5 Signs of an Unhealthy Church leader 1. Leaders won’t apologize or admit to clear mistakes. Churches and pastors make mistakes just like you do, and humble pastors and leadership teams apologize—privately, publicly, and specifically. I have heard of pastors who repeatedly lose their cool and curse at their staff, explaining it away as “intensity” or “drive to succeed.” If you dare to confront
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

September 27, 2020 In order to bring clarity and perspective to the situation concerning Pastor Richard Salazar and the events of Sunday, September 20, 2020 we, the Leadership Board of New Harvest Christian Fellowship, are issuing the following statement: THE ISSUE Through a series of events, it came to light that Richard Salazar had purchased vodka at a liquor store in Bellflower, Califo
Forum: Recovery from Destructive Cults and Groups

September 27, 2020 In order to bring clarity and perspective to the situation concerning Pastor Richard Salazar and the events of Sunday, September 20, 2020 we, the Leadership Board of New Harvest Christian Fellowship, are issuing the following statement: THE ISSUE Through a series of events, it came to light that Richard Salazar had purchased vodka at a liquor store in Bellflower, Califo
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Sometimes Christians can make a church/pastor/leader their idol. Also the phrase "This is because the Lord places a special hedge around someone at the church they are restored in." - non biblical. The word hedge is in the bible but this phrase is taken out of context. They add words like this so it can sound biblical but it's only deceiving for their own agenda.Richard Salazar (ma
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

The following message is from the same New Harvest member from my previous post recanting everything he said. We are very Thankful and consider it a an Honor and a Privilege for our Friendship With Pastor Richard and Nancy Salazar. We have been friends with them since 1985, when I had the opportunity to play in a Christian Rock Band in Manchester England and Scotland. It was an experience I wi
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"

Below is from a current New Harvest member There is a Faithful Woman of God that is one of the Founders and Pillars of New Harvest, her name is (hidden) She is one of the Pillars of the church since it was being held in Monterey Park. She is the only one who had the Boldness to Speak the Word of God to me when I was unsaved and out of control. A sixteen year old who was not afraid to Preac
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"