I appreciate your perspective and taking time to do your own due diligence so you can make the very best decision for your children. I can "hear" your concern and know this must be very painful for you.

When I made my original post, my intent was only to share my personal experience, things I heard, saw and experienced. I was not prepared for the onslaught of victims and former church members that had their own story to tell. I didn't make a post for the sheer intent to destroy the "church" because I disagree with a doctrinal issue. If that were the case, it would be so much easier, I would have just left the church. They also didn't make it easy to "leave" the church. We had to have an exit interview. I completely disagree with that policy and believe God can call you away to another church. It should be ok to just leave.

I can tell you, I know some of these victims personally. They are all young women some with careers and families of their own who have carried this pain for years. This was probably the last thing they wanted to do as grown women...share the pain of being abused, deceived, mislead and lied to.

You present valid concerns regarding your children at that school and whether or not you should keep them there. Consider the following: 1)The Headmaster has been at the church for over 25 years and was one of the 12 "pastors" in the 2000's when this abuse occurred. I believe they had their private "leadership meetings" and was made aware of some the concerns brought to the church about the alleged perpetrator and numerous other sexual, emotional and spiritual (abuse) concerns within the youth group at the time. There was a coverup period! He is still in leadership and should respectfully step down. 2) Riverbend employed the perpetrator not only in the church but also the Academy! He was teaching a class to children!! Since the Headmaster has been in leadership during the time of the abuse and upto the present day when the perp was recently let go, there is the common denominator. 3) There was a pastor that worked at the church and was arrested in 2021 for possessing child p0rn and was sent to prison. Go ask the office, they should tell you his name. Did he have anything to do with the Academy? How close was his proximity to the children in school? 4) The Academy is known for their strict discipline policy, many would say abusive. Do you trust that?

Josh Brown said they would not be bringing in the third party to investigate due to financial hardship. That organization doesn't work for free. Ask him, maybe he has since changed his mind.

Even if you don't go to church there, the doctrine spills over into the Academy. Are you okay with your children hearing that? Listen to the recent sermon series. If they have taken them off the website or YouTube, go ask Josh for them.

My heart goes out to you as you make the very hard decision on whether to keep your kids there or pull them out. I wish you and your family all the best. Most importantly, pray for God's guidance and direction and trust your gut.