Category: The Strategy of Church Leadership

The following article came from wickedshepherds.com

Answer: NOT THE BIBLE!!!!

The following article was written by Ken Cascio on wickedshepherds.com.

 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because He has anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek; He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. Isaiah 61:1 

Whether it’s your local “VFW;” the “American Legion;” your favorite car manufacturer club; your local gym membership; the Rotary; the AARP; or your local church, once your join up for membership.…you become part of the club!

Once you join up for membership in a church, you are that church.

As human beings, something in us draws us to the things we join.  Not too soon after we join those things, they seem to have a way of possessing us!

They become us and we become them!  Take your local institutional church for example.

Without question, practically your whole identity is absorbed in this institution.  You soon begin to boast, “I am Roman Catholic; I’m a Reformed Presbyterian; I’m Baptist; I’m Southern Baptist; I’m Evangelical; I’m Unitarian; I’m Trinitarian.”  It’s endless!

And then, not too soon after that, it’s inevitable that you begin asking others, “What are you?” or, “Where do you go to church?”

Is this what Jesus envisioned when He said, “I will build My church?” Obviously not!  In fact, you can search the New Testament through and through and find that Jesus said absolutely nothing whatsoever about starting churches, joining a church or even “going-to-church!”  And yet, this is virtually the beginning, middle, and end of the “churchmanship’s“ indoctrination, indeed, all of Christendom’s creed!

Jesus said that we are in Him and He is in us, just as He is in the Father and the Father is in Him. “Abide in Me, and I in you.”   “I am the vine, you are the branches.” 

Is this how you know and experience Him at your local institutional church OR, are you joined to it (“your church”) rather than to Christ?  Which is it?

You are in it and it is in you.  Isn’t that right?  You are one with it!  Your desire is (and the admonition of your church rulers is) to bring others in union with “it” as well.  This is what you are programmed to do.

My friend, you cannot serve God and mammon.  Although this is in reference to money, the two go hand in hand.  You are either in Christ or in the institution.  You are either in Christ or in the harlot.

And to be quite honest, you know as well as I do that to truly belong to one of these local church institutions, you are required to believe what you are told to believe by those who rule within them.  Many times, you often do not know what you believe yourself apart from the doctrines of your church.

One brother recounted, “While studying for the ministry, a fellow student began asking me questions about what I believed.  I answered each one by telling him what the Baptists believe.  I continued on for a while.  Then the student smiled and asked, ‘Don’t YOU believe anything?'”

To boil it down and to put it as bluntly as possible, when someone joins their church, they are inevitably assigning their God-given freedom to run their life and manage their family over to someone else who they think is “more qualified.”  My friends, this is absolutely moronic!  Yet, it should not be too surprising given the fact that this is precisely the outcome and indeed the design of institutional churchmanship.

You are to follow and believe in Jesus alone!  Your faith in God through Jesus Christ is how you are brought into the Kingdom. “For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8.  Believing what your church institution says to believe will not save you.  Yet, many tend to think it does.

Institutions, regardless of their purpose, by their very nature, always end up fostering dependency.  Again, it’s built in by design!

It should come as no surprise then when you see many church members, week after week, year after year, remaining dependent on “their leaders” to teach them, hear from God for them, do the work of evangelizing the lost for them, entertain them, and direct practically every single area of their lives.

This dependence on men is a natural byproduct of “churchmanship.” Ironically, it’s not just a byproduct… it’s also the fuel that keeps it running.  If it fails in this task, the system will crumble for lack of support.  It needs you, an immature foster child, as much as they think they need it.

This is an entire church system and authority structure built, not upon Scripture, but upon other men’s ideas and fancy’s.

While many of these practices and beliefs systems can be easily disproved from Scripture with a minimal amount of study, most local institutional church members refuse to engage in such a study.  And really, why should they anyway.  That’s why many of them “joined up for church membership” in the first place – to let the so-called “pastor” do all of the work for them!

Not only that, even if they dared to study and ask questions, they are repeatedly bombarded with the notion that it is not right to question your pastor or elder, for in doing so, you are really questioning God!

Churchmanship?  Really?

