May 9, 2019May 16, 2019theelephantsdebt15 Comments on HBC Meeting Notes from April 2019 HBC Meeting Notes from April 2019
April 27, 2019May 3, 2019theelephantsdebt31 Comments on HBC Responds to ECFA Termination and Financial Abuses HBC Responds to ECFA Termination and Financial Abuses
April 21, 2019April 21, 2019theelephantsdebt19 Comments on The Silence is Deafening The Silence is Deafening
April 20, 2019April 20, 2019theelephantsdebt14 Comments on ECFA Points Finger at Two HBC Leaders for Financial Shenanigans ECFA Points Finger at Two HBC Leaders for Financial Shenanigans
April 13, 2019April 14, 2019theelephantsdebt26 Comments on James MacDonald Demands More Money from HBC and Makes a Threat to the HBC Elders James MacDonald Demands More Money from HBC and Makes a Threat to the HBC Elders
April 12, 2019theelephantsdebt16 Comments on HBC Elders Plan Secret Meeting Today with MacDonald, and HBC Lawsuit Blog Goes Live HBC Elders Plan Secret Meeting Today with MacDonald, and HBC Lawsuit Blog Goes Live
March 23, 2019March 23, 2019theelephantsdebt27 Comments on Garrett Higbee and HBC’s Continued Failed Leadership Garrett Higbee and HBC’s Continued Failed Leadership
March 22, 2019theelephantsdebt14 Comments on What Rick Korte Didn’t Tell You Last Night What Rick Korte Didn’t Tell You Last Night
March 21, 2019March 22, 2019theelephantsdebt17 Comments on A Tale of Two Statements: Rick Korte, Harvest 2020, and Dan George, HBC Elder, Resign A Tale of Two Statements: Rick Korte, Harvest 2020, and Dan George, HBC Elder, Resign
March 16, 2019theelephantsdebt5 Comments on ECFA Closes Barn Door Years After the Horses Ran Out ECFA Closes Barn Door Years After the Horses Ran Out
March 9, 2019March 10, 2019theelephantsdebt16 Comments on HBC Elder Steve Huston Resigns and Apologizes HBC Elder Steve Huston Resigns and Apologizes
March 5, 2019March 5, 2019theelephantsdebt34 Comments on Why Rick Donald Cannot Return to HBC as a Pastor or Elder Why Rick Donald Cannot Return to HBC as a Pastor or Elder
February 15, 2019February 16, 2019theelephantsdebt16 Comments on Speaking Truth to Power: A Letter by Dave Jennings Speaking Truth to Power: A Letter by Dave Jennings
February 13, 2019February 15, 2019theelephantsdebt71 Comments on TED’s Statement on the Termination of MacDonald TED’s Statement on the Termination of MacDonald
February 13, 2019February 15, 2019theelephantsdebt76 Comments on MacDonald “Terminated” by Harvest MacDonald “Terminated” by Harvest
February 8, 2019February 8, 2019theelephantsdebt1 Comment on Mancow Announces “James MacDonald is No Longer a Part of Harvest Bible Chapel” Mancow Announces “James MacDonald is No Longer a Part of Harvest Bible Chapel”
January 29, 2019January 29, 2019theelephantsdebt An Open Letter to the HBC Elders, on this the Occasion of MacDonald’s Second Leave of Absence
January 29, 2019January 29, 2019theelephantsdebt11 Comments on MacDonald Fundraising While on a Sabbatical from his Sabbatical MacDonald Fundraising While on a Sabbatical from his Sabbatical
January 28, 2019January 29, 2019theelephantsdebt26 Comments on HBC Fort Wayne Calls Out MacDonald’s Character and HBC Chicago Elders’ Discernment HBC Fort Wayne Calls Out MacDonald’s Character and HBC Chicago Elders’ Discernment
January 26, 2019January 29, 2019theelephantsdebt9 Comments on Gordon Zwirkoski, Former Harvest Elder Speaks Out Gordon Zwirkoski, Former Harvest Elder Speaks Out
January 25, 2019January 29, 2019theelephantsdebt13 Comments on Trei Tatum has Resigned from the XLT and Harvest Bible Chapel Trei Tatum has Resigned from the XLT and Harvest Bible Chapel
January 25, 2019January 28, 2019theelephantsdebt16 Comments on Mancow Pens Stunning Open Letter to MacDonald in the Daily Herald Mancow Pens Stunning Open Letter to MacDonald in the Daily Herald
