I joined the Jesus church 35 years ago when I had an encounter with Jesus which turned my world upside down. Not only did I know that God was real…I lived in a constant awareness of His presence and His love for me. I spent my early years fellowshipping with a group of christians who called themselves “the invisible church” They were radically in love with Jesus and we each seemed to have a close walk with God.

Then I encountered ‘churchianity’…where the ‘pastor’ claimed to be the ‘anointed man of God’….who would hear from God for me. In no time I felt isolated from God…part of a system instead of a family.

But then one day a few years ago I heard the voice of my Father again. I am now free from the religious deceptions and control spirits that pervade the modern institutions who claim to be THE church. I am free of those ‘who seek to draw away disciples after themselves’

All that matters now is KNOWING Him and His love for me…and the world …and sharing that with whoever I can.

Chris

Now, I liked the Pastor he was a great guy.
He was a good Pastor too.
Everyone thought highly of him as well.

I went to their “Membership Class”.

Where this Pastor informed everyone at ‘The Class’ that members had to be on his agendas.
Because him and Jesus is The Head of that Church.

Needless to say, I did not become ‘a member’.
To make the situation even worse he went on to say:

“Now this doesn’t mean this is a Two Headed Body.”

I thought, how sad.
Yes, that is exactly what it does mean to me.

Within less than a year he was gone, and the Church was seeking a new Pastor.

I truly don’t even think that body knew why.