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Articles about the International Churches of Christ
Including testimonies from former members
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Contents
HOT TOPICS!
- Henry Kriete's open letter to the ICOC, "Honest to God"
Read the open letter from a senior member of the London Church of Christ, describing
serious problems he has seen in the church around the world.
- "From Babylon to Zion - Revolution through Restoration III" - by Kip McKean
Kip McKean, who resigned as leader of the ICOC in November 2002 and is now
an evangelist in the Portland branch of the church, responds to Henry Kriete's
letter.
- REVEAL letter to ICOC Elder Al Baird
This letter was sent to Los Angeles ICC elder Al Baird in March, 2003.
To date, there has been no response. However, REVEAL's offer in this
letter applies to any ICC congregations/leaders/members, and it is now
being circulated publicly for their benefit.
- A new letter by Marty Wooten and his wife Cathy.
Marty and Cathy Wooten have published an open letter to all members
of the ICOC, "especially to the membership of the Central Region of
the Los Angeles International Church and the Northern Federation
World Sector". The letter details what they describe as the series
of events that began to unfold in the Northern Federation World Sector
which culminated in they consider to be their wrongful and unscriptural
termination in September 2002. The letter does not make easy reading.
- UK ICOC: Statement from directors
All but three staff members of the UK ICOC are made redundant because of
financial crisis. Find out more in this official statement from the ICOC
dated April 2003.
- ICOC, DPI and HOPE Worldwide financial documents
Read the publicly available documentation on how the ICOC and its affilated organisations
is funded.
- Marty Wooten responds
Read the letter from Marty Wooten, responding to Henry Kriete.
- Sue Condon's Diary "The Emperor's New Clothes"
Unavailable on the net since 1997, Sue Condon has given permission for her diary to be redistributed in light of
Henry Kriete's open letter.
- Daniel Eng's story: "Something died that night"
The story of Daniel Eng, an evangelist in the Jakarta Church of Christ, released in light of Henry Kriete's open letter.
Birmingham Church of Christ (UK)
Indianapolis Church of Christ (USA)
The Indianapolis Church of Christ split from the International Churches of
Christ in 1994.
- History of the Indianapolis Church of Christ split
The Indianapolis Church of Christ split from the ICC/Boston Movement in 1994.
This history was written by Roger Hendricks, Senior Zone Leader of the
Indianapolis Church of Christ, with the help and collaboration of other
members who were present at the time these things were happening.
The Indianapolis Tapes: Ed Powers, 27th February 1994
The Indianapolis Tapes: Marty Fuqua, Roger Lamb, Douglas Arthur
The Indianapolis Tapes: Kip McKean
The Indianapolis Tapes: One week later - 6th March 1994
- "The truth about what happened in Indianapolis"
This is a copy of a letter sent to Kip McKean, and other leaders of
the International Churches of Christ, in June 1994. Kip McKean never replied.
- Was Kip McKean Telling the
Truth About the Indianapolis Church's Growth Statistics?
This article examines the claims made by Kip McKean, leader of
the International Churches of Christ, when he discussed the situation
in Indianapolis.
- Thoughts on the International Churches of Christ
This article was written by Marc Malafarina, a former member of the Montreal
Church of Christ. In it he discusses the ICC at length and also
examines Kip McKean's comments following the Indianapolis Church of
Christ's split.
London Church of Christ
- Seven Years in the Boston Movement
The testimony of Jane Akshar, a former member of the London Church
of Christ. Jane was 31, owned her own house, had a car and had a
well-paid career in computing when she was recruited by the ICC.
- Saved
Karl Williams tells of his experiences in the London Church of Christ.
He describes how difficult he found it to leave the group.
- Angels of Light
The story of one young man's involvement with
the London Church of Christ. The story describes his recruitment,
baptism and eventual exit.
- While Shepherds Watch...
An in-depth story of Tony and Julie Yorke - a young, professional
couple who became involved in the London Church of Christ. This
story goes into considerable detail as to the activities of the
ICC, and the history of the London Church of Christ in particular.
- ICC: Saints or Sinners?
Robert Brown writes about his experiences as a member of the London
Church of Christ. Robert also became involved with the group in
Leeds and Edinburgh.
- Why I left the London Church of Christ
Former member Mary tells her story, and writes an open letter to
current members of the ICC.
- Broadcasting Complaints Commission Report
The London Church of Christ complained about a BBC Newsnight investigation
into the church's activities and finances (broadcast in July 1993).
This was the Broadcasting Complaints Commission's judgement.
- Conversion Course
Damian Thompson, a reporter with the Daily Telegraph, spends
a week with the London Church of Christ.
- Twisted Scriptures
A current member of the ICC writes about what he believes to
be deceptions in their Bible study lessons.
- The Story of Andrew and Amanda Hart
Andrew and Amanda Hart write about their experiences of the
London Church of Christ, and how they rejoined the group to examine
it more closely.
- A letter from Cardiff Christian Chaplaincies to
Higher Education regarding the International Churches of Christ
The Methodist, Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, URC, and Presbyterian Chaplains
of Cardiff joined forces to write this letter advising students to be aware
of the activities of the ICC.
Los Angeles Church of Christ
Madrid Church of Christ
- The letter of departure from the ICC
David Medrano and Natercia Alves, former evangelist and women's
ministry leader in the Madrid Church of Christ, explain why they
chose to leave the ICC.
- Kyle Degge's Response to the ICC Leaders
Kyle Degge, a former evangelist in the Boston Movement, who
was an eyewitness to the events at the Madrid Church of Christ,
responds to a letter written to ICC members by Randy McKean, ICC World Sector
Leader, and other ICC leaders.
Nairobi Christian Church (Kenya)
- A Disciple of Christ or the Movement?
Francis Mbugua, a former member of the ICC's Nairobi branch,
was 51 when he joined. He describes the circumstances
by which he was recruited and baptised into the group, and how he came to
leave and was eventually "marked" by the leaders.
- The Empire Dies Screaming
Lucas Mboya was a member of the Nairobi branch of the ICC for
almost six years. He writes about his experiences.
- Like Beasts of Burden
Former member Lucas Mboya reviews his excommunication from the Nairobi
branch of the ICC and produces evidence of double standards within
the organisation. This article includes details of correspondence
from the Nairobi leadership.
- 'Fine' Christianity
Lucas Mboya writes
about what happened on one ICC member's wedding day.
- Open Letter to Evangelist Richard Alawaye, Nairobi Christian Church
Joseph Owade was a member of staff at the Nairobi branch of the ICC. He wrote
this open letter to evangelist Richard Alawaye.
- The Marks of a Cult
Joseph Owade, a former member of staff at the Nairobi branch of the ICC,
has written an extensive examination of the group.
- Nairobi Christian Church press release (Jan 3 1998)
Richard Alawaye, evangelist with the Nairobi branch of the ICC, issued
this press release responding to accusations of cultism.
- Why Nairobi Christian Church ex-communicated over 100 faithfulls
Jeff Omwella, a former member of the Nairobi Christian Church, responds
to Richard Alawaye's January 3rd 1998 press release.
San Francisco Church of Christ (USA)
- The Hard Way
Anonymous left the San Francisco Church of Christ in 1994. Here
she describes her life before, during and after the ICC. She has
requested her anonymity for this story.
- Without Grace
Michelle Campbell was was recruited into the ICC during her junior
year in college, and remained a member for over five years.
She describes how she was recruited and the difficulties she experienced
in leaving. Today Michelle helps people through
REVEAL.
Singapore Central Christian Church (ICC)
Other/General articles (worldwide)