In order to provide somewhat of a first-stop with regards to recent Potters House issues, this FAQ has been put together. It contains links to documents, MP3s, and forum discussions of particular interest. This will hopefully make it easier for those seeking information, rather than having to wade through post after post.
Where are the original letters and emails regarding the Potters House split in Australia in January 2009?
You can see PDF versions here, or you can register on www.christianforumau.com and view the PDFs there. Recommended PDFs to start with: One (Mitchell's accusations, which he sent to numerous pastors), Two (Vicary's response), Three (Australian Leaders' letter to Wayman Mitchell).
What happened during the resignation service?
The resignation service was held on 4 Jan 2009. Pastor Vicary was unable to attend. Four letters were read out. One written by the Beechboro church council, one written by Pastor Vicary, another written by Pastor W Mitchell, and finally one written by the Australian Leaders.
An MP3 recording of this service can be downloaded here.
What were the online reactions to the split?
The original forum with discussion was on www.forumsau.com. These discussions were eventually removed, and the discussion moved to www.christianforumau.com. Most of the discussions can still be viewed there. The very first online discussion by PH members can be downloaded here.
What other sermons preached in the Potters House have reference to the split?
Ps Wayman Mitchell - Perth 210609 AM - Caring For You
20:45-24:00
28:35-29:25
35:40-37:23
Wayman Mitchell - Prescott July Conference 2009 Fri PM - The People Who Are Waiting
33:13
36:19
Tom Payne - 19-09-2009 - Overcoming Rebellion
20:50-23:15
57:12-59:44
What is the last written document by Pastor W Mitchell regarding the split?
The "spiritual pedophile" letter was written on 24 June 2009. A response to this letter by a previous Beechboro council member can be viewed here. The letters can also be viewed on the forum here.
Is there a recording of Pastor Vicary's first service at Eternity Christian Church?
This service on 2 Feb 2009 can be downloaded here.
What were the details regarding the Potters House splitting from Foursquare in 1983?
These details were written of in a history of Foursquare book entitled "The Vine and the Branches". It is written by Nathaniel Van Cleave, co-author of Foundations of Pentecostal Theology. Click here for a PDF excerpt from the Vine and the Branches, which details the Potters House connection to Foursquare.
What other news articles are there on the internet regarding the Potters House?
Christian Fellowship Church - Cape Cod - in-depth newspaper article
Charisma Magazine article Dec 2001
What other forums are there for Potters House discussion?
Cracked Pots Forum (with their website here)
Escape from the Fellowship (forum)
Potters House Survivors (forum)
Freedom from the Potters House (forum)
(we do not necessarily agree with everything on the above sites)
What about additional resources for those who have left?
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse (highly recommended book)
Greg Johnson's Revolution of Hope MP3 series (right-click and Save As...):
12/06/09 - Greg Johnson - Storms of Life
13/06/09 - Greg Johnson - God's Church
14/06/09 AM - Greg Johnson - Looking Beyond the Cover
14/06/09 PM - Greg Johnson - Casualties of Freedom
Where are the original letters and emails regarding the Potters House split in Australia in January 2009?
You can see PDF versions here, or you can register on www.christianforumau.com and view the PDFs there. Recommended PDFs to start with: One (Mitchell's accusations, which he sent to numerous pastors), Two (Vicary's response), Three (Australian Leaders' letter to Wayman Mitchell).
What happened during the resignation service?
The resignation service was held on 4 Jan 2009. Pastor Vicary was unable to attend. Four letters were read out. One written by the Beechboro church council, one written by Pastor Vicary, another written by Pastor W Mitchell, and finally one written by the Australian Leaders.
An MP3 recording of this service can be downloaded here.
What were the online reactions to the split?
The original forum with discussion was on www.forumsau.com. These discussions were eventually removed, and the discussion moved to www.christianforumau.com. Most of the discussions can still be viewed there. The very first online discussion by PH members can be downloaded here.
What other sermons preached in the Potters House have reference to the split?
Ps Wayman Mitchell - Perth 210609 AM - Caring For You
20:45-24:00
28:35-29:25
35:40-37:23
Wayman Mitchell - Prescott July Conference 2009 Fri PM - The People Who Are Waiting
33:13
36:19
Tom Payne - 19-09-2009 - Overcoming Rebellion
20:50-23:15
57:12-59:44
What is the last written document by Pastor W Mitchell regarding the split?
The "spiritual pedophile" letter was written on 24 June 2009. A response to this letter by a previous Beechboro council member can be viewed here. The letters can also be viewed on the forum here.
Is there a recording of Pastor Vicary's first service at Eternity Christian Church?
This service on 2 Feb 2009 can be downloaded here.
What were the details regarding the Potters House splitting from Foursquare in 1983?
These details were written of in a history of Foursquare book entitled "The Vine and the Branches". It is written by Nathaniel Van Cleave, co-author of Foundations of Pentecostal Theology. Click here for a PDF excerpt from the Vine and the Branches, which details the Potters House connection to Foursquare.
What other news articles are there on the internet regarding the Potters House?
Christian Fellowship Church - Cape Cod - in-depth newspaper article
Charisma Magazine article Dec 2001
What other forums are there for Potters House discussion?
Cracked Pots Forum (with their website here)
Escape from the Fellowship (forum)
Potters House Survivors (forum)
Freedom from the Potters House (forum)
(we do not necessarily agree with everything on the above sites)
What about additional resources for those who have left?
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse (highly recommended book)
Greg Johnson's Revolution of Hope MP3 series (right-click and Save As...):
12/06/09 - Greg Johnson - Storms of Life
13/06/09 - Greg Johnson - God's Church
14/06/09 AM - Greg Johnson - Looking Beyond the Cover
14/06/09 PM - Greg Johnson - Casualties of Freedom



