Entries to the Guestbook of our former websites, Ex-Pentecostals.com and Ex-Pentecostals.org.
Part One
Your Name : chuck
e-mail address : officer42@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : I use to be a upc pastor, i would like to chat with others like me who need encourgement, please write or i/m.
Your Name : Hojusaram
e-mail address :
URL : www.aimoo.com/forum/freeb...?id=457208
Comments! : I am not trying to draw anyone away from this forum...BUT there is a discussion forum for ex-Pentecostals in Australia and New Zealand at: www.aimoo.com/forum/freeb...?id=457208
Your Name : samantha
e-mail address : skittynips@earthlink.com
URL :
Comments! : Praise be to God! I got out! I kept praying for the Lord to show me the truth, and he did! I woke up one day and I saw the UPC for what it was, money and numbers and control and idle gossip!Thank you God for my sight!
First Name : Karen
e-mail address : PFKS80@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : To ALL who have been hurt, abused,or neglected, sincerely I apologize, and am empathetic. I need not argue with you nor try to convince you of what we view as doctrinal truths. My purpose in this writing is to reach out to you in love. I pray you feel tha
First Name : Kell
e-mail address : gerhowzel@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Kimberly - I havent given up. I still attend an Apostolic church. However, I DO NOT attend a UPCI church. Your use of the phrase given up implies that we are lost. Some of us choose not to be in the way. Given up perpetuates the mentality that if you chan
First Name : R~
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : SouthernGal,sure its a damnable, shallow teaching that twisted Gods Word,to keep one soul in chain! R~
First Name : SouthernGal
e-mail address : A_Southerndoll@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Aside from the associated rules of Pentecostalism...how do the ex-pentecostals feel about the doctorine. Can anyone tell me?
First Name : loetta
e-mail address : lolombay@cs.com
URL :
Comments! : as an ex-upc.i am looking for testomonies of ex-upc pastors and why they came out of the upc organization.i was raised in it.they have no true joy from GOD.
First Name : Renita
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Kimberly, excuse me, but I did not give up God,just the UPC.Ive moved on and found true freedom in Jesus.I now serve a God of love, not legalism . R`
First Name : ANANO
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : I was in UPCI for 11 years. The belief is personal; but they take it to an unhealthy level. Obedience to a pastor is stressed. We were not allowed to enroll our children in a school of choice. We were slandered. We were ripped off financially. Then, one o
First Name : Kimberly
e-mail address : sorrowstodancing@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : I am sorry for all of you. I am a United Pentecostal Church member, and never plan on leaving. My heart aches for you all. There is so much confusion in this world, and it is hard to see the ones who for some reason gave up. I realize that you all have yo
First Name : Joanne
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : The Lord Jesus Christ is ALL THINGS to all men, but the sad truth: CERTAIN ONES BEHIND THE PULPIT.
First Name : R~
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Candice said,Without a preacher you cant hear. Sorry, but thats not the only way!1 John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, what
First Name : Candice
e-mail address :
URL : UPCI ANGEL
Comments! : R~ Thanks for those nice kind words. Just to let you know...I have read the whole Bible through..and I do follow my pastor as he follows Christ. Without a preacher you cant hear. That is Bible. My pastor will even tell you if you disagree...and you can
First Name : Joanne
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : What an interesting, yet, sad, site! My family is also ex-UPCI because of many hurts in our church life of 28 years. People cant sit and judge if they havent been through some of the experiences.
First Name :
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : Candice, a UPCer whos been allowed to study out Gods word on there own? Cant wait to see if they let you think for yourself next? Amazing! R~
First Name : Amanda
e-mail address : jesusmusic77@hotmail.com
URL : www.geocities.com/jesusmusic77
Comments! : Ok, no matter WHAT denomination you are or are not, you will go through difficult times in your life; and people are going to be people, regardless of race, denomination, location, sex, etc. The key is, how do you deal with this? Do you lean on God or bec
First Name : Candice
e-mail address :
URL : UPCI ANGEL
Comments! : R~ You dont have to go to other churchs to figure out what is the truth..the Bible says to study the Word of God..everything my pastor preaches and I what I believe can be backed up with scriputer and that is how you know it is the truth.
First Name : rev. cornfed
e-mail address : revcornfed@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : I be an ex-pentagonalcostal, down from the bayou of ol alabamy.
First Name : Come Back
e-mail address : to Jesus @ Calvary . now
URL : www.sermonaudio.com/
Comments! : Lets stop talking religion and denomination and lets talk relationship and salvation. We can talk about this and that all day but it doesnt make Hell fake!