Just like as a child should never question their parents, local institutional church members are taught to never question their church leaders.  As one churchmanship proponent has said many times over the years in his sermons: “…..Along comes a church member with questions and disagreements in regards to your pastors/elders pronouncements. This church member, in his heart, does not embrace and obey the biblical mandate to obey them that have the rule over you! This wicked spirit is present in some of your hearts and you better see it for what it is.  It’s an arrogant, proud spirit.  Beware of the pride that will second guess YOUR elders.   Which is worse – for elders to err in ignorance or for YOU to INFECT yourself and others with a spirit of insubordination and rebellion! WHICH IS WORSE!”

This is what’s being force-fed into church member’s hearts and minds.  So, it really should come as no surprise whatsoever to see local institutional church members in a perpetual state of childhood, behaving and acting exactly as they were trained to do.

They need to be told what to believe and what not to believe; where to go or not to go.  They need to be told how to act; who they are to associate with, and in many other cases, who to marry, how to dress, in addition to when and if they should ever separate from their spouse!

As a result, and understandably so, “liberty” and “freedom” are not very popular ideas within the churchmanship circle.

“..And that because of the false brethren privily brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage..” Gal. 2:4

“For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.” Gal. 5:1

“For ye, brethren, were called for freedom.” Gal 5:13

“He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised.” Luke 4:18

“If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”  John 8:36.

Scriptures such as these (and many, many more) are not prominent in institutions like this, and quite frankly, are twisted beyond any recognition.

A “Berean” spirit-type attitude is only paid lip service in these places for it certainly is never fleshed out in practice!

And as a result, these “children” will never, ever grow!  They stay forever in their baby-hood, exactly as the system has deliberately designed it to be!

For example, there are many “theological and church sects” today who will listen to and/or read nothing but their own “denominational persuasion.”   These folk will always refer to their confessions of faith or “their men”; hence these people seldom learn new perspectives.

They are locked in their own little “system” and are continually reaffirming their own “theological correctness.”

To stray into a different area of thought is almost unthinkable for many of them.  Yea, rather it is viewed as tantamount to heresy!

So there is the continued effort of always reading from the same material; always listening to the same men of your own persuasion; always singing from the same song book; always going to the same conferences where your “already pre-formed perspective” is sure to be presented.  All of these efforts (requirements) will certainly fortify you in your belief system.

If their sermon, their article, or their book said it, then it’s good enough for them and therefore, “it has to be Truth!”

I say without intending offense that such practice differs very little from that of Jehovah’s Witnesses or any other authoritarian/control groups.

“Churchmanship” may work fine for corporations, social clubs, and government entities in the world, but it has no place in His Body, the Ecclesia.   The idea of “churchmanship” is not just an inconsequential, harmless inducement.  It is an unbiblical teaching and practice that functions on an entirely wrong foundation.  It exists as a division in the Body of Christ; with unbiblical fellowship; conducting invalid meetings;  operating under fraudulent authority; with false leadership; resulting in a myriad of unbiblical practices and no such scheme will even know or recognize “the voice of the True Shepherd.”

“Churchmanship” is a man-made, man-centered, and man-sustained deceptive concoction that must be resisted at any cost.  It makes popes out of “church leaders” and “clapping seals” out of those who follow them.

Churchmanship?  God forbid! 

Instead, we are to, “Come out from among them, and be separate, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you, and will be to you a Father, and you shall be to me sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:17-18

“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth, my people, out of her, that you have no fellowship with her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” Revelation 18:4

“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’, for only one is your Teacher and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth your ‘Father’, for only one is your Father and He is in Heaven. Nor are you to be called ‘Master’, for only one is your Master, the Christ.” Matthew 23:8-10).

Make no mistake – all believers are subjected to only One Leader – Jesus Christ. There is no other – certainly no man or woman in existence. Jesus has made this abundantly clear, as well as Paul, and other writers in the New Testament. Jesus took away the authority of the High Priest and assumed that role upon Himself. God’s Word now tells we are all priests – and no person is any longer under the law. The days of the Levitical Priesthood and their dominion (and separation) over God’s people is long gone. When did this change? It changed with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.  Heb:7:12

1Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up  spiritual  sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

Starting with the Roman Catholic Church, church leaders have appointed men in positions of authority over other believers. The Protestant Church, steeped in its own ignorance, has incorporated many of the rules, concepts, and traditions of the Catholic Church. It is ironic that the Protestant Church is contemptuous of the Catholic Church,  when in fact it is the illegitimate offspring of Catholicism and of course – the manmade church system. Indeed, the Protestant Church is indebted to the Catholic Church, for bringing into fruition its own version of an idolatrous and counterfeit church system.

