This is the right time as the judgment of God has come to his people. This means if you are in a church that preaches one thing, but does the opposite, beat a path to the door. I regret staying at Harvest after that meeting with the elders. In the 1980s, pentecostals become active in the Christian Association of Nigeria.

Dull other times. The Pastor started teaching on obeying your authority and not questioning authority etc.

There are dozens if not hundreds of witnesses against many Elders at Harvest all saying the same thing. This month I have gotten the courage to seek professional counseling. To judge a fellow brother and think you know if he is a believer is dangerous. Praise the Lord! I guess the age-old adage of, 'it's not what you know, it's whom you know,' radiates through the vast majority of Calvary Chapels.

I return all the glory to God for the change of status. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. I loved his book Vertical Church. What is strange about your concern about your own fear is I have been of thee opinion that Pastor James must have been ruled by his own fear-fear of losing influence and the fear of losing “his” ministry. I can think of hundreds of small things, and some rather large ones, that I’ve compromised myself for.

Because TRANSPARENCY is needed…and now ahe may be starting to feel safe. I left a Calvary Chapel due in part with the leader and his ongoing support of Brian Brodersen who is clearly going down a contemplative route. Harvest woman’s Tuesday bible study group has not studied a book of the Bible in a couple of years.

Since that day I have pulled away from him. She is free to speak of her experience, nothing mean about that. I’d like to think it’s the fear of man spoken about in the Bible but I think it often goes beyond that. She has admitted that she didn’t speak up enough at the time. Fihuzi is an online all around news outlet with focus on; Lifestyle, Health, Politics, Celebrity Gossip etc. Still, even I knew when enough was enough. I will only say that if it is right and important to address a culture of fear within the church, it is equally important to address the same for our country. Thank you for all you do. I should have left that week, but I was too afraid to cause damage to Jesus and His kingdom and the women I was leading at that time.” After the programme that day, I walked back to Covenant University. I am so proud of Lina and she is speaking out the words that I would never say because I live in fear of that kind of authority. In a statement released by Steve Ogah, special assistant to Bishop David Oyedepo who is founder of the church, the church stressed that […] He appreciates the opportunity of direct engagement and the understanding of the government. As an encouragement, from day 1, as you began your faith walk ministry, starting a “Women of Power teaching ministry at Harvest, I have watched your character.

Yes Nellie, we are called to bring light on the darkness. Basically he’s a figurehead who can be dismissed on the whim of any elder or his wife. Is the owner of the church in some illegal businesses? Don’t find that in the Bible. Thank you for the courage and humility it takes to write a post like this.

2 Thumbs Way up to you my sister in Christ, for being open about your experience there, which more people than you know have also been through! Today’s “Christians” are weak and show Satan how powerful he is when their own Church is faced with trouble. Praying for you for healing and for growth and strength during all of this.

Jesus called out hypocrisy in the religious leaders. A leader of this expansion is Benson Idahosa, one of Africa’s most influential pentecostal preachers. We would not call Calvary Chapel a 'cult'--but perhaps leaning that way in some respects". Jesus desires mercy and not sacrifice. Instead there is always the escape clause 'touch not mine anointed.' I give him all the praise. The only thing I liked about that church was the worship, which was glorifying to the Lord. Your sister in Christ in Auburn, Indiana. James MacDonald and the leaders of HBC did that with their own hands, hearts, & minds. When it becomes clear that Abiola will win, the government cancels the result and Christians appeal to the military to relinquish power (Freston 2001: 188). Seeing this in your personality it is understandable to me that at first you revered James correction and fell into compliance. On the surface Calvary appears OK, but it's what happens behind the scenes that leads one into confusion, despair and fear. ", "I am presently a student at [an accredited] school of theology. We are currently experiencing similar tragedy at HBC-Naples. It may just be another case of a church being demolished. God’s hand is on Harvest and the dark is continuing to be shown. Bro. Detroit Lions Jersey Numbers, Maybe it’s because you’re a doctor and have such a desire to see people healed. My case is different I want to thank God of this commission for healing of HIV and vagina growths after listening to the service of the 27th August in canna land ota. There are times in our lives and circumstances that it’s just not real clear as to how to address something, with as little harm to what is good, as possible. Nellie, I’m sorry for your comment. A woman who is full of fun loving life. Thank you for your response.

