A few weeks ago, I was contacted, through a third party, by a production company. They have been contracted by a major network to do a series of documentaries on “demanding groups/organizations”. This would include groups such as religious cults and thus –  Word of Faith Fellowship (WOFF). I have taken all steps possible to verify that this is a legitimate happening. All indicators point to a series of shows being produced and aired on these groups. One of the producers on this project was included in the movie, “Join Us” which we have posted about many times. (www.joinusthemovie.com)

    Will WOFF be included? The final decision is not up to me. However, what do you think I would say? Yesterday, I received an email asking for participants to tell their story. Here is the text I am referencing:

“Call for Participants: We are producers partnered with a major news outlet, and are seeking families or individuals who were formerly involved in demanding groups/organization(s) to share their stories. We are interested in both positive and negative experiences, and hope to hear from those who have separated from the group within the last 9 months. If you would like additional information, please email clpdocumentary@gmail.com and describe your current situation. Thank you.”

 If you reply to the address you will receive an auto-response email acknowledging your submission. In my opinion, in order to learn the larger frame in which any group exists, they need stories from anyone willing to speak. That is regardless of how long you have been separated from such a group. I am willing to help anyone frame their thoughts into a presentation to this group. This blog is read by survivors of many such groups. Anyone from any such group is welcome to reply. Admittedly, I am more aware of WOFF and the doings there, so I could help survivors of that group in a more complete way.

 My email address is author@religiouscultsinfo.com Send me your questions and I will get them answered, if at all possible. Relatives of members that are still in such groups should submit their stories as this can give a more complete picture of any demanding groups or organization.

    By posting this information I suspect I will be misunderstood by many still affiliated with WOFF, especially those on the inside. To that I am compelled to say- let’s talk. Take your confusion, take your questions and seek answers from someone who has been on both sides of the WOFF fence. In reality, I still feel emotion and concern for those still in the confines of WOFF and under the spell of Jane Whaley. If this post bothers WOFF members, let’s talk. If this post bothers former WOFF members as they want to keep their experiences private, then that is your decision. But, in order for others not to experience the drama/trauma that admittedly goes along with groups such as WOFF- survivors need to speak out. This could be the one chance that you have to speak out, make a difference and then learn that others have experienced the same or worse than yourself. 2011 could be the year of change in many areas for many people.  

    Thank you, for taking time to visit and read this blog. Please, consume the information on this site responsibly. The author is not a licensed mental health professional and encourages those that need professional help to seek it. The intent of the material is to inform and be a resource. Be sure to tell every member that you know at WOFF about this blog. There are readers at WOFF. Comments are invited from all readers, including present or former members. Polls are not scientific and no private information is gathered.

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    (Please, take time to read the Terms of Use for this personal blog. As mentioned, the information about WOFF is from my memories and recollections as perfect as that may be or not be. ) Scripture references are Amplified Version unless otherwise noted. (Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation ) This is post number 249.