Haggard Follow-Up: Patterns of Behavior and Severance
- Posted by: Todd
- Posted on: Thu, February 22, 2007
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First, on the severity and depth of Ted’s problems, The Rev. Larry Stockstill, one of the church board’s overseers released this statement:
“Concerning Ted and his family, we have done extensive fact-finding into his lifelong battle with a ‘dark side’ which he said in his confession letter has been a struggle for years. We have verified the reality of that struggle through numerous individuals who reported to us firsthand knowledge of everything from sordid conversation to overt suggestions to improper activities to improper relationships. These findings established a pattern of behavior that culminated in the final relationship in which Ted was, as a matter of grace, caught.”
Reading between the lines (I guess you really don’t need to read TOO much between the lines, it appears that the situation was very serious and on-going. It looks like there was a long-term sordid slide for Ted that may have started with improper conversation; that lead to more suggestive language, then a more established pattern of bad behavior that lead to at least one relationship. Sin is a nasty thing; and it appears that it had Ted by the throat.
The second thing the press is picking up on is Ted’s severence pacakge, confirmed by a New Life Associate Pastor as being around $130,000; about equal to the amount of one full year’s salary for Haggard. I find that to be more than gracious. In fact, it may be seen as overly gracious by many, not just in the church world, but those who are looking on.
Our prayer for Ted and his family is that they take the time they need to heal. It sounds like this was a long secret life for him; and my guess is that it will take the rest of his life to recover.
Todd
SOURCE: 9News.com
We'll continue to watch the progress and restoration process of Ted Haggard. Just as New Life Church convened a "Day of Hope" for their church, the Colorado press is reporting two major developments in the situation. One has to do with a statement from one of the members of the church's overseeing board; and the other has to do with the amount of Haggard's severence package...
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Oliver on Mon, March 05, 2007
the article is right, did the 44 people also get the same serverance? its not their fault they lost their jobs!
Sam on Mon, March 05, 2007
The handling of the plight of the 44 staff that were let go due to Ted’s actions is extremely important. These were faithful servants who through no fault of their own now find themselves in search of work. The church should extend the same grace to these faithful who did no wrong as they did to Ted. As one who has observed a few similar situations, it has been my experience that the high profile servants frequently get much mor egrace and consideration, even in wrongdoing, than those who suffer not because of what they have done, but become the collateral damage of the scandal.
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