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Collapse of the Geftakys Ministry in Omaha, Nebraska

The excommunication of George Geftakys and repentance of elders and leading brothers precipitated a call for repentance to the leadership in other places. The first four stories from Chuck V., Judy Geftakys, Jon LeG., and Joyce H. (along with Brent's unrelenting call to repentance) led to Mike Zach at last surrendering his hopes of replacing George as his heir apparent and the Omaha Assembly dissolved.


Feb. 1, 2003 - Mike Zach's part in the division of the Miller family - Written by Chuck V., son-in-law to Chuck Miller, raises a long standing issue regarding Mike Zach's role in turning Chuck Miller's own children against him.

Feb. 2, 2003 - Mike and Cheryl's "Care-giving" - Judy Geftakys shows how Mike and Cheryl Zach's "play acting at counseling and care-giving" actually incited David to abuse her even more.

Feb. 7, 2003 - Omaha Leadership Cover-up - Jon LeG. (whose family was close to the Millers) tells the story about Mike Zach's handling of their leaving the assembly. He appeals to Mike Zach (and brothers in Omaha) to put a stop to the cover-up.

Feb. 9, 2003 - Joyce H. exposes the hidden agenda of the leadership in Omaha regarding her nursing businesses. "Even as I write this I am brought to tears again as I recall the hurt and rejection I felt from men that I once believed had a true spiritual love and concern for me, only to realize that this was not about me but about their own selfish interests and ambitions."

Feb. 10, 2003 - Encouraging Developments - Brent expresses cautious optimism about the repentance that is occurring throughout the assemblies.

Feb. 12, 2003 - Discouraging Developments - Brent responds to people's outrage towards him.

Feb. 13, 2003 - Principles To Employ When Dealing with Geftakys' Servants - Brent warns that the repentance on the part of some leaders may be their way of controlling the damage that has been done.

Feb. 13, 2003 - Recent Words From Mike Zach - Brent discusses Mike Zach's possible motive for encouraging the saints to stick together and maintain unity.

Feb. 14, 2003 - Corrections, Retractions, and Clarifications - Brent retracts and clarifies some statements he has made about certain individuals.

Feb. 16, 2003 - Recent Events in the Geftakys Assembly - Brent takes a look at what has happened in the past weeks. He is both encouraged and concerned about what remains of the Geftakys system.

Feb. 17, 2003 - Joyce Hines' Regret - Joyce H. regrets how that many times she was more concerned with upholding the ‘standard’ than in caring for the needs of individuals.

Feb. 18, 2003 - Testimonials of Appreciation - Testimonies of how people have been delivered from the Geftakys system and encouraged by what has happened.

Feb. 20, 2003 - Mike Zach Repents - Mike Zach's letter of repentance.

Feb. 23, 2003 - Chuck Miller posts on the Assembly bulletin board a response to Mike's letter of repentance.

Feb. 27, 2003 - Bewitched and Deceived - Brent is stunned that people can be so bewitched and deceived as to allow George to continue spinning his webs of darkness.

Mar. 10, 2003 - Encouraging Developments From Omaha - Jon LeG. expresses his gratitude for the steps that Mike Zach (and others) have taken to make things right with him and his family.

Mar. 20, 2003 - Farewell - Brent T. retires from the website and looks back over the activities of past months.

2004 - Gretchen W. tells her story showing how Robert Lifton's eight criteria for mind control were in place in the Omaha Assembly.

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