MI- Pastor misled congregants, SNAP responds

By David Clohessy
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
June 25, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/mi_pastor_misled_congregants_snap_responds

A Michigan pastor deceived his flock, claiming that his associate pastor went on leave for “personal reasons” when in fact the associate faces child abuse charges. It is extremely disingenuous and dangerous for church officials to be so misleading in child abuse cases.

http://www.grandhaventribune.com/article/policefire/1042151

Last Sunday, Rev. Tom Cook of First Presbyterian Church in Grand Haven gave a vague reason to his members for associate pastor Scott Robertson leave. 

Church officials have an obligation to tell the truth to their community. Alerting parents about potential predators allows them to properly protect their children. It also encourages victims who are suffering in silence and self-blame to speak up. Rev. Cook should be ashamed of himself and should be disciplined.