I grew up in this church, went to their school and my parents were completely devoted members. I remember giving my allowance and Christmas money to help build the church building. My parents gave much money. As I got older, I questioned where the money was going. They would ask the congregation from the pulpit to write personal checks directly to the apostle for $1000 dollars. When they didn't get enough money from that, they refinanced the property and stripped out the equity without telling the congregation. When I left they told me I was ""deceived"" and leaving the ""kingdom of God"" and that they hoped I would fail in life. They compared me to a sorcerer and said I would go to outer darkness when I died. After I left they pressured my family to cut all communication with me. So my family hasn't spoken to me in years. These experiences were a big stumbling block to my faith. I think the leaders of this church are wolves in sheeps clothing, and there are lots of church members who know it's wrong, but keep writing checks, keep showing up on Sunday, look the other way and assist the leaders in cutting down Christians. Who's deceived? I hope these reviews will save even one person from falling into their trap. I hope people will find the courage to leave. I found out after I left that people in the community call it the 'Stepford Church', because everybody wears a big smile and dresses well, but hides dark secrets and acts like a robot. Very true.
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