First Name : Kent
e-mail address : kharmca@yahoo.ca
URL :
Comments! : I do attend a pentecost/CHARISMatic church. and have trained for ministry in one as well. I liek your news letter. I have not always been a pentecostal, therefore I can see what some of the excesses are. one thing though not all pent/char. churches are as
First Name : R~
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Comments! :UPCI ANGEL, how can you know something is truth, if you have never step outside the 4 walls of what you been taught? R~
First Name : Candice
e-mail address :
URL : UPCI ANGEL
Comments! : Hey, I have been in Apostolic Truth church all my life..and I have friends in differant denominations..and they have also been abused in the same way as you guys are saying so it is not just pentecostals or Apostolic churches....I agree with Dawn...we are
First Name : Sue
e-mail address : Sukita1101@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : I grew up in an Independent Fundamental Church. The pastor died and no one replaced him. He was a dear man. I moved away and started my search for a new church. I ended up going to many different kinds of churches, including Pentecostal and Charismatic ty
First Name : Jim
e-mail address : inexile@nnsw.quik.com.au
URL : www.geocities.com/inexileau/index.html
Comments! : Ive not only came out of the Pentecostal movement, Ive given all religion the big A. My view on Christianity in general. A great hoax. Check my web page.
First Name : jimmy
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : I just found this ,thank god ive found others like my self who have experinced the same abuse i have .i have not attend a upc church in thirteen years ,but fell the pain and hatred every day.
First Name : R~
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Im so thankful God called us to come out of her, the UPCI after 16 years. Jesus removed the chains his yoke was light, but UPC put new chains that slowly kill my soul. Now I know what true freedom is in Jesus,Agape! Gods looking for an inner heart change
First Name : Cindy
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : God is good all the time to current and ex-pentecostals. Search the scriptures and youll find your way!
First Name : Charles 2002
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : Thx for providing the pages.
"> There are many readings at Christian Classics Ethereal Library: www.ccel.org/ I like this sentence in the bible quite: Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. (Proverbs 15
First Name : C
e-mail address : candhi2003b@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : To Whom It May Concern: I met and fell in love with an incredible man who is now a member of a Pentecostal Holiness Church. We had a loving and very rare relationship, until he began pleasing the expectations of what the church apparently prefers,and see
First Name : Bob
e-mail address : rbolenbaucher@senditrapid.com
URL :
Comments! : This site embodies a great idea. When I left UPCI 22 years ago, it would have been very helpful to me and my family. Now Id like to contribute from storehouse of 22 years of out of the box experience. Thanks, Bob
First Name : Cindy
e-mail address :
URL : www.myownmind.com
Comments! : I appreciate this site. Thank-you. Another great resource for information and consultation with a Thought Reform Consultant is www.myownmind.com. Check it out. List it on this site as well.
First Name : Believer of His word
e-mail address : badeatinghabits@hotmail.com
URL :
Comments! : First of all, I am very sorry that you feel this way about Pentecostalism. I have been a pentecostal all of my life and have never once been what you call spiritually abused. I have been to some churches where yes you can tell that there is more of a put
First Name : Nia
e-mail address : Tovrhon@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : Hi...Interesting guestbook. I am even MORE interested. I have hardly anyone to talk to since leaving "The Church". I am even interested in talking to people who still attend. Probably because talking to the peopleat my ex-church was like talkng to a brick
First Name : Curtis
e-mail address : soilserve @msn.com
URL :
Comments! : However you look at pentecostals, 1 Corinthians 13 places their gift dirctly in the spotlight as nowhere near as significant as the chief virtue of all . . . love.
First Name : jay
e-mail address :
URL : ex-pentecostals.com
Comments! : This is a reply to the previous entry. In case the "forums" page is confusing in any way, let me clarify that those are 2 SEPARATE forums -- not the same one! ~Jay
First Name : Bible52
e-mail address : unk
URL :
Comments! : You cannot have a "safe haven" and "no-holds barred" forum at the same time. You will rejoice when I post here that I will not join nor post in your forums, as you will only wind up kicking me out for speaking the Truth.
First Name : Joy Martinez
e-mail address : Chasia@aol.com
URL : www.spiritwatch.org
Comments! : I find this website interesting and thought-provoking. I think all pentecostal/charismatics ought to read and consider the issues addressed here. We shouldn't fear investigation of any doctrine or popular practice. I have always stated that you can turn
First Name : Pastor Pam
e-mail address : healingwaterscc@yahoo.com
URL : www.healingwaterscc.com
Comments! : No one is more pentecostal or charismatic than me. However, I see much deception, hypocrisy and foolishness within the movement and I join you in protecting the sheep from hirelings and false prophets!
