Category: ACNA
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VI.6 AMiA Collapse
According to Thad Barnum, Chuck Murphy had decided that the AMiA should leave Rwanda and had met with retired Archbishops about the future of AMiA outside of Rwanda. Now he returned to Rwanda for the September 2011 House of Bishops (HOB) meeting along with Kevin Donlon and Susan Grayson, his Chief of Staff. If the…
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VI.3 AMiA Collapse
The questions that Bishop Alexis raised in his May 31st letter were numerous. He was asking for financial transparency, for accountability, and was emphasizing that this was in line with the old East African Revival slogan of “walking in the light.” The best-case scenario would have been poor bookkeeping, but what Bishop Alexis’ questions imply…
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VI.2 AMiA Collapse
Events were heating up in the Spring of 2011. Rwandan Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo was pushing for financial accountability, Jon Shuler was asking to be made a Rwandan bishop. Alexis pushed harder for some transparency, and a source close to him told me that “when Apb. Kolini left office he took all the office computers, not…
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VI.1 AMiA Collapse
A new Archbishop was in place in Rwanda and shots had been fired internally about alleged missing money from the Kolini era. As I revisit these materials in 2025 there are a jumble of pieces to put together, but the next major event in the timeline seems to be the Rwandan House of Bishops meeting…
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V. AMiA Collapse
(Picking back up my Recent Anglican History series.) As with any series of events my perspective on the collapse of AMiA is limited. Unfortunately, I don’t think there is anyone else out there who is digging into the sources, interviewing people, and creating a cohesive narrative, so my limitations are all I have. And really,…
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More Sexual Scandals Within ACNA
Paul to Titus: ..if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but…
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More Information on Frank Gough, ACNA Priest Arrested for Child Pornography
Gough appears to have authored the following biography: Fr. Frank has served since 2010 as the Rector, or Senior Pastor of Resurrection Anglican Church in Shalimar, Florida. He served as Vicar of Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Lecanto, Florida from 2000-2004, then as Rector of the Anglican Church of Our Redeemer, Hernando, Florida from…
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ACNA Pastor Arrested for Child Pornography
According to news reports: A church leader in Shalimar has been arrested and charged with 30 counts of possession of child pornography, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Frank Gough II, 64, was taken into custody Thursday morning after authorities executed a search warrant at his home on 8th Street. The sheriff’s office said…
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Bishop Christopher Warner issues Godly Admonitions to John Yates and Sam Ferguson
On November 25, 2024, Bishop Warner (DOMA, ACNA) wrote in part: With regard to the Reverend John Yates, former rector of TFCA:As stated previously, the Addendum concludes two things: 1. “No one in leadership was aware of Taylor’s abuse while he was employed.” 2. “There were a number of steps that Reverend Yates and the…
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Bishop Steve Breedlove says his investigation led to a lack of justice
In an email to his diocese, Bishop Breedlove writes: To The Diocese of Christ our Hope: Greetings to you in Jesus Christ, Lord of the Church. Within the context of the celebration of All Saints Day, reflecting on the wonder of the Church on earth and in heaven, I am writing to offer a public apology…