Craig Martindale Blackpool Also known as: craig.codastar Blackpool United Kingdom Craig currently lives in Blackpool, . Apparently, that didn't work out, because he later worked in construction when he visited the United States. And yes its hypocritical for a person who claims to be chaste for Jesus to be screwing around. I show how I was recruited and how Wierwille used psychological manipulation to gain and keep followers. I was there when Martindale was ousted first his indescretion. Stereotypes, social judgement, racism, and sexual barriers are a few examples of the kinds of obstacles society provides; however, one of the most difficult obstacles can often be oneself. Stop making yourself out to be more than some dude from Texas with a shity looking mustache. I was disappointed. You are trapped in your own head, swirling with other cultic input. This drifted down through the group but especially the Leadership. We were those hippies. At one point, and she may still be, she was involved in some group having to do with the female orgasm as some spiritual passageway to enlightenment. After the children were born, I earned part time income through in-home childcare and later through sales with a few different multi-level marketing companies. This was ironic, as many credit Parlato as one of the primary architects of his arrest and the cratering of the cult he founded. I think on the next Way Productions Showcase, they should include a sketch entitled "What Craig Does With His Time But Not Your Money". One hopes that he is giving 20% of his il-gotten gains back to TWI. I too was in the Way Ministry in the 70s and early 80s and still have many of the books, tapes and magazines. I have since learned the good and evil cant be reconciled. I believe Donna is still living at HQ. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Just to clarify: the group named in the poster above, Prepare The Way International School of Ministry, has nothing to do with The Way International, which is based in Ohio and is the group featured in this post. Jean-Yves De Lisle, and his wife, Michele. A few months after that, I learned that I wasnt the only client he had harmed. And then, when I left, it was for my children. Where in the world were they to go now after this? Funeral services will be 7:00 pm. probably plotting a murder of a hooker in that shed on the campus of Texas Tech where Mike Leach once sent James son for a timeout. I met some truly amazing people who loved God. You. He was blackmailing people with the so-called collateral, and that is also both immoral and illegal. Established in 1988 , its location is wonderful where one can have a view of wide rage snow-capped mountains and can enjoy meals in the outdoor too. My Way experiences and my responses since leaving are not atypical for a cult devotee. Charlene Edges encounters with the abusive Victor Paul Wierwille and her firsthand observation of how The Ways Research Department twisted the Scriptures are enlightening and chilling. Karl Kahler,author ofThe Cult That Snapped: A Journey Into The Way International, How could a smart woman join a cult that asked of her everything, and took her all in the process? Not to say that there werent other reasons, but the incident with my son was the deal breaker. I say go for it, L.Ron. Drambuie and Cool unfiltered cigarettes were VPs constant companion. Last I looked, Jesus was the only perfect person to walk on this earth. This has some information of his whereabouts and pics of him in his new workplace. There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosopy.. My relationship with my husband has been restored; we were on the brink of divorce during our final years in The Way. Where the merely distasteful crossed into the illegal was Epstein messing around with jailbait. Display as a link instead, Martindale has held talks with Deas' agent in a bid to recruit the 23-year-old as a free agent this summer. Not even his creepy version of B.G. Yeah, if you want to read, you might find it in a library, or you could buy it. He also was evidently having sex with underage girls, which is both immoral and illegal. BDave - it is more than rumor. Frank is similar to me, in that he relishes the truth, not fabricated contention. Ive been reading articles that The Way is a cult. JOIN FOR DONATION. I was 20 years old. I wanted a witness. Catherine Oxenberg is no prude. But, then he was probably spending more time with the Corps honies than he was with Donna. (Lawsuits Against TWI and Allegations of Sexual Misconduct). L Craig Martindale: Hidden Riches in Amos 12 sessions March 13, 2021-May 22, 2021. Clear editor. Martindale said he was "glad" to have the opportunity to meet with the Colts and called team owner Jim Irsay a "very fascinating guy," but he indicated there were some areas where he and . A number of girls from the Bay Area were seduced in his private RV where he invited girls in to massage him. The last I heard, Craig was living in the Toledo, OH area working for UPS and as a personal fitness trainer. 