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Reveal.org This comprehensive website, originally created by Catherine Hampton and Michele Campbell, has helped thousands
- stories of former International Churches of Christ (ICC) members
- phone numbers and e-mail addresses of people you can contact
- support groups specifically for former ICC members
- assessing your options if you have a friend or loved one in the ICC
- preparing for the future if you have a friend or loved one in the ICC
- Ed Powers' "Unity or Uniformity": a full transcript of Powers' sermon preceding the split of the Indianapolis Church of Christ
KipMcKean.com , maintained by a former ICC member, compiles news, audio, articles, quotes and a timeline of Kip McKean's ministry activities.
ICOCNEWS.COM provides a source for news and editorial from around the world regarding the International Church of Christ.
ICOCinvestigation.com is focused on uncovering financial or legal fraud in the International Church of Christ.
TOLC.org From our friends "across the pond," London-based TOLC was online before some of us even knew what the Internet was
- media reports about the International Churches of Christ (ICC) in a large global archive
- articles and testimony about the ICC
The Barnabas Ministry website is run by a former member of the Denver Church of Christ. "Taken from the name of a famous encourager in the Bible, the purpose of this website is to strengthen and encourage people in their walk with God, especially those dealing with negative, unhealthy or abusive church experiences."
ICOC Blogspot compiles hot topics from ICC discussion forums and other websites.
Cults on Campus.com A site dedicated to keeping up with media articles, particularly about the ICC, on campuses around the world.
Icoc.de A German-language critics site for "walkaways" from ICC, known there as Internationale Gemeinde Christi.
ICC Discussion Forum A highly trafficked discussion forum about the International Churches of Christ, mostly from a former member or skeptical viewpoint of the movement.
Ex-ICC Member's Discussion Forum This forum exists to provide a gathering place for ex-members of the International Churches of Christ, also known as the Boston Movement and the Crossroads Movement. In addition, family and friends of current ICC members are welcome to participate here. Current ICC members are free to read the forum, but are not allowed to post.
International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) The leading professional organization concerned about cults and psychological manipulation
- cult 101 an introductory look at cults -- no prerequisites needed!
- what is a cult? gives a useful definition
- research study finds psychological distress among former ICC members and measures psychological abuse in the ICC
reFOCUS Recovery resources for people hurt by their involvement with abusive and controlling organizations and relationships
- Characteristics of a Destructive Cult: another thoughtful, practical definition of a cult
Resource An information-based site concerning the ICC, cults and spiritual abuse. Features an extensive ICC bibliography including:
- books and pamphlets concerning the ICC
- magazine articles, studies and diaries about the ICC from a biblical perspective
- magazine articles, journals and studies about the ICC from a secular perspective
- video programs about the ICC
Wellspring retreat center -- the nation's only residential treatment facility for recovering cult victims
Freedom of Mind Author and mental health counselor Steve Hassan's website
- Hassan's BITE Model of mind control
- a list of common psychological problems of former cult members
- An interactive logic tutorial at Harry Gensler's site
- A List Of Fallacious Arguments compiled by Don Lindsay
The Boston Movement: Critical Perspectives on the International Churches of Christ, Carol Giambalvo & Herbert L. Rosedale, Eds.
Includes former member stories, a comparison of the ICC vs. Robert Jay Lifton's Eight Themes of Thought Reform, and Michael Langone's study measuring psychological distress among former members and psychological abusiveness of the ICC
The Discipling Dilemma, Flavil R. Yeakley, Ed.
The 1988 book including church growth researcher Flavil Yeakley's landmark study that found unhealthy personality change among members of the Boston Church of Christ. Out of print: read it online for free by clicking the above link.
Free in Christ by Cecil Hook
Written not about the ICC, but about one retired mainline Church of Christ minister's thoughts for reform and an end to legalism in the mainline church. Still very relevant to current and former ICC members. Read it online for free by clicking the above link, or order paper copies.
Captive Hearts, Captive Minds: Freedom and Recovery from Cults and Abusive Relationships by Madeleine Landau Tobias and Janja Lalich
A terrific recovery book, including chapters on the cult phenomenon, the healing process and stories from ex-cult members
Combatting Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan
Steve Hassan's widely read book. Includes information about his time in the Unification Church ("Moonies"), a clearly communicated depiction of destructive mind control, and descriptions of his exit counseling methodology at the time the book was written in the late 1980s.
Releasing the Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves by Steven Hassan
Hassan's year 2000 follow-up to Combatting Cult Mind Control. An especially valuable resource for readers with loved ones in destructive cults, this book details communications strategies for interacting with people in cults and engaging their critical thinking.
The founder of this site has created another site about the Jehovah's Witness/Watchtower Society organization at AccurateKnowledge.org. Those familiar with the ICC may find the similarities with the JWs -- or with any cultic group -- to be interesting.
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