Research Information on Worldwide Church of God

WCG Changes & History Revision:	WCG Exposé:
Outsider's Inside Update Newsletters Looking behind the scenes at the real activities and associations pertaining to the "transformation" of the WCG; reveals how doctrine was used as a massive propaganda tool.	The Worldwide Church of God Condensed historical (and revealing) background info concerning WCG and Herbert W. Armstrong.
A Cult in Transition? While many Christians see this "historic" change (as Hank Hanegraaff often describes it) as real, it is a fact that the critical information regarding the entire story behind Worldwide Church of God has not been disseminated or considered.	The Conspiracy Was Strong - The Discernment Ministries HWA is mentioned in Parts 1-3 of this in-depth report (search for the words "Worldwide Church of God); covers the British-Israelism movement; also mentions the FBI files on HWA and Stanley Rader. [offsite link]
Research Letters Concerning Worldwide Church of God Changes Very good expose` on what was really going on at the time of the changes; includes Herbert W. Armstrong's questionable background activities. Be sure and read Letters to Janis Hutchinson.	Worldwide Church of God History Double standards of the Armstrongs, suffering of members, leads to mass exit. Reveals how some of the same "new" doctrinal changes introduced in the 90's had been brought up to HQ in the 70's, yet were ignored.
Letter to author Janis Hutchinson Vitally important letter with much exposé regarding WCG's history and the reason for the changes; helpful in undoing the propaganda and misinformation.	Roots of the Worldwide Church of God
An Open Letter to Our Acquaintances in The Church of God Very important letter which enabled many to question deception and to exit WCG and its authoritarian offshoots. One interesting part shows how WCG used thought reform in order to instigate their new changes.	What in the World is Worldwide Church of God Doing Now? Includes WCG in 2003 selling copyrights to HWA's literature to Philadelphia Church of God for $3 million.
Points, Facts and Questions Surrounding the Coalition of Worldwide Church of God Propagandists The entire history of this organization has been ignored. The massive damage done to thousands has been ignored.	Letter to Worldwide Church of God, Philippines (On Apostasy--A Radical Proposal) Is WCG now embracing New Age teachers and philosophies? This 2006 letter was later forwarded to over 300 Worldwide Church of God ministers, including those at HQs.
Video Sermon by Joseph W. Tkach Sr. to the Worldwide Church of God - January 1995 Transcript shows the manner in which the new changes were first delivered to the members: with confusion, double messages, shouting and blaming. (Also known as "The Christmas Eve Sermon")	A Rebuttal to Michael MorrisonThis is the rebuttal to Morrison's reply regarding On Apostasy--A Radical Proposal. It was later sent to more than a hundred WCG ministers and members.
Transformed by Truth or Transformed by Lies?? A critique of the gross distortions in Chapter two of Transformed by Truth.	Last Wake-Up Call to Joseph Tkach Jr. Goes Unheeded Last letter (2007) sent to WCG and ministers, warning them of the grave direction they are headed in. Includes sarcastic replies.
Lamb With Wolf-Like Jaws An amazing letter exposing the deceit, abuse and hypocrisy of the Worldwide Church of God. Written during their new doctrinal changes and mailed to ESN, David Covington, counter-cult apologetic ministries and local members.	Does Neil Earle Use Disinformation Rules to Respond to Former Worldwide Church of God Members?
Letter Exposing Outright Lies, Abuses and Sociopathic Behavior Tells the truth about what was really going on at the time of the changes.	Unavailable! The Worldwide News – Prior to September 1995 WCG says their WN's are "not available before September 1995." What is it they don't want others to read?
Honey I Shrunk the Church Exposé article on Worldwide Church of God and their new changes; New Times Los Angeles, 1997.	Robert Gerringer 1975 Letter to Charles Hunting Reveals how Herbert Armstrong was confronted time and again with doctrinal issues and failed to change. Covers double standards, false prophecies, bad fruit, the lack of intellectual freedom of the members to think for themselves, etc. Shows what really happened in the `70's when many left.
Myths in Transformed by Truth Is the book by Joseph Tkach Jr. truth or propaganda? (chapter by chapter critique)	Jack Kessler 1981 Letter to WCG Board of Directors Reveals the evil of the continuing, persistent financial abuses and shocking moral depravity which was taking place in the WCG; plus revealing info on HWA's lifestyle.
Transformed by Christ (A Review of Worldwide Church of God's Book) This critical review covers the distortions in their 1998 book and shows their history revision and whitewashing of their founder.	Worldwide Church of God and Their Myths About Loma Armstrong
Worldwide Church of God History Revision Why has WCG had to revise their history?	How the Worldwide Church of God Changed the Original Words of Sacred Hymns! (Do men of good Christian character that have went "from cult to mainstream" tamper with the words of copyrighted hymns?)
