Research Information on
Worldwide Church of God
(Grace Communion International)
| These articles, letters, and transcriptions cover a time span from about 1960 to 2009 and show a progression of events within the organization in regard to deceit, mind manipulation, exploitation, doctrinal distractions and history revision. (This excludes history charts.) NOTE: The word "cult" is used in the context of a deceitful, mind-manipulating organization. While WCG may not be labeled a "religious cult" by the media today, we have given reasons in our OIU newsletters and in our other articles why we do not endorse them, but rather expose them.
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| 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. |
| Outsider's Inside Update Newsletters Shows how doctrine was used as a massive propaganda tool. OIU FIVE and SIX are detailed reports surrounding the Ecumenical Movement (EC) and the current EC strategy involving the Worldwide Church of God conglomerate. | Historical and Revealing Background Info on Worldwide Church of God & Herbert Armstrong |
| Transformed by Truth or Transformed by Lies?? A critique of the gross distortions in Chapter two of Transformed by Truth. | 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. |
| 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. | 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.
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| 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. |
| 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") | 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. |
| Letter Exposing Outright Lies, Abuses and Sociopathic Behavior Tells the truth about what was really going on at the time of the changes. | A Rebuttal to Michael Morrison This 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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. | 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? |
| Myths in Transformed by Truth Is the book by Joseph Tkach Jr. truth or propaganda? (chapter by chapter critique) | Roots of the Worldwide Church of God |
| 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. | Neil Earle Whitewashes Herbert Armstrong |
| Worldwide Church of God History Revision Why has WCG had to revise their history? Also see: Has WCG whitewashed HWA? (Q&A) | Does Neil Earle Use Disinformation Rules to Respond to Former Worldwide Church of God Members? |
David Covington's Resignation Letter to Joseph W. Tkach Sr. | Worldwide Church of God and Their Myths About Loma Armstrong |
David Covington's Letter to Greg R. Albrecht | How the Worldwide COG Changed the Original Words of Sacred Hymns! (Do men of good Christian character that have gone "from cult to mainstream" tamper with the words of copyrighted hymns?) |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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." | Worldwide Church of God Procedures to Handle the Uninvited and Disorderly |
| Earl Williams and the Worldwide Church of God More on the Earl Williams story and what happened; includes criticism Earl has received. | 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." |
| An Open Letter to Joseph Tkach Jr. Forthright letter which boldly confronted Tkach with the double messages, half-truths and guilt placed on members during the changes; mentions Earl Williams. | Richard Plache Tapes (talks about the terrible exploitation of members in WCG; Plache's resignation letter is also read) |
| 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. | Beware 'Ambassadors' Bearing Gifts
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| 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. | 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. |
Honey I Shrunk the Church | Worldwide Church of God Amasses Wealth Amid Rising Criticism Article in same paper as above.
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| Was God Behind the Worldwide Church of God Changes? (Questions to Ask) | 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?) |
| Worldwide Church of God: New Changes, Ecumenical & New Age Connections Shows their ecumenical, liberal, Charismatic and New Age connections. | Worldwide Church of God and Their Evolutionary Views 2002 Letters sent to WCG headquarters. |
| Called to Be Free (Is it Truth or Only More Worldwide Church of God Propaganda?) Transcript of the 2004 DVD with comments by ESN. | Being Saved After Death Is Still Alive in the Worldwide Church of God [offsite link] (2001) |
| Worldwide Church of God: Completion of Conspiracy? | Worldwide Church of God and Their Universalism Views 2001 Letter sent to WCG HQ & Steve Brown. |
| Worldwide Church of God Changed Their Name | Is Worldwide Church of God Still Holding on to Some of Herbert W. Armstrong's Doctrines?
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| 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. | Are Some Worldwide Church of God Ministers Holding to Herbert W. Armstrong Doctrines? Surprising correspondence between WCG exiter and WCG member/minister. |
| 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] | Retired Worldwide Church of God Ministers to Receive Funds While Members Go Without |
| The Two Faces of the Worldwide Church of God [offsite link] | 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. |
| The Worldwide Church of God's "Orthodox" Bandwagon [offsite link]
| Plain Truth Ministries--They Try Hard Crude, in your face, macabre elements in a 2004 newsletter.
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