Reflections on the Assembly, and elements of spiritual abuse
| Title | Author | Description |
| * Abusive Churches, | P Zukeran | Key link to excellent summary of Dr. Enroth's book, Churches That Abuse. |
| * Apocalypse XII | S Irons | Analysis of G. Geftakys' preface to his poem |
| * Apocalypse XII cover art | R Bates | Scanned image, two sizes |
| * Already Glorified | J Sperling | Glorification will be a gift, not something we have earned |
| * Apology | M Irons | Key practical discussion of the elements of a meaningful apology |
| * Appeal to Assembly Leadership | C Miller | Scriptural qualifications for leadership |
| * Ask Questions | J Hutchinson | Key questions to ask of groups influenced by the Geftakys ministry. "You are not being 'divisive' if you ask questions. You have a right to know (especially given the past)." |
| * Assembly Love | A Hartman | A short story comparing Assembly love with biblical love |
| * Assemblyspeak | A Hartman | Some pitfalls of Assembly catch-phrases |
| * Assembly Weddings | M Irons | Addresses the issue of whether Assembly marriages have been legally solemnized |
| * Beginning of Sorrows | D Mauldin/Brent | G. Geftakys preached that the tribulation would begin in the 1980s. |
| * Beware the Leaven of the Pharisees | Brent T. | In-depth study of the errors of the Pharisees |
| * Brainwashing | Anonymous | Similar result of Korean war "brainwashing" now seen in some Assembly people |
| * California Marriage Law | State of CA | Sections of California Family and Penal Code relevant to marriage solemnization |
| * Code of Silence | Brent & Suzie T. | Key analysis of how problems are hidden and a false impression is created |
| * Continuing Assemblies | S & M Irons | Current status of existing Assemblies, last updated March 4, 2006 |
| * Could There Have Been a Few Sociopaths Among Us? | M Irons | Focuses on the effects of following a sociopathic leader |
| * Couple Counseling in Violent Family Relationships | P Frank | Excerpts from "Confronting the Batterer" by Phyllis P. Frank & Beverly D. Houghton |
| * Creative Theology | Assembly Bulletin Board | 7th day creation of Adam, super-human Christ |
| * Cults: Questions & Answers | Dr K Rhoades | Scientific approach to cult characteristics |
| * The Cycle of Devotion | S & M Irons | Analysis of actual purpose of "The Heavenly Ladder" |
| * Damages Done | Dr R Enroth | Excerpts from Chapter 2 of Dr. Ronald Enroth's book, "Recovering From Churches That Abuse" |
| * Defense Mechanisms of Addicts | M Campbell | Defenses that prevent honest evaluation of the situation |
| * Domestic Violence | D Berry, JD | Excerpts from "The Domestic Violence Sourcebook" By Dawn Bradley Berry, J. D. |
| * Elements of Recovery | Dr P Martin | Key quotations from "Dispelling the Myths" by Dr. Paul Martin of Wellspring Retreat |
| * Errors in Assembly Doctrine and Practice | H Fryling | Key overview article |
| * Evaluation of Statements from Torch and Testimony Publications | * L Irons | Key documentation. Quotes from five of G. Geftakys' books, with concluding summary of the problems of his teaching |
| * Exclusive Brethren | ReachOut | 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 | Text of a BBC documentary on the Exclusive Brethren. |
| * Facts vs. Lies | Hope of Survivors | Link to article on "The Hope of Survivors" website, on misconceptions about clergy sexual abuse |
| * False Holiness | M Campbell | False holiness is "DO!", instead of the "DONE!" of true holiness |
| * False Holiness, condensed version | M Irons | Key condensation of original article |
| * Fear, Pride and False Virtue: The Weapons That Protect the Assembly | Brent T. | Written in 2002, pertinent to West LA's decision to receive G. Geftakys again in 2006. |
| * Finances in the Assembly | Brent T. | Written in 2002, about secrecy and failure to pay taxes. |
| * Full Salvation by Devout Effort | S Irons | Key documentation. Lengthy Analysis of G. Geftakys' doctrine of salvation. |
| * The Galatian Crisis | S Irons | Quotes from F. Bruner shed light on George's theology of works |
| * Getting a Promise | J Sperling | Humorous anecdote about the wrong-headed Assembly practice of "getting a promise" |
| * Getting Back to the Book of Acts | D Sable | Analysis of this concept using hermeneutical principles outlined by Gordon Fee |
