whatsup?: Michael Brown and Mike Bickel: Exposing the Lies and Revealing the Truth PART 3

An open letter from Sarah Monk St. Pierre:

Intro from Ron Cantor

In the next few days (based on his board's communication with us), Dr. Michael Brown's team of elders will make public their recommendations for him in light of the revelations from the Firefly investigation, which declared "it is evident that" he committed "sexually abusive misconduct" (p. 27) against Sarah Monk St. Pierre and "engaged in an inappropriate relationship with [Kim]" (p. 27). It also concluded that Dr. Brown "deliberately deflected questions about allegations of sexual misconduct. ... [which] appears to be a calculated effort to evade accountability, suppress the allegations, and protect his ministry's reputation" (p. 24).

We employ the members of Dr. Brown's elder team to read Sarah's letter and think hard before they make a decision. What is the message you will be sending to the church? Is this type of behavior OK? Is lying to anyone who asked about it for 23 years acceptable? We're not calling for Dr Brown’s permanent disqualification. But anyone who engaged in that type of behavior and covered it up is clearly in need of, at a minimum, intense counseling, some sort of ecclesiastical discipline, and time away from the public eye. Furthermore, he should make a clear public statement of repentance, not merely for the actions, but for a conscious campaign of cover-up and deceiving those who inquired about the relationships, including correcting one of them for not precisely following Matthew 18. A blanket "clean bill of health" would not be the correct message to send to God's sheep in this hour.

From Sarah:

I want to explain why I am finally sharing my story, a story that has haunted me since 2002. For years, I have carried a heavy burden, a secret that has weighed on my soul. It's a story of betrayal, a story of abuse of power, and a story of deep personal pain. This wasn't a random act of violence. This was a violation perpetrated by someone I trusted, someone I looked up to: a well-known minister, a man who was supposed to be a spiritual father.

This man, entrusted with guidance and care, used his position to exert both physical and mental control over me. The physical touch was a violation. But the mental stronghold, the manipulation, and the erosion of my self-worth left wounds that have taken far longer to heal. It has been incredibly difficult to relive these moments, to bring them into the light after so many years of darkness.

I understand that some of you may find this difficult to hear, but I believe it is crucial to speak the truth, no matter how painful it may be. I am sharing my story now not for pity, not for revenge, but for a reason far greater than myself. I am speaking out to break the silence, to empower other survivors, and to hold those who abuse their power accountable for their actions. I hope that my story can serve as a catalyst for change, a reminder that abuse can happen anywhere, even within the church. I hope that it will encourage others to come forward and seek help, to know that they are not alone.

For too long, the echoes of silence have reverberated through the lives of those who have suffered abuse. To silence a victim is to leave them adrift in a sea of despair, robbed of hope and drowning in their pain. To abandon them, to leave them alone to grapple with the trauma inflicted by those who were meant to guide and protect them, is a betrayal as profound as the original act of violation.

For years, I carried the weight of blame, a burden that did not belong to me. For 23 long years, I internalized the pain, convinced that somehow, I was responsible for the actions of Michael Brown. I know now, with unwavering certainty, that the blame rests solely on the shoulders of the abuser. It is they who bear the responsibility for their heinous actions, not the innocent souls they have harmed.

But today, I am not defined by my past trauma. Today, I stand before you, not as a victim, but as a survivor. Just three weeks ago, I began to feel a sense of peace, a quiet understanding that I was finally embarking on my own journey of healing. And what a transformative journey it has been. God has washed away all the shame and guilt that I felt for years. The Lord has begun cleansing me of all the shame, all the guilt, and all the hurt that I carried for so long.

This healing journey is about lifting others and healing alongside others. Today, I implore anyone who has been silenced, anyone who has been victimized, anyone who has been betrayed by those in positions of trust: Speak up! I know the fear that grips you. I know the feeling of isolation, of being utterly alone. But I promise you, from the depths of my being, you are not alone. You have an army standing behind you, beside you, walking with you hand in hand.

This is not your fault. The blame lies squarely with the abuser. They are responsible for their actions, not you. The time is now. The time to break the silence is now. The time to help those who have no voice is now. Speak for those who tremble in the dark, those who are afraid to come forward. Let your voice be their strength, and let us, together, create a world where victims are empowered and abusers are held accountable. Let us heal together.

Sarah Monk St. Pierre

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PART 1

http://enjoyingthejourney.blogspot.com/2025/04/michael-brown-and-mike-bickle-exposing.html

PART 2

http://enjoyingthejourney.blogspot.com/2025/04/michael-brown-and-mike-bickle-exposing_23.html

PART 3

http://enjoyingthejourney.blogspot.com/2025/04/michael-brown-and-mike-bickel-exposing.html

PART 4

http://enjoyingthejourney.blogspot.com/2025/04/michael-brown-and-mike-bickel-exposing_29.html

PART 5

https://enjoyingthejourney.blogspot.com/2025/05/michael-brown-and-mike-bickel-exposing.html