Stories and Testimonies
by Those Impacted by
Philadelphia Church of God
It is not how many abusive details that a survivor can recount and describe in order for their story to be considered important. It is how the individual perceived their experience to be detrimental, or even life shattering, that counts.
Telling your story turns it into a history that can eventually be left behind and frees you to some extent, making it easier to create a new life for yourself. You have developed strengths because of all you have endured, and you are a unique individual with purpose.
Names have been changed for confidentiality, unless the author requests their real name be used.
Stories are not necessarily listed in order received.
Not all stories submitted are posted and we reserve the right to refuse to post.
Also see: Testimonies and Writings by Exiters (covers a variety of subjects)
My Nightmare in Philadelphia Church of God (includes what Flurry has predicted to the members)
Philadelphia Church of God is a Sick System!
The Strange Story of Uncle George and the Philadelphia Church of God (how one relative willed his entire estate and all he owned to PCG)
Quitting Philadelphia Church of God Was the Best Decision I Ever Made
Spared From Philadelphia Church of God
Rescued From Philadelphia Church of God
The Facade of Philadelphia Church of God
The Pieces of the Puzzle Wouldn't Fit
Philadelphia Church of God is Poison
We Found Out the Truth About Herbert Armstrong (mentions Craig Winters)
Beginning to Heal After Suffering Abusive Church of God Experiences (mentions meeting Stephen Furry)
An Inside Look at the Philadelphia Church of God (reveals the depths of PCG's insensitiveness and mercilessness to those in need)
Run From Death That Resides in Philadelphia Church of God!
We Didn't Check Everything Out First!
Heart of a Shepherd is Absent in PCG
Max Rumler and Aaron Hudson Are Abusive Tyrants!
A Story of Near Slavery in Philadelphia Church of God
Pain, Guilt and a Lack of Love in Philadelphia Church of God
My Hurtful Experience With Philadelphia Church of God
How the Philadelphia Church of God Affected my Life and Family
Suspended for Asking Questions
Publically Humiliated and Marked by PCG
How I Saw Women Treated in Philadelphia Church of God
Philadelphia Church of God Parents Abandon Minor-Aged Daughter
My Deacon Husband Thought I Had a Government Problem
Leaving Armstrong's Material Was Like Deliverance Out of Babylon (this author was only 19 years old)
Had to Observe Makeup and Tithing Rules
Disfellowshipped For Not Tithing
Philadelphia Church of God Stole My Life and Filled it With Fear
Demeaning Treatment by Craig Winters is True
Ministerial Evils in Philadelphia Church of God (mentions Craig Winters)
I "Resigned" From PCG and Grew Closer to God
PCG Ministers Were Abusive Towards Me
Disfellowshipped After Voicing Concerns
I Got Out While There Was Time (While this man was ensnared into an offshoot from the old WCG, those who have listened to HWA or Flurry may see similarities between this dangerous religious group and the one they were involved with.)
Gerald Flurry's Literature Sounded Good at First
Members Were Promised Physical Blessings
Outrageous Lies by PCG Minister After my Dad Went to Live With Him
My Mother Was a Victim of Philadelphia Church of God
Suspended After Being Laid Off
Philadelphia Church of God Doctrine Shatters Close Family Relationship
PCG Told Me I Was "Useless to God"
Abusive Experiences with Wayne Turgeon and Ron Hanson
Fear is PCG's Best Controlling Maneuver
PCG Wanted to Make All My Decisions For Me
Control and Abuse of Cal Culpepper!
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