| * George's Abusive Methods | S Irons | Key documentation. Excerpts from a tape transcription of a Workers Meeting |
| * George Geftakys' Heavenly Vision | Brent T. | Lengthy examination of this key concept |
| * A Glossary of Theological Terms | S Irons | Explanation of a few technical theological terms |
| * A God Unlike the Assembly God | T Palmer | Exposes the fears and shows the love of God |
| * A Green Bay Tree | M Irons | The wicked bay tree disappeared, leaving the vine in a heap that was growing in it's branches. |
| * Guilty for Carnality | S Irons | An example of how G. Geftakys manipulated by guilt |
| * Healthy Assembly Afterlife | D Sable | Description of our ingrained attitudes toward churches, and some pointers for getting beyond them |
| * A Healthy Church | M Fehlauer | Excerpt from Healing Spiritual Abuse |
| * Heavenly Ladder: A Morning Prayer | G Geftakys | Scanned image of the "Heavenly Ladder" card |
| * "Heavenly Vision=This Ministry" Diagram | G Geftakys | Scanned image of detailed hand-drawn diagram |
| * The Inner Ring | C S Lewis | Analysis of the innate human desire to be a part of the elite inner circle |
| * The Jesus Movement | N Newswander | History of the Jesus Movement of the '60s and '70s, the milieu of the birth of the Assemblies |
| * Leaving the Assembly | Eric B. | Discusses excommunication, shunning, and other methods brought into play when people left the Assemblies. |
| * Letter From Dr. Solomon's Colleague | T Messer | Comments on G. Geftakys' doctrine of works as stated in his books |
| * A Message to Wives | * M Irons / B Geftakys | Notes from a talk Betty gave to wives. |
| * Mind Control in the Assembly | Anonymous | An imaginary dialogue and a real-life Assembly example of Assembly mind control |
| * Misplaced Loyalty | T Maddux | Key analysis of the destructiveness of this core Assembly precept |
| * More Puzzle Pieces | Editor | Telling anecdotes contributed by E. Long, B. Trockman & T. Maddux |
| * Of Gnats, Camels and Television | Kimberly T. | Shows the dynamics of Assembly control through legalism that majors on the minors |
| * An Open Letter to Assembly Folks | Anonymous Worker | Written in 2/2003, a valuable contribution to the whole picture. Excellent! |
| * FAQs on Overcomer Teaching | T Maddux | Answers to questions about "overcomer teaching" |
| * The Pattern of Love | M Irons | The "pattern" is actually Christ Himself in us, not us doing it all right |
| * Plymouth Brethren Heritage | M Irons | Weaknesses of the Plymouth Brethren system |
| * Problems with Assembly Teaching & Practice | S & M Irons | Key description of the characteristics of the Assemblies. Includes questions to ask of existing groups. |
| * Profile of a Sociopath | Exit & Support Network | Good complement to Assembly-specific article, "Could There Have Been a Sociopath or Two Among Us?" |
| * Puzzle Pieces | W & P Mathews | Anecdotes that helped the Mathews construct the picture on the puzzle box |
| * Reckoning Faith | S Irons | Key documentation of George Geftakys' teaching on holiness. |
| * Relationship Checklist | Dr K Magid / M Irons | Table of safe and unsafe characteristics, adapted from Dr. Ken Magid |
| * Report on Nigeria | Compiled by M Irons | Sources in Nigeria report abuses in Samuel Ochenjele's ministry |
| * Report on Nigeria: Editor's Commentary | M Irons | 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 | 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 | Account of Samuel Ochenjele's visit to Fullerton in 2003 |
| * Simple Trust | J Sperling | Recover the gift of simple trust that was taken from us |
| * Some Questions for Mike Zach | Chuck V. | Mike Zach's part in the division of the Miller family |
| * "Sonship" | S Irons | Documentation from G. Geftakys' on this subject |
| * Three Filters | Brent T. | 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 | Key documentation of G. Geftakys' underlying principles in his own words |
| * What's Happened To Us? | A Hartman | The devil's plot carried out in the Assembly - but there is hope of recovery |
| * Which Is It? | S Irons | Exposes doctrinal contradictions between two 1990 Assembly pamphlets. |
| * Who's Your Daddy? | D Sable | Why Brother George became for some of us the father-figure we longed for |
| Last updated October, 2008 |
