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Incidentally, David Westlake founded the Cinnamon Network with Matt Bird (they’ve recently rebranded as NAYBA) and Matt Bird describes himself as a “strategic adviser” to Soul In The City and Hope. [xxxi]Another incidental is that Laurence Singlehurst’s daughter, Keira Phyo, previously worked for Tearfund alongside David Westlake and now works for Lambeth Palace.Another link between Soul Survivor and Lambeth Palace is David Saunderson.Saunderson was a Director of the Lambeth Trust from 2012 until July 2023, [xxxii]and was also a Director of Soul61 from 2013 until 31st March 2023, [xxxiii]two days before the Church of England and Soul Survivor issued statements about Mike Pilavachi stepping down. The Lambeth Trust supports the work and mission of present and former Archbishops of Canterbury.In 2020, Archbishop Justin Welby awarded Mike Pilavachi the Alphege Award for Evangelism and Witness. The intensity of the pain is such that if I let myself go near it my chest hurts and I feel as though I cannot breathe. June –Academic and worship leader Dr Mark Porter wrote THIS article for the Church Times; “Soul Survivor scandal ‘has left me questioning a faith journey I cherish’”.

September –Neil Bennetts, who previously led worship at New Wine, wrote THIS Facebook post reflecting on New Wine’s statement.March 2023 –David Saunderson resigned as a Director of Soul61 (this can be found on Companies House HERE). David Saunderson became a Director of Soul61 for in July 2011. David has been a Director of the Lambeth Trust (this can be found on Companies House HERE). The Lambeth Trust supports the work and mission of present and former Archbishops of Canterbury (as described on the Charity Commission HERE). All of this gives some context to the following guest post written by Phil Duncalfe. He was an elder in the Guildford New Frontiers church for 6 years and a member of the church since being a student at the University of Surrey. He is a staff worker for Friends International and Chaplain at the University of Surrey and you can find his story HERE.

May –Dave Jones, who worked as a Pastor at Soul Survivor shared on his Facebook HERE that the last month had “reignited the pain of working under Mike; pain that I had spent years trying to suppress”. In the post he says he has reported to the investigation and encourages others to do so as well. A prostitute, Rahab, courageously protected Israelites who were spying on Jericho in accordance with God’s plan. She was part of the lineage of Jesus.

May –Dr Beverley Friend wrote THIS heartbreaking blog post about her experiences at Soul Survivor, working as their Marketing Manager from early 2001 until late 2004.

Scripture abounds with accounts of brave, capable women who leaned on God’s strength and provision to do His will. For instance, Deborah was named one of the first judges to preside over God’s people. Through God’s prophetic word, she led the people to victory over their oppressors ( Judges 4-5). Also, Esther was a beautiful Jewish girl who married a king. When her people faced genocide, she had to choose between her safety or bravely intercede and risk her life ( Esther 7:4). June –General Synod member Jayne Ozanne had a letter published (found HERE) in the Telegraph about the Soul Survivor situation.April –The Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board whistleblow to the national media HERE about the Church of England being hostile and unnecessarily challenging.