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About isaiah 618

We are a group of former missionary kids (MKs) who all lived in Bangladesh at some point while Dr. Ketcham was a doctor there. Our parents served with a mission agency called Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE).

ABWE Fires GRACE, GRACE Responds

Posted on February 11, 2013

February 7, 2013. ABWE publicly fires GRACE according to a website announcement, with no prior notification to the MKs involved. Friday, February 8, 2013. A member of BangladeshMKsSpeak speaks with Tony Beckett and emails a large number of people at ABWE … Continue reading →

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GRACE Update on ABWE Investigation January 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013

Please read the following update from GRACE: GRACE Report on ABWE Investigation: January 2013 (Note that any former-MKs wishing to volunteer for the Child Protection Task Force must contact GRACE directly. GRACE’s email address is included in the update.)

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News from ABWE

Posted on October 30, 2012

Please see the following update on administrative changes at ABWE, which went live on October 17, 2012: ABWE Announces Leadership Changes The changes include the board seeking and receiving the resignations of Don Davis and Russ Ebersole, as well as … Continue reading →

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A Joint MK Statement to ABWE of Solidarity on These Points

Posted on September 13, 2012

Though recent allegations have divided the MKs of Bangladesh, we believe in these last days of the GRACE investigation it is important to remember that which unites us. We do not wish for Satan to have yet another victory in … Continue reading →

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Who Can Hold ABWE Accountable? Churches, Denominations, Affiliations and YOU

Posted on September 13, 2012

We need your help to spread awareness to various denominations and evangelical affiliations with ties to ABWE. They have the influence necessary to inspire action at ABWE headquarters in ways we have not been able to. Below you will find … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Mission Board for MKs

Posted on September 12, 2012

We are often asked what a healthy mission board/field for MKs would look like. While we don’t have all the answers, we definitely have some thoughts. In the initial hiring process of missionaries several things should happen: Thorough background checks … Continue reading →

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Another Article: “Helping Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse”

Posted on September 11, 2012

This article comes to us from ChurchLeaders.com and I believe it is really important reading for the pastors who come to this site wanting to understand what is happening and how abuse affects victims as adults. (A warning for abuse … Continue reading →

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Interesting Article: “What to Do When Your Minister Is Accused of Abuse”

Posted on September 10, 2012

This article is a re-print from this link at SNAP (The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests). I found it especially interesting that they caution people in how they respond to abuse allegations, if they believe in the innocence … Continue reading →

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Ed Stezter Speaks Out Regarding ABWE and Abuse Scandal

Posted on September 8, 2012

We are so grateful popular missiologist Ed Stetzer broke his silence. Incredibly grateful, especially at this time. I waited, not so patiently, I know. But I believe God’s timing was impeccable. Thank you, Ed. Please read it. It’s great: The Price … Continue reading →

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What We Ask of ABWE-Supporting Churches

Posted on September 7, 2012

Many people have asked us what they should be telling their churches. Maybe this can be a starting point for your missions council: ASK ABWE … 1. To release the Simms Showers report without victim names. (This should include how … Continue reading →

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