January 23, 2019January 25, 2019theelephantsdebt18 Comments on Robert Jones, Former Chairman of the HBC Elder Board, “Declines the Offer” Robert Jones, Former Chairman of the HBC Elder Board, “Declines the Offer”
January 21, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt18 Comments on Former HBC Elder, Fred Agase, Makes a Statement Former HBC Elder, Fred Agase, Makes a Statement
January 20, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt46 Comments on Trey Morris, Former Executive Producer of Walk in the Word Ministries Speaks Trey Morris, Former Executive Producer of Walk in the Word Ministries Speaks
January 19, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt94 Comments on Harvest Makes Major Announcement at Rolling Meadows Campus Harvest Makes Major Announcement at Rolling Meadows Campus
January 19, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt20 Comments on Ryan Hall, Lead Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel Palos Issues as a Statement Ryan Hall, Lead Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel Palos Issues as a Statement
January 19, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt1 Comment on Garrett Higbee, Former Chief Health Officer and Director of Biblical Soul Care at Harvest Bible Chapel Makes a Clarifying Statement Garrett Higbee, Former Chief Health Officer and Director of Biblical Soul Care at Harvest Bible Chapel Makes a Clarifying Statement
January 19, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt36 Comments on Dallas Jenkins, Former Member of the HBC Executive Leadership Team Speaks Again Dallas Jenkins, Former Member of the HBC Executive Leadership Team Speaks Again
January 18, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt58 Comments on Mancow Muller Speaks About MacDonald and Harvest on his WLS Radio Show Mancow Muller Speaks About MacDonald and Harvest on his WLS Radio Show
January 17, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt23 Comments on The Board of Directors of the GCC (Formerly Harvest Bible Fellowship) Speak Publicly The Board of Directors of the GCC (Formerly Harvest Bible Fellowship) Speak Publicly
January 16, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt27 Comments on Dallas Jenkins, Recent Member of HBC Executive Leadership Team (XLT) Speaks Dallas Jenkins, Recent Member of HBC Executive Leadership Team (XLT) Speaks
January 16, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt72 Comments on MacDonald Placed on “Indefinite Sabbatical” by the Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel MacDonald Placed on “Indefinite Sabbatical” by the Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel
January 8, 2019January 23, 2019theelephantsdebt133 Comments on An Open Letter to James MacDonald and the Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel An Open Letter to James MacDonald and the Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel
January 7, 2019January 7, 2019theelephantsdebt19 Comments on Litigation Update: Denied Litigation Update: Denied
January 3, 2019January 4, 2019theelephantsdebt Amidst “Strained” Relations with Moody Radio, MacDonald Pre-emptively “Resigns” and Goes Digital
December 22, 2018December 22, 2018theelephantsdebt48 Comments on Matt Stowell: Former 10 Year Worship Pastor Speaks out on Facebook Matt Stowell: Former 10 Year Worship Pastor Speaks out on Facebook
December 21, 2018January 3, 2019theelephantsdebt8 Comments on Former Elder and Staff Member Submits His Resignation Letter for Publication Former Elder and Staff Member Submits His Resignation Letter for Publication
December 20, 2018December 21, 2018theelephantsdebt8 Comments on A “Deer In Headlights” or A Divided Board? A “Deer In Headlights” or A Divided Board?
December 19, 2018December 20, 2018theelephantsdebt6 Comments on Litigation Update: Emergency? No Emergency. Emergency? No Emergency. Litigation Update: Emergency? No Emergency. Emergency? No Emergency.
