Rodriguez said in a statement. The board forced Rev. Stone to undergo a comprehensive medical exam, which revealed he was at risk for a stroke.Second–and more tellingly–Rodriguez also brought to light claims of harassment made by female employees against Stone. “A couple of employees at VOE requested to meet with the board of directors to address concerns of inappropriate words and actions,” Rodriguez admitted. “Upon review, the board determined that the issues were civil in nature and not criminal, but that the behavior deviated from the biblicalstandards set in place for VOE leadership,” he said. “So, the board unanimously initiated his current sabbatical.