Index of Assembly Teaching & Practice Articles   
Title Author Year Posted Description
* Abusive Churches P Zukeran 2003 Key link to excellent summary of Dr. Enroth's book, Churches That Abuse.
* Apocalypse XII S Irons 2004 Analysis of G. Geftakys' preface to his poem
* Apocalypse XII cover art R Bates 2004 Scanned image, two sizes 
* Already Glorified J Sperling 2003 Glorification will be a gift, not something we have earned
* Apology M Irons 2005 Key practical discussion of the elements of a meaningful apology
* Appeal to Assembly Leadership C Miller 2003 Scriptural qualifications for leadership
* Ask Questions J Hutchinson 2004 Key questions to ask of existing Assemblies. "You are not being 'divisive' if you ask questions that used to be forbidden. You have a right to know (especially given the past)."
* Assembly Love A Hartman 2003 A short story comparing Assembly love with biblical love
* Assemblyspeak A Hartman 2003 Some pitfalls of Assembly catch-phrases
* Assembly Weddings M Irons 2005 Addresses the issue of whether Assembly marriages have been legally solemnized
* Beginning of Sorrows D Mauldin/Brent 2002 G. Geftakys preached that the tribulation would begin in the 1980s.
* Beware the Leaven of the Pharisees Brent T. 2000 In-depth study of the errors of the Pharisees
* Brainwashing Anonymous 2003 Similar result of Korean war "brainwashing" now seen in some Assembly people
* California Marriage Law State of CA 2005 Sections of California Family and Penal Code relevant to marriage solemnization
* Code of Silence Brent & Suzie T. 2001 Key analysis of how problems are hidden and a false impression is created
* Continuing Assemblies S & M Irons 2005 Current status of existing Assemblies, last updated March 4, 2006
* Could There Have Been a Sociopath or Two Among Us? M Irons 2005 Focuses on the effects of following a sociopathic leader
* Couple Counseling in Violent Family Relationships P Frank 2004 Excerpts from "Confronting the Batterer" by Phyllis P. Frank & Beverly D. Houghton
* Creative Theology Assembly Bulletin Board  2004 7th day creation of Adam, super-human Christ
* Cults: Questions & Answers Dr K Rhoades 2005 Scientific approach to cult characteristics
* The Cycle of Devotion S & M Irons 2004 Analysis of actual purpose of "The Heavenly Ladder" 
* Damages Done Dr R Enroth 2004 Excerpts from Chapter 2 of Dr. Ronald Enroth's book, "Recovering From Churches That Abuse"
* Defense Mechanisms of Addicts M Campbell 2003 Defenses that prevent honest evaluation of the situation
* Domestic Violence D Berry, JD 2004 Excerpts from "The Domestic Violence Sourcebook" By Dawn Bradley Berry, J. D.
* Elements of Recovery Dr P Martin 2003 Key quotations from "Dispelling the Myths" by Dr. Paul Martin of Wellspring Retreat
* Errors in Assembly Doctrine and Practice H Fryling 2003 Key overview article
* Evaluation of Statements from Torch and Testimony Publications

L Irons 2003 Key documentation. Quotes from five of G. Geftakys' books, with concluding summary of the problems of his teaching
* Exclusive Brethren ReachOut 2005 A compilation of extracts and analysis that summarizes the theological and doctrinal separations that have plagued the Exclusive Brethren since inception.
* The Exclusive Brethren BBC 2005 Text of a BBC documentary on the Exclusive Brethren.
* Facts vs. Lies Hope of Survivors 2004 Link to article on "The Hope of Survivors" website, on misconceptions about clergy sexual abuse 
* False Holiness M Campbell 2002 False holiness is "DO!", instead of the "DONE!" of true holiness
* False Holiness, condensed version M Irons 2003 Key condensation of original article
* Fear, Pride and False Virtue: The Weapons That Protect the Assembly Brent T. 2002 Written in 2002, pertinent to West LA's decision to receive G. Geftakys again in 2006.
* Finances in the Assembly Brent T. 2002 Written in 2002, about secrecy and failure to pay taxes.
* Full Salvation by Devout Effort S Irons 2003 Key documentation. Lengthy Analysis of G. Geftakys' doctrine of salvation. 
* The Galatian Crisis S Irons 2003 Quotes from F. Bruner shed light on George's theology of works
* Getting a Promise J Sperling 2003 Humorous anecdote about the wrong-headed Assembly practice of "getting a promise"
* Getting Back to the Book of Acts D Sable 2003 Analysis of this concept using hermeneutical principles outlined by Gordon  Fee
* George's Abusive Methods S Irons 2003 Key documentation. Excerpts from a tape transcription of a Workers Meeting
* George's Heavenly Vision Brent T. 2004 Lengthy examination of this key concept
* A Glossary of Theological Terms S Irons 2003 Explanation of a few technical theological terms
* A God Unlike the Assembly God T Palmer 2004 Exposes the fears and shows the love of God
* A Green Bay Tree M Irons 2003 The wicked bay tree disappeared, leaving the vine in a heap that was growing in it's branches.
