More Alegations Regarding Ted Haggard (Non-Prophet)

Well the HBO special that is about to air just got more interesting, as did Haggard's upcoming appearances on Larry King and Oprah. The big questions I have are:

- Is the kid involved with Haggard -- who was paid off by New Life Church -- the same boy that was allegedly involved in a relationship with twentyfourseven Director Christopher Beard? Beard was fired shortly after the Haggard scandal broke, allegedly for being caught having sex with a male intern at the church. If so, this boy was involved with both the senior pastor and a youth pastor.

- Did Haggard have an ongoing relationship with Christopher Beard?

- Did Haggard profess to the HBO film crew that his relationship with Mike Jones was the only gay relationship he has ever participated in?

From NLC list email:

Dear New Life Family,

In the days ahead, there will be new press reports of allegations made by a man who knew Ted Haggard through his involvement with New Life Church. This man has decided to speak to the media about his alleged relationship with Mr. Haggard. Since these allegations were first brought to our attention, New Life Church leadership has reached out to him with compassion by providing him with pastoral care, professional counseling, and financial assistance. We did this with the hope that he would experience healing and move forward with purpose in his life.

At that time, he and church leaders agreed that publishing his allegations or our church's assistance to him would not be in his best interest. This decision was made not as an attempt to conceal wrongdoings, but to protect him from those who would seek to exploit him. His actions now suggest that he has changed his mind.

A few weeks ago, when the news of the upcoming documentary about Mr. Haggard surfaced, this man informed me that he was considering telling the media the details of his relationship with Mr. Haggard. He was obviously upset about the reported content of the documentary and wished to tell his story.

After Mr. Haggard's fall, we received reports of a number of incidents of inappropriate behavior. In each case, we have tried our very best to do the right thing, including disciplinary action when appropriate. Our concern has been and continues to be for every person affected. We renew our invitation today for anyone who believes he or she has been hurt to please come forward.

Our current elder team and all of our overseers have been aware of these allegations and have given us wise, prayerful counsel every step of the way. I regret that we have to revisit the unpleasant issues of the past, but I am convinced we are on the path of healing and great days are ahead for all of us. Thanks so much for your continued prayers and support.

Love,

Pastor Brady