In the Name of “Mission Work” book about CAM/Mast

[Signtist]

I have to wonder how much Trudy Metzger advised Cadet in what to write? Just a thought.

What makes you think she advised him at all?

[Grace]

I have to wonder how much Trudy Metzger advised Cadet in what to write? Just a thought.

What makes you think she advised him at all?

From some of her postings on Facebook. Did you read the book?

[Signtist]

I have to wonder how much Trudy Metzger advised Cadet in what to write? Just a thought.

I personally think Trudy is too wise to do that. She already knows innuendos such as yours and accusations will fly.

And that is why I figure she is plenty wise enough to distance herself from this work. But don't take my word for it. She's easy to look up, or I can get you her number.

[Ken]

All of what he says might be true, but sometimes there are things that are better left unsaid and one needs to move on.

Why are things "better left unsaid" and why do victims "need to move on"?

Who does that serve other than the perpetrators? And those who covered up for, ignored, or created the conditions for them to continue?

[Signtist]

From some of her postings on Facebook. Did you read the book?

Wow! I just finished reading this book. What a terrible story, but what amazing grace. The first half of the book is heart breaking and hard to read. The last couple chapters are gold. The author is to be commended for his very direct calls for change in Christian institutions and individuals and his thoughtful and gracious suggestions for what that change might look like.

Every missionary or aspiring mission worker absolutely must read this book. Every pastor, church leader, or institutional leader in the conservative Anabaptist world needs to read this book.

If you read this book and become defensive of CAM or other mission agencies, you have totally missed the point, and might ought to take a good look in the mirror.

Thanks for this review. My wife says we don't need any heavy reading just now, so I will have to (not so patiently) wait. It seems like a polarizing work. Either folks want to read it, or folks do not want to have anything to do with it. There are fascinating responses to it for sure.

[Signtist]

I have to wonder how much Trudy Metzger advised Cadet in what to write? Just a thought.

What makes you think she advised him at all?

From some of her postings on Facebook. Did you read the book?

No, but I spoke with her this weekend. I suggest you look her up and speak with her yourself.

[Grace]

I have to wonder how much Trudy Metzger advised Cadet in what to write? Just a thought.

I personally think Trudy is too wise to do that. She already knows innuendos such as yours and accusations will fly.

And that is why I figure she is plenty wise enough to distance herself from this work. But don't take my word for it. She's easy to look up, or I can get you her number.

I meant no innuendos, so need to get defensive right away. FWIW, On Facebook she sure knew alot about the book long before it was published, which is why I asked the question. Although I don't always agree with her tactics, she has done a good work in exposing abuse within conservative Anabaptist communities. And that is what is important.

[steve-in-kville]

This thread is just one plot twist after another We could make a movie

[Grace]

This thread is just one plot twist after another We could make a movie

Just you watch, someone will make a movie about this in the future.

[ohio jones]

I have to wonder how much Trudy Metzger advised Cadet in what to write? Just a thought.

I personally think Trudy is too wise to do that. She already knows innuendos such as yours and accusations will fly.

I’ve had the honour of reading it, and declined suggesting changes. The moment I do that, people will hurl accusations. Therefore I advised doing it entirely without me, as much as I would have loved to help. Instead, I offered to do everything I can to help him build a platform.
(FB, 10/19)