This is an accusation that will generate an emotional response, but it does not have solid factual support. CUMA's calls for accountability and filing of complaints is a legitimate avenue of calling into review the high office of trust inherent in our vows as ordained elders.
Every bishop remains a member of the order of elders.
Mr. Griffith gives confidentiality a role that is not defined by The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. It is amazing what confidentiality can allow the leadership of this church to cover up. Confidentiality, as Mr. Griffith describes it, serves to protect no one but the people who need to be held accountable. Let me illustrate. A bishop does not need to be an accuser to be an administrator.