http://revival.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Hello-from-an-outsider-1-1146142.html EvilOutsider 2008-11-23 09:36:18.247 Introductions and Stories HiI'm not an ex member but am now the partner of one (who left GRC recently). I wanted to come along here and read, and join to learn more about the GRC so I can understand and support my partner better.  Also wanted to join, as an "evil outsider" to try and reassure those unsure, that outsi http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Rocky-Road-1-1025465.html misterkilometres 2008-06-14 08:50:28.55 Introductions and Stories Hello,I joined RCI Melbourne in 1991 at the age of 21.  I grew up not ever going to church, and certainly from the wrong side of the railway tracks.  I was over indulging in alchohol and drugs, dealing and my life was out of control.I ended up being spoken to via the coffee shop at the for http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Delight-thyself-also-in-the-LO-1-1023093.html Guest 2008-05-23 21:33:28.247 Introductions and Stories Testimony in short:I was raised with a kind of christian belief and experienced how God answeres prayer in my childhood. I was also taught not to join a cult and to be aware of my decisions.My childhood desire was to become pilot or programmer. During and after my a-level anyway I got into the anarc http://revival.aimoo.com/category/My-Witnessing-1-1022374.html Guest 2008-05-12 06:27:15.093 Introductions and Stories   Salvation in the beginning is such a joyfully wonderful experience, unlike anything we've seen or witnessed before. We are welcomed with open arms to this great family of the Lord. We soak up every word like thirsty plants after a morning dew. The world's beauty is enriched and we begin to se http://revival.aimoo.com/category/This-is-all-so-overwhelming-fo-1-1020434.html MissIndependant 2008-04-13 11:15:51.747 Introductions and Stories I have found this forum for the first time only at 12am last night.  I sat here and read for three hours and struggled to bed after trying to force my very sore eyes to stay open.   Then as soon as I woke up I began thinking of my own story and started writing it in my head. http://revival.aimoo.com/category/So-glad-to-have-my-own-time-ou-1-1018398.html cruel twist 2008-04-09 10:42:03.03 Introductions and Stories Well it’s a cool rainy day here on the Sunny Coast just finished my second cup of coffee and just getting my weekend fix of this interesting forum.I initially started looking at this site about four years ago whilst still attending Revival fellowship I would ‘sneak a peek’ every Su http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Disfellowshipped-After-22-Year-1-1013820.html Guest 2008-01-10 12:08:52.417 Introductions and Stories Disfellowshipped After 22 YearsI joined the Revival Centres in 1982 with my husband as a young mother and wife. Having been witnessed to by our dear neighbours with whom we still have great love and eternal connections, we had been miraculously converted through a series of personal encounters with http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Letter-to-the-Adelaide-Revival-1-1013819.html Guest 2008-10-06 18:44:14.64 Introductions and Stories Letter to the Adelaide Revival Fellowship- A letter to The Revival Fellowship {previously known as The Revival Centres} 20th January,1998.So many people, young and old, over many years, but especially the last two years, have walked away from a place of worship, that some had attended ten, twenty or http://revival.aimoo.com/category/More-sad-stuff-1-1013818.html Guest 2008-01-10 12:03:17.713 Introductions and Stories MORE SAD STUFFHello my name is [WITHHELD].I want to thank you for setting up the R.C. help site. I was a member of R.C.A. for 8 years and by the grace of God I have been totally set free from the abusive control and miss guilded information that I so easily believed was the word and proof of a Fathe http://revival.aimoo.com/category/I-escaped-from-a-cult-Sue-D-1-1011652.html MothandRust 2008-11-03 16:13:48.64 Introductions and Stories An indepth ABC Radio interview with an ex-member (Sue D) of Revival Centres International."Very controlling lifestyle""Didn't allow a capacity to grow""Women were second class citizens""Ten percent tithing""allowed to socialize outside of the o http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Geelong-Revival-Centre-1-982253.html Anonymous 2005-09-04 19:45:35.0 Introductions and Stories $%*'`[SaPPhiRa]%*'`@Hey all!I'm new to this forum, I stumbled across it the other day. Did anyone here go to the Geelong Revival Centre in Geelong? I went there about 9 years ago and since leaving have been suffering from anxiety and depression. I tend to feel guilty about a lot of things and fear r http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Depression-in-RF-1-973111.html Anonymous 2005-02-05 06:51:54.0 Introductions and Stories I was in the RF for just over 20 years, from the age of 16,til just very recently. In that time,I suffered from depression,and also,lonleyness. It seemed that nobody gave two hoots about it. Of course, physical illnesses weren't considered to bad,and taking meds for them fine.But mental illness? Wel http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Ex-Brissie-members-for-intervi-1-965754.html Anonymous 2006-03-02 14:20:24.0 Introductions and Stories $%*'`[Brissieboy]%*'`@ Hey all! Sorry - not sure if this constitutes asking for personal info or not, but I did notice some requests for barbeque catch-ups and so on, so am hoping this is kosher. Well I'm an ex RCI _and_ RF person. I joined the RCI in Brisbane in 1987 and left when the split h http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Josho-B-1-963649.html Tiffany Roche 2007-04-19 22:26:32.0 Introductions and Stories Hey there sister,It is so refreshing to hear that you have been Liberated. If you dont mind, I am not going to give you a great theology, but ill just share my experience.:I always felt close to the Lord, despite my parents not being involved in any church group at the time of my birth. My mother wa http://revival.aimoo.com/category/glad-i-found-this-site-1-955751.html hector101 2006-07-06 03:02:16.0 Introductions and Stories hi , i stumbled on this site by accident,i was in the RCI for almost 14 years,i found it hard later in life as i was growning up as a teenager very confused.psychologically i had no confidence as i was always pick on as a child for being a free spirit and refusing to believe in the bible and everyth http://revival.aimoo.com/category/feeling-a-bit-rejected-1-955295.html summerw 2007-08-11 07:25:23.0 Introductions and Stories hello there ex grc forum users, dont know if ive posted the wrong things, if you dont know who i am or what, but i thought id let you know i wont be signing on anymore.its a very similar feeling to the one i had in bsf , that is not being one of 'the gang'. i have posted many replies , introduced ne http://revival.aimoo.com/category/hi-im-new-1-930684.html gloria2 2007-08-11 08:17:26.0 Introductions and Stories hi ive been a bit nervous about whether or not i should tell my story. ive been in 2 minds because i still believe in god but like you all have suffered because of the revivalists. The way i see things is that these people didnt intentionally set out to hurt me and my family but instead meant well f http://revival.aimoo.com/category/advive-wanted-1-922408.html australia rules 2007-08-11 08:08:31.0 Introductions and Stories hi i live in sa and have been attending a revival fellowship for nearly 2 years i have decided to call its quits they a too controlling especially when they start telling telling you what activities your children can and cant do.I am arried to a non christian and couldnt always make it to the activi http://revival.aimoo.com/category/free-all-the-radicals-1-890044.html dazzamanaza 2007-03-28 05:53:50.0 Introductions and Stories Hello All,My time with the RCI was brief which was good, i was a lucky one.Many years ago i lived in the same town that simon longfield and his wife wendy lived in which was Kinglake,In early 1991 wendy approached me to go to her church i was attending the uniting Church i which i occasionally atten http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Impassioned-plea-for-help-revi-1-856384.html PrincessValiant 2007-07-16 07:13:01.0 Introductions and Stories Last year I was going through the most painful time in my life when the husband I love so much suddenly left our marriage of then 12 years for another woman he said he had known only 3 days!He left me in a state of intense grief with our then nine year old little girl who has an autistic spectrum di http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Out-of-the-box-1-830945.html illegal alien 2007-02-03 05:02:23.0 Introductions and Stories Hi thereI guess it's time you knew my background. My story begins about 24 years ago I was living in NZ at the time (this could have been my first big mistake!) I had a work mate one day ranting and raving about receiving the Holy Spirit at the Revival Centre(ARC) you know the story blah blah blah.. http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-truth-shall-set-you-free-1-830044.html bigcity_boy 2007-08-11 07:53:36.0 Introductions and Stories Hi all,?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comThought it was about time I introduced myself. I left RC basically due to 2 recent catalyst events this year. The first was verbal and emotional abuse primarily from a couple of RC people, who were so legalistic and dogmatic in their re http://revival.aimoo.com/category/LETS-BE-HAPPY-1-829548.html Morning Sunshine 2007-09-12 14:58:04.0 Introductions and Stories HI THERE WARRIORS,I'VE JUST COME ON BOARD A FEW DAYS AGO.WITH A VERY POSITIVE OUTLOOK. I HAVE BEEN IN THE GRC, NOW AN X GRC OR AN EXILED GRC MEMBER MANY YEARS AGO.SO I HAVE DONE THE JOURNEY IN OVERCOMING THE DOCTRINES THAT WERE INSTILLED INTO MY BELIEF. SO I DO KNOW THE OVERCOMINGS THAT ONE GOES THR http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Ex-Brisbane-member-intro-1-810005.html Anonymous 2006-02-26 15:38:40.0 Introductions and Stories $%*'`[Brissieboy]%*'`@Hey all. Firstly I have to say I'm a bit confused by the 'don't identify yourself' rule. It's going to be hard during an intro - and I notice others have posted under their real names. Ahh well. I'll err on the side of caution and not name myself outrightI joined the RCI as a t http://revival.aimoo.com/category/my-story-1-803349.html riverscuomo 2006-06-07 23:00:03.0 Introductions and Stories Hello there,Introduced to this wonderful site through a friend. She's awesome.I came to the church when I was 17. I was ging through some family problems, and my best mate introduced