The silence from Christian leaders on Mike Pilavachi is hurting victims
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Jane Chevous2023-09-18T09:42:00
11 days on from the investigation that concluded Mike Pilavachi “used his spiritual authority to control people”, many of his colleagues in ministry have remained silent - or tried to minimise their connection with him. Jane Chevous says the Church must do better
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