive in preventing abuse and cover-up, instead of just reacting to it. Experts say the scandal and subsequent backsliding at CFC illustrates how many churches and their governing bodies are ill-equipped to address allegations of abuse. What Happened To Marco From Next In Fashion? Several CFC Survivors came forward to tell their stories on an Instagram account. 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. 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. CFC came under fire last summer for its alleged mishandling of sexual misconduct by church founder and former head pastor Min Joshua Chung. Front-runner for Oscar.
Web[130609] On the knowledge of God. /* Reduce height of the progress and audio bars */ A new report appears to implicate Covenant Fellowship Church's former head pastor, Min Joshua Chung, in fostering and creating a misogynistic church environment. /* Player controls */ Sources, including Singer, told WBEZ that CFC was concerned the information-gathering process was biased and that it dug too much into Chungs case, which the church deemed outside the scope of the assessment. 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. The political influence of the Senior Pastor in most independent churches is always a problem but in a denomination the hope is that people with oversight can minimize the political influence I guess not. CFC, located in Champaign-Urbana, hired GRACE to evaluate the churchs practices, policies and culture for risks relating to emotional and spiritual abuse, after many in the Asian American community called for reform. The church that Min pastored operated without a board of elders or denominational oversight, which allowed him to create a system with few checks or balances. And he bullied . Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. The treatment and reception of Asians in the broader American society has shaped the theological tendencies of Asian American Christians, ranging from very radical to very conservative theologies and all of these tendencies, even though often at odds with []. } .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-button > button { 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. Regarding recovery, the pastor reconciled with his victim, and regarding his relationship with God, he recognized his sin before God and relies on the blood of Christ, Rev. Min committed sexual misconduct against a female young adult whom he was pastoring. A total of 19 people signed on to the report or are cited as witnesses. Nothing was put in place, to my knowledge, to keep me safe from him. Chung showed Minari to his parents around Thanksgiving 2019, a couple of months before its Sundance premiere. 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.. Chung also was accused of covering up sexual abuse committed by a fellow local pastor. The cost has been high for the whistleblowers, said Amy Han, one of the whistleblowers who submitted the report. Another day, theres basketball. WebAs of July 2021, CFC came under the leadership of Reverend KJ Kim and a lay oversight board. That same year, the actress retired from acting to start a family with her new husband. 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. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-marker, .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-horizontal-volume-total, Posted on: Feb 04, 2023 User login Access to MinistryWatch content is free. He cited an example in the Bible, in the book of Luke, where Jesus tells the story of a woman and an unjust judge. We here at SOLA Network affirm these words: SOLA Network exists to influence the emerging generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Great! As a whistleblower, its traumatic as well, because there are so many places of pain and injustice along the way, Park said. I would be interested to know how much of the loss of members comes from the PCA and how much comes from the-once much larger-PCUSA(not PSUSA). Follow her on Twitter @WBEZeducation and @soosieon. visibility: hidden;
In contrast, a team of whistleblowers have alleged that the incident was sexual assault. The Korean Central Presbytery called it sexual harassment.. Copyright 2023 Christianity Daily. .jet-smart-listing__post-title:after { Follow her on Twitter @estheryjkang. The friend urged the victim to tell Chung she hadnt consented to his touch. Theyre a very inclusive, very inviting community. The mainline Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) announced this week it will change the way it reports statistical information about the denominations membership to, The pastor of a Baptist church in Virginia is in jail on child sex abuse-related charges, the Washington County (Va.) Sheriffs Office, Steve Morgan, founder and president of a group of 26 evangelical-charismatic churches known as the Network, has been hiding a disqualifying sexual. Nothing was ever followed up on with me. 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. "MC (Min Chung) is anointed by God, God only exists at CFC and there is no other place like CFC. 217 Today: 217 Today host looks back on time at Illinois Public Media, Plans are back on the table for a carbon pipeline in Illinois, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson head to Chicago mayoral runoff. The commission declared the KCP should have disciplined the pastor according to the PCAs Book of Church Order not follow the restorative steps the associate pastors had instituted, according to Brian Park. padding: 1px; He added: Theyre banging on the door, looking for justice, and I dont think leaders of the church should look down upon that because that is exactly what they should be doing if they havent found it where they should find it.. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-horizontal-volume-slider .mejs-horizontal-volume-current, Joshua Generation, commonly called J-Gen, a ministry for high schoolers that Chung founded, also severed ties with Chung. The motion to rescind the KCP decision needed a two-thirds vote in favor. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-hovered, 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. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float, Chung was also an adjunct professor at Urbana Theological Seminary from 2005 to 2018. } A vote by the Presbyterian oversight group on July 13 to remove Chung as a minister failed to get the necessary 2/3 vote. We recognize that some have suffered, often silently, because of our church, states CFCs letter. The lawsuit alleges that the property at 19150 Woodward Ave. is dilapidated and a public nuisance, and orders Pastor Marvin According to sources, in the past few months, CFC has terminated the assessment with GRACE and wiped any trace of the leadership updates from last year (as seen on a web page accessed by WBEZ on Sept. 21). Marco Morante was eliminated in episode 8, Military, since the judges werent impressed by his outfit with a military motif. In September 2019, two other whistleblowers met with Kim as a final step to urge leadership to take proper steps, the report states. 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. 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. A sexual assault victim who wished to remain anonymous, but whose identity TRR confirmed, said that CFCs culture discouraged reporting sexual assault to police. Rebecca Hopkins is a journalist based in Colorado. For many years, Chung had been a council member and a writer for their site. margin-top: 18px Pete Singer, GRACEs executive director, called the cancellation very rare, adding he is aware of just one other organization that has done the same. There was never a feeling that this should be reported.. 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. It was just like, Why, why did we do this all in vain? Park said. He also spoke at youth and college-aged events, counseled university students, and preached in several countries. border: 0 none; And I say that as someone who believes the Bible clearly uses language from both spectra, not just one or the other. This story has been updated to clarify CFCs relationship with regional and national presbytery associations. In the wake of last years scandal, CFC also chose not to renew its status as a registered student organization, or RSO, at U of I last academic year. 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