John Minnis anyone?

Seems Mr. Minnis got himself into a little trouble with a subordinate during a work trip. You can read the whole story by clicking on the link. But sufficed to say: Alcohol + San Diego Conference + Cute Secretary = Trouble (Well, at least if you're the boss it's trouble. If you're just another co-worker it's a recipe for "good times")

The Minnis' have close ties to City Bible Church, and I went to school with their children. I genuinely like the family. And it's a shame to see this happen.

But again, another Conservative Christian isn't quite as squeaky clean as his image. You'd think Evanglicals would take the hint and be a little more open to revealing their own flaws and sins. It would make them more likeable and more relevant. The sermons I remember most are the one's where the speaker opened up their own lives and revealed their own flaws. It's difficult. And it requires a fair amount of humility.  But it's a much more relatable message.

Anyway, I thought it would be odd, if I ignored this story. So, I'm posting it. That said, try to remember what Christ told the prostitute: "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."

If it seems like I'm taking a more compassionate approach on this story, I am. I genuinely like this famly, and I'm sad to see things turn out this way. In general, I don't like to pile on people when they fail.

(Except for you Judah Smith. If you so much as hug an intern too long, I'll be all over it.)

2 thoughts on “John Minnis anyone?

  1. It seems John is going to cost the taxpayers something like $450,000 in a payoff to Jane Doe. Ouch!

    I do feel badly for his family…every one of us is tempted at times, and this negative example can help remind us all where it will end up if we take our eyes off Jesus.

  2. Yeah. His public life is pretty much ruined. I do wish Christians would remember these types of events next time someone they don’t identify with makes a poor immoral decision. “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23.

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