The same bondage that Jewish leadership held over men in Jesus day, is still in place by church leadership today. Why is it so hard to fathom that man’s nature has not changed? We misuse and abuse God’s Word for traditions and rules established by men as if they are part of God’s Will. Jesus warned us about this repeatedly. The world thinks following Jesus is about the law and religious traditions, and sadly so does most believers. Jesus took away the authority of the High Priest and assumed the role Himself. But we reject His gift, and have relinquished that authority back on to man. And hast made us unto our God kings and priest. No longer any person, religious act, thing, or system stands in the way of our having direct access to God as in the Old Testament.

Christ unequivocally states that He alone is the Head of the Church – there is no other. Jesus said, “Where two or three gather in My name” – Jesus stated He would be in the midst of them. The church system today manifested into being when Constatine, Emperor of Rome established the Catholic Church. By the year the KJV was transcribed, the Catholic Church had already been in power for over 1,300 years. These works of the law which is at the heart of the institutional church were so deeply ingrained in believers, that after so much time passed, people simply did not questioned it. NO ONE who truly understands and follows Jesus example would ever hold a position over another Christian.

Jesus is our only spiritual authority, but for most that is not good enough. Most believers listen to one man or woman to interpret the Word, instead of relying on the Holy Spirit. That’s not to say all the words of a priest or pastor have nothing to offer.  But this man-made rule that one must go to “church” was birthed out of Roman Catholicism. They formed the first organized, institutionalized churches and were the first to mandate to believers that they must attend these churches built by the hands of man. We should be followers of God – not followers of men. Jesus said: You know that the lords of the Gentiles have domination over them, and they that are great, exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. Only men put other men in authority over believers.

The New Covenant priesthood is decentralized and universalized, it is not restricted to the “ordained” and the church traditions of men. The purpose of Hebrews 10:25 is grievously misused by pastors, and is not even fulfilled by one attending man’s church. Man’s “church system” whom most believers revere over the truth in God’s Word is indebted to the Catholic Church, for coming up with the misnomer that God desires us to be part of two churches – His and man’s. The idea that a believer is subjected to a pastor or priest is simply IDOLATRY – for they are simply mere man like all other believers. Jesus said we are to be only subjected to Him. Church leaders have scared believers and guilt them into thinking that by not following their rules traditions, they are displeasing God.  The Pharisees did the same – whom Jesus warned us about such men.

Hebrews 13:17, has been used by church leaders as a hammer to subject their followers to submit to their authority. The true message behind the scripture means to be persuaded and adhere to the Word of God – not men themselves – as told by others but only in truth (they did not have Bibles when Hebrews was written). The word “office” as in a position, did not exist in any form in the original Scriptures.  Again, elders did not exercise authority over any believer – they guided others and served. Paul himself said: “Not that we are trying to dictate to you what you must believe; but are fellow workers and helpers of your joy, for by your faith you stand.”  Do your pastor or priest claim to be greater than Paul, by overriding what he clearly taught in the Scriptures?

Hebrews 13:17 is not a license for men to dictate, rule, control and otherwise exercise authority over others. The Bible clearly teaches against authoritarism among believers. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. We are to be under the leadership of One – Jesus. Men are forbidden by Jesus Christ to hold titles or positions of preeminence among other men. Only with diligent study of the scriptures, or by studying their original Greek translations will you see this. But if one study God’s Word in context (even KJV) – and be receptive to the Holy Spirit, you will come to know the truth. We must find out what the whole Bible teaches about a particular subject. We cannot just lift verses out of context and apply them to whatever we want.

