Thanks. Have you visited HTB, or are you a member? A lot of focus has been on the Alpha course, but little on the staff (about 180) who manage it. Is there a "cult" within the church I wonder? This might only be "visible" to those who are "initiated" within the congregation. I am aware that some of the clergy pulpit call. I did see junior members of staff spiritua
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Has anyone come across bullying or controlling behaviour at Holy Trinity Brompton Church (HTB) in London, UK? This is run by Nicky Gumball. The Alpha course is often described as cultic, but did you come across any bullying or spiritual abuse, perhaps in a pastorate or other small group? Perhaps you worked for the church at one time, and had a bad experience. Perhaps you still work there, but fee
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Alex 51, If you have been contacted by someone in ACM warning you not to participate further in this site please don't be afraid. Encourage others from your church to contact, that way you can support one another and share your concerns. Through reading the discussion on this thread you can see just how much has come to light. However, if you don't feel you can continue you have done
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QuoteROSE MBILEI would like to tell you our brother allan in kenya what ever he is saying is true if they say that it is not true we will bring evidence you can imagine a mere person to call him self jesus how does he feel infront of God may be they also have a different God from the one we know we will contnue to bring out the truth until you leave our country and contnent coz our country and co
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Alex 51, In answer to your questions. It doesn't matter whether ACM is a cult or sect, or whether they believe their pastor is Jesus. The issue is about abusive relationships and whether they are an abusive church or not. It is the practical side of their belief that you should focus on not the theology. If you want solid references go to your local Methodist/Baptist minister or C
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Quotedrmc1982Why don't you go to your church or church council to make accusations? You are trying to hide your identity behind different names. You're the one who must be from a cult. Your name is Kim? Even though you pretend to be Rwandan and Central African there is no such last name in Africa. You are trying to deceive everyone. Do you know you are selling Africa with your lies? Aft
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Quotetruthseeker777Now if that isn't the pot calling the kettle black, who is the one slandering and accusing (some did call an exmember of the group a pagaen)?? This ministry does preach that Jesus died on the cross, and that Jesus Chirst is Lord, Yet this ministry also preaches that Jesus will not return on a cloud, as written in the bible, but on the hands of 144,000 people who have b
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I think you're getting caught up with terms there moderator. Terms don't define what a cult is. I guess it depends on your experience of working with cults. I certainly would not define Jews for Jesus as a cult. I have heard and spoken with some of their representatives in an Anglican church.
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Interesting quote from deuteronomy. Christ said turn the other cheek though. If ACM are a cult, they would not admit it openly. We should pray for them. They are young people with few responsibilities at the moment. As they get older the burden of their religion, if it is a cult-worship, will take its toll. I've seen happen before.
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