Cameron Giovanelli Resigns From Golden State Baptist College

[Pastor Matt]

Please pray for the church and college. The following was released from the school:

 

It has come to our attention that allegations of inappropriate conduct have been made against Cameron Giovanelli, a member of our staff. Upon receipt of the notice of the allegations, we immediately placed him on administrative leave of all activities and responsibilities, to conduct a thorough and honest investigation. During the course of that investigation, Cameron Giovanelli tendered his resignation to the ministry and his resignation has been accepted. All responsibilities of any nature whatsoever, were permanently and immediately terminated with receipt of his resignation. There were no allegations of wrongdoing of any nature that involved the ministries of North Valley Baptist Church or Golden State Baptist College. Please keep our ministry, the Giovanelli family and all others involved in your prayers.

[Pastor Matt]

I have no idea if the accusations are true or not for Cameron G, but I am getting sick of IFB preachers doing this kind of stuff. 

[Jim_Alaska]

Or any preacher, it gives all preachers a bad name. 

[heartstrings]

"There were no allegations of wrongdoing of any nature that involved the ministries of North Valley Baptist Church or Golden State Baptist College."

Maybe not, and maybe he's not guilty, but what about the practice of putting men up on a pedestal and neglecting to, or being afraid to, hold them accountable?

[Jim_Alaska]

1 minute ago, heartstrings said:

"There were no allegations of wrongdoing of any nature that involved the ministries of North Valley Baptist Church or Golden State Baptist College."

Maybe not, and maybe he's not guilty, but what about the practice of putting men up on a pedestal and neglecting to, or being afraid to, hold them accountable?

Good point Heartstrings. This is one of the main strong points of any local IFB church ministries; accountability! If accountability is relaxed or non-existent, havoc follows.

[swathdiver]

Some may walk too close to the line and not avoid the appearance of evil.  With their testimony ruined it may be right to just fade away.

[Jim_Alaska]

What would be right is to address the allegations and if needed apologize. 

[HappyChristian]

This video is a little over 18 minutes long. It's sad. But I think, in light of what this thread is about, folks should listen to it.

 

[Pastor Matt]

I have gotten to know Cameron Giovanellit the last couple of years, and It saddens me to hear this. If found to be true, I hope the proper action is taken. Pray for the young lady(s) as they seem to be the forgotten ones in stories like this.

I have no sympathy for adults who take advantage of young boys and girls. As a pastor, I understand the importance of our church keeping their eyes on Jesus and not on me or any other preacher.

I normally do not like starting topics like this because they sicken me, but I'm not going to sit back and act like its not going on.

BTW: @HappyChristian You remember Denny Patterson? He was in college the same year that my wife and I were.

[heartstrings]

Stacey Shifflett has been to our church a couple times. Missionary to Africa back then I believe.

[Jim_Alaska]

It took a lot of courage and conviction for Bro. Stacey to go public with this information. Now it remains to be seen what will come of this sad situation.

As Independent Baptists this situation needs to be dealt with in a responsible Scriptural manner. The institutions involved need to step up to the plate and do the right thing. This is especially needful in light of their standing among Independent Baptists as leaders among IFB churches and members nationwide.

My heart and prayers go out to Bro. Stacey for taking the stand that he took and reinforcing the integrity of Biblical precepts. 

[gbcbridgeportmember123]

this is embarrassing. that conduct is not ok ever

[HappyChristian]

8 hours ago, BroMatt said:

 

BTW: @HappyChristian You remember Denny Patterson? He was in college the same year that my wife and I were.

Yes, I do. He and Randy did a lot of visiting together. He preached at FH one time not too long before we moved here. 

 

 

[HappyChristian]

Have talked to my hubs about this. Such a sin-sickness going around. I know it's because people are not giving themselves to Christ wholly. But, ick. Just ick. How can someone justify abusing these people who trust them. I just can't wrap my head around it. No wonder Jesus asked if He would find faith on the earth when He returns.

[Pastor Matt]

Pastor Shiflett took the video down. Here is what he tweeted.

 

I am very grateful for some very positive results today. I have pulled my response video down. It served its purpose. Let’s now turn our attention to better protecting the flock of God & being more bold & biblical in exposing the wolves.

— Stacey Shiflett (@staceyshiflett) May 23, 2018