Saying names matters

Recently, Collateral Damage 360 has added a section on the website for names of those credibly accused or convicted of harm to children. Since adding this section, people have reached out, surprised to see the name of someone they know on this list. Many have responded with shock that someone they thought was trustworthy is actually known to Ethnos360/New Tribes Mission as someone who has harmed a child/children. This is the reason it matters to say names.

The very nature of Ethnos360/New Tribes Mission's work requires members to have a lot of contacts, whether that be contacts gained during their years-long training with the organization, through ministry location changes, or the many churches and supporters that it requires for each missionary to raise financial support. Ethnos360/New Tribes Mission missionaries use the organization's name, logo, and perceived vetting/endorsement to acquire support from churches and individuals. Additionally, people within the organization consider each other like family. So when the truth of a missionary causing harm to children is hidden, it has the potential to put the children of colleagues, churches, and supporters at risk.

This is why Collateral Damage 360 lists names with sources and discusses individual people. For example, Josh Weeks, who Ethnos360 allegedly assisted in avoiding criminal charges for harm to a child they admit he sexually abused; John Crossett, who Ethnos360/New Tribes Mission has seemingly never admitted perpetrated harm but ended up on the SO registry after being quietly let go; Donna Beach, who is seemingly still a member of the organization and whose behavior New Tribes Mission/Ethnos360 refused to acknowledge constituted abuse even though GRACE's investigation and report found it met the criteria; or Gary Earl, who was allowed to stay in the organization for years after leadership acknowledged he had abused a child/children and for whom, as a result of his status, they ignored the policy they claim ensures child safety.

When all the contacts gained throughout their missionary career don't know what Ethnos360 has learned, there is an assumption they're trustworthy based on Ethnos360's perceived endorsement and lack of communication. Saying names means people can understand the alleged behavior of each individual and therefore make informed decisions regarding their children. It's not about punishment or shame. It's about the protection of children.