These questions are to help you get straight, specific answers from the Board members, as opposed to the kind of vague rhetoric they have thus far given those who have pressed in with them about this sad situation.

* Do you still believe that the so-called “prophecies” given to Elizabeth 5/1/03 were from God, and scripturally accurate? And did you from 2003-2006 act in accordance with the perception that Elizabeth, not you, was the one missing the mark?

* Do you agree that you all were deceived, that John, Gary, and Karen were foolish in giving Elizabeth the prophecies without even reading them, and that their actions toward her greatly embarrassed the ministry and caused much fallout?

* Why was John fired (forced to resign) in January, 2005, and why have you continued to justify that punitive action, given that you also were blinded to the reality of the situation? Why did you give him nothing in writing?

* When and why did you revoke John’s ordination, and why did you give him nothing in writing about why you did?

* Why no mention to our supporters privately or publicly of what happened with Mark and Karen Graeser? Is it really about legal restraints? Aren't we to fear God rather than man? Isn't doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord more important?

* Prior to John’s December letter, what were the exact reasons why he could not be full time with STF?

* What exactly are the character flaws (and how did they show up in his behavior) for which you fired John last January, and why did you give him nothing in writing as to why you did?

* Why did you have to be prompted about a plan of restoration for John this year if you love him as you say you do, genuinely have his best interests at heart, and are truly concerned with helping him with his supposed character flaws?

* If you believe in consequences for one's lack of wisdom and judgment, what should your consequences be, given your years of blindness and hurt to others?

* How do your actions line up with the Word in terms of love, wisdom, redemption, aiding in reconciling, and not being hypocritical?

* Is the following paragraph an accurate depiction of how you could have related to Elizabeth after she and John got back together? If so, have you said anything close to that? If not, why?

"Elizabeth, I was deceived. I thought you were the source of the problem. How I dealt with you was based upon that misconception. I endorsed giving you those horrible ‘prophecies’ without even reading them. I played a major role in disgracing you in our fellowship community and decimating your life for more than four years. Will you please forgive me?"

If they say they have acknowledged their sin, you might ask:

* How, specifically, have you come close to evidencing the qualities of genuine repentance as listed in:

2 Corinthians 7:11

See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what

-earnestness [spoude=to exert a diligent effort with reference to the brevity of time],

-eagerness to clear yourselves [apologia=a reasoned statement or argument],

-indignation [aganaktasis=vexation],

-alarm [phobos=dread, as in the fear of doing something so wrong before God],

-longing [zelos=ardor in pursuing something],

-concern [epipothesis=vehement desire, relentless longing],

-readiness to see justice done [ekdikesis=vengeance to right a wrong].

At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

* If indeed you truly believe you were deceived, why did you not on your own come forward and admit to Elizabeth your error in judgment? Why did you have to be prompted by John to admit any fault and apologize?

* Why no compassion, grace, or understanding toward John, but only repeated fault-finding rather than forgiveness and mercy that triumphs over judgment?

* Given your preaching about love, truth, courage, integrity, character, and humility, how have you demonstrated that toward John & Elizabeth? If you haven’t, isn’t that extremely hypocritical?