Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction
• 2. I have a right to know?
  • 2.1. The Trinity Constitution
  • 2.2. I’ve spoken with Patrick Wilson, elders, and Toby Sumpter
  • 2.3. Crucial to know when elders fail, and take efforts to conceal it
• 3. Conclusion

1. Introduction

This post presents a robust defense of why you have a right to know the information shared here.

2. I have a right to know?

2.1. The Trinity Constitution

Trinity’s Constitution document presents the Head of Household as having an integral role in the church. See page 4 where it says:

Head of Households: “Congregational representatives are those members who are heads of households. These [head of household] meetings will be the normal channel through which the elders receive formal feedback from the congregation via the representatives.”

You can’t give feedback to the elders if they decide to withhold information when it reflects poorly on them. This is the primary reason you have the right to know.

2.2. I’ve spoken with Patrick Wilson, elders, and Toby Sumpter

After doing my own due diligence to verify this information, I didn’t go straight to my computer so I could embarass people. I spoke directly with Patrick Wilson, the elders, and I’ve emailed Toby Sumpter.

I was told by Patrick Wilson in so many words that I should mind my own business.

Toby Sumpter’s response was to defer to whatever the elders have said, which is a tricky proposition since the elders selectively released information so it would never lead back to how they mishandled things at the outset in Fall 2024.

2.3. Crucial to know when elders fail, and take efforts to conceal it

If elders make mistakes that negatively impact the church it is important you know. Whether by the elder’s own admission (the ideal course of things) or via other means. However, if they make deliberate efforts to conceal their mistakes this raises it to a critical level of importance for you.

You, as HOH, have the responsiblity to lead your children, wife, and household. If the church’s elders are lax when it comes to holding themselves accountable, you will stand to lose the most in the long-term.

3. Conclusion

I’ve tried to be as honorable as possible in seeking the truth about what actually happened. The last option available was to take this information directly to you.

May the LORD search and test hearts (Psalm 139:23-24).