me to it. I felt isolated like many adolescents, and like I was an alien creature to my family. When I entered the ch http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Help-I-ve-faalllleeeen-aaawwwa-1-798155.html rebelsister 2006-03-11 22:10:47.0 Introductions and Stories Hello everyone,I got this website emailed to me by a dear friend. It is very interesting.I started going to Brisbane RCI in 1988. I did the usual salvation stuff and trouped off to RCI for 4+ meetings a week. My husband came along too, although I believe he only came for the social aspect. We brough http://revival.aimoo.com/category/My-story-1-767871.html Freelady 2005-10-08 15:35:59.0 Introductions and Stories Hi, well I thought I tell you about my experience with one of the cults.I was a member of the Christian Assemblies International (CAI). I met them last year in spring when I was doing a traineeship in a company abroad. So it was not my home country where I got to know them. In the company where I wo http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Getting-out-moving-forward-1-766070.html dogmafree 2006-10-02 02:18:50.0 Introductions and Stories As valuable as this forum is, I feel there as a GREAT LACK of a certain kind of information... Information about TOOLS that folk have found instrumental in helping them through the delicate transition from cult devotee to adjusted and balanced individual living their life. May I invite folk to t http://revival.aimoo.com/category/MELBOURNE-repREZent-1-703524.html mf doom 2007-08-11 07:49:07.0 Introductions and Stories First of all, peace and love to all of you.to the ones who are over it... congratulations.to the ones still hurting and/or are bitter... good luck and you will survive.[It's been over 5 years since I left and I still regularly have dreams about being surrounded by my old 'family' which was the Melbo http://revival.aimoo.com/category/My-side-of-the-story-refer-to--1-702855.html EzyRider 2005-10-22 06:15:22.0 Introductions and Stories My father was a pastor in a small country town called Stawell. Some of you may know me, others of you may know my father. This is more my story than his, as those who know or knew him have all the details of his personal journey through RCI (or RCA as they were back in the day). Check on cultweb for http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Bindi-s-Story-1-685715.html bindi 2008-05-09 13:33:13.28 Introductions and Stories Hello to all!I came to the, what was originally, Revival Centres, back in 1989.( Later became Revival Fellowship )I was not a 'desperado' but had always been 'God conscious'. A friend had come to witness to the guy I was sharing with. ( not a romantic liason! ) And I immediately made a dash to the k http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Hello-from-Greg-Osborn-1-658395.html Anonymous 2005-09-29 15:35:58.0 Introductions and Stories $%*'`[SavedByGrace]%*'`@Just thought I'd say g'day as I have lost touch with this on line community for the past few years, Glad to say I've found you again (hadn't really been looking that hard) and would be glad to participate in a positive way.I'm the 'internet contact point' guy that Darryl Will http://revival.aimoo.com/category/My-story-1-638608.html Anonymous 2007-06-16 02:39:29.0 Introductions and Stories $%*'`[billabong_man]%*'`@Mytestimony?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />I was brought up in an agnostic home and got into drugs and alcohol as a young teenager.I had my first Christian experience in Chapel at school, and during my HSC I began attending a large Pent http://revival.aimoo.com/category/RF-Sydney-Canberra-Melbourne-p-1-590305.html ErikTyler 2005-06-10 10:47:16.0 Introductions and Stories Hey everyone ... I really don't know if any of my old friends will read this ... its Erik Laxy ... (now Tyler) ... I was in the RCI / RF from 93 - 98 ; a crazy, turbulent time of my life to say the least. It's funny how people have such a hardcore gripe against everything that the RF / RCI stands http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Dandenong-Palace-ex-member-1-559152.html tweet153 2006-11-08 22:22:00.0 Introductions and Stories Hi, just came across this site recently. What a shame we can't reveal who we are. Would love to know how so many of my former friends are doing.I joined the RC when I was 18, attended Dandenong for a while but made so many friends in YP I eventually decided to fellowship at the Palace. I came from a http://revival.aimoo.com/category/My-history-with-the-group-1-555224.html Biggus Dikkus 2005-07-11 08:39:44.0 Introductions and Stories I joined the RCI in Brisbane in 1986 when I was 15, and left early in 1990. I had always believed in God growing up but was never really a church person, it was more a personal thing. I prayed a lot as a youngster, especially when I was in some kind of trouble. When I heard about the RCI holy spirit http://revival.aimoo.com/category/What-the-and-other-Sunday-Scho-1-537299.html flavaxceylon 2005-05-22 14:46:16.0 Introductions and Stories I started seeing through that garbage when I was young.... even younger than this (story)who were these ning nongs in charge of me? -I remember getting pulled over by Judy Wa***n-***th,in the Forum, at the age of 11 because my sunday school attendence was inconsistant. WhenIexplained to her that it