December 18, 2018December 18, 2018theelephantsdebt5 Comments on Randy Williams (HBC Elder & Former Chairman of the Board) calls HBC a Cult Randy Williams (HBC Elder & Former Chairman of the Board) calls HBC a Cult
December 17, 2018December 17, 2018theelephantsdebt MacDonald and the Southern Baptist Conference Pastors Conference 2019
December 3, 2018December 4, 2018theelephantsdebt1 Comment on Litigation Update: Julie Roys Requests 28 Sets of Documents from MacDonald and HBC Litigation Update: Julie Roys Requests 28 Sets of Documents from MacDonald and HBC
December 2, 2018December 2, 2018theelephantsdebt1 Comment on And the Number Shall Be Five And the Number Shall Be Five
October 26, 2018October 26, 2018theelephantsdebt2 Comments on MacDonald/Harvest Restraining Order and Lawsuit Update MacDonald/Harvest Restraining Order and Lawsuit Update
October 19, 2018January 8, 2019theelephantsdebt Harvest Bible Chapel and James MacDonald Sues TED and a Journalist
December 5, 2017December 5, 2017theelephantsdebt184 Comments on HBC Chairman of the Executive Elder Committee Resigns in Protest HBC Chairman of the Executive Elder Committee Resigns in Protest
November 17, 2017December 10, 2017theelephantsdebt60 Comments on One Member’s Resignation One Member’s Resignation
October 24, 2017January 29, 2019theelephantsdebt243 Comments on HBF Audit, MacDonald’s Character and a Little Matter Called “Hush Money” HBF Audit, MacDonald’s Character and a Little Matter Called “Hush Money”
September 27, 2017December 10, 2017theelephantsdebt143 Comments on HBC Elders Remove MacDonald from Leadership; Retain Him for Teaching HBC Elders Remove MacDonald from Leadership; Retain Him for Teaching
June 19, 2017December 5, 2017theelephantsdebt31 Comments on Headed to the Big House “For the Sake of Jesus” Headed to the Big House “For the Sake of Jesus”
January 9, 2014February 5, 2014theelephantsdebt93 Comments on To Every Season . . . To Every Season . . .
November 9, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Amidst reports of decreased attendance and giving, Harvest Bible Chapel adopts austerity measures
October 18, 2013November 8, 2013theelephantsdebt124 Comments on World Magazine reports on Jerry Jenkins’ gambling with James MacDonald and connects this story to Moody Bible Institute and The Elephant’s Debt World Magazine reports on Jerry Jenkins’ gambling with James MacDonald and connects this story to Moody Bible Institute and The Elephant’s Debt
October 9, 2013October 10, 2013theelephantsdebt82 Comments on One person’s story – Mike Medow’s – rings familiar One person’s story – Mike Medow’s – rings familiar
October 7, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt50 Comments on Fred Agase, a former HBC Elder, left the elder board and left Harvest Bible Chapel in the spring of 2013 Fred Agase, a former HBC Elder, left the elder board and left Harvest Bible Chapel in the spring of 2013
October 3, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt70 Comments on HBC removes Video of Phelps/Slabaugh Ex-Communication, or . . . did God change his mind? HBC removes Video of Phelps/Slabaugh Ex-Communication, or . . . did God change his mind?
October 2, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt60 Comments on Jim Jodrey, former HBC Elder and Business Pastor, comes forward to publicly speak for the first time. Jim Jodrey, former HBC Elder and Business Pastor, comes forward to publicly speak for the first time.
September 21, 2013September 23, 2013theelephantsdebt56 Comments on Matt Till, former Director of Productions Ministries at HBC Elgin, speaks out for the first time. Matt Till, former Director of Productions Ministries at HBC Elgin, speaks out for the first time.
September 20, 2013September 24, 2013theelephantsdebt75 Comments on Rod Van Solkema, former HBC pastor, issues a formal statement Rod Van Solkema, former HBC pastor, issues a formal statement
September 18, 2013September 20, 2013theelephantsdebt147 Comments on David Corning, former 20-year Chairman of the HBC Elder Board speaks publicly for the first time. David Corning, former 20-year Chairman of the HBC Elder Board speaks publicly for the first time.
September 17, 2013December 1, 2013theelephantsdebt51 Comments on A fourth recently resigned elder, Russ Barney, speaks publicly in defense of Marquardt, Phelps and Slabaugh. A fourth recently resigned elder, Russ Barney, speaks publicly in defense of Marquardt, Phelps and Slabaugh.
September 17, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt58 Comments on An Open Letter to HBC Elder Steve Huston on the Subject of “Satanic” Language and “Speaking for God” An Open Letter to HBC Elder Steve Huston on the Subject of “Satanic” Language and “Speaking for God”
September 15, 2013December 1, 2013theelephantsdebt80 Comments on Former Elders Scott Phelps and Barry Slabaugh are publicly ex-communicated by HBC and release a statement. Former Elders Scott Phelps and Barry Slabaugh are publicly ex-communicated by HBC and release a statement.
