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05/04/2025

Since this account is blocked from Chesapeake Church’s FB page, I cannot share the video they posted about their “restoration” process. So here’s a transcript:

“Hello Chesapeake Church, I’m your senior pastor Angel Cartagena, reminding you that tomorrow we are kicking off our restoration process. Understand that the seminar tomorrow isn’t the entire process. It is actually the beginning where Dr. Quick is gonna take time to teach us about the process how it works, why it has to be carried out this way, and more importantly for me at least is that he’s gonna show you how all this ties back to the word of God. Once we hold that seminar tomorrow we’re going to have history research team that is going to do everything from reading minutes to interviewing people, and this is the process where we need you to be involved. We’re inviting everybody, whether you still come here to Chesapeake or not, to come share your story, share, your pain, share what you experienced here because we need all of this for our retreat.

When we finally get together to face what has happened here and to go before God and ask God to tell us, Jesus please what shall we do and response to all of this. Then the leadership of this church will repent before a congregation in a solemn assembly, publicly, and to give the congregation opportunity to respond with forgiveness because remember, the Bible says doesn’t say that we should issue an apology. It says we should repent and the response to repentance is always forgiveness.

So for those of you who want to be in the know, don’t forget that we provided a link on our website to Dr. Quick‘s book. Not required to purchase it if you want to be part of the process, but we thought it would help you because he kind of explains it and he even talks about some cases that he’s handled with churches in the past, so just remember this this is the church of Jesus Christ. All are welcome so long as you come in love and peace and we will embrace you and welcome you to this place where we come together to worship our Lord and Savior God. Bless you have a great weekend and for many of you I hope to see you tomorrow.”

I guess I don’t understand - why should those hurt by the church publicly share their stories? There should be a thick, thick folder somewhere of emails and letters from people who reached out over the years and were ignored by the leadership. Why doesn’t the leadership realize part of their responsibility is reaching out to them rather than vice versa?

Second, it will be easy for this relatively new congregation to forgive. I don’t believe invitations to former congregants, members or all of the people who were met in the parking lot and asked to never to come back to church. (No one should be banned from God’s house without a proper excommunication process.)

I’m open minded – we’ll see how all this plays out – but I still see a pattern of the church carefully controlling the narrative and pretending that the long-lasting effects of their actions will disappear when their congregation forgives them. I hope there’s talk of restitution, which is a component of repentance and reconciliation.

Comments appeared to be disabled on the Chesapeake Church FB page (or perhaps theyre restricted to a certain audience). ...
04/04/2025

Comments appeared to be disabled on the Chesapeake Church FB page (or perhaps theyre restricted to a certain audience). If you would like to send a message to Dr. Kenneth Quick, who is conducting the restoration of seminar this weekend, here is the email I found for him:
kenbquick1951@outlook

Find email addresses for leadership here: www.chesapeakechurch.org/about/

And check out the church’s 2024 annual report, where they discuss how they found themselves rebuilding, refocusing, and preparing for the plan God has for the church in the years ahead. Online. www.flippingbook.com/view/132218229/2/

If you do decide to contact the leadership, please consider asking them how they are going to go about reaching out to and reconciling with all of the people who were hurt, banished, and left disillusioned, traumatized, and poorer because of the actions of Robert Hahn and those who supported him.

https://www.survivorsofchesapeakechurch.com/stories/restoration-starts-with-an-apololgy

Shouldn’t an apology precede the announcement of a “Restoration Conference?” Thoughts? Anyone?

This weekend at Chesapeake!From the video: “Its no secret that Chesapeake Church has had some challenges in the past yea...
03/04/2025

This weekend at Chesapeake!

From the video: “Its no secret that Chesapeake Church has had some challenges in the past years.” (Is he… is he talking about us?)

Most of the people in need of restoration no longer go to Chesapeake Church.

And the leadership who allowed abuse to continue for decades … they’re still in charge.

I have further thoughts. Blog post dropping tonight.

https://youtu.be/VdyD7QwY5p4?si=h3uTxGJ94blDa6uWe

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Greetings! Happy election day! I’m sure many of you are waiting nervously to see if your candidate wins. Here’s a tidbit...
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Greetings! Happy election day! I’m sure many of you are waiting nervously to see if your candidate wins. Here’s a tidbit to distract you this evening. Robert Hahn has found a job that’s not behind a bar! He’s currently serving as the chief advancement officer at Birmingham Green, a senior living facility. Democrat or Republican, one thing we can all agree on is that this man should be nowhere near vulnerable senior citizens. I strongly encourage the board members at Birmingham Green to give me a call. Birmingham Green

We wait with bated breath. (Be sure to send your feedback!)
03/06/2024

We wait with bated breath. (Be sure to send your feedback!)

Will definitely be checking out this docuseries coming out this summer. “The documentary explores allegations of miscond...
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Will definitely be checking out this docuseries coming out this summer.

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https://www.thereligionbusiness.com

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“But church, let’s say ‘enough is enough’ by keeping in mind ‘first things first.’ Marriage is a top priority, but it’s not the top priority. I believe it is evil to ask a woman to stay in a marriage that covers evil and that keeps her from her highest call of serving God.”

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Yes, the blog will continue. Stay tuned!
29/12/2023

Yes, the blog will continue. Stay tuned!

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The case of Robert Hahn v. Chesapeake Church was dismissed last week. Joint stipulation simply means both parties agreed...
15/12/2023

The case of Robert Hahn v. Chesapeake Church was dismissed last week. Joint stipulation simply means both parties agreed to the dismissal, either because they settled or because the complaint was withdrawn.

Thinking of the silent ones this morning. We may not hear you, but He does.
05/11/2023

Thinking of the silent ones this morning. We may not hear you, but He does.

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