Back at the Crossroads
The hosts of the "100 Huntley Street" daily television program produced by Crossroads Christian Communications have been off the air since late May because they invested—and encouraged others to invest—in a scheme that is proving to be illegal. Brothers Ron and Reynold Mainse insist they are guilty of nothing more than naively believing the assurances of someone they considered a close friend. This appears to be the case.
Now the Crossroads' board of directors is indicating the exile may soon be over. In a September 14 statement, board chair Kerry Carmichael said she is "pleased" that the brothers, "have taken the time away from Crossroads to process the issues around the current circumstances and are actively engaged in their own personal and spiritual journeys, before renewing their public ministries" (emphasis ours).
The board explicitly understands that its primary mandate is to "preserve and protect the legacy of Crossroads as founded by David Mainse." While this is clearly no longer a one-man operation, the founder's sons are a part of that legacy and will soon be returned to visible, prominent roles. But something significant has happened to a ministry that has always depended so heavily on a particular family and a coterie of insiders. The board of directors will be looking for a broader base to stand on. Family will soon matter less.
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