After the Fire Session 4 - Panel: Confrontation, Truth, and Rebuilding Faith After Disillusionment

Описание: On August 9th 2025, former students, staff, missionaries, leaders and friends of FIRE School of Ministry and BRSM gathered for an honest conversation about leadership abuse, accountability, and the path toward true repentance and restoration in the church.

In this session, four former leaders of FIRE and BRSM share experiences from confronting Michael Brown, leadership failures, and the path forward. They discuss the subtle signs of abuse, the cost of leaving, and the long road to recovery. Their stories offer both warning and hope for anyone navigating unhealthy leadership.

This is not a protest or attack. It’s a call to courage, truth, and hope for those who have been hurt and for those who desire to see the Body of Christ walk in integrity.

If you’ve experienced abuse in a church or ministry context, you are not alone. Consider reaching out to trusted friends, counselors, or advocacy groups who can walk with you through your healing journey.

Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & introductions
01:28 – Why we’re speaking out now
04:05 – Life inside the culture: what it felt like
07:42 – Subtle control vs. open abuse
11:10 – When loyalty becomes harmful
14:56 – How fear kept us silent
18:33 – Breaking points that made us leave
22:19 – Rebuilding faith and identity
26:45 – Audience Q&A: Helping friends still inside
30:27 – Audience Q&A: Processing anger and grief
34:15 – What healthy leadership really looks like
38:40 – Audience Q&A: Protecting the next generation
42:52 – Encouragement for survivors
46:30 – Final reflections & closing remarks