In this article the author said, “the youth ministry made them do it!” What is it? In this article, Kevin Miller discussed how his church had to make a lifestyle policy for leaders. How he was having some issues with youth leaders who were living a double standard life. Some of these leaders did not see the harm in sexual promiscuity, using pornography, and excessive drinking to name a few. He discussed how many leaders in church do not see anything wrong with leading kids and living a life of sin, he did.
The policy began with new volunteers and they were asked to sign a “lifestyle policy” which would begin to address several issues to the person who decided to lead. This policy was designed to ask questions of the leader and then if they needed to repent they would enter into a time of healing. He said in most cases if there was a desire to change the Pastors would enter into that process with them giving them goals and accountability. Only in cases where there was no desire for repentance and restoration were people not allowed to serve in areas where they would minister to those who were considered vulnerable.
Most people in church do not understand the doctrine of holiness and holding leaders accountable. I appreciate this stance on behaviors of leaders and I believe that he gives us some very good insight on helping our brothers and sisters in Christ become and remain holy.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/2010/spring/nomoredontask.html?start=1.