First Name : Rafael Martinez
e-mail address : damianxray@aol.com
URL : www.spiritwatch.org
Comments! : As a Pentecostal minister, I lament that many are under the abuse, carnality and foolishness of extremism in Charismatic and Pentecostal fellowships. We hope to have a page to address this online soon.
First Name : Rena
e-mail address : BambieRenab@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : Ya'll have a grate guestbook.Keep up the good work.And put the Lord Jesuse first in everything you do.God Bless
First Name : chris
e-mail address : lcounts@win.com
URL :
Comments! : I've been delivered from the UPC! Praise God!
First Name : Dawn
e-mail address : ApostolicChic@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : First, you need to be delivered from "PEOPLE" and remember that we are only human and NONE of us are perfect ... there is ONLY ONE who is perfect. WHEN you are faithful & put CHRIST first - in ALL situations, the rest will fall where it needs to fall.
First Name : Howard
e-mail address : heepbigchief@yahoo.com
URL : pccult.bravepages.com
Comments! : Since there are no dates or times on any of these posts I can't tell who is addressing who. I don't have a guestbook on my site but my email is available.
First Name : Howard
e-mail address : heepbigchief@yahoo.com
URL : pccult.bravepages.com
Comments! : I spent 13 years with the Pentecostals/Charismatics. I "came out from among them" and wrote a book about the way I see it.
First Name : Renee
e-mail address : rsutterfield@cox.net
URL :
Comments! : We formerly were apart of the United Pentecostal Church International. My husband pastored within the organization for over 20 years.
First Name : jim
e-mail address : jimd@circleprime.com
URL :
Comments! : Hi Jay, Looking forward to viewing your website. I am a survivor of the abuse the UPCI has put upon people and have heard the horror stories of many others. Being in the UPCI for 9 years and knowing many of them for close to 30 years, thinking they were
First Name : E.G.
e-mail address : themaximas@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : your site is woderful thanks for all the info. E.G.
Comments! : Welcome to the Guestbook for Ex-Pentecostals.com! Please tell us briefly about yourself, and what you think of the site. Feel free to give suggestions, etc. for improvement of the site! ~jk
Part One
Your Name : chuck
e-mail address : officer42@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : I use to be a upc pastor, i would like to chat with others like me who need encourgement, please write or i/m.
Your Name : Hojusaram
e-mail address :
URL : www.aimoo.com/forum/freeb...?id=457208
Comments! : I am not trying to draw anyone away from this forum...BUT there is a discussion forum for ex-Pentecostals in Australia and New Zealand at: www.aimoo.com/forum/freeb...?id=457208
Your Name : samantha
e-mail address : skittynips@earthlink.com
URL :
Comments! : Praise be to God! I got out! I kept praying for the Lord to show me the truth, and he did! I woke up one day and I saw the UPC for what it was, money and numbers and control and idle gossip!Thank you God for my sight!
First Name : Karen
e-mail address : PFKS80@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : To ALL who have been hurt, abused,or neglected, sincerely I apologize, and am empathetic. I need not argue with you nor try to convince you of what we view as doctrinal truths. My purpose in this writing is to reach out to you in love. I pray you feel tha
First Name : Kell
e-mail address : gerhowzel@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Kimberly - I havent given up. I still attend an Apostolic church. However, I DO NOT attend a UPCI church. Your use of the phrase given up implies that we are lost. Some of us choose not to be in the way. Given up perpetuates the mentality that if you chan
First Name : R~
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : SouthernGal,sure its a damnable, shallow teaching that twisted Gods Word,to keep one soul in chain! R~
First Name : SouthernGal
e-mail address : A_Southerndoll@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Aside from the associated rules of Pentecostalism...how do the ex-pentecostals feel about the doctorine. Can anyone tell me?
First Name : loetta
e-mail address : lolombay@cs.com
URL :
Comments! : as an ex-upc.i am looking for testomonies of ex-upc pastors and why they came out of the upc organization.i was raised in it.they have no true joy from GOD.
