The pain and the abuse of this organization will forever shape the way I interact with my faith and others. My husband served on staff as a pastor of this church for well over a decade. My husband is a flesh and blood human being who was continually demoralized and treated horrifically by the leaders of this organization. I also served this organization for well over a decade and was readily discarded, disposable. The church and their leaders never apologized, never repented, chose not to speak when I reached out. My husband was fired from his job for requesting accountability from the lead pastor for behavior and actions that were unGodly. My family and I were then retaliated against and there was an attempt to legally force silence. This is not the way of Jesus. My family and I have received a great extent of trauma counseling for what we endured at this organization, and for that, we are incredibly thankful. I am thankful for the beauty of knowing what not to do, and who not to be. I have gratitude in knowing that Jesus was with us and carried us through. I stand in awe of the knowledge of systems and power that deeply wound others and this organization has given me insight into how well meaning people are readily corrupted for the sake of power. I am also grateful that we escaped, that my husband healed, and that we can help those around as heal as well. There is blessing in the escape. I would not recommend attending this group. Be careful, be watchful, and guard your hearts. The nepotism is intentional and this behavior from the lead pastor continues to be a pattern. read more