Comments for New Tribes Mission Abuse

Comment on Miriam S by Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:16:00 +0000

Miriam-
I was a NTM summer missionary in ‘91, working on constructing a new building at Fanda. I hope I’m remembering the year correctly…in reading through this site, I saw your name and instantly could picture you and your brother!
Having also suffered sexual abuse (at the hands of my stepfather), I just want to say I’m so sorry for what you have gone through (the same goes for all of you Fanda Eagles), and I’m impressed by your tenacity in speaking out.
Blessings to you…
Wendy Joy (now Milligan)

Comment on Fanda Alumni by Shary Hauber

Shary Hauber — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:18:35 +0000

Kari I am still praying for you all. I pray that you all will receive the answers you are looking for. I also am sure you will enjoy seeing each other.

Comment on Guestbook by Kari

Kari — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:09:30 +0000

there is a facebook group.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=4559271006&ref=ts

Comment on about by Chris Horgan

Chris Horgan — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:56:55 +0000

I read this blog and know it is all true.

It was my experience too.

I left ntm in January 1992. Even today the shame I feel at allowing myself to be part of an organisation that is as controlling and abusive as ntm is haunts me.

I was told the ntm leadership were the holy spirit in my life, amongst many other things.

I was part of the leadership and a committee member in Australia. After I left I found as many people who suffered under ntm when I was a part of it, whether they were still members or not, and asked their forgiveness for my actions.

I know of people that have ended their lives, and some that have tried. I know of people who are so damaged by their experience they cannot speak of it. I know of people who cannot return to their faith.

This is not a christian experience.

Comment on Miriam S by highlander

highlander — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:23:26 +0000

Is anyone out there from Numonohi?

Comment on Guestbook by Eagle

Eagle — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:56:04 +0000

My heart breaks for each of you. My wife was abused as a child and I know the dark road that we have traveled is similar to what you have gone through. God has been faithful through the years and He will give you grace as well.

Is there another place on-line where we can connect as former Eagles?

Comment on Guestbook by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:56:31 +0000

I was wondering if there was anyone on here who had attended Dalat?

Comment on Letter from Mik parents by Diane Mikitson

Diane Mikitson — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:00:46 +0000

By no means did we mean to imply that Africa was the problem, nor that Location is the problem. We loved Senegal. Dorm life is not God’s best plan for raising children. Of this we are certain.
Your comments about “cause of the problem” and fixing it are naive. “All my friends who lived in dorms were just fine” is naive.
I doubt that you are receptive to hearing the truth of the pain and turmoil most adults who lived in dorms as children will attest to.

Comment on Bonnie (Cheshire) Clingerman by Debra Barney

Debra Barney — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:10:49 +0000

Bonnie, I remember you from Fanda. I wonder now about the times you kids from out East had to spend an extra night in the dorm untill all of you could be flown home…That is what is also on my mind since we were the pilot family and hated seeing any of you not getting home on the first day. I hope all of you girls can get together including my daughters Dawn and Denise

Comment on Miriam S by Debra Barney

Debra Barney — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:58:30 +0000

I remember your family well. I hope that you remember us. David Amstutz family with the flight program, and yes, your family was great. I lot of hurt even for some of my girls. Love you