Marty O. Wynn

I dropped all VBM missionaries in 2006 (before they were VBM), for many of the same reasons. It has deeply grieved me over the years because we used to be part of that group. I still am the legal owner of the BCWE acronym they use. When I tried to address the integrity issues with Austin, I was attacked. I have kept my distance since 2006.

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Marty O. Wynn please what is BCWE

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William, back in the 2000's, it was an acronym for many of the ministries that we were doing with Austin and missions. Initially, it stood for "Baptist Committed to World Evangelism." Then, we began the "Baptist Camp for World Evangelism." It was also used by Brother John Pearson for his "Businessmen Committed to World Evangelism" (and they did a lot for missions). We even had the "Baptist Car for World Evangelism," which was a loaner car for missionaries! LOL

However, by 2008, there was so much negative associated with it (because of being "the deceptive bunch") it mostly fell into disuse. Every now and then it still pops up in their promotions.

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Daniel, it was December 2005 when I asked Austin for a sit-down meeting. There were numerous issues of character and integrity that I wanted to discuss with him. I was a part of the group. I was close friends with the missionaries and Austin.

I was preaching a Missions Conference in Kenai AK that year. Doug Duffett, pastor in Fairbanks, told the pastor where I was that I was a "part of that deceptive BCWE bunch." Fortunately, Brother Duffet had enough character to fly down to Kenai the next day. We had a great time of conversation together. I told him that I had been having the same concerns, so I called Austin and told him I wanted to meet him for lunch when I returned home. That is what precipitated the meeting.

We met at a Mexican Restaurant in Alpharetta GA for lunch. We ordered our meal and had general chit-chat. He asked me what I wanted to talk with him about. I began with "Austin, we have an integrity issue," and that is all I got to say. I did not say that "he" had an issue, but that we (as a BCWE group) had an issue. Missionaries were being redirected from the fields they had been called to. Austin was getting them to change their fields, and telling them not to let their home church or pastor know.

Other issues had become common practice in the group. Redirecting designated funds was a regular practice. Insulting and making fun of those who pastored smaller churches, or who disagreed with the BCWE philosophy. It was said that "American pastors have poop for brains." While in Peru, I saw that women were expected to serve their husbands as domicile servants. The wives who did not, were belittled and insulted. I heard the insults and attacks of those who expressed disagreement. I heard them speak ill of Becky.

Yes, I did try to approach him. However, as stated, all I was able to say was "Austin, we have an integrity issue." At that point, he exploded and asked me "who do you think you are? You pastor a small handful of 60." For the next hour-and-a-half, I sat there as he berated and insulted me and my ministry. You may ask, "Why did you sit there and take it?" Because Austin was a man I met in 1997, and we instantly bonded. I loved him dearly. He was the one who recommended me to the church I pastor today (22 years ago). I had learned MUCH about missions from him. He had been a supporter and encourager. My heart was breaking that day.

I live 100 miles away from that restaurant. Yet, the trip home that day took me almost 4 hours, because I kept pulling off of the road to weep. I was crushed to realized that our friendship had ended.

I wrote him a private letter the next day. I detailed all that I had wanted to say to him that day, but did not get the opportunity. I was not mean or unkind. I still entreated him as a brother. I e-mailed the letter to him.

Within two hours, he had sent my private letter to him to all of the BCWE missionaries. I was mocked, ridiculed, and then cut-off from the group. The upcoming weeks were days of hearing lies about what I had said.

So, in answer to your question, Austin has been approached multiple times. He rebuffs them all. After all, we have "poop for brains."

I do not post this with any animosity. I pray for Austin, and I have continued to the past years. I still pray for his repentance of the deceit and cover-ups that he has been part of.

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Stephen, all I remember from that conversation is that Becky was called a troubled young lady who was a rebel. I can assure you that I would have taken sexual abuse accusations very seriously. I always have. The first I have heard of Becky's sexual accusations was this past Tuesday via her YouTube video.

All I can speak to is what happened when I attempted to address serious ethical and integrity issues. That is what happened.

However, I do not desire to engage in a tit-for-tat argument. So, I'll leave it at that.