We will be addressing this issue more in our strategies of church leadership articles upcoming in the near future. But make no mistake – if you are under the authority of any man or woman other than the Lord Jesus Christ, than you are guilty of idolatry. Only people allow men to usurp Christ lordship in their lives. Through Jesus death on the cross, we are only subjected to Him, and Him alone.

by Gordon Dasher

This article by Gordon Dasher was posted on wickedshepherds.com. I’m not quite sure what his position is regarding the “institutional church” as a whole, but the article has much merit.

“Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.”(Acts 17:11)

While church leaders will often pay lip service to the idea that their flock should examine what is being taught, in light of the scriptures, church members are rarely given the freedom to actually do so without serious repercussions. That is, unless the members’ conclusions are the same as the leaders.

The question is not “if the church’s teaching is right or wrong”; rather it is “do you have the right to study the Bible for yourself and do you really have the freedom to come to your own conclusions?” In reality, those who differ with those who control the church institution often meet with stiff opposition. 

Leaders have been known to malign, attempt to discredit, and mark as false teachers those who sincerely disagree.

The point however, is not how some independent thinkers have been treated, but whether or not YOU have surrendered your freedom, right and responsibility to think for yourself.  How about it?  Have you allowed those nagging suspicions and feelings that “something just ain’t right” to go unattended to, being pushed back into the recesses of your mind?  Do you have thoughts and have you read things in the Bible that contradict what you’ve been taught, yet you have refused to think about them because you are afraid of what you might see? 

Has your conscience been offended but you go along with leadership for fear of being “unsubmissive”?

Several years ago I began to realize that truth is much greater than I am because God is the author of all truth.  If something is true, it will be just as true AFTER I examine its validity as it was before.  Truth never fears examination or scrutiny.  In fact, the man who loves truth welcomes it because he knows that the truth will withstand any scrutiny.  This is why the Bereans were commended for “checking out” what the “inspired apostle” Paul was teaching. 

On the other hand, those who fear or hate truth will do whatever they can in order to convince you that their interpretation is the only correct one. They will attempt to convince you to agree and obey on the basis of what they perceive as their “authority”.  The Bible, I believe, teaches that no man has the “authority” to tell you what you must believe.

Have you seen it before?

Leaders who impose their own will on those that they think are “under” them?  Whose wedding you may attend; what you may or may not wear whenever you come together with God’s family; whose and how much advice you got.  These are examples of human leaders (men just like you) who are trying to control you and impose their opinions on you.

Some believe that submission to these men is the godly thing to do, but Jesus seemed to say otherwise in Matthew fifteen: “… their teachings are but rules taught by men.”  Then he said in verse fourteen, “Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” 

You may be thinking, “This does not affect me. I have been able to believe what I want.  I just keep it to myself.”  Perhaps; or perhaps you have deluded yourself (as most of us have at one time or another).  A man or woman who is free to think is also free to express what they are thinking. How can one truly learn without expression?

An interesting scripture dealing with this subject is found in Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia.  Paul was incensed when he discovered that some had turned away from the gospel and had turned back to the law.  His anger was so great, in fact, that he told them that even if he or an angel from heaven preached another message, he should suffer eternal condemnation (Gal. 1.6f).  It stands to reason then, that if Paul (and even angels) do not have the authority to control our thoughts and minds, neither do leaders today have any such supposed authority.

Threatened leaders can often be quite convincing in their presentation of what they want you to believe to be true. Scriptures may flow freely and eloquently from their lips.  This may convince you of this person’s knowledge and, therefore, understanding of truth.  Truth and knowledge of facts are not synonymous, however. Jesus said to the Pharisees, “you diligently study the scriptures, because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the scriptures that testify of me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life” (John 5.39f). 

One may be able to quote scripture all day long and do so with great passion and emotion.  DO NOT BE FOOLED! Think for yourself!  Study!  Pray!  Come to your own conclusions.  God will not condemn you, rather he is pleased with the honest and sincere seeker who is willing to “give it all up” in order to know Jesus (Lk.14.25ff).  He has even gone so far as to assure us that the Holy Spirit himself, given to us by the gracious will of our Father, will teach us about all things (1 John 2.26ff).

I am not naive enough to believe that thinking for oneself is an easy and comfortable thing to begin to do.  It is, in fact, perhaps the single most difficult thing you will ever do.  The price can be high. 

You may lose friends and most certainly the approval of some religious leaders.

