Bill Gothard and IBLP File Motions to Disqualify David C. Gibbs III

The motions have neither been granted or denied by a judge or court at this time.

Bill Gothard Threatens Recovering Grace with a $1,000,000 Lawsuit

Bill Gothard threatens the whistleblowing organization with a million-dollar lawsuit.

Bill Gothard Unveils “New Statement” Then Promptly Deletes It

Yesterday Bill Gothard, the disgraced former founder of IBLP and ATI, unveiled a revamped website with some new additions. And then promptly deleted them.

“Everyone is Forgiving”: Bill Gothard’s Bold-Faced Lies

“Former IBLP staff members take issue with Bill Gothard’s version of the facts. Gothard has made efforts to contact them, they say, and ‘grateful’ was not a word that came to mind.”

A *Real* Investigation into IBLP

Bill Gothard’s buddy David Gibbs, Jr. has now completed his “investigation” into allegations made against Gothard by former IBLP staff members. But here’s what a REAL investigation of IBLP might look.

IBLP’s Statement Is A Disgrace

Earlier today, the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) released a statement by their board concerning the resignation of Bill Gothard and the many allegations against him concerning sexual misconduct and abuse.

Not On Your Side, Debi: Jeri Lofland’s Thoughts

“This week, embattled IBLP founder Bill Gothard received aid from an unexpected quarter–homeschool mom and popular author Debi Pearl… Debi came out swinging against IBLP victims who have gone public with their stories on ‘Recovering Grace’ and other websites.”

Bill Gothard: When People Know… and Do Nothing

“I’ll be honest: I’m more than a little bit upset right now. I think it’s because I’m finally realizing the full impact of the growing Bill Gothard sexual abuse scandal. The real scandal is not that Bill Gothard sexually abused the young women placed under his authority. The real scandal is that it could go on for so many decades while leader after leader covered for him.”

Grace is For Gothard Only

“There’s a new Facebook page for defending the poor, persecuted Bill Gothard. It’s run by people who think calling Bill Gothard out for a history of sexual harassment and molestation is pretty much the equivalent of stoning Stephen or persecuting Jesus himself. But don’t worry your pretty little head about whether or not that’s legitimate theology. Just get back under your umbrella of protection.”

On Feeling Betrayed, Validated, and Brave: Jeri Lofland’s Thoughts

“Last week a shocking new series of revelations appeared on the Internet, exposing Bill Gothard, our cult leader of days long past, for the pathological fraud he was (and is). Reading the story as it dribbles out in serial form has been surreal. With each installment, I can picture my bedroom in Oak Brook, picture window facing Gothard’s office across the driveway.”