David Covington's Resignation Letter to Joseph W. Tkach Sr. Covers the exploitation members endured in the WCG, the deceitful and abusive way the changes were made, and problems still remaining inside.	Disneyland - The World Tomorrow Transcript of a 1960's tape. An interesting segment is the part about Richard Armstrong's car accident and his death due to neglect of medical treatment to prevent shock.
David Covington's Letter to Greg R. Albrecht Confronts Albrecht's twisting, untrue statements concerning Covington's true motives and the fact that WCG was functioning as an abusive system.	Worldwide Church of God Procedures to Handle the Uninvited and Disorderly
Exit & Support Network's Open Response to Worldwide Church of God Regarding David Covington Shows how WCG used Covington to further the goals of the leaders. Also covers Regional Director Britten and his ludicrous statements about HWA.	How Did Worldwide Church of God Instruct Ministers to Deal With "Health and Medical Problems"? These policies were taught to the ministers to "avoid prosecution."
The Earl Williams Factor Very interesting; reveals how Williams was preaching grace way before Tkach Sr. supposedly received his "truth about the New Covenant from God."	Richard Plache Tapes (talks about the terrible exploitation of members in WCG; Plache's resignation letter is also read)
Earl Williams and the Worldwide Church of God More on the Earl Williams story and what happened; includes criticism Earl has received.	Worldwide Church of God and Their Universalism Views 2001 Letter sent to WCG HQ & Steve Brown.
An Open Letter to Joseph Tkach Jr. Forthright letter which boldly confronts Tkach with the double messages, half-truths and guilt placed on members during the changes; mentions Earl Williams.	Worldwide Church of God and Their Evolutionary Views 2002 Letters sent to WCG headquarters.
Deception Surrounding Worldwide Church of God Changes Covers how Tkach Sr. said the source of the changes were HWA himself and that he "changed his mind" in regard to what he previously taught before he died.	Being Saved After Death Is Still Alive in the Worldwide Church of God [offsite link] (2001)
Rumors (Sermon Excerpts by Joseph Tkach Jr. Denying Changes (Lafayette, Indiana, April 3, 1993)	Any Good Doctrine in the Herbert W. Armstrong Era? Has Worldwide Church of God always been a good "Christian church" or did they teach doctrines of devils?
Fun With Prophecy Transcription of the 1990 tape which clearly shows how Ron Kelly used humor to disarm the members, while making them believe that somehow they were at fault for believing in the prophecies of HWA.	Are Some Worldwide Church of God Ministers Holding to Herbert W. Armstrong Doctrines?
Was God Behind the Worldwide Church of God Changes? (Questions to Ask)	Is Worldwide Church of God Still Holding on to Some of Herbert W. Armstrong's Doctrines?
Worldwide Church of God: New Changes, Ecumenical & New Age Connections Shows their ecumenical, liberal, Charismatic and New Age connections.	Deceit in the Worldwide Church of God Many of these writings were written at the time of the new changes, but a few are recent. (Includes: "How Did Herbert W. Armstrong Recruit People?")
Called to Be Free (Is it Truth or Only More Worldwide Church of God Propaganda?) Transcript of the 2004 DVD with comments by ESN.	Joseph Tkach Jr.'s 1996 "Beautiful Rainbow" Letter Did what WCG say almost 10 years ago materialize? Includes footnotes by ESN and a few revealing Worldwide News quotes.
Worldwide Church of God: Completion of Conspiracy?	Retired Worldwide Church of God Ministers to Receive Funds While Members Go Without?
Worldwide Church of God is Changing Their Name	Plain Truth Ministries--They Try Hard Crude, in your face, macabre elements in a 2004 newsletter.
Worldwide Church of God's Faulty Orthodoxy Dr. Robert Sumner believes there are strong reasons to be skeptical in accepting the Worldwide Church of God as now Orthodox.	Beware 'Ambassadors' Bearing Gifts Older article details the modus operandi of the WCG in dealing with its members.
What is Happening With the Worldwide Church of God? WCG's ecumenical confusion and attempted reform. Also shows how the WCG is fitting right in with the ecumenical movement of today. [offsite link]	Dropouts See Hucksterism Where They Once Saw God Testimonies from those who were exploited by HWA's WCG. Those who read this news article will notice carry-overs with certain totalistic WCG offshoots, such as Philadelphia Church of God, Restored Church of God, etc.
The Two Faces of the Worldwide Church of God [offsite link]	Worldwide Church of God Amasses Wealth Amid Rising Criticism Article in same paper as above.
The Worldwide Church of God's "Orthodox" Bandwagon [offsite link]	What Exactly IS Worldwide Church of God?
Transforming the Truth - The Worldwide Church of God Continues to “Make” History [offsite link]