you can also look at it from the perspective that’s all they know what to do for right now (whether it's that particular job - or - life in TWI
This sure describes my former way corps self, and it really is a good description of a lot of folks still in TWI. Excellent post! My experience is that most people that hang onto to TWI are more willing to leave if something better were there - my summation of many voices I've heard expressing disdain for TWI's current and recent state of affairs. Of course there is so much better out there when the blinders are off. My purpose in posting here from the beginning has been to expose the top leadership and their really treacherous practices. As an organization TWI is rotten from the roots and that will never change. My prayer is that more people wake up and walk where the Lord leads them.
From a personal perspective, what I think it all comes down to is that when a cult member has grown tired of the cultic-entanglement – and they sense some synchronicity (like coming to Grease Spot and something hits them right between the eyes)
Humans are social animals. It's MUCH easier for people to leave if their friends are leaving too... and/or if they have alternative social support systems in place.
Angela and Perry were my "Twig Leaders" for an Advanced Class at Rome City. LONG time ago (1996 or earlier, I don't remember). They were both great folks. Hopefully that hasn't been drummed out of them in the interim.
Lonnell was in the 2nd (Second) Corps with me. Facts matter.
Cheers!
Thanks penworks. I thought Lonnell (or Brenda) were in the 5th corps, because my wife and I spent time with them. As you know, my wife was 5th corps. But that relationship was strengthened by working on staff together..... not 5th corps related. My mistake. Thanks for the clarification.
Both Lonnell and Brenda have been very successful post-twi. Writing books. Teachings. Christian conferences and outings. They have soared to great heights after leaving twi..... some 40 years ago.
"Biblical Research" needs clarification as to whether the reference is to research (investigating to seek new conclusions), or re-search (review VPW's works - because all the "work" is done).
"Biblical Research" needs clarification as to whether the reference is to research (investigating to seek new conclusions), or re-search (review VPW's works - because all the "work" is done).
At least the pronouns are clarified.
Yeah, well her credentials are great up until they start the biblical research stuff.....but they did say that she has enjoyed biblical research for 40 years as opposed to serving on the board of a church that does biblical research...she very well may have done biblical research on her own for 40 years. That same 40 years likely coincides with the 40 or so odd years that the way international stopped doing biblical research...yada..yada.
Knew all of them back in the day. Angela is balanced, intelligent, and nice. Vern is nice. But that didn’t stop him from mark and avoiding all the r and r group.
Niceness doesn’t matter when they have sold their soul in service to a cult. Anyone who crosses them will meet the same type of action. Not because of lack of niceness. But because they are misguided with respect to the household of God and their positions in the body of Christ.
Ask Vern about the new advanced class book called Just the Way it Was. Or Angela. Whitewashing away adultery and murder really.
Actually I knew them but they were never friends. Even by way standards…
I will bet one thing though. These new bored members are gonna “salt” themselves to their new positions of authority in the Way. No doubts there. It will become the defining thing of their lives.
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This sure describes my former way corps self, and it really is a good description of a lot of folks still in TWI. Excellent post! My experience is that most people that hang onto to TWI are more willing to leave if something better were there - my summation of many voices I've heard expressing disdain for TWI's current and recent state of affairs. Of course there is so much better out there when the blinders are off. My purpose in posting here from the beginning has been to expose the top leadership and their really treacherous practices. As an organization TWI is rotten from the roots and that will never change. My prayer is that more people wake up and walk where the Lord leads them.
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Humans are social animals. It's MUCH easier for people to leave if their friends are leaving too... and/or if they have alternative social support systems in place.
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Angela and Perry were my "Twig Leaders" for an Advanced Class at Rome City. LONG time ago (1996 or earlier, I don't remember). They were both great folks. Hopefully that hasn't been drummed out of them in the interim.
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So, who are on the Board, currently?
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Rev. Vern Edwards
Rev. Bill Greene
Dr. Angela Priester
Rev. John Rupp
https://www.theway.org/
It's way down at the bottom of the page. I agree with you GerogeStGeorge, I always thought very highly of both Angela and Perry.
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Thanks penworks. I thought Lonnell (or Brenda) were in the 5th corps, because my wife and I spent time with them. As you know, my wife was 5th corps. But that relationship was strengthened by working on staff together..... not 5th corps related. My mistake. Thanks for the clarification.
Both Lonnell and Brenda have been very successful post-twi. Writing books. Teachings. Christian conferences and outings. They have soared to great heights after leaving twi..... some 40 years ago.
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Found this at https://pace.group/new/facilitators
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"Biblical Research" needs clarification as to whether the reference is to research (investigating to seek new conclusions), or re-search (review VPW's works - because all the "work" is done).
At least the pronouns are clarified.
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Yeah, well her credentials are great up until they start the biblical research stuff.....but they did say that she has enjoyed biblical research for 40 years as opposed to serving on the board of a church that does biblical research...she very well may have done biblical research on her own for 40 years. That same 40 years likely coincides with the 40 or so odd years that the way international stopped doing biblical research...yada..yada.
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Knew all of them back in the day. Angela is balanced, intelligent, and nice. Vern is nice. But that didn’t stop him from mark and avoiding all the r and r group.
Niceness doesn’t matter when they have sold their soul in service to a cult. Anyone who crosses them will meet the same type of action. Not because of lack of niceness. But because they are misguided with respect to the household of God and their positions in the body of Christ.
Ask Vern about the new advanced class book called Just the Way it Was. Or Angela. Whitewashing away adultery and murder really.
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They were fake friends. They are fake ministers.
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Actually I knew them but they were never friends. Even by way standards…
I will bet one thing though. These new bored members are gonna “salt” themselves to their new positions of authority in the Way. No doubts there. It will become the defining thing of their lives.
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John Lennon song "Mind games" Keep playing those mind games forever.It is to God be the glory not to a cult
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