In this episode of Tear Down High Places, host Average Joe and a group of pastors, including Pastor David Whitney, Pastor Jeff Crippen, and Pastor Craig Mitchell, introduce the Truth Fellowship, https://thetruthfellowship.org/ a new organization formed to support pastors and churches in standing firm against cultural and ideological drift in American evangelicalism. The discussion delves into the challenges facing the church today, with the pastors sharing their experiences of being disciplined or marginalized by the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) for resisting progressive ideologies like social justice and COVID-19 mandates. They highlight the formation of The Truth Fellowship, which aims to mentor young pastors, provide resources, and foster a network of like-minded churches committed to biblical truth. Key distinctives include the sufficiency of Scripture, opposition to social justice ideology, complementarianism, and a bold stance in the public square against issues like abortion, LGBTQ agendas, and government overreach. The episode also announces the upcoming Truth Conference in Tampa, Florida, on May 1-3, 2026, and invites listeners to engage with The Truth Fellowship by visiting – https://TheTruthfellowship.org.

Timeline of Highlights:

• 2021: The initial concerns about the leftward drift of the Evangelical Free Church (EFCA) emerge, driven by the push of a social justice agenda. A group of pastors, including Pastor Jeff Kliewer, begins monthly “Woke Free Zoom” calls to address this shift, aiming to reform the denomination.

• 2020-2021: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pastor David Whitney faces discipline from the EFCA for not closing his church, highlighting tensions over government mandates versus biblical principles. This marks a pivotal moment leading to his departure from the denomination.

• Post-2021: Efforts to reform the EFCA fail as the focus shifts from content to personal conflicts, resulting in Pastor Jeff Kliewer, Pastor David Whitney, and other pastors leaving the denomination. They connect with like-minded pastors outside the EFCA who share similar concerns about evangelical drift.

• 2025 (May): The Truth Fellowship is formally launched, with its first conference held in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, signaling the beginning of a new movement to support biblical shepherds and churches, led by pastors including Pastor Craig Chambers.

• 2025 This episode is recorded, featuring a detailed discussion on Truth Fellowship’s mission, distinctives, and plans, including mentorship for young pastors like Frank from New York City, who will participate in a baptism and evangelism training on the upcoming Sunday.

• 2026 (May 1-3): The next Truth Conference is scheduled in Tampa, Florida, hosted by Pastor Chip DeArmon at the Church at Tampa, aiming to further the movement’s growth and impact. https://www.thechurchattampa.com/tct-leadership

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