church discipline

Not all who harm the church are wolves. Some are renegade sheep.

By Karen Swallow Prior — February 2, 2023
(RNS) — The distinction makes a difference.

Church discipline gone wrong: more common than you think (COMMENTARY)

By Autumn Miles — June 9, 2015
(RNS) There is an epidemic of mishandled church discipline cases. I was a victim of one 13 years ago.

Shepherds or shamers? The rise of church discipline in America (ANALYSIS)

By Jonathan Merritt — June 4, 2015
(RNS) Church discipline practices raise biblical and legal implications. Are these church shepherds just doing their best to care for their flocks, or are they crossing a line by shaming and shunning their so-called sinners?

Methodists resolve gay marriage complaint against 36 pastors without a trial

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 6, 2014
(RNS) Philadelphia Area Bishop Peggy Johnson said "it's unacceptable" to disregard church rules.

Mark Driscoll to step down while Mars Hill reviews charges

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 24, 2014
(RNS) The megachurch pastor has faced a series of allegations in the past year, including charges from former Mars Hill pastors.
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