Comments on: Mercy Ministries engaged in misleading conduct, directors forced to pay $118,154 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/ Advocate for Science, Reason and Atheism Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:54:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: crystal http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24725 crystal Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:33:45 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24725 Mark and I both feel, however, that it is important to publicly note that we have not been involved with Mercy Ministries in Australia or internationally at all since July 2007, and since then we should not have been represented as ambassadors for Mercy Ministries or in any of their marketing or public relations documents. Love you, Darlene Zschech. My question is why did you not complain that your images were used after you left mm? Mark and I both feel, however, that it is important to publicly note that we have not been involved with Mercy Ministries in Australia or internationally at all since July 2007, and since then we should not have been represented as ambassadors for Mercy Ministries or in any of their marketing or public relations documents.
Love you,
Darlene Zschech.
My question is why did you not complain that your images were used after you left mm?

]]> By: crystal http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24726 crystal Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:33:31 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24726 More than two years have passed since we stood down from all involvement in Mercy Ministries. During that time we have worked hard to transition well, even in the midst of a less than ideal situation. But again, we see the faithfulness of God extended toward us, just as His faithfulness is toward you.We have learned SO, SO much during this period. I have certainly learned again to SING through a storm. In life, I believe that one of the great ‘growing up’ lessons is about praising our way through any circumstance. Yes it would be amazing if life was just sweet days every day, but life is all about our growth and development, our faith journey, the cementing and fine-tuning of our core beliefs, and learning to trust God through it all. I personally do not regret a moment of our Mercy journey. Mark and I gave our best in time and resources to pioneer a place in Australia for girls needing a helping hand to overcome their personal challenges. This is still much needed in our nation. We will continue on every day with helping people, praising our God through it all. More than two years have passed since we stood down from all involvement in Mercy Ministries. During that time we have worked hard to transition well, even in the midst of a less than ideal situation. But again, we see the faithfulness of God extended toward us, just as His faithfulness is toward you.We have learned SO, SO much during this period. I have certainly learned again to SING through a storm. In life, I believe that one of the great ‘growing up’ lessons is about praising our way through any circumstance. Yes it would be amazing if life was just sweet days every day, but life is all about our growth and development, our faith journey, the cementing and fine-tuning of our core beliefs, and learning to trust God through it all.

I personally do not regret a moment of our Mercy journey. Mark and I gave our best in time and resources to pioneer a place in Australia for girls needing a helping hand to overcome their personal challenges. This is still much needed in our nation. We will continue on every day with helping people, praising our God through it all.

]]> By: crystal http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24724 crystal Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:29:55 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24724 Went on Darlene Zschech's new website and here is her official statement concerning MM. Statement regarding Mercy Ministires Hey friends…. I really felt that due to some confusion over the last few months, I needed to write and put a few things on record regarding Mark’s and my involvement in Mercy Ministries. As of July 2007, Mark and I ceased all involvement with Mercy Ministries. As hard as it was, we knew it was the right choice for us and for our family. Since that time, due to a culmination of decisions completely outside of our control, Mercy Ministries has now unfortunately ceased to exist in Australia. And that is probably what brings us the most personal sadness of all. We are SO very thankful to all of the girls who did come through the program and we celebrate those who are flourishing in life. We pray for and encourage any girls still overcoming personal challenges to work hard and continue to seek help. We will be ever grateful to a staff who did over and above the call of duty every single day to ensure the girls’ well being. The staff that started with us at Mercy have become lifelong friends and for that we are truly grateful. Went on Darlene Zschech's new website and here is her official statement concerning MM.
Statement regarding Mercy Ministires
Hey friends…. I really felt that due to some confusion over the last few months, I needed to write and put a few things on record regarding Mark’s and my involvement in Mercy Ministries.
As of July 2007, Mark and I ceased all involvement with Mercy Ministries. As hard as it was, we knew it was the right choice for us and for our family. Since that time, due to a culmination of decisions completely outside of our control, Mercy Ministries has now unfortunately ceased to exist in Australia. And that is probably what brings us the most personal sadness of all.
We are SO very thankful to all of the girls who did come through the program and we celebrate those who are flourishing in life. We pray for and encourage any girls still overcoming personal challenges to work hard and continue to seek help. We will be ever grateful to a staff who did over and above the call of duty every single day to ensure the girls’ well being. The staff that started with us at Mercy have become lifelong friends and for that we are truly grateful.

