They didnt dare disagree or be disloyal, for fear of being publicly ridiculed or punished or banished for doing so. . With Americas supposed Bible-believing preachers lying like this by abusing the tenses of verbs, it is no wonder that the president of the country testified under oath some that it depends on what the definition of IS is., Various other people testified of the existence of the door, including Dave Hyles wife and a preacher who was long associated with Hyles but left in 1988 because he could no longer tolerate the deception and who wrote to Robert Sumner about the matter in 1989. The autopsy revealed trauma and numerous broken bones in various stages of healing. After the divorce, Jennie moved into a brand new $150,000 condominium at Hyles generous behest. My father tried desperately to cover it up. I thank God for giving me the sense to decide not to become one of the neurotic puppets you employ. Maybe you could start your investigation there.Both Terry Duff and Eddie Lapina can help you fill in the details. Yet, you have failed with the most precious gifts God could have ever given you your wife, your children, and now, your ministry. And I was the one who was made to look like the bad guy in both instances. She was never charged with a crime, nor was Hyles. Sermons on the scandal rang out from pulpits across the country. Now if I walked up to you tonight and I said to you, Ive got something I want you to drink . 700 Children's Drive. He had affairs. Further, this was not just one pastor. And there is grace.. Open Letter to First Baptist Church Hammond Indiana. My older brother became another version of my father. His influence was vast. Eddie Lapina, a Hyles-trained church fixture, is acting as interim pastor while a committee searches for Schaaps replacement. The rest of the open letter. They also corrected a previous repo If you have been helped and/or blessed by our material offerings can be mailed or made online with with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Paypal. We thought to make him happy, we would hate her too. For a pastor to develop a romantic relationship with a church member is gross, gross abuse of his position and of his solemn marital vows. Dr. Linda Lowes, a physical therapist and researcher specializing in the assessment of neuromuscular dystrophies, is a principal investigator in the Center for Gene Therapy and a research associate professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University. absolute authoritarian leader who defines the group; a thought program that includes control of the environment, control of information, and people subordinating themselves and their feelings to the demands of the leader; and a lack of accountability for the head of the group. If you dont see it, dont believe it. The Bible was to be interpreted literally and by Hyles alone. He came and went as he pleased. Then there were the practical matters that caused immediate red flags when we rolled up to Hyles-Anderson College in our overloaded U-Haul, during the oppressively hot Midwestern August, in 1983. Cindy cut off her own sister, Linda Murphrey, who left the cult and has spoken publicly in Ted talks about how her father was abusive, hated her mother, abused church members, and enjoyed his affairs while preaching condemnation to others from the pulpit. There is a gross lack of spiritual discernment at play here. I am reminded of the lessons of Proverbs 29:24-27 --, Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. Columbus, OH 43205 ( map) Learn more about Linda Pax Lowes. You call him an adulterer. . Posted on September 8, 2018 by Jim. (Or would have, had Schaap not habitually railed against the evils of rock music.). But I wondered: If my dad had been taken off his self-constructed throne long ago and people had known the full truth about who he was, perhaps Jack Schaap would never have been given the liberties, the complete lack of accountability, and the power that eventually led to his own demise. My dad pastored a church that evolved into a 50,000-member cult. Older Comments. Ohhhh! He divorced his wife and married one of the 14. You call him a liar. Join Facebook to connect with Linda Murphrey and others you may know. That is insane! At a grand jury inquest, David Hyles exercised his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Including Linda Murphrey, Hyless daughter. No person has perfect knowledge or perfect memory about events that occurred years in the past, and it is always possible to quibble about some detail of someones story, as any court trial would demonstrate. But in July 2010, an hour into the Polished Shaft sermonin a church packed with thousands of teenagers there for a youth conferenceSchaap went further. I remember hearing once that it is not wise to put anything in writing that one would not want the entire world to see. Incidentally, Paula and I have volumes of stories to swap, and it is interesting to see just how similar they are. Women were to wear skirts that covered the knee. All we ask is that you give proper credit. He was so interested in mine and Davids personal relationship. In 1985, Stevenss 15-month-old son, Brent, was found lifeless in his crib. Chester Mulligan, 47 He said that he didnt know he had broken mans law but knew he had violated Gods law. With that, he entered a guilty pleaand was immediately escorted to Porter County Jail to await sentencing. Jack Schaap will be sentenced to prison this week and, as I type this, I am weeping for him and for my sister. Spanking should be deliberate and last at least ten or fifteen minutes, he continued. You are also welcome to use excerpts from the articles. Second, the fear of man brings a snare. You may have convinced your following in the past twenty years that 'it did not happen if they did not see it,' but God has seen every moment of those years, and my faith will not let [me] believe that He will let you go unpunished. Former principal at Liberty Baptist Academy, Lake Station, Indiana, Convicted in 2002 of crossing state lines with the intent to have sex with an 11-year-old girl, 7. Men were to wear jackets and ties and close-cropped hair. a system of secrecy in the church directing that matters of criminal violations not be reported to judicial authority for whom he openly preaches scorn, but to the church itself, meaning Jack Hyles. The case was settled for an undisclosed amount. If we have our eyes on Christ and our own personal responsibilities before Him, we will not stumble when men fail us. Instead, the silence was golden, and it still is. As the bible saysBe sure your sin will find you out.This is such a sad thing to have happened. Hyles arranged for Jennie Nischik to work as a secretary in an adjoining office in the late 1960s, and she would not allow her husband to touch her by 1971. Breaking Free: Linda Hyles Murphrey Speaks At TEDxOjaiChange. (I had also been instructed to carry a Biblethe King James Versionbut I couldnt find my mothers and so arrived