Paul Cain:
Restoration Team Letter
~David Andrade~

 
In January 2007 RTV submitted the following letter pertaining to Mr. Cain's restoration process

The Authorized Restoration Correspondence of Paul Cain

In the last year, Paul Cain has submitted himself to a restoration process in California. Under supervision he is being integrated back into ministry. Some wonder about his restoration and are concerned about his involvement in ministry; some wonder if there should even be any restoration to ministry. Others are praying for his continued healing and rejoicing at God’s grace to restore a man to serve Jesus even after he has made wrong choices. It is time to review the process through which Paul has passed and the safeguards now in place to enable him to fulfill the calling God gave him years ago.

Paul submitted himself to the board and restoration team of RTV (Reclaiming the Valley) Ministries, an organization based in Pasadena, California. RTV Ministries covers 250 ministries and churches, worldwide. Paul is licensed for ministry under this organization. Therefore, it is proper that the leadership and peers of this ministry supervise his compliance with our high moral standards of integrity and ministry service just as any church group would do with its ministers. We have been recognized by the IRS and many other church-based organizations since 1994. Paul has submitted himself to the licensing charter and bylaws of this organization. As a part of our commitment to hold our ministers to the highest standards, Paul submitted to an extensive process that included input from therapists licensed through the State of California, who have affiliation with RTV Ministries, and who serve solely in that capacity.

While Paul’s restoration has progressed to the point that he has been encouraged to return to limited ministry, Paul is not free of accountability. He resides under the high moral standards under the RTV provisions for license. He is accountable to the committee, a mentor, and a caregiver. Further, he is released to travel in ministry only in the full-time care of a travelling male companion who is married, is more than 40 years old, is a licensed RTV minister or a part of the restoration team, and is responsible to update the team to Paul’s progress and needs on a regular basis.

Questions continue to arise as to why Paul did not submit himself to Larry Alberts and his team for restoration. Many of today’s objections seem to go back to those who were close to this first team. Though the Alberts’ team had many qualifications, the RTV team felt they were unwavering in areas where Paul needed flexibility. Paul himself has indicated that if they had been willing to work with him in these areas, he would gladly have submitted to their process.

Here were some of the issues that made it difficult for Paul to continue work with this first team. Paul’s health insurance did not cover him where Larry’s team wanted him to reside. Paul was suffering from heart problems. He needed surgery and treatment for eye and adrenal cancer. Paul’s two nieces are unable to care for themselves. They are beyond the age of 40 but both have physical and psychological problems that need constant supervision. Under the terms of the previous team, Paul would have been required to abandon them. One of these nieces has colon cancer. Since she has no insurance, we are still dealing with these needs.

Individuals representing themselves as a part of the previous restoration team have continually called and challenged the on-going process being used for Paul. From the beginning we have welcomed input from the previous team when it was expressed as concern for his progress. Unfortunately, there are those from unknown sources who continue to try to find ways to accuse and threaten Paul and those working to help him. We are committed to protect this man of God, his right to privacy, and his continued restoration to supervised ministry.

Paul has publicly repented concerning his failing. He is not trying to fault others but has come face to face with the issues. He has been in a progressive program and is at the point that he needs to be released under supervised conditions to minister. He is 77 years old and has known only ministry as a source of income. During the restoration process, he has drained most of his assets and needs to be able to work. Though he has been able to pay for much of his care, individuals on the team have paid a large portion of the tab. While Paul Cain Ministries had some money in the bank account, Paul does not. He does not personally own the property in Kansas City.

We are still very committed to Paul in his journey back to ministry, and this includes protecting him from harassment from those who feel it is their job to punish him and block his attempts at gradually returning to his calling. Some have made repeated attempts to violate his right to confidentiality in regards to his work with counselors and medical procedures. These rights are protected by law and will be defended. Those who would seek to block legitimate efforts for supervised self-employment need to realize that Paul is protected by law as well as by RTV Ministries to proceed with its agreed-upon process of restoration. Many leaders throughout California are updated regularly and give oversight in his restoration. It is our determination to protect the prophets and ministry leaders in this state.

Paul’s health is fragile. He still needs to have surgery for cancer on his adrenal gland and on his eyes. Paul is in need of prayer, love and support from the body of Christ. It is unfortunate that many resolve to shoot the wounded along the path of ministry in the body of Christ. In His work to restore Peter, Mary Magdalene, and others, Jesus demonstrated that we are to uplift others and restore His followers when they fall. Paul has spent the past 50 years of his life in ministry helping others and demonstrating the grace of Christ to others. It is time for the body of Christ to show him the love, the kindness, and the restorative grace that Christ demonstrated. Please continue to uphold Paul in your prayers.

On behalf of the

Restoration Team

RTV Ministries

Cooke Center

David Andrade