Introductory Articles An overview for newcomers to the website and those unfamiliar with the Assembly movement of George and Betty Geftakys.
Background of the Assembly Detailed information about the Assemblies of George and Betty Geftakys--the background, development, overview of main problems, partial dissolution of the movement, and the continuing remnant.
History of the Assembly Further detail about the history of the Assembly movement, the Work, and the local Assemblies, with a chronological list of seminars.
Final Weeks of the Assemblies The timeline of events leading up to the collapse of the Geftakys ministry, articles, Includes many documents--letters, articles, meeting notes--dealing with the issues.
Current Assembly Status Current information and concerns about the activities of George and Betty Geftakys, other former Assembly leaders and individuals, and the remaining Assemblies.
Personal Experiences First-person accounts of Assembly life.
Creative Writing Stories, allegories, spoofs, and serious poetry written by former Assembly people.
New Directions What is going on in the lives of some former Assembly members, and what is on their minds. Some pics here, too.
Assembly Teaching and Practice Assembly-specific articles that describe and analyze the teaching and practice of George and Betty Geftakys, and how it worked out in Assembly life, categorized as follows:
Assembly Teaching
Assembly Practice
Reflections on Assembly Life and on Leaving the Assembly
Complete alphabetical Index of Articles on Assembly Teaching & Practice
Assembly Documents Documents produced in the Assembly and "the Work" that were approved for distribution over the years.
Perspectives Articles not specifically about the Assembly that provide analyses of cultic groups and leaders, and clergy sexual abuse. Please note: In articles on this site, the practice and conduct of a group, not it's beliefs, are the defining issues in identifying a cult. Complete alphabetical Index of Perspectives Articles
Recovery Articles in this section cover various aspects of recovery from authoritarian groups like the Assembly: grief, social and psychological factors, family issues, spiritual issues, Biblical encouragement, and last but certainly not least, Mark Campbell's "Letters to Wounded Pilgrims."
Abuse in Families The Geftakys teaching on the training of wives and children created especially favorable conditions for abuse in Assembly families. This section provides education, assistance, links to outside help and resources to help identify spousal and child abuse and promote change within families.
Faith after the Assembly Resources for the many FAM's (former Assembly members) who are struggling with faith, the Bible, church....
Biblical Exposition Articles that clarify the objective teaching of the Word of God and strengthen faith, categorized as follows.
Justification By Faith These are the most important articles a former Assembly member should read. G. Geftakys' teaching clouded and compromised the true meaning of the Gospel--that Christ has done it all for us and there is now no condemnation!
The Gospel for Christians Our justification is secure in Christ, our sanctification is being worked out, and we can rest assured that what God promised, he will complete.
The Normal Christian Life Indwelling sin will remain with us until we die or the Lord returns. As long as we are in this body we will be struggling with sin. The idea that we can have "complete victory over sin" even for a few moments is a myth.
Knowing the Will of God Is there a specific "bull's eye" plan for my life today that I need to somehow discern? Instead, our focus should be on obedience to the revealed Word of God, and growth in grace and wisdom.
General Encouragement
The Church
Recent New Testament Scholarship Tough reading, but well worth it.
Using Our Minds--It's scriptural and important!
Leadership in the Church
Christian Marriage
Complete Index of Biblical Exposition Articles.
Light from the Word An annotated collection of assurances from God in modern English versions of the Bible.
Devotional Helps Meditations from various sources
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