After the Jonathan Fletcher abuse scandal: 5 questions for Christians
By 
Andrew Hawkins2021-03-31T10:00:00
Jonathan Fletcher was vicar of Emmanual Church Wimbledon and highly regarded in the conservative evangelical community for three decades. But according to a new report from Christian safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight, he engaged in sexually abusive behaviour and church leaders failed to handle allegations properly. Andrew Hawkins says it is time for Christians to learn important lessons
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