August 22, 2013September 15, 2013theelephantsdebt61 Comments on Dr. Ronald Allchin, former Elder of Harvest Bible Chapel, speaks publicly for the first time. Dr. Ronald Allchin, former Elder of Harvest Bible Chapel, speaks publicly for the first time.
August 19, 2013January 3, 2019theelephantsdebt56 Comments on Harvest Bible Chapel’s Big House undergoes an expensive renovation, and HBC creates a new web page to explain. Harvest Bible Chapel’s Big House undergoes an expensive renovation, and HBC creates a new web page to explain.
August 8, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt268 Comments on Recently resigned HBC Elder, Dan Marquart, cites MacDonald’s behavior, secrecy regarding salary and HBC authority structure as the reasons for his departure. Recently resigned HBC Elder, Dan Marquart, cites MacDonald’s behavior, secrecy regarding salary and HBC authority structure as the reasons for his departure.
June 22, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt36 Comments on Three HBC elders, Marquardt, Phelps and Slabaugh, have resigned from the Elder board, and HBC releases a statement. Three HBC elders, Marquardt, Phelps and Slabaugh, have resigned from the Elder board, and HBC releases a statement.
June 19, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt52 Comments on James MacDonald during a sermon shifts blame entirely to former elderboard for HBC indebtedness. James MacDonald during a sermon shifts blame entirely to former elderboard for HBC indebtedness.
March 6, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Harvest Bible Chapel Metanoia (Romania) is now the fifth church to have separated from the Harvest Bible Fellowship.
February 22, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Addressing Misinformation Pertaining to Joe Stowell and other Members of “The Void”
February 11, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Michael Mahoney, former staff member and Elder Assistant, requests to have his statement put up on The Elephant’s Debt.
February 7, 2013November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Josh Caterer, former HBC Worship Leader, contacts The Elephant’s Debt and requests to have his statement published.
December 21, 2012August 14, 2013theelephantsdebt152 Comments on Tim Challies speaks on Vertical Church ; Errant Theology of Money; and the Missing Elder Update. Tim Challies speaks on Vertical Church ; Errant Theology of Money; and the Missing Elder Update.
November 20, 2012August 14, 2013theelephantsdebt109 Comments on MacDonald’s “confession” includes admission of gambling and TED’s response. MacDonald’s “confession” includes admission of gambling and TED’s response.
November 9, 2012November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Michael Mahoney, former staff member and Elder Assistant asks to have his name added to “The Void.”
November 8, 2012August 14, 2013theelephantsdebt52 Comments on Bob Arosen, friend of MacDonald, comments about poker and James MacDonald. Bob Arosen, friend of MacDonald, comments about poker and James MacDonald.
November 7, 2012November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt127 Comments on Readers raise new concerns regarding two staff members and their alleged involvement with gambling. One photo is identified. Is Harvest’s theology of gambling changing? Readers raise new concerns regarding two staff members and their alleged involvement with gambling. One photo is identified. Is Harvest’s theology of gambling changing?
November 6, 2012August 14, 2013theelephantsdebt26 Comments on MacDonald and the Questions Regarding Allegations of Gambling … MacDonald and the Questions Regarding Allegations of Gambling …
October 31, 2012November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Mike Bryant, Former Pastor at HBC and Senior Pastor within the Harvest Bible Fellowship, offers his story at The Elephant’s Debt.
October 25, 2012November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Former Elder and Executive Pastor, Daryl Rice, contacts The Elephant’s Debt and asks to have his name added to “The Void.”
October 24, 2012November 20, 2013theelephantsdebt Former Flock Leaders, Jeff and Debbie Richardson, speak out and add their voice to the list of those concerned by the actions of HBC.
October 19, 2012August 23, 2013theelephantsdebt Harvest Bible Chapel issues a statement … which fails to answer 14 critical questions.
October 16, 2012August 15, 2013theelephantsdebt Ryan Mahoney and Scott Bryant respond to the readers’ concerns by answering four common objections to the nature of this website.
October 14, 2012August 15, 2013theelephantsdebt MacDonald addresses HBC congregation regarding TED, and commenter makes startling claim related to salary.