]]> By: John Weaver http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24717 John Weaver Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:23:33 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24717 Hey guys, Yea, I'm not sure what went on with the collaboration agreement. My memory may be incorrect on that score. I thought it was a post-scandal thing, but I could very well be wrong. I agree with Crystal that all residents should be compensated, not just those from 2005-2008. Unfortunately, I don't think that's likely to happen, which peeves me to no end. Hey guys,
Yea, I'm not sure what went on with the collaboration agreement. My memory may be incorrect on that score. I thought it was a post-scandal thing, but I could very well be wrong. I agree with Crystal that all residents should be compensated, not just those from 2005-2008. Unfortunately, I don't think that's likely to happen, which peeves me to no end.

]]> By: anon http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24711 anon Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:21:42 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24711 No, Darlene and Mark were fired by Nancy in mid 2007. Nancy then put Peter Irvine in their place. No, Darlene and Mark were fired by Nancy in mid 2007. Nancy then put Peter Irvine in their place.

]]> By: ex mm resident http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24710 ex mm resident Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:04:37 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24710 Yes Nancy told us girls at Mercy in Australia that she was glad the Australian MM could get Centrelink funding because in the US they cant because the govt stops them preaching and the money has strings. She knew VERY well that Australia was getting Centrelink AND she would have known about Australia's advertising. Yes Nancy told us girls at Mercy in Australia that she was glad the Australian MM could get Centrelink funding because in the US they cant because the govt stops them preaching and the money has strings. She knew VERY well that Australia was getting Centrelink AND she would have known about Australia's advertising.

]]> By: crystal http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24707 crystal Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:54:56 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24707 The way that I found out about is that I noticed that MM was not a link on Darlene's web page as it used to be. I filled out the contact us form on the webpage and got a response back stating that they had a disagreement with Mercy about changes that had been made so they left. Putting 2 and 2 together, could it be that they disapproved of the collaboration agreement? That is what I think. The way that I found out about is that I noticed that MM was not a link on Darlene's web page as it used to be. I filled out the contact us form on the webpage and got a response back stating that they had a disagreement with Mercy about changes that had been made so they left. Putting 2 and 2 together, could it be that they disapproved of the collaboration agreement? That is what I think.

]]> By: crystal http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24706 crystal Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:51:01 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24706 The way I found about this is I noticed that MM was not on Darlene's links on her webpage. I emailed the contact info on the webpage and was told that they had left Mercy because of a change for the international locations. Could this be the collaboration agreement? The way I found about this is I noticed that MM was not on Darlene's links on her webpage. I emailed the contact info on the webpage and was told that they had left Mercy because of a change for the international locations. Could this be the collaboration agreement?

]]> By: crystal http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24703 crystal Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:57:38 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24703 John, I agree and have said that Nancy is responsible for what went on in Australia. However, tell me if I am wrong, but from what I understand, Mark and Darlene Zschech left Mercy because of the collaboration agreement preventing them from being independent from Mercy Ministries America. I think all residents who were at Mercy since the home opened should be compensated, not just the ones from 2005-2008. John,
I agree and have said that Nancy is responsible for what went on in Australia. However, tell me if I am wrong, but from what I understand, Mark and Darlene Zschech left Mercy because of the collaboration agreement preventing them from being independent from Mercy Ministries America. I think all residents who were at Mercy since the home opened should be compensated, not just the ones from 2005-2008.

]]> By: John Weaver http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/comment-page-1/#comment-24702 John Weaver Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:47:14 +0000 http://seantheblogonaut.com/2009/12/mercy-ministries-engaged-in-misleading-conduct-directors-forced-to-pay-118154/#comment-24702 Dear Crystal, Nancy, as the head of Mercy Ministries overall, was responsible for what went on in Australia, as well as America. She can not dissasociate from that guilt because she claims the ministry simply isn't responsible. I believe (you'd have to ask Sean to be sure) that the collaboration agreement only came into effect after the scandal in Australia.. The ACCC would have closed Mercy down if it had not imploded and its clear that its the ACCC's presssure , along with that of various anti-mercy survivors and bloggers that closed it. So, don't worry. It's clear to every observer but Smietana that MM is responsible for what went on in Australia (especially since Nancy's own writings very clearly reference RTF). Dear Crystal,
Nancy, as the head of Mercy Ministries overall, was responsible for what went on in Australia, as well as America. She can not dissasociate from that guilt because she claims the ministry simply isn't responsible. I believe (you'd have to ask Sean to be sure) that the collaboration agreement only came into effect after the scandal in Australia.. The ACCC would have closed Mercy down if it had not imploded and its clear that its the ACCC's presssure , along with that of various anti-mercy survivors and bloggers that closed it. So, don't worry. It's clear to every observer but Smietana that MM is responsible for what went on in Australia (especially since Nancy's own writings very clearly reference RTF).

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