Grace Communion International
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GwenLegacy of Herbert W. Armstrong Celebrated on 40th Anniversary of His Death
Forty years ago, on Jan. 16, 1986, Herbert W. Armstrong, a significant figure in 20th-century religious history, passed away. Beginning his ministry in 1931, Armstrong founded the Worldwide...
Worldwide Church of God Experiences Significant Decline in Membership, Income, and Operations Over Two Decades
The Worldwide Church of God, once a prominent religious organization with a vast global presence, has undergone significant changes over the past two decades. At its peak in...
Grace Communion International’s Leadership Shift and Doctrinal Changes Highlighted in Christianity Today Article
The Worldwide Church of God (WCG), once a prominent subject in discussions about cults, has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades. For much of the 20th...
Worldwide Church of God Loses Defamation Suit, Awards $1.26 Million to Former Wife
The Worldwide Church of God (WCG), led by Herbert W. Armstrong, has experienced continued growth despite recent legal challenges. In 1980, the church emerged from state-imposed receivership due...
Worldwide Church of God Sells Armstrong’s Works to Splinter Group for $3 Million
The Worldwide Church of God (WCG), facing financial difficulties, has agreed to sell the rights to 19 books by its founder, Herbert W. Armstrong, to a splinter group....
Former Members Say Restored Church of God in Wadsworth, Ohio, Exercises Cult-Like Control
Former members of the Restored Church of God in Wadsworth, Ohio, have described the group as a cult, citing a high level of control and influence over members’...
“Haunted” Episode Examines Real Evangelical Doomsday Cult’s Torture Practices
The Netflix series *Haunted* has sparked controversy for its portrayal of a real-life cult known as the Worldwide Church of God. The show’s “Cult of Torture” episode focuses...
Velma R. Wilson, Member of Grace Communion International Church, Dies at 94
Velma R. Wilson, a member of the Grace Communion International Church of Hillsboro, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 6,...
James Isdell, Member of Grace Communion International, Dies at 93
James “Jim” Edward Isdell, Sr., 93, of Pittsville passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home. Born on April 9, 1933, to Burley L. and Annie...
Grace Communion International ordered to pay former employee £13,400 for disability-based harassment
Grace Communion International, a Christian charity, has been ordered to pay a former employee over £13,400 following a tribunal ruling on disability-based harassment. The case involved Rachel Montgomery,...
