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These questions are to
help you get straight, specific answers from the Board members, as
opposed to the kind of vague rhetoric they have thus far given those
who have pressed in with them about this sad situation.
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This
letter from a longtime STF supporter and close friend of John
Schoenheit is self-explanatory. Dan Gallagher’s brief reply follows
it.
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I wrote
this letter late in 2007. I have known Sue Carlson for more than 30
years, and her husband, Dave, for 10 years. Sue is John Schoenheit’s
sister, and his teaching partner on our flagship seminar, New
Life in Christ. In late 2003 or early 2004
the STF Board unceremoniously fired her and Dave from their volunteer
responsibilities.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 October 2009 )
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Here
is what John S. wrote in his opening letter in the July/August 2009
Sower magazine:
[“From
God’s perspective, all of our talents and abilities mean nothing if
we are not going to do the hard work of developing godly character.
After all, He was the one who gave us our talents, so they do not
impress Him. Jesus expressed the heart of God very well when he said
that on the Day of Judgment many would come and report the talented
things they had done, like prophecy, mighty works, and casting out
demons. Yet Jesus made it clear that if we do these things on our
own, for our own gain, not out of humble obedience to God, he will
say he never knew us
(Matt.
7:21 and following).”]
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 October 2009 )
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Bob Maffit was in
TWI from the early ‘70s, and was then with CES/STF from its
inception. A disabled veteran on a government pension, Bob worked for
many years as a fulltime volunteer staff member for STF until last
month, when he resigned in protest to what he saw in his dealings
with the STF Board.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 October 2009 )
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August 15, 2009
Dear Brethren,
God bless you. In
regard to the immediate aftermath of my December 21, 2008 letter to
the STF Board, and the events of Monday-Friday, January 12-16, I want
you to see what Jeff Blackburn sent us August 12 (it's at the end of
this letter). It still puts a knot in my stomach when I read my wimpy
words, but I'm actually glad that Jeff sent it, because I'd forgotten
about it, and wouldn't want people to think I'm covering it up. I
don’t need to.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 October 2009 )
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The following “prophetic
words” were given to Elizabeth Lynn on 5/1/03 by the STF Board
(Mark Graeser, John Schoenheit, Gary and Karen Theisen). John Lynn
was also on the Board at that time, but was excluded from the process
leading up to 5/1 and had never seen them until reading them himself
that day. As per his 12/21/08 letter, John came and repented to
Elizabeth in February, 2007, accounting for his own blindness in the
situation.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 October 2009 )
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December 21, 2008 (5% edited to remove
a few non-essentials by JAL)
Dear John, Dan, Gary and Karen,
God bless you abundantly. I write with
great love for you. It would be much easier for me to not write this
letter, but I do so because I am committed both to you and to the
ministry we all love, that which God birthed in my heart almost 22
years ago. I am also committed to standing up for God’s calling in
my life to be a major spokesperson for Him. Were I not to do so, I
would not be worth my salt. I believe it is best to crystallize my
thoughts in writing now, and I ask you each to read and re-read this
letter. I request that you set aside sufficient time with Elizabeth
and me during the upcoming Board meeting to thoroughly discuss these
matters.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 24 October 2009 )
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The Board of Directors of Christian Educational Services (CES)/ Spirit
of Truth Fellowship International (STF) removed Mark Graeser from the
post of President January, 2007 (reported by Greasespotcafe.com). The
dramatic move followed months of controversy in the group, which is the
largest splinter group of The Way International.
Graeser filed a lawsuit for defamation of character
against several CES leaders including Jeff Blackburn, Dan Gallagher,
John Lynn and Gary and Karen Theisen. John Schoenheit was appointed the
new president (reported by Greasespotcafe).
The controversy gives insight into the practices and
doctrine of CES and its newer offshoot STF, which was designed to
establish CES as a full service church rather than as just an
educational agency.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 17 February 2007 )
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It has been reported by several sources that Mark Graeser, President of
Christian Educational Services / Spirit and Truth Fellowship
International has been removed as president during their annual board
meeting. He apparently has responded by filing a defamation of
character lawsuit against a number of people within the group.
CES/STFI is an off-shoot of The Way International.
CES has been suffering from internal conflict over the last few
months, arising from their practice of personal prophecy
doctrine. Apparently, John and Elizabeth Lynn's marriage was
ended as a result of personal prophecies against Elizabeth. The
driving force behind this "doctrine" seems to be Karen Graeser, wife of
now former president Mark Graeser.
For more details, see the ongoing discussions in GreaseSpot's forum.
Original CES documents related to CES's problems can be found in the download section of GreaseSpot.
UPDATE 1/18/07:
According to multiple sources, John Shoenheit has been made the new President. There are differing reports as to whether this is temporary or will be permanent.
Those named in the lawsuit are Jeff Blackburn, Dan Gallagher, John Lynn and the Theisens (sp?).
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 08 February 2007 )
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