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[Artiste]

Princessdi has commented in a previous post:

The only thing their affiliation might promote at this point is a possible inclusion in a law suit.....deep pockets.  Whatever perceived threat they see from progressives is no where near the danger they are in supporting an organization who is presently effectively supporting an accused pedophile to the point where they have now opened up themselves and the SDA church name they carry to a lawsuit.

[Artiste]

However, 3ABN continues to provide a media platform for Seventh-day Adventist church leaders.

This month the following can be viewed on 3ABN:

1)   Dan Jackson, new president of the Seventh-day Adventist North American Division.
2)   Jay Gallimore, president of the Michigan Conference.
3)   Mark Finley, retired GC General Vice President and past speaker/director of It Is Written.
4)   John Bradshaw, evangelist and new speaker/director of It Is Written.
5)   Shawn Boonstra, former speaker/director of It Is Written. 
6)   Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty Magazine.
7)   Ed Reid, Stewrdship Director of the Seventh-day Adventist North American Division.
8)   Dwight Nelson, long term pastor of Pioneer Memorial church at Andrews University.
9)   ASI

[Artiste]

Is it possible that the SDA church leadership really does want to overlook the problems at 3ABN that have been swept under the rug for so many years so they can preserve their TV appearances on an "international television network"?

[childoftheking]

I'm not sure if it is considered a postmodern concept to accept whatever "seems to be working" rather than standing for adherence to concrete truth and an absolute set of standards i.e. the ten commandments but it seems to me that extreme pragmatism is the norm. Someone or many someones do not have the intestinal fortitude to chance "rocking the boat". Isn't the greatest need of the world men who will "stand for the right though the heavens fall" and who trust the consequences to God?

[Bob Pickle]

I think you have to first look at the list of folks you gave above, and then ask which ones are appearing today on 3ABN, which ones are appearing in reruns of old programs, and which ones are appearing in programs taped elsewhere.

For example, Ed Reid is no longer NAD stewardship director, so if he is appearing on 3ABN in that capacity, it has to be a rerun.

[Artiste]

It's true that many of the programs were taped earlier or are reruns, but remember that "perception is reality".

To the more casual viewer, the perception is that there are a substantial number of church leaders appearing on 3ABN.

[Johann]

Certain viewers of 3ABN have noticed that Danny Shelton has not been seen for quite a while. Wonder why?

[Bob Pickle]

It's true that many of the programs were taped earlier or are reruns, but remember that "perception is reality".

To the more casual viewer, the perception is that there are a substantial number of church leaders appearing on 3ABN.

If a church leader refuses to appear on 3ABN, and all present "appearances" are reruns, it might not sink in to the average viewer what is really happening, but one can hardly fault the leader who refuses to appear.

[Artiste]

It's true that many of the programs were taped earlier or are reruns, but remember that "perception is reality".

To the more casual viewer, the perception is that there are a substantial number of church leaders appearing on 3ABN.

If a church leader refuses to appear on 3ABN, and all present "appearances" are reruns, it might not sink in to the average viewer what is really happening, but one can hardly fault the leader who refuses to appear.

I think the leader might very well be faulted for quietly not appearing but also not doing anything about the perception of the average viewer that 3ABN is accepted within the SDA church as its foremost evangelistic media outlet.

Do you think that Dan Jackson should have "refused to appear" a few weeks ago?

3ABN Today LIVE: Dan Jackson, North American Division President ... Thu, May 26, 8:00 p.m. CDT

[Bob Pickle]

I think that despite the political precariousness of it all, something should have been said long ago.

[childoftheking]

I wonder if the concern is not only the possible alienation of 3ABN viewers and supporters in the US. The work in Russia and such places as St Lucia where 3ABN has gained followers etc. must be a concern to church leaders. We do have a world wide church. Nevertheless God as called on Abraham to sacrifice Isaaac, sometimes you have to do the right thing even if it takes faith and looks like it may be counterproductive.

[GRAT]

The Seventh-day Adventist church does not need 3ABN.  Hope or LLBN can either one serve Russia and any other area needed. LLBN is doing amazing things in other countries like China and the Middle East.  That is where my financial support is going, although I never supported 3ABM.  Just my opinion.

[Artiste]

The Seventh-day Adventist church does not need 3ABN.  Hope or LLBN can either one serve Russia and any other area needed. LLBN is doing amazing things in other countries like China and the Middle East.  That is where my financial support is going, although I never supported 3ABM.  Just my opinion.

I agree.

It's disheartening to think about sincere viewers from other countries as well as the US who believe they are receiving a spiritual benefit from the 3ABN programming.  3ABN likes to publish letters from such, along with the information that they are sending a small pittance (which is all they can afford) to help support the station.

If it comes to their attention that the founder, and by extension the president, have been involved in a child molestation cover-up, what might that do to their Christian experience?

[Murcielago]

Artiste, that is why a person, church or organization should never be at the center of anyone's Christianity.

[Artiste]

Well...maybe I agree with you.