The reasons for their cultish behavior when I asked in 2016 include the full spectrum: As a man, you were expected to ‘open your life’ up to the local elder and his apprentices about once every 3 or 4 weeks. While some elders were sensible and had a fireside chat, many other elders, including mine,Continue reading “What the sessions looked like”
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At least 25 families destroyed
It wasn’t just us. It is true that my local elders, Laurie Holland and David Bonham, and their apprentices, Steve Anderson and Steve Holland, were among the harshest (or most robotically obedient to Vic Hall’s crazed teachings) in the entire franchise. But we know of 25 other families affected significantly. Probably scores more across theContinue reading “At least 25 families destroyed”
Charles’ 2012 vision of MCF leadership
Unbeknownst to me (until 2018), my Dad, Charles, a well-respected ex-MCFer of 45 years membership, had a vision of the MCF eldership (& other church leadership that is not listening to the Lord’s voice). And he told the MCF presbytery about it (they did nothing). He had been their biggest fan. But the Lord showedContinue reading “Charles’ 2012 vision of MCF leadership”
MCF’s ‘messaging’ was never tested
We were taught non-stop for 20 or 25 years that we hear usually through messengers, usually our local elder. And that they have supernatural ‘sight’ for our lives. The key thing is that MCF’s ‘messenger word’ was NEVER, EVER tested or suggested that it should be. That goes back to the duty of care issue.Continue reading “MCF’s ‘messaging’ was never tested”
Open Letter to Melbourne Christian Fellowship (MCF) 