Kameel Majdali's Road Ahead

  How to ‘Scandal-Proof’ Your Life and Ministry The ministry of Ravi Zacharias (1946-2020) was globally renown and impactful. He was rightly celebrated. Unfortunately, after his death in May 2020, reports came forth of serious sexual abuse from numerous. The veracity of these reports was verified by an independent legal investigation. Such unwelcome news has an adverse affect on the person, family, ministry, and the church at large. The televangelist scandals of the late 1980s caused churches worldwide, including in Australia, to face scrutiny, change names, and see donations and offerings drop off. No doubt, the same thing is happening today. Last time, we looked at the role of two factors that greatly aid in fostering personal scandal: 1.        Accountability: The lack of proper and enforced accountability. It is a fact that the possibility of scandal is greatly reduced when such structures are in place. Remember, accountability is an insura...

    Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted — Galatians 6:1 Oh no! Here we go again. A popular apologist, author, and evangelist, a recognised high-profile Christian leader, with a large international following, was credibly accused of sexual harassment. Although he died in 2020 and cannot answer for himself, the overall evidence appears to be irrefutable - photos, text messages, and testimonies. An independent law firm investigated the matter and confirmed that the accusations were valid. As a result, his ministry had to issue a massive apology, change their name, and remove all materials in the person’s name. On top of it all, the deceased’s denomination posthumously revoked his ministry credential. The man in question was Ravi Zacharias (1946-2020), founder and chairman of the board of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM). Please note it ...