Episode 143: Saving a Cult? The Transformation of the Worldwide Church of God [Part 2] with Mark Tabladillo

Shortly after the founder of the Worldwide Church of God, Herbert W. Armstrong died in 1986, the organization, under the new leadership of Joseph Tkach, Sr., began a remarkable transformation. They slowly jettisoned the cultic and erroneous doctrines of Armstrong and began reexamining the nature of God. By so doing, they began doing away with false doctrine and legalistic restrictions. Eventually they replaced the unique doctrines of "Armstrongism" with traditional Christian beliefs including the Trinity doctrine and salvation by grace through faith alone. Subsequently, under the leadership of Joseph Tkach, Jr. the church joined the National Association of Evangelicals and changed their name to Grace Communion International.

On part two of president of Watchman Fellowship James Walker's discussion with former Worldwide Church of God member Mark Tabladillo, you will hear more of the details of Mark's story as he witnessed firsthand some of the unprecedented changes to the organization during his membership.

Related Links:

• Book, Transformed by Truth, by Joseph Tkach, Jr., Pastor General of the Worldwide Church of God (now Grace Communion International): https://uhop.me/Tkach
• Video, Called to Be Free, a documentary addressing the transformation of the Worldwide Church of God  (YouTube; 74-min.): https://youtu.be/LWAtvE1xiRk
• Ministry website of Mark Tabladillo: MarkTab.org

Related Profiles

• Watchman Fellowship's Armstrongism Profile by Phillip Arnn: watchman.org/Armstrongism
• Watchman Fellowship's Philadelphia Church of God Profile by Tim Martin: watchman.org/PCG
• Watchman Fellowship's Patterns in the Cults Profile by James Walker: watchman.org/Patterns

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