* Guilty for Carnality S Irons 2004 An example of how G. Geftakys manipulated by guilt
* Healthy Assembly Afterlife D Sable 2003 Description of our ingrained attitudes toward churches, and some pointers for getting beyond them
* A Healthy Church M Fehlauer 2005 Excerpt from Healing Spiritual Abuse
* Heavenly Ladder: A Morning Prayer G Geftakys 2004 Scanned image of the "Heavenly Ladder" card
* "Heavenly Vision=This Ministry" Diagram G Geftakys 2004 Scanned image of detailed diagram in Geftakys' own handwriting
* The Inner Ring C S Lewis 2003 Analysis of the innate human desire to be a part of the elite inner circle
* The Jesus Movement N Newswander 2004 History of the Jesus Movement of the '60s and '70s, the milieu of the birth of the Assemblies
* Leaving the Assembly Eric B. 2002 Discusses excommunication, shunning, and other methods brought into play when people left the Assemblies.
* Letter From Dr. Solomon's Colleague T Messer 2003 Comments on G. Geftakys' doctrine of works as stated in his books 
* A Message to Wives M Irons / B Geftakys 2006 Notes from a talk Betty gave to wives.
* Mind Control in the Assembly Anonymous 2005 An imaginary dialogue and a real-life Assembly example of Assembly mind control
* Misplaced Loyalty T Maddux 2003 Key analysis of the destructiveness of this core Assembly precept  
* A Model for Healing Dr M Fortune 2004 Answers the question, "What does the human spirit need in order to heal and move on?"
* More Puzzle Pieces Editor 2003 Telling anecdotes contributed by E. Long, B. Trockman & T. Maddux
* Moving from Christian to Cultic D Breese 2003 Key, brief and to the point. Dave Breese helped develop Youth for Christ & Awana. 
* Numbers Kathryn A. 2003 Poem asking G. Geftakys some hard questions
* Of Gnats, Camels and Television Kimberly T. 2002 Shows the dynamics of Assembly control through legalism that majors on the minors
*  An Open Letter to Assembly Folks Anonymous Worker 2005 Written in 2/2003, a valuable contribution to the whole picture. Excellent!
* FAQs on Overcomer Teaching T Maddux 2005 Answers to  questions about "overcomer teaching"
* The Pattern of Love M Irons 2003 The "pattern" is actually Christ Himself in us, not us doing it all right
* Plymouth Brethren Heritage M Irons 2004 Weaknesses of the Plymouth Brethren system
* Problems with Assembly Teaching & Practice S & M Irons 2003 Key description of the characteristics of the Assemblies. Includes questions to ask of existing groups.
*Profile of a Sociopath Exit & Support Network 2005 Good complement to Assembly-specific article, "Could There Have Been a Sociopath or Two Among Us?"
* Puzzle Pieces W & P Mathews 2003 Anecdotes that helped the Mathews construct the picture on the puzzle box
* Reckoning Faith S Irons 2003 Key documentation of George Geftakys' teaching on holiness. 
* Relationship Checklist Dr K Magid / M Irons 2005 Table of safe and unsafe characteristics, adapted from Dr. Ken Magid
* Report on Nigeria Compiled by M Irons 2007 Sources in Nigeria report abuses in Samuel Ochenjele's ministry
* Report on Nigeria: Editor's Commentary M Irons 2007 Points out correlations between incidents in Nigeria and Robert Lifton's criteria for thought reform
* Robert Lifton's Criteria for Mind Control Applied to the Assemblies B Steele 2003 Key analysis showing how Lifton's 8 criteria for mind control were operative in the Assemblies
* The Role of Leading Brothers Bulletin Board    
* Samuel In Fullerton, S Irons 2003 Account of Samuel Ochenjele's visit to Fullerton in 2003
* Simple Trust J Sperling 2003 Recover the gift of simple trust that was taken from us
* Some Questions for Mike Zach Chuck V. 2003 Mike Zach's part in the division of the Miller family
* "Sonship" S Irons 2003 Documentation from G. Geftakys' on this subject
* Stages of Recovery Dr R Enroth 2003 Key excerpts from Chapter 3 of Dr. Ronald Enroth's book, "Recovering From Churches That Abuse"
* Stress-Making Churches Dr R Enroth 2005 Contains interviews with ex-members of the Assembly
* Stress-Making Churches: Memo from Dr Enroth Dr R Enroth 2005 Dr Enroth sent us a copy of the article and let us know that it contained material from interviews with ex-Assembly members.
* Three Filters Brent T. 2005 Shows the three doctrines that support the Assembly interpretation of the verse, "Obey your leaders...", Heb. 13:17
* What George Believes About His Ministry S Irons 2003 Key documentation of G. Geftakys' underlying principles in his own words
* What's Happened To Us? A Hartman 2004 The devil's plot carried out in the Assembly - but there is hope of recovery
* Which Is It? S Irons 2004 Exposes doctrinal contradictions between two 1990 Assembly pamphlets. 
* Who's Your Daddy? D Sable 2003 Why Brother George became for some of us the father-figure we longed for
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