The sexually abusive behavior pastor Bill Hybels is accused of is “reprehensible,” but there is hope for repentance, the chair of Willow Creek Association Australia has said.
Stu Cameron, who is lead minister of Newlife Uniting Church on the Gold Coast, shared his thoughts on the Willow Creek Community Church founder scandal in an op-ed for Eternity News on Friday.
As Cameron explains, WCA Australia oversees the country’s Global Leadership Summit, which is a worldwide movement that Hybels once led.
“We condemn the behavior Bill Hybels has been accused of as reprehensible and contrary to the standards required of any leader. We are sorry that the mishandling of the allegations has caused more pain for the women who bravely came forward. Our heart aches for them,” Cameron wrote.
“We fully support a truly independent and thorough investigation of all allegations, as announced. Our hope is that the findings of the investigation will lead to truth, repentance, justice, healing and reconciliation,” he added, referring to the pledged investigation into Hybels’ conduct, which was…
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