It seems to me that they’ve had year’s to repent and make things right. “You are Loved” – I think I am gonna throw up. I feel for those who are still there.

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then the sermons and teaching were getting distorted and weird. Pastor was not happy and tried to convince us that we were wrong. Leaving spiritual abuse is okay, you can’t be expected to change it while you’re in the midst of it. I love who you are and what you do.

The church has the largest worshiping house in Kenya. Unreal as I went to Harvest for over 7 yrs and this whole situation has hurt so many people.

We are the Church! You are completely right on! I pray that God will heal those hurt by him and his abuse of authority. Therefore, we are at our most open to hurt. @Donna Is it possible that it is God Himself who is exposing these misdeeds? And these things are only the tip of the iceberg. Mission Control Space,

My family attended a smaller Harvest church close to Elgin. It is a cry to the current leadership, to evangelicalism at large that there are some very serious problems that need to be dealt with. However why now? We are taught in God’s Word that it is Christ’s love that ought to control us.

She will be one of many many many many who come forward so if you don’t like it, don’t read. The culture of fear, intimidation, and secrecy has poisoned not just Rolling Meadows and its campuses, but also trickled down through the fellowship. May the love of Jesus Christ and his peace flood over you this day! I never understood why they saw him the way they do. (+1) 202-419-4349 | Fax What’s also sad is that ‘old’ witness accounts go to show how truly far reaching and how long this behavior has been going on. They’re gone. God is sifting His church! On behalf of the staff and pupils of the Kingdom Heritage Model School and staff I give God all the glory because in the course of this one year God has been faithful to us, no life was lost, the Lord kept us all. Thank you for your thoughts and strong, encouraging words. Anil. Hi Hurting in Davenport,

Please see my link. I didn’t want to risk any negative impacts on my own growing ministry. He stomped his questioners. I was always greeted with a kiss by a cute missionary girl that went there. Thank you for displaying what an honest and vocal Godly woman can look like. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Typical gossips and power struggles are only the surface. Winners’ Chapel is a church. I’m not on FB, so I didn’t see your post where you extended an invitation to us to meet with you again. The next day my cousin rushed me to the hospital where I was admitted for five days. hi liz, not really looking for a vote here. I finally was so depressed that went to an 'outside' Christian therapist, which they strongly disapproved of. Under a succession of Muslim military dictators, the Association becomes increasingly political and functions almost as “an unofficial opposition to the regime” (Freston 2001:184).

see My Dream Church https://sites.google.com/site/mydreamchurch/. Where there is no vision – and freedom – the people perish. Not everyone is so blessed, and for those of you who have left HBC and have had to find a new local church, there are healthy ones out there. In any case, I’m saddened to hear that this happened to James McDonald. (It would’ve done no good to tell them how they erred when previous months didn’t get it done.) The pastor and associate pastor are also business partners. They were on a rampage of sin-sniffing, legalism and even fired one of their veteran pastors. who we really love. I will remember to pray for you and the fallout of this situation each time I see somethyfrom you come across my in box. Praying for you, many blessings for all you do. My reason for writing this email, is so you might continue to warn people that this organization(while maybe not a cult?) Thank you for being honest and speaking truth. Doesn’t matter how long ago it happened either. I have multiple thoughts…. Then God led him to Harvest Bible Chapel. Only the two of them ever see the books. I don’t appreciate you getting political – this has nothing to do with it.. Are you referring to the Democratic Party?

We are to find our faith and hope in the Message, not the messenger. I was initially sad, but I rejoiced because the mantle was tied round my head. She has a right to expose. I am surprised by your editorial on Harvest. “As we all know, the Church is made up of both literate and illiterate congregants; many are not in touch with any of the modern platforms of communication and this is what we did yesterday. In 1974, the pentecostal umbrella organization Grace of God ministry is founded in eastern Nigeria. And I won’t stand in the way of Christ’s work. Yes, I was there for ex-communication video. The culture of fear is real, soo much so I don’t feel comfortable giving my name as some will know me. Some women were still in the middle of the trauma and were still currently attending Harvest. Because it is time for this cult to be exposed and she is telling her story. Same as your departure, not a single person reached out to see how I was doing once I left my job. It’s messy.

Just because it’s a “church” building with leaders doesn’t mean that Christ is leading it.