What the independent review into Soul Survivor revealed

As analysed previously on this channel, Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi stepped down from ministry in 2023 after complaints of inappropriate behaviour were made and later upheld by the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team. Subsequently, Soul Survivor Watford commissioned an independent review of its culture and governance, which would also provide Pilavachi an opportunity to respond to allegations. This review was finally published in September 2024, and in this video, we will focus on three findings and look at responses from victims.

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00:04 - Introduction
00:40 - Recap
01:30 - Announcement of independent review by Fiona Scolding KC
03:51 - Allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Mike Pilavachi substantiated
05:13 - Organisational failings by Soul Survivor Watford revealed
06:30 - Organisational failings by the Church of England revealed
07:55 - Mike Pilavachi comments on allegations for the first time
09:27 - Responses to the independent review from victims
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