RNZ – Gloriavale veterans quit roles in wake of multiple scandals

May 31, 2022: RNZ News – 31/05/2022 Two senior Gloriavale leaders, Fervent Steadfast and Faithful Pilgrim, have resigned from their senior positions within the Christian community. Some of the men’s failings were heard in the community’s Employment Court hearing last month. Fervent Steadfast has been accused of improperly handling issues around employment and…

Stuff – Two senior Gloriavale leaders stand down amid promise of change

May 31, 2022: By Joanne Naish – Stuff – 31/05/2022 Two senior leaders have resigned from their positions at the Gloriavale Christian Community. In a statement, a spokesperson announced Fervent Stedfast and Faithful Pilgrim had stepped down from their leadership roles. They were part of a leadership group of 16 servants and shepherds…

NZ Herald (from Greymouth Star) – Two of Gloriavale’s most senior leaders resign following public apology

May 31, 2022: NZ Herald (From Greymouth Star) – 31/05/2022 Two of the most senior leaders at the Gloriavale Christian Community have resigned their positions, as the community fulfils its promise to change following the unprecedented public apology last Friday. Fervent Stedfast and Faithful Pilgrim have both gone, according to a statement from…

Stuff – Former Gloriavale worker scarred by third-degree burn wants businesses closed until safety and pay issues are sorted

May 29, 2022: By Amanda Cropp – Stuff – 239/05/2022 GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Evidence of Faithful Disciple’s work at the Gloriavale Christian Community is seared into his flesh. He suffered an excruciating third degree burn to his ankle when a stream of 103C water shot into his gumboot as he struggled to fix…