Blog - Rebekah Drumsta

When I wrote The Forgiveness Gothard Taught and the Control It Created, I knew I didn’t want to stop at just naming the harm. Readers deserve more than a mere critique. Survivors, or those hurting, deserve a...

This post was written and scheduled before Bill Gothard’s heart attack and subsequent hospitalization for a coma. - 06.24.2026

Forgiveness is supposed to be a meaningful, human practice. In Bill Gothard’s world, it became a rule. A requirement. A tool used to kee...

Originally a social media post on June 25, 2026.

Photo is of a very young me, serving as an Assistant at a Children's Institute.

Starting a nonprofit is an exhilarating journey fueled by passion and a desire to make a difference. However, as I discovered in my role as CEO of a young nonprofit, the path is fraught with challenges and learning opportunities. To note: I’ve also been a member of three boards and gleaned from that perspective too.