150. Whatever happen or didnt happen. VP was always about money and control. The fear I had in leaving my ex, was something I could not describe. Lately, here at Greasespot.we'vediscussed quite a bitabout retirement issues in regards to that Revival and Restoration group. The teachings of Dr. Weirwill are sound, sometimes more true than any organized religion that is generally respected elsewhere. It wasnt until after we left that we became aware of the number of abortions women in The Way had received. As for the Way it is now headed by a woman, Rosalie Rivenstock I belueve. Talk about all the people who Victor Paul Wierwille (first president) and Craig Martindale (second president) and other leaders abused in more ways than one. Remember those guys from ECU Charlene? I come across Mormon missionaries often. Well said. Charlene lives in Florida, with her husband, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Rollins College, Dr. Hoyt L. Edge. We know right from wrong. Though we only continued with the group for about one year, we will always be thankful for their help. Way followers experiences can differ (sometimes widely) depending on their local leadership, their depth of involvement, and the years they were involved. I had to figure out whom I could trust. When I couldnt take it anymore, I left and was marked and avoided by my very controlling now ex-husband, my kids were scared to death to be near me for years (lost them too, but figured things out themselves and came back to me with MUCH regret), and there is so much I could say, there is not nearly enough time or space to write it. In addition, even I, without any theological training, understood that their stating that there were four thieves at the crucifiction was a false argument: Why would the soldiers break one thiefs legs, then the others, *then* come back to Christ? Well, because he was the main attraction, as it were. You wear thin. From the latter 1980s through the 1990s, The Way became more and more controlling, step by step endeavoring (and most often succeeding) to meddle deeper and deeper into followers personal lives. Audio teachings by Rev. Couldn't even tell his wife was a lesbian. Reverend Martindale said so many curse words in his teachings that I could not even listen to them with my children in the car. My book is a very personal story of how Wierwille personally trained me, and how Craig Martindale, the second president of The Way International, eventually betrayed me. Please enter a valid web address. They were good friends. Out of Print--Limited Availability. The experience with that therapist was deeply traumatizing. Throughout that time our state leadership became our direct overseers. How else would they explain it? Within seven monthsof leaving The Way, I got a job working as the manager of an art studio. But better late than never. witnessing to packages and weight machines On sabbatical lovely Shel, in search of new and exciting snow cone flavors! You know a Ryan Murphy project when you see one. Craig Martindale's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers. I considered iti spiritual rape, it took year to trust a spiritual life . I was made to feel I was in the wrong. Unbelief is a belief in the same way that not playing golf is a sport. have the courtesy to respect others belief, whatever that may be. Great point that Catherine may have got celebrity treatment. . As of 2017, I still work as a studio assistant, but I stepped down from being the manager around 2011 when I established a pet-sitting business which has been successful and another therapeutic outlet. In 2006, I met my X husband who attended a different church. I even questioned her about it and how her husband was off, alone, with female prospects. For the most part, life is good, and certainly much larger than when I was a Way believer. In fact much of the criticism on this blog seems to be obsessed with sexual misconduct. http://gscafe.com/groupee/forums?q=Y&a=tpc=9676051151&p=1. Oddly no woman is to hold positions of authority per the Way since they taught woman is for man and man is for God. Talk about covering up Wierwille's plagiarism, as in copying J.E. As for when I was involved it was at the zenirh of The Way when L Craig Martindale was MOGFOT, VP Wierwille was still alive and the 35 page letter that hepled propel a schism within the group had yet to be written by Chris Geer. My husband also had two different job changes during that time. He and his wife have six grown children and thirteen grandchildren. Lives ruined for the long haul. Steve, had you actually read what I wrote you would readily see I was referring to the leaders of these groups who claim special knowledge but actually plagarised others work. Paste as plain text instead, For the most part we made our personal decisions in private and informed leadership if we deemed it appropriate. A fun day shooting with Pet Pals TV for a segment. And no, I will neither purchase nor read her book. Thats why I left The Way. Step #1. I don't know when God, is going to call me home; I want to make sure God knows that I am as kind, and generous as possible everyday. If followers heard about some of these allegations, we dismissed them as lies or rumors or innuendo directed by the adversary. Beginning in the late 1990s, followers were charged to stay off any sites on the internet that were critical of The Way. Also, the Hari Krishnas were infamous along with a couple of other groups for proselytizing at airports (parodied in one of the Airplane movies) in the pre-security days, though I dont think they targeted campuses as much. In January, 2014, his license was revoked. The doctrines they have now about tithing and money grubbing are really demented. My husband and I chose to eclectically home school our children. I never saw it, but I did suspect my twig leader [A twig is an organizational term and consists of about 10 members] of being unfaithful to her husband because of her overly flirtatious, touchy-feely manner with a new male recruit for the Way]. Not too shabby.for a guy who was ousted under a cloud of suspicion and sexual predation, eh? The Way taught a health-and-wealth gospel, though The Way would never call it that. But enough is enough. There, that wasnt so hard, was it g? Kind of waters down your argument using profanity. Email: frankparlato@gmail.com, Undertow: My Escape from the Fundamentalism and Cult Control of The Way International, Former Member: The Way International Biblical Ministry Was Rife With Sexual Excesses Just Like Other Cults, J.E. Upload or insert images from URL. Talk about surviving lawsuits. . I found an interesting old article/post on the internet. I dont have to like their music and I dont have to respect their silly superstition. 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