Lakeview Christian Life Church

this cult destroyed my family. my sons won't even talk to me anymore becaus of their vicious lies they were toldby the leadership. this is an evil place and God wll judge the leadership for all the families they have destroyed. more

I know I'm going to get slaughtered for this. I don't really follow the Lord frankly...only because im lazy and want to live my own way. But you know what..i have way more respect for someone like me than people like you. If you were honest with yourselves you would know that the real reason (deep down) you have issues with a church like that is because you can't stay there and still have a version of yourself...something ticked you off..something didn't go your way...and the leadership is cruel right? A Pastor suggested (because there's no way they did it by force) that you not have fellowship with family members who have a different vision of ""the kingdom"". (yes,,my dad was a pastor before he died..i know the talk). And even inside yoursself you knew the fellowship would pull you in a different direction..but you just couldnt give it up. Or more to the point..you didn't like someone else telling you what to do...someone else who knew better. I may be going to hell, i may live how i want..but at least im not deceived about it and holding to a form of godliness. You either want it all or you don't. Read the Bible. It's full of verses talking about separation and that enemies of a man shall be the members of his household. As far as leadership that controls goes..take Moses..or Joshua or any other leader! The people either had to listen or grumble in their tents and get destroyed. Most of you sound like those that grumbled in their tents and now are separated and bitter. Im tired of reading it and there are about 25 people that I know that feel the same way. You are deceived...pick a side and stick to it..but don't hold to your forms of godliness...that's all it is. more

It is a little comforting to read the other experiences of the same sadness that I hear in other hearts of their loss of family members and families torn apart by this church. more

""The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed."" Psalm 34:18 NIV. This church has left many brokenhearted, myself included. I pray for everyone, both inside and out, that God will show mercy. It is truly a tragic situation. more

Thank you to all you brave people who have spoken thus far. This place continues to banish and ostracize people who leave. However, for the first time in many years, some are now gaining the courage to leave on their own despite the repercussions that are promised to ensue by church leadership. Although there are good people who are still more

I also grew up at this church, and everything I've seen on here is true. Stay far away. No church is perfect, but this one is blatantly destructive. As Americans we all assume we can go anywhere we want and are free to leave, if we choose, but if you hold onto that mentality here you won't survive there long. You don't have the freedom to come and go, and if you do leave, and you have family there, they will be forced to choose between you and the church, and because of the effective practice of psychological manipulation and intimidation, many choose the church. You may say, it couldn't be that bad, they'd be in trouble with the law by now. Well, I don't know how they've managed to go this long without getting in trouble, but they have, so stay away! more

I was raised in this church... more

This ""church"" is more of a cult under the disguise of a ""Christian church"" they do not deserve the title church. They separate families when one member leaves, they give themselves an importance that no person is worthy of. They use the word of God, or perhaps It would be more appropriate to say that they abuse God's word by twisting it to suit their own agenda. If there Is such a thing as a dysfunctional church than this church would set the precedence. If you love your family, DO NOT GO THERE!!!! more

This Church is exclusive and although they supposedly believe in restoration this has only to do with their past doctrinal stance. They have been involved in heavy discipleship and I believe that this still applies. I sinned badly and paid the price (I am completely to blame for that) My wife and I were excluded from fellowship, me because of my sin against God and my wife because she honoured her wedding vows and stood by me. Best friends, Elders etc. who we really valued, rejected my family when they should have been there for them to help them in their pain and to help us all come to restoration. I have since heard that some of our best friends were kicked out. The man who was my Pastor criticized our friends in the church and our contact with other Pastors. One Pastor, (now with the Lord), stood by my wife and I all through our difficulty -God bless Him Richly. Please don't go to this Church for compassion or real love, they are legalistic and I feel that they have never shed the influence of Discipleship - the apostle was a great teacher, (the praise and worship phenomenal) and I praise God for what sound doctrine he did teach- but I feared him and can still hear him telling us that he was not there to be our friend - he was there to be our PASTOR and APOSTLE. This is so sad to relate and it isn't anger, resentment or bitterness. It is the truth. God lead you in his love and gentleness. more

This religious community was built on the property of Cabana Beach Park (Racoon Lakes) in Washington County, PA. It was formerly named South Hills Christian Center. It is an apostolic faith group (bit.ly/bPCRQh) with a long history and well-established reputation for cultic behavior and broken families. Members are trained to 'cut-off' or completely shun ex-members, including parents, children, grandchildren and siblings. Divorce is justified, supported and often encouraged from a spouse who wishes to leave the community. No fellowship with churches outside apostolic control, as they do not recognize Christian or Evangelical churches as part of God's Kingdom. Loyalty to this community and it's leadership supersedes all other relationships. Consistent patterns of control through intimidation, suppression and isolation. Children receive a K-12 education exclusively from group members and are shunned if they leave upon adulthood. All members and youth are required to marry other followers of the apostle or convert outsiders. Given the extent of family interrelation and social exclusivity, exit is both difficult and traumatic. Dissenters and former members are renounced as 'bitter' or 'deceived', and are disowned. Criticism is considered insubordination or persecution and is met with fear tactics, slander, confusion, accusation and innuendo. Be aware - this community is known to post guards with concealed firearms. more