Making one’s own decisions can be painful because we then realize that the responsibility now rests with us (it always has anyway) for what we do with our lives.  The resulting alienation from some of those we love can cause depression and anxiety.  But the resulting freedom will eventually be recognized as the glorious thing that it is.  Perhaps it is time for you to begin to think for yourself.  It is not only a good thing to do, it is the only way to go.

Peter faced the decision of whether he should obey God or the leaders of the Sanhedrin.  Peter knew what he was going to do and who he was going to listen to (Acts 4.18ff; 5.29ff).  Peter did his own thinking, always seeking God’s will rather than man’s.  How about you?  Are you thinking for yourself?  It’s O.K. to do so, you know.

For such false apostles are deceitful workers, and transform themselves into the Apostles of Christ. And no marvel: for Satan himself is transformed into an Angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing, though his ministers transform themselves, as though they were the ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works (2 Corinthians 11:13-15).

What we call “church” today is not what Jesus Christ established, but instead are organizations built and orchestrated by the hands of man. Our “churches” are based on the rules and traditions of man, and they encapsulate the same spirit and bondage that existed in the Old Covenant. Do Not Be Deceived: If you are part of this man-made system that the world calls “church” – you are following its’ leaders and the religious crowd. It is not the Church in the New Testament. You are following men and have allowed them to usurp Christ’s Lordship in your life. If you truly desire to put Jesus first, we hope at least you will look into what we are saying here. In due time, we will clearly demonstrate through God’s Word, how “church leaders” are not functioning as the elders did in the New Testament. But more importantly, we will substantiate that what we call and understand to be “church” for centuries – never existed when the New Testament was written.

Men have built many “churches” – Jesus Christ built only one Church. Jesus and He alone is the Head of the Church. There is no other. Most believers have substituted “church” for their relationship with Jesus. They have embraced a false gospel, and we assure you that the vast majority of believers are walking on the broad road of destruction. We appeal to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to get off this road before it is too late, and make the decision to enter through the narrow gate. What Satan has presented as good, and as if it is ordained by God – is a contrivance birthed out of the motives and traditions of men.

For the time being, we ask that you set aside any fears or emotions, and carefully look into what we are saying. Most believers immediately reject a concept as false teaching, simply because it has been denounced by the men and women they follow and esteem. First and foremost, we must look into God’s Word in its pure and simple form, without adding traditions or religious acts to it. We need to study God’s Word for ourselves, and not just accept what someone say (including us), without validating it. Instead of applying the teachings of men to the Scriptures – we need to take the Scriptures first, and validate man’s teachings. Many will soon discover that a great deal of their teachings are false. The greatest deception by far is the mandate that believers are required to attend and support this thing we call “church,” which is fed and propelled through idolatry.

It is vital that we consider God’s Word in the proper context in which it was written. For this reason, it is important that every believer have at least a minor grasp of “church” history. We pray the Holy Spirit will begin to peel away at the scales covering your eyes, and for you to come to the realization that 2,000 years later, we are still in bondage to the laws and traditions of man. Not God’s laws – man’s laws. These are the very laws that Jesus Christ redeemed us from at the cross. We have been beguiled for centuries into believing that this thing we call “church” is from God. Our relationship with Jesus is not contingent on anything orchestrated or built by the hands of man. We know our site is going to offend many, and we are sorry about this, but the truth is more important. Your eternal destiny and the destiny of others are at stake here.

This thing we call “church” is an idolatrous substitute for our relationship with Jesus that has no biblical basis. Satan has successfully compromised the Body of Christ with the world’s standards and methods. For most, it is hard to fathom that these institutions can be so detrimental, because we deem them as holy and benevolent. We falsely believe by attending these places that we are safe in God’s eyes. We enjoy the false sense of spiritual maturity we gain by attending “church,”and being involved in all the activities and programs it has to offer. Let’s be totally honest here – we want others to think of us as “spiritual” Christians. For many, “church” provides us with entertainment, and is basically a religious social club for a great number of believers.