First Name : Renita
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Kimberly, excuse me, but I did not give up God,just the UPC.Ive moved on and found true freedom in Jesus.I now serve a God of love, not legalism . R`
First Name : ANANO
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : I was in UPCI for 11 years. The belief is personal; but they take it to an unhealthy level. Obedience to a pastor is stressed. We were not allowed to enroll our children in a school of choice. We were slandered. We were ripped off financially. Then, one o
First Name : Kimberly
e-mail address : sorrowstodancing@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : I am sorry for all of you. I am a United Pentecostal Church member, and never plan on leaving. My heart aches for you all. There is so much confusion in this world, and it is hard to see the ones who for some reason gave up. I realize that you all have yo
First Name : Joanne
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : The Lord Jesus Christ is ALL THINGS to all men, but the sad truth: CERTAIN ONES BEHIND THE PULPIT.
First Name : R~
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Candice said,Without a preacher you cant hear. Sorry, but thats not the only way!1 John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, what
First Name : Candice
e-mail address :
URL : UPCI ANGEL
Comments! : R~ Thanks for those nice kind words. Just to let you know...I have read the whole Bible through..and I do follow my pastor as he follows Christ. Without a preacher you cant hear. That is Bible. My pastor will even tell you if you disagree...and you can
First Name : Joanne
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : What an interesting, yet, sad, site! My family is also ex-UPCI because of many hurts in our church life of 28 years. People cant sit and judge if they havent been through some of the experiences.
First Name :
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : Candice, a UPCer whos been allowed to study out Gods word on there own? Cant wait to see if they let you think for yourself next? Amazing! R~
First Name : Amanda
e-mail address : jesusmusic77@hotmail.com
URL : www.geocities.com/jesusmusic77
Comments! : Ok, no matter WHAT denomination you are or are not, you will go through difficult times in your life; and people are going to be people, regardless of race, denomination, location, sex, etc. The key is, how do you deal with this? Do you lean on God or bec
First Name : Candice
e-mail address :
URL : UPCI ANGEL
Comments! : R~ You dont have to go to other churchs to figure out what is the truth..the Bible says to study the Word of God..everything my pastor preaches and I what I believe can be backed up with scriputer and that is how you know it is the truth.
First Name : rev. cornfed
e-mail address : revcornfed@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : I be an ex-pentagonalcostal, down from the bayou of ol alabamy.
First Name : Come Back
e-mail address : to Jesus @ Calvary . now
URL : www.sermonaudio.com/
Comments! : Lets stop talking religion and denomination and lets talk relationship and salvation. We can talk about this and that all day but it doesnt make Hell fake!
First Name : Kent
e-mail address : kharmca@yahoo.ca
URL :
Comments! : I do attend a pentecost/CHARISMatic church. and have trained for ministry in one as well. I liek your news letter. I have not always been a pentecostal, therefore I can see what some of the excesses are. one thing though not all pent/char. churches are as
First Name : R~
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Comments! :UPCI ANGEL, how can you know something is truth, if you have never step outside the 4 walls of what you been taught? R~
First Name : Candice
e-mail address :
URL : UPCI ANGEL
Comments! : Hey, I have been in Apostolic Truth church all my life..and I have friends in differant denominations..and they have also been abused in the same way as you guys are saying so it is not just pentecostals or Apostolic churches....I agree with Dawn...we are
First Name : Sue
e-mail address : Sukita1101@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : I grew up in an Independent Fundamental Church. The pastor died and no one replaced him. He was a dear man. I moved away and started my search for a new church. I ended up going to many different kinds of churches, including Pentecostal and Charismatic ty
First Name : Jim
e-mail address : inexile@nnsw.quik.com.au
URL : www.geocities.com/inexileau/index.html
Comments! : Ive not only came out of the Pentecostal movement, Ive given all religion the big A. My view on Christianity in general. A great hoax. Check my web page.
First Name : jimmy
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : I just found this ,thank god ive found others like my self who have experinced the same abuse i have .i have not attend a upc church in thirteen years ,but fell the pain and hatred every day.
First Name : R~
e-mail address : r36r42@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : Im so thankful God called us to come out of her, the UPCI after 16 years. Jesus removed the chains his yoke was light, but UPC put new chains that slowly kill my soul. Now I know what true freedom is in Jesus,Agape! Gods looking for an inner heart change
First Name : Cindy
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : God is good all the time to current and ex-pentecostals. Search the scriptures and youll find your way!
First Name : Charles 2002
e-mail address :
URL :
Comments! : Thx for providing the pages.