http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Just-a-short-intro-message-1-477227.html semaphore 2007-03-02 05:25:50.0 Introductions and Stories Hello,I have just stumbled upon this site and was pleased there is such a forum. I have a similar story to the many I have read. Primarily a Melbourne girl so many of the reflections I have read here represents my past.I have read many postings this evening. It was mentioned "I wonder what life woul http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Disfellowshipped-after-22-year-1-462204.html Anonymous 2005-12-05 02:47:39.0 Introductions and Stories I joined the Revival Centres in 1982 with my husband as a young motherand wife. Having been witnessed to by our dear neighbours with whom we still have great love and eternal connections, we had been miraculously converted through a series of personal encounters with God. My only reason for going to http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Ex-Adelaide-1-454420.html The Excommunicated 2007-08-11 07:33:23.0 Introductions and Stories Greetings fellow heretics,I attended the Elizabeth assembly and the Vogue between 1986 and 1992 (That is, when i wasn't put out of fellowship) and was involved with Young Peoples.Was always one of those 'troublemakers' who dared to question the authority of the pastors and was kicked out thrice. Fir http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Moth-and-Rust-story-1-433855.html MothandRust 2008-06-09 11:24:09.763 Introductions and Stories I doubt I will ever stop checking in on this site anytime soon... I'm a creature of habit and I have a short list of websites I routinely check everyday. I dunno whether that's healthy or not but it works for me for now. I'm unemployed at the moment and am feeling like a bit of a drongo.(edit 2005 - http://revival.aimoo.com/category/former-RC-member-my-story-1-415363.html vanillatwist 2005-05-20 03:27:19.0 Introductions and Stories First of all for the sake of honesty I wish to clear December 25 is not my birthday (it's the Sun God's.)I used to be a member of the Geelong Revival Centre. I left some years ago (I have been a Christian for about 11 years now.)In the beginning I wasn't disturbed by what was going on in the Revival http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Oh-dear-I-m-getting-adicted-1-382404.html light and dark 2007-08-11 08:23:12.0 Introductions and Stories Hi so I have been refered to this sight by my sister and have become quite addicted to reading everyones stories so I guess I might as well share mine. It is hard to know just how many areas of my life have been affected by growing up in the RC / RF. I left around 10 years ago - so I was 17 / http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Heat-and-Bless-pre-moth-1-335583.html Anonymous 2007-08-11 08:29:49.0 Introductions and Stories http://revival.aimoo.com/category/IN-SEARCH-OF-TRUTH-A-testimoni-1-326007.html Anonymous 2005-12-02 02:06:25.0 Introductions and Stories $%*'`[On David's Behalf]%*'`@IN SEARCH OF TRUTH?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comA testimonial from David ErwinMy parents were members of the Geelong Revival Centre when I was born in 1964.While a Godly conscience was impressed upon me throughout my childhood years, I also lea http://revival.aimoo.com/category/another-one-1-312927.html Pittmosh 2006-09-09 06:29:23.0 Introductions and Stories Well I finally found decided to visit and have a look around. I guess this is the right place to share a bit about myself, so I suppose I'd better give my testimony! I have an awful lot to praise the Lord for. I was pretty much raised a Revivalist, my family coming to the RCI when I was a wee http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Welcome-to-the-Global-Associat-1-297357.html CaptPorridge 2004-05-31 01:51:42.0 Introductions and Stories Hello everybody,I'm a Canberra boy and 9 months ago I was teaching English in a nice quiet rural Korean town, or so I thought.An invitation to go hiking one fateful weekend last July has led on a most bizarre journey.The day after the hiking trip I was madly doing internet searches on the word "cult http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Any-ex-Perth-people-out-there-1-241383.html light and dark 2008-05-16 12:09:46.513 Introductions and Stories Hi I am new to this sight and I was wondering if there were any ex-Perth RC / RF people out there. I grew up in the Perth centre and left just at the split. I am 28 so was a regular at Youngies etc... http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Tassie-Lad-1-223489.html tassie_lad 2006-02-14 01:46:03.0 Introductions and Stories helloI have posted a couple of times on the boards and thought I might let u know where I am from and what I am about.I am ex RCI. I sound like I am at AA (LOL)18 years ago, wih no prior 'christian' history I was introduced to RCI.I lasted 5 years.The affects of those 5 years were to continue throug http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Poll-Survivor-of-Sydney-Reviva-1-204051.html Saltneil 2007-01-17 05:45:38.0 Introductions and Stories Text to be set font.I involuntarily left Sydney Revival Centre over 20 years ago now and I truly believe that God led me out albeit not in the nicest way. This was before the split and Pastor B Whatsit and a relative ran the show. From reading messages, it seems that nothing really has changed and t