empty-handed.). But neither did he dwell on compassion. Brother Hyles didn't own anything at the church. Log in to Reply. Linda Karlovec, Psychologist, Columbus, OH, 43221, (614) 389-9117, For many clients, achieving their goals means increasing their capacity for acceptance of themselves and others, empathy and . All we ask is that you give proper credit. The sermon was called The Polished Shaft, and in the many times that Jack Schaap, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hammond, had delivered it, it was the kind of showstopper that made him a rock star to his flock. I pity you for you will be experiencing the consequences of your actions for a very long time. He had a mistress for many years, the wife of a Sunday School teacher. YES. Be the first to contribute! Anything., While reshaping the morals of his followers, Hyles also set about empire building, Independent Baptiststyle. (The previous are excerpts from Dave Colemans Interview with Paula Hyles Polonco, first wife of Jack Hyles son Dave, November 1, 1989).THE TESTIMONY OF JACK HYLES OWN DAUGHTERThe following is excerpted from Linda Murphreys testimony at the TEDxOjaiChange event in Ojai, California, April 5, 2012. (Similar concern has yet to be expressed for his victim.) He pastored a church in Texas and was found to be having affairs with 14 different women. For the benefit of any doubters, Hyles demonstrated his power in the middle of a sermon one Sunday. helped salvage what was left of my self-respect. Jack Hyles set himself up as the saviour of fundamentalism and the pastor of pastors. The influx of cash enabled First Baptist to buy large parcels of real estate around Hammondand enabled Hyles to buy loyalty. It operated and still operates under the guise of an independent fundamental Baptist church. Their offices each had a door opening to the hallway as well as the private door connecting the two rooms. 2. I, too, witnessed a lot of hypocrisy growing up in a Baptist church, but my unbelief and rebellion was my own fault and not something I could blame on others. She has apparently allowed the stress of expectations to define her. First Baptist Churchs longtime lawyer, David Gibbs, declined a request for comment on this story. View the profiles of people named Linda Murphrey. We hated her. You exemplify everything in this life that I do not want for myself, my marriage or my children. After she and her husband hit a rocky patch, they turned to Schaap for counseling. With Americas supposed Bible-believing preachers lying like this by abusing the tenses of verbs, it is no wonder that the president of the country testified under oath some that it depends on what the definition of IS is.Various other people testified of the existence of the door, including Dave Hyles wife and a preacher who was long associated with Hyles but left in 1988 because he could no longer tolerate the deception and who wrote to Robert Sumner about the matter in 1989. He told lies that he couldnt possibly get away with. Always interesting to hear a different perspective. Eddie Lapina was witness to all of that. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward" (1 Timothy 5:18). Then there were the practical matters that caused immediate red flags when we rolled up to Hyles-Anderson College in our overloaded U-Haul, during the oppressively hot Midwestern August, in 1983. As soon as one First Baptistrelated scandal died down, another seemed to surface. (The bus ministry still operates today.). The wickedness, the heartbreak, the ruining of lives. Examples from First Baptist take in everything: pedophilia, violence, defamation of the innocent to protect the guilty, heresies against Christian doctrine, defiance against lawful authority. The following is excerpted from Linda Murphreys testimony at the TEDxOjaiChange event in Ojai, California, April 5, 2012. I felt like I had one main responsibility as a child. Yellow buses lined back streets and alleys. When authorities were called, McGuire says, Hyles told the girls parents how to avoid arrest. Your statements that your investigation will reach far and wide, and that unbelievers will see at its conclusion that the church didn't try to hide wrong doing were encouraging.If you mean what you said, you have a lot of work to do.I'm Jennie Nischik's daughter. AG. It is nearly impossible, in fact, to entirely escape his influence among fundamental Baptists. I would literally vomit before some of our meetings it got so bad., When the couple eventually left the church, Schaap turned on her, Busby says. I believe First Baptist Church gradually evolved into a cult that was in complete idolatry of my father and, after his death, complete idolatry of Jack Schaap, she says. He left everything to the organization, which my younger sister and her husband now lead. Andy Beith, 40 In the beginning1959, in this caseJack Hyles arrived at the First Baptist Church of Hammond as a skinny, charismatic Bible thumper with a Southern-fried drawl and a couple of cheap suits. A strategic and highly accomplished executive with vast expertise in brand management, business development, digital transformation, P&L management, and relationship management. Linda Murphrey. After serving in the army in World War II, he married his sweetheart, Beverly Slaughter. Incidentally, Paula and I have volumes of stories to swap, and it is interesting to see just how similar they are. That is a strong statement. Much of our material is available for free, such as the hundreds of articles at the Way of Life web site. And even to our adult years, he owned us. You are free to make copies of these at your own expense and share them with friends and family. Movies. So yes, he did know. He really does have that kind of influence on those people. I about laughed in his face. To critics, this effort appeared to be more about boosting the churchs attendance numbers than about saving souls. Author: jimbaumerexperience.com. THE TESTIMONY OF JACK HYLES OWN DAUGHTER. Disillusioned, he wrote Fundamental Seduction: The Jack Hyles Case. Clayton Busby had pastored a small church in Maine, but felt called to Hyles-Anderson. Things that we encourage you to share include the audio sermons, video presentations, O Timothy magazine, and the hundreds of Fundamental Baptist Information Service (FBIS) articles. I grieve for them.. Regardless of whether Hyles actually committed physical adultery, he was unquestionably guilty of a grossly improper relationship with a woman who was not his wife, and was thus disqualified to be a pastor. The writer claims that she was a victim of emotional abuse and was snubbed by the upper class. I attended at least 12 Pastors Schools. But even a saved man can deceive himself. At Ballengers sentencing hearingdelayed three years by appeals, during which time he resumed working in the bus ministrytwo women testified that Ballenger also molested them when they were young. I have sat in his office and he in mine. 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