[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by aron

"Zacharias was ordained by The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada in 1972 and retained his Alliance credentials (most recently with the U.S. Alliance), throughout his decades of ministry. He leaves behind Margie, his wife of 48 years, and three adult children."

Good point. And this is why I intentionally didn't use the term ordained or credentialed. Anyone can be ordained a minister and get credentials from a Cracker Jack box. It means nothing. "Retained his credentials" means nothing. The C & MA had no official (or unofficial that we know of) oversite or influence over Zacharias or RZIM. And this was my point. No third party board, para-church organization or unaffiliated ministry had any oversite authority or influence. This is why when victims came forward there was no process in place to address any misconduct or abuse. The exact same thing has taken place in the Local Church of Witness Lee. The latest example has been posted right here on this forum. See thread: "What's going on in Oklahoma City?"

There was $25 million revenue per year. There was a board of directors. There were various charitable spin-offs. A cursory glance, and it seemed legit. But it was all centered around and dependent upon one person, one "Great Man", who did what he pleased, and answered to none but God. (sound familiar?)

More good points. LSM has a "board of directors" too. That and 3 bucks will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. At one time abuser/molester Phillip Lee was on the LSM board. At various times, Lee family members have been listed as board members and/or officers and received very tidy pennies from LSM. All for nothing but having the last name of Lee. If LSM was a publicly held corporation there would be investigations and charges of corporate/financial fraud and malfeasance. (just as there will probably be at RZIM in the near future)
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