We've had so many Church Scandals in 2024 that people are starting to get scandal fatigue... with the CHURCH!!! This should NEVER BE! If christians want to stop this madness and see real change in the Church, then we HAVE TO LEARN some key lessons from recent scandals like the one at Daystar TV. So, in this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran shares 20 lessons that churches can learn, and SHOULD learn, to return to being above reproach and above scandal.
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Roys Report Articles on Daystar Scandal;
- https://julieroys.com/podcast/full-audio-of-daystar-meeting/
- https://julieroys.com/suzy-lamb-says-she-was-pressured-to-hide-her-sexual-assault/
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Chapters
00:00 Learning from Scandals: The Need for Reform
03:18 Addressing Celebrity Culture in the Church
05:08 Expecting Higher Standards in the Church
07:03 Defining the Church Beyond IRS Labels
08:31 The Church as a Body, Not a Business
10:00 The Power of Community Action
11:27 Disqualification of Leaders through Intimidation
12:53 The Importance of Documentation
16:18 Standing Against Spiritual Bullies
18:41 Severance Policies and Church Staff Rights
22:05 Whistleblower Protection in Churches
23:33 Proactive Policies for Investigations
25:56 Ethics of Tithes and Legal Fees
27:49 The Dangers of Nepotism
30:13 The Harm of NDAs in Churches
31:13 The Need for Independent Church Boards
33:07 Transparency and Accountability as Non-Negotiables
34:34 Understanding Leadership Accountability
35:58 Recognizing and Preventing Spiritual Abuse
37:55 Setting the Standard: Above Reproach