In a previous article I wrote about ABC District’s 2014 abuse policy. The article was a contrast between ABC District’s stated policy and their actions as revealed by the CCAA process which shows that the CEF / DIL administration decided to get into the high-risk, high-stakes real estate property development. As it turns out, back... Continue Reading →
ABC District’s 2014 Abuse Prevention Policy
While looking for the current ABC District handbook I found a June 2014 version of the ABC District's Abuse Prevention Manual. I'm posting excerpts here without comment as I think anyone that compares the policy as written - particularly the "Aftercare" section - to District's actions over the past two decades will reach the same... Continue Reading →
ASC: Securities regulator finds mortgage company deceived investors in Ponzi scheme
CEF advertised investments for loans to build churches and schools but placed the money in speculative seniors-related developments and a business. According to the Task Force Report they also used new depositor investments to make interest payments which is a typical element of a ponzi scheme. To me this article sounds awfully familiar. You can... Continue Reading →
Inspiration Friday – July 20, 2018
Regardless of how faithful the church is - the Word of God endures! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2083383281975812&set=a.1383221671991980.1073741830.100009124806140&type=3&permPage=1
CEF – Parsonage Lot Sale
As things wind up with the CCAA proceedings things have gotten pretty quiet and it's just a matter of dotting the "i"s and crossing the "t"s. In this case one of those "administrative details" is the status of the parsonage lot that's been a thorn in the side of the CRO for some time. The... Continue Reading →
A Crisis Created by Failed Leadership in the LCC
By Dennis Kendel Board Chair, Faith Lutheran Church Saskatoon Our church, the LCC, is in the midst of a crisis. This is not a crisis thrust upon us by sinister external forces - this is a crisis of our own leadership’s making. If our leadership can come to humbly accept this fact, we will have taken... Continue Reading →
Fun Fridays – July 6, 2018
The Church Militant....