First Name : C
e-mail address : candhi2003b@yahoo.com
URL :
Comments! : To Whom It May Concern: I met and fell in love with an incredible man who is now a member of a Pentecostal Holiness Church. We had a loving and very rare relationship, until he began pleasing the expectations of what the church apparently prefers,and see
First Name : Bob
e-mail address : rbolenbaucher@senditrapid.com
URL :
Comments! : This site embodies a great idea. When I left UPCI 22 years ago, it would have been very helpful to me and my family. Now Id like to contribute from storehouse of 22 years of out of the box experience. Thanks, Bob
First Name : Cindy
e-mail address :
URL : www.myownmind.com
Comments! : I appreciate this site. Thank-you. Another great resource for information and consultation with a Thought Reform Consultant is www.myownmind.com. Check it out. List it on this site as well.
First Name : Believer of His word
e-mail address : badeatinghabits@hotmail.com
URL :
Comments! : First of all, I am very sorry that you feel this way about Pentecostalism. I have been a pentecostal all of my life and have never once been what you call spiritually abused. I have been to some churches where yes you can tell that there is more of a put
First Name : Nia
e-mail address : Tovrhon@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : Hi...Interesting guestbook. I am even MORE interested. I have hardly anyone to talk to since leaving "The Church". I am even interested in talking to people who still attend. Probably because talking to the peopleat my ex-church was like talkng to a brick
First Name : Curtis
e-mail address : soilserve @msn.com
URL :
Comments! : However you look at pentecostals, 1 Corinthians 13 places their gift dirctly in the spotlight as nowhere near as significant as the chief virtue of all . . . love.
First Name : jay
e-mail address :
URL : ex-pentecostals.com
Comments! : This is a reply to the previous entry. In case the "forums" page is confusing in any way, let me clarify that those are 2 SEPARATE forums -- not the same one! ~Jay
First Name : Bible52
e-mail address : unk
URL :
Comments! : You cannot have a "safe haven" and "no-holds barred" forum at the same time. You will rejoice when I post here that I will not join nor post in your forums, as you will only wind up kicking me out for speaking the Truth.
First Name : Joy Martinez
e-mail address : Chasia@aol.com
URL : www.spiritwatch.org
Comments! : I find this website interesting and thought-provoking. I think all pentecostal/charismatics ought to read and consider the issues addressed here. We shouldn't fear investigation of any doctrine or popular practice. I have always stated that you can turn
First Name : Pastor Pam
e-mail address : healingwaterscc@yahoo.com
URL : www.healingwaterscc.com
Comments! : No one is more pentecostal or charismatic than me. However, I see much deception, hypocrisy and foolishness within the movement and I join you in protecting the sheep from hirelings and false prophets!
First Name : Rafael Martinez
e-mail address : damianxray@aol.com
URL : www.spiritwatch.org
Comments! : As a Pentecostal minister, I lament that many are under the abuse, carnality and foolishness of extremism in Charismatic and Pentecostal fellowships. We hope to have a page to address this online soon.
First Name : Rena
e-mail address : BambieRenab@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : Ya'll have a grate guestbook.Keep up the good work.And put the Lord Jesuse first in everything you do.God Bless
First Name : chris
e-mail address : lcounts@win.com
URL :
Comments! : I've been delivered from the UPC! Praise God!
First Name : Dawn
e-mail address : ApostolicChic@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : First, you need to be delivered from "PEOPLE" and remember that we are only human and NONE of us are perfect ... there is ONLY ONE who is perfect. WHEN you are faithful & put CHRIST first - in ALL situations, the rest will fall where it needs to fall.
First Name : Howard
e-mail address : heepbigchief@yahoo.com
URL : pccult.bravepages.com
Comments! : Since there are no dates or times on any of these posts I can't tell who is addressing who. I don't have a guestbook on my site but my email is available.
First Name : Howard
e-mail address : heepbigchief@yahoo.com
URL : pccult.bravepages.com
Comments! : I spent 13 years with the Pentecostals/Charismatics. I "came out from among them" and wrote a book about the way I see it.
First Name : Renee
e-mail address : rsutterfield@cox.net
URL :
Comments! : We formerly were apart of the United Pentecostal Church International. My husband pastored within the organization for over 20 years.
First Name : jim
e-mail address : jimd@circleprime.com
URL :
Comments! : Hi Jay, Looking forward to viewing your website. I am a survivor of the abuse the UPCI has put upon people and have heard the horror stories of many others. Being in the UPCI for 9 years and knowing many of them for close to 30 years, thinking they were
First Name : E.G.
e-mail address : themaximas@aol.com
URL :
Comments! : your site is woderful thanks for all the info. E.G.
Comments! : Welcome to the Guestbook for Ex-Pentecostals.com! Please tell us briefly about yourself, and what you think of the site. Feel free to give suggestions, etc. for improvement of the site! ~jk
