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Pastor Ray has been involved in full time ministry for almost 30 years, and in that time he has observed many changes in the church as a whole. Listed below are some articles and links that pertain to the state of affairs in the church.
Articles Regarding the Assemblies of God
The Dangers of The Gospel of Accommodation
by Dave Wilkerson Remembering Dave Wilkerson 
As many of you may already know, the beloved Dave Wilkerson was called home on Wednesday, April 27th. Dave Wilkerson (seen above with Pastor Ray Barnett at a meeting in 1988) is best known as being the author of the book The Cross and the Switchblade as well as the founding pastor of Times Square Church. With the same courage and fervor the he would minister to gang members and drug addicts, he would often deliver messages that left the hearer with the distinct impression that they were receiving a Word from God. Timely messages. One such message entitled The Dangers of The Gospel of Accommodation that was delivered during a chapel service at Assemblies of God headquarters is provided here for you.
The Dangers of The Gospel of Accommodation
A sermon given by David Wilkerson at an Assemblies of God headquarters chapel service.
By David Wilkerson "I am not coming to you as a pastor but with a prophetic word. God so shook me recently with this message that I should bring it somewhere, sometime in Springfield. This morning the Lord, by His Spirit, spoke to my heart that this is the time. He has called me to be one of His watchmen, and I have wept over this and prayed that He will help me deliver the message in a spirit of love. This is not a chastisement but a warning for the Assemblies of God." posted 5.5.2011
NEW YORK DISTRICT ASSEMBLY OF GOD PRESBYTERY DISMISSES New York City Presbyter and U.S. Assemblies of God Urban Missionary– MARK GREGORI, EVEN THOUGH PROVEN INNOCENT BY FORENSIC EXAM!
In what may be the worst abuse of justice to date by the AOG, the leaders of the New York District of the Assemblies of God have accused and dismissed the Rev. Mark Gregori, of what amounts to "thought crimes" – even though independent polygraph tests cleared him of any guilt. Like a chilling piece of fiction, the New York District Presbytery interrogated and dismissed Rev. Mark Gregori on the grounds of - "you are guilty, when WE say you are guilty," despite clear and compelling evidence that he is innocent. Pastor Gregori, founder and Pastor of The Crossway Christian Center for 36 years in the Bronx, NY; was also the object of a malicious 3-page letter, written to all of his friends and fellow ministers by the District Superintendent detailing the baseless accusations, as well as the Presbyters unbiblical rationale for dismissal. Himself a longtime New York City Presbyter and a U.S. Assemblies of God Urban Missionary, he has been the victim of intolerable malice, exploitation, betrayal, slander, and "cruel and inhuman punishment," at the hands of the New York Presbytery, though, once again, forensic science has confirmed his complete innocence. There seems to be no end in sight of the outrageous abuse of authority and power that continues in the AOG. You can read here Pastor Gregori's rebuttal of the New York District's actions against him, as well as his appeal to AOG General Superintendent George O. Wood, and his fellow AOG ministers. posted 12.21.2010
"SUE AS I SAY, DON’T SUE I SUE" [PART II]
by Pastor Ray Barnett "SUE AS I SAY, DON’T SUE I SUE" [PART II] IN A LANDMARK DECISION, DEFENDANT BETHEL ASSEMBLY - MASSENA, NEW YORK, WINS SUIT INITIATED BY PLAINTIFFS GEORGE WOOD AND DUANE DURST IN NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT. Without care or concern for the Word of God[i], the Assemblies of God continues to bring defenseless Churches and pastors into courts of law in order seize property and assets. An alarming trend with no end in sight, AOG leaders demand that their ministers - "Sue As I Say," but not "Sue As I Sue." Holding to a Biblical position in theory only, their practice is completely opposite from what their "position" paper states[ii] as well as the Word of God. Jesus reserved His harshest castigation for those who oppressed the people of God with their double standards and duplicity with regard to their authority over the people of God. This includes their insincere and deceitful treatment of Scripture. The Bible records in Matthew 23:1- 3 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not." In this chapter, our Lord Jesus directed unabated anger that exploded from His Holy lips, against the arrant hypocrisy of the leaders of Israel. How is it, the AOG leaders believe they can violate the Word of God, their own "position paper," and the trust of their ministers and Churches, and stand before God- blameless?[iii] One day, God will judge. For now, you can judge for yourself. Click "Download" below to read here the NYS Supreme Court Decision against Plaintiffs George Wood and Duane Durst
[i] (1Co 6:5 - 8 KJV) I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. [ii] George Wood Article on Suing [iii] Rom 2:1- 3 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? posted 12.17.2010
Why We Shouldn't Follow Abusive And Deceitful Leaders
by Philip Rosenthal In this article, Philip Rosenthal challenges the notion that we are to blindly follow the leadership around us, even when there is evident theological error, hypocrisy and personal misconduct. Philip encourages us to step out from abusive leadership and seek leaders that will lead in the Spirit of Christ.
