Left IHOP in 2015, am now a licensed therapist who specializes in working with people who've left high-control groups. I was a friend of Tracey's and was on the Living Waters team for a couple of years. The stories I could tell about the things she's said, the harm she's caused, and the ways she justifies it...
Watching her sermon was the epitome of "unsurprising and still shocking," especially in the context of what I know now about trauma, manipulation, abuse in the guise of spiritual/biblical mandates. It's all setup to deflect blame from the system (and/or the particular person who causes harm) onto the person who's been hurt. Everything she does is from that framework.
I'm so sorry for the pain you experienced and whatever details of the situations most of us may never know. I have received many emails, messages, calls, etc. I am thankful you are able to use your experiences to help others. What a testament to your own perseverance!
I just read Tracey's bio and I'm a bit surprised to be honest. Andy Comiskey was the head of the pastoral care department from 2003-2005. I was director of pastoral care from 2005-2010. Her bio lists her as head of that department from 2000 to present.
Thanks for your comment, Tom. Having not been there in the manner you and other senior leaders were, I think most of us can only go on what is posted. That's fascinating and helpful.
Left IHOP in 2015, am now a licensed therapist who specializes in working with people who've left high-control groups. I was a friend of Tracey's and was on the Living Waters team for a couple of years. The stories I could tell about the things she's said, the harm she's caused, and the ways she justifies it...
Watching her sermon was the epitome of "unsurprising and still shocking," especially in the context of what I know now about trauma, manipulation, abuse in the guise of spiritual/biblical mandates. It's all setup to deflect blame from the system (and/or the particular person who causes harm) onto the person who's been hurt. Everything she does is from that framework.
I'm so sorry for the pain you experienced and whatever details of the situations most of us may never know. I have received many emails, messages, calls, etc. I am thankful you are able to use your experiences to help others. What a testament to your own perseverance!
I just read Tracey's bio and I'm a bit surprised to be honest. Andy Comiskey was the head of the pastoral care department from 2003-2005. I was director of pastoral care from 2005-2010. Her bio lists her as head of that department from 2000 to present.
Thanks for your comment, Tom. Having not been there in the manner you and other senior leaders were, I think most of us can only go on what is posted. That's fascinating and helpful.