Walking Through a Church Crisis
Interview with Pastor Bob Yandian and Michael King

A few years ago, Grace Church in Tulsa went through a major crisis that arose from a molestation situation. Families were hurt, negative media exposure abounded, and lawsuits were filed.  Of course, we pray that no congregation ever faces this type of situation, but the insights and wisdom that these two men convey is vital for church leaders in today’s society.  Our heart’s desire is that the “preventative” side of what they share can help keep others from experiencing these types of things.

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Quotes for June

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CHARACTER
“Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, riches take on wings, those who cheer today will curse tomorrow; only one thing endures—character.”
- Horace Greeley
 
DEVOTION
“For however devoted you are to God, you may be sure that he is immeasurably more devoted to you.”
- Meister Eckhart
 
MONEY
“A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart.”
- Jonathan Swift
 

PERSEVERENCE
“The most common trait I have found in all successful people is that they have conquered the temptation to give up.”
- Peter Lowe
 
PREPARATION
“Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.”
- Johnny Wooden

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