Church of the Highlands which opened as a retreat center for pastors who suffered from burnout took the spotlight when rumours about sexual misconduct were reported from their center.
Although the pastor of Church of the Highlands Chris Hodges clarified the rumours. Still, there is confusion and chaos related to that news.
For all those who don’t know what exactly was the case with the Church of Highlands retreat centre named “The Lodge”, we got you covered.
Church of the Highlands Exposed
Church of the Highlands was exposed with the concerns that The Lodge might be involved with hosting clergy accused of sexual misconduct.
Meanwhile, the Pastor of the church of the Highlands Chris Hodges clarified this news by stating the real purpose behind the creation of The Lodge.
He also cleared this misconception and said that this place was not for such cases but for the pastors suffering from burnout.
Pastor Restoration
Chris Hodges has been helping pastors for a long in recovering from burnout and mental illness. The sole purpose of The Lodge was to help the pastors who wished to quit their sinful lives and start fresh. The center was included in helping pastors to move to the path of salvation.
Programs And Future Plans
Another reason why the Church of the Highlands became the center of attraction was the lack of specific programs to support their cause.
Primarily guest speakers and events were used to help their burnout program.
The Lodge aims to create programs for the future to help the pastors and their spouses rest and grow.
Conclusion
Overall, The Lodge is a retreat center for pastors dealing with burnout, not for those facing moral or sexual misconduct allegations.