posted 8.27.2010
How Abusive Ministries Defend Themselves
by Philip Rosenthal In this article, Philip Rosenthal outlines how ministries with abusive leadership often defend themselves when challenged or confronted. There are many tactics that abusive leaders can employ that will even make the person challenging the abusive leader as if they are in the wrong.
posted 8.24.2010
Crossway Lockout
The Bronx News 12 Reports on the AOG Locking the Doors To Crossway Church. Quicktime is required to view this video.
posted 6.10.2010
AOG Locks Doors of NYC Church
Watch the news report from WCBS.
posted 5.31.2010
The Judgment was Set, and the Books were Opened
An intriguing article about the coming judgment of God on His church, including recent events entailing Todd Bentley and the "Lakeland Outpouring", Michael Guglielmucci, and others.
posted 9.2.2008
Sue As I Say, Don't Sue As I Sue
by Pastor Ray Barnett Despite their theological stance against lawsuits, the AG doesn't seem to have a problem acting differently behind the courtroom doors. In this article Pastor Ray Barnett outlines how the AG doesn't practice what they preach when it comes to bringing brothers to court.
posted 3.13.2008
Amazing Letter To Southern Missouri District Credential Holders
by Bill Baker Below is a copy of of a letter recently sent to AG credential holders in the Southern Missouri District. The letter ends with a blessing on the credential holders as they strive to to enhance the Kingdom of God, but the Kingdom sure feels a lot smaller nowadays with Southern Missouri credential holders being forbidden to attend a non-AG church. Sure seems paradoxal - "strive to enhance the Kingdom" and "no Assemblies of God credentialed minister in our district will be allowed to attend a non-Assemblies of God Church", just don't seem to go together.
Letter from The Southern Missouri District Superintendent to all [District] Credential Holders Dated November 29, 2007 Dear Fellow Ministers:
We Trust the blessings of God are greatly upon each of you during this special Holiday Season. In our October presbyters meeting a motion prevailed that no Assemblies of God credentialed minister in our district will be allowed to attend a non-Assemblies of God Church unless they are given permission by the Presbytery Board. It was also moved that the District write a letter to those ministers that have been brought to our attention who are attending a non-Assemblies of God Church indicating it will be necessary for them to receive District Presbytery approval for them to do so, or their credentials will be in jeopardy. If you or some credentialed minister in your church falls into this category, please comply or encourage them to follow through with this action. May God continue to bless you and your family as together we strive to enhance the Kingdom of God. Sincerely in Christ
Bill Baker
Superintendent
Southern Missouri District Council posted 12.18.2007
Essential Facts That Every Minister Should Know About The AG
by Pastor Ray Barnett "Essential Facts That Every Minister Should Know About The Assemblies of God" is an open letter written by Pastor Ray Barnett to minister and addresses the ongoing issue of spiritual abuse in the Assemblies of God.
posted 2.15.2007
Assemblies of God: Committed to Spiritual Formation, Contemplative and Emerging
Click below to download and read an article by Deborah Dombrowski of Lighthouse Trails Publishing about the Assemblies of God and the emergent church movement.
posted 9.14.2006
The Transformation of the Assemblies of God - From Christian Brother to Big Brother - In Less Than 100 Years
by Pastor Ray Barnett "The Transformation of the Assemblies of God - From Christian Brother to Big Brother - In Less Than 100 Years" is a new article written by Pastor Ray Barnett and chronicles the abuse of authority going on in the Assemblies of God today. Pastor's article is well documented and draws the compelling analogy between the current state of the Assemblies of God and a heavy-handed government described in a well known piece of American literature.
posted 5.22.2006
Southwest Radio Church Broadcast
by Pastor Ray Barnett Here you have the opportunity to hear the interview that Southwest Radio Church conducted with Pastor Ray. In the interview Pastor discusses some of the repercussions of the "Purpose Driven" philosophy and some of his personal experiences with churches who have adopted this philosophy.