All of these things centers around “church” – Jesus is a byproduct, although touted as the star. Make no mistake – the star is “church” – not Jesus. Not only are these places idolatrous to its very core, but they have completely deconstructed the Ecclesia that Jesus Himself built. We have reinvented the Church, and have forever altered our witness and impact in the world. Again, our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will open your eyes to this deception, and that you would be willing to put Jesus first, over your emotions and this man-made system. Pray for God’s guidance and wisdom as you look into and contemplate what we are saying. In order to do this, you have to commit yourself to searching the truth. The only way to do so requires putting Christ first over your own desires.

What you do now will truly determine who is Lord over your life. If it is man, you will leave this site immediately. Your flesh will not permit you to go any further because the flesh always fears the truth. God’s Word says He that is spiritual examines all things (1 Corinthians 2:15). If you sincerely desire to please God, you will continue to read. Why? Because that means you are willing to risk hearing something you rather not hear – because pleasing Him is more important than your personal comfort and desires. Going somewhere you rather not is worth the risk if you truly put Him first. And as in all things – at the end of the day, you are still free to believe as you wish. The Holy Spirit is a gentleman – He will not force you. We too ran away (over and over again) when God first confronted us about our idolatry, but in the end, His truth prevailed over our own desires.

What we understand as “church” today is a counterfeit system and concept that originated out of Roman Catholicism. Protestants, your “churches’”are just as idolatrous and unbiblical as the “Catholic Church.” Indeed, you are indebted to the “Catholic Church” for this system you have adopted – and worship. I repeat – this system You worship. Both are man-made systems bred out idolatry and the traditions of man, and are fueled by your own idolatry. You are the driving force behind this system that serves as an idolatrous substitute for Jesus Christ. Jesus is a byproduct of this thing we call “church.” This is a system created by men walking in the flesh – for those who walk in the flesh. It stands in place of the one and only True Church Jesus created. To put Jesus and this man-made system on the same level is nothing but idolatry.

Any person who claims that Jesus commanded believers to attend “church” is either deceived – or is a liar. Nowhere in the New Testament did Jesus instruct believers to build “churches” or join them. “Churches” did not exist when the New Testament was written. Jesus certainly want us to have fellowship with other believers, but that only requires 2 or 3 believers at a minimum. It can be more than 2, but make no mistake – it is violation of Scripture if it is part of the man-made “church system.” The “institutional church government” is based not only a system that Jesus replaced through His death, but on a system Christ has forbidden. Satan has truly deceived us.

The word “church” in the Scriptures erroneously replaced the word Ecclesia, and was deliberately mistranslated by men with their own carnal agendas. The word “church” and Ecclesia have entirely different meanings. How do we know this? We have the original Scriptures and the true origins of the words within. God’s Word should have been enough for us, but the law and man’s traditions have taken over the Holy Spirit in our lives. You can not clearly hear the voice of the Holy Spirit if you are operating under the law. No believer will ever have a truly, genuine relationship with Jesus based on this idolatrous system that falsely presents itself as being the Church Christ built.

You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. Galations 5:4

Going to this thing we call “church” is an invention of man; it is a contrived rule birthed out tradition and works of the law. And yes – you are of the world if you have any part in such a man-made system. If Jesus means more to you than this system you call “church”, then at the very least hear us out. We are desperately trying to help you to distinguish between religion and Jesus – religion that has been taught and propagated by men for over 1,700 years. Your eternal destiny is at stake here.

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27

Get into God’s Word and take Him at His Word. Stop incorporating the false teachings men have taught you, and applying them to Scripture to make them fit. If you have been prompted by the Holy Spirit that something is not right about this “church system”, then it is critical not to ignore Him. If you are so deceived that you think these “church organizations” represents Jesus, and are one and the same thing, then you truly are engaged in idolatry at the highest level.

As this site is in its infancy, we will be adding more material and information in time. We’re sorry, but if we do not speak out on the behalf of others, God will hold us unaccountable. And just as He holds us accountable for speaking the truth, so does He hold you. God expects us to defend His Word, even when it is not popular. Beloved, your eyes are blinded by the enemy and the teachings of man. Not only are you deceived, but you deceive others with this false, unbiblical gospel. You are administering death instead of life when you promote this false gospel.

“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in destructive, untrue teachings, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their destructive ways; by reason of whom the way of truth will be defamed” (2 Peter 2:1-2).