After the church and the Overseers released Ted from the contracts signed after the 2006 crisis (see crisis facts for additional details), the Haggards had no where to attend church in the Colorado Springs area because their attendance would have divided the congregations of any preexisting church. In order to have Christian fellowship, they formed a small fellowship called St. James Church. This is the documentary The Learning Channel (TLC) produced and aired six months after the launch of the church.
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Dear Pastor Ted & Gayle,
I watched celebrity wife swap tonight I wanted to let you know that you both touched my heart in a profound way. Your story inspired me and i hope to read Gayle’s book some time.
It amazes me How God’s Grace reaches into our lives. It moves into every crevice of our hearts & lives.
I know that God has brought me through some very tough times, but I’ve found that if I am willing to do the possible…He will do the impossible.
Thanks for allowing God to speak to me through your story. With love, Donna
Gayle, you are such a class act. You were so kind to the Busey family and so respectful. Ted has a kind heart and I hope he can find peace regardless of whether others accept who he is. I think your kids have so much to teach others about acceptance and tolerance. Jung said “that without wishing it human beings become entangled in the great “principles” of life and God leads us to find our way out.” I know that your family has the strength to get to a better place.
Loved learning about you and the message you had to offer thank you for opening our eyes to what God has to offer.. Hope
Gayle – I loved your book…it was one of the BEST books I read in 2011. It caused me to rethink the depth and levels of forgivness and love that Christ’s shed blood covers …it covers it ALL. It is a lesson I hope to remember always. Stay strong – and may God Bless your Ministry.
Hi Ted Haggard, my name is Hector Torres. I’m the Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church in Brooklyn, NY. I’ve been following your story for quite a few years and it has definitely hit a soft spot on my heart. Many years ago my father was a Pastor of a Church. He was married, had several kids and while in ministry fell into an affair which cause him to resign from ministry. This left him feeling hopeless and unable to forgive himself. While continuing to live in constant shame, he had several affairs which led him to meeting my Mom who was widowed with 3 children. While he was in an adulteress relationship with my mother I was conceived and 2 years after my younger brother Daniel shortly followed. My Dad was between 2 women for most of my childhood. He would stay with us some nights and then would have to go back home for other nights to be with his wife. I know by now you’re probably saying, “what a complicated situation.”. But I share this to say that God is a God who never gives up on us. My Dad never told me about Jesus, but when I reached the age of 17 someone invited me to the Brooklyn Tabernacle and it was that one visit to the church that I found Jesus. After years of praying I finally led my Dad back to Jesus who never thought God would ever forgive him for what he had done. My relationship with my Dad has never been the best growing up but it is wonderful now. It’s incredible to see that God took the very kids born our of an adulteress relationship and use them to bring my Dad back to a gracious forgiving God. This year I’m beginning 2012 with a series called “Revolution” and it is all based on the revolution Christ started when He came to the earth. Ted, it was a grace revolution. He came to liberate from trying to live under the curse of the law and to rely on the riches of His grace. My first sermon was on revolutionary acceptance. My Dad is 71 years old and we spent the afternoon watching football together and of course enjoying the win of Tim Tebow our beloved brother. My Dad said such a profound thing to me about God’s grace. He said, “son, had I known what you know now about God grace when I was only 25 years old when I had fallen, I would never have left the ministry.”. He came to really understand grace in a more rich and deeper way. He told me, “I feel free.”. And isn’t that what Jesus came to do, set us all free from the effects of sin and shame. I’m glad God is resurrecting you by His grace as He has done for my Dad, and hopefully for so many others. May God continue to encourage you on this journey of grace. God bless you, Gayle and your beautiful family.
Hector
God bless you Ted & Gayle & your family. God knows your hearts and intentions and has great things for you to accomplish through Him. May all the religious pharisaical people remember Jesus’ words: “He without sin cast the first stone”.
I am in the process of reading Gayle’s book, which brought me to this website. As I have watched the start of St James church I cried and I believe through reading this book and watching you guys that God is opening my heart back up to him. I have been hurt by “church people” and turned away from him 6 yrs ago. I have tried to go to church but just can’t seem to open up that part of my heart to people because of nontrust. Honestly, I can’t stand a lot of church people. However, I know that I can’t stay away forever. If I lived close to you guys I would attend your church. I will be praying for you as God works through you to do the work of Jesus! The work that I believe we are intended to do which is love the unlovable and reach out to those that are outcast by the church! We all make mistakes and for those that criticize you, I say to them- “you without sin cast the first stone” We all are in need of a savior and redemption. If we were able to redeem ourselves then why did Christ die on the cross for our sins? I know I am rambling but I just wanted you guys to know that you have touched my life. If you guys can rise above what you’ve been through, then surely I can attend and be involved in a church and do what God has called me to do which is to help those who need it! My heart has always been with those who no one else wants! Thank you so much for not giving up and Gayle, you are truly an inspiration to me and so many other women! God Bless you both and your family