posted 3.22.2006
Trask Initiates Angry Diatribe at Reporter
A very angry Thomas Trask called me yesterday, claiming I was "doing a major disservice to the Kingdom" by interviewing Pastor Ray Barnett regarding the Adour debacle in the NY presbytery. He accused me of never contacting the AOG national headquarters before publishing so-called "lies" from Adour and Barnett. I let him know that I called his office twice requesting an interview on the matter, but I never heard back from them. Trask said since the denomination is so large they receive thousands of media inquiries like that every year and his secretary probably forget to pass the messages on to him. I told him that while he was on the line, we could do an interview and he could have his chance to explain why Adour and Barnett were dismissed. He said he would never do an interview with us because he's not willing to address "false and slanderous allegations." He yelled several times that I was "doing a major disservice to the Kingdom," and said my journalism was "trash" and just "a bunch of garbage." He also asserted that the only reason I wrote the story was to attack the AOG denomination. He then told me he was going to tell his denomination about my shoddy work and then he abruptly hung up. All during his angry diatribe I was thinking -- this man heads the Assemblies of God denomination. I pity the men and women across the country under this man's leadership. posted 3.18.2006
AgapePress Article
AgapePress has recently released an article concerning the events surrounding Pastor Ray's dismissal and Brother Saied Adour's coerced resignation.
posted 3.16.2006
Pastor's Letter to Assemblies of God Pastors
by Pastor Ray Barnett Recently Pastor Ray contacted hundreds of Assemblies of God pastors via email to share his personal experience of abusive power in the New York District of the Assemblies of God. Click below to read his letter and the facts about the events that lead up to his resignation at the Assemblies of God church he pastored for 18 years and the formation of The Time For Truth Ministries.
posted 3.15.2006
Various Articles by Other Authors
Letter to James Sundquist
The following letter was written to James Sundquist from an Assemblies of God pastor about his own experiences with corruption in the AG.
posted 12.19.2006
Review of Sundquist's "Rick Warren's Global P.E.A.C.E. Plan vs. Scripture"
by Ray Baumann Assemblies of God Pastor Ray Baumann followed man's methods for church growth for nearly a decade until God began to show him the error in what he was doing. Click the link below to read Pastor Baumann's article.
posted 12.11.2006
Contending Earnestly for the Faith
Click below to download and read Issue 36 of Volume 12.2 of "Contending Earnestly for the Faith", a publication of Christian Witness Ministries. This issue features articles from Pastor Ray Barnett, James Sundquist, and others.
posted 6.30.2006
Rick Warren's Global P.E.A.C.E. Plan vs. Scripture
This documentary contains urgent updates since my book Who's Driving the Purpose Driven Church? Both books are published by Southwest Radio Church (Bible Belt Publishers) I would like to thank The Conservative Theological Journal for publishing two articles I wrote on Rick Warren's teachings in their August and December 2005 issues and their very favorable review of my book on Rick Warren's teachings. There is another great book that just came out opposing Rick Warren by Pastor Bob DeWaay entitled Redefining Christianity (order it at www.twincityfellowship.com). He is also a colleague of mine. There are a number of pastors, ministries and authors throughout the world who are opposing Rick Warren, including Dr. John MacArthur, who exposed Warren in a chapter in his book called Fool's Gold. Dave Hunt, Jacob Prasch, Director of Moriel Ministries (UK), Richard Bennett, Perry Rockwood (Canada's oldest Christian national radio ministry), Roger Oakland, David Cloud, Dusty Peterson (UK wrote documentary exposing the Alpha Course), Cecil Andrews (TakeHeed Ministries in Ireland), Moses Yang, Pastor of Chinese Evangelical Seminary and churches throughout the world,Gary Kah, Despatch Magazine in Australia, Prophezine Magazine, Loren Davis (well known Evangelist in Africa), Richard Bennett (Berean Beacon and former Roman Catholic priest), Dr. Robert Klenck, Dean Gotcher, Berit Kjos (Kjos Ministries), Dr. Noah Hutchings, author of Dark Side of the Purpose Driven Church & Dr. Larry Spargimino of Southwest Radio Church (America's longest running Christian radio national program), and a host of others listed in my book and online, have all come out against Purpose Driven nightmare. I have been on about a thousand radio stations, Southwest Radio, American Family Radio,VCY America, Dr. Kent Hovind's radio show exposing this fraud and related issues in the last few years, and was just on national broadcasts, including Dr. Stan Monteith, TheEdge, and the Berean Chronicles shows and will be bring out these revelations on Southwest Radio Church and other national publications and radio programs in the next few months as soon is this book on Warren's Global Peace Plan is in print. So I hope you join us in helping sound the alarm on His Holy Hill about Rick Warren's teachings and his Global Peace Plan and his partners of Christian Imperialism and Triumphalism. Thank you for being fervent in exposing the fraud in Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life book and programs. My hope is that Christian leaders would be as zealous and consistent in exposing Warren's PDL as they now are in exposing the fraud of the Da Vinci Code. posted 6.6.2006
Azusa Street Hall of Shame
by Bob DeWaay Click below to read a recent article written by Bob DeWaay.
posted 4.3.2006
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