Faith Assembly Sect: The Fractured World of Branhamite Cults

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/branham Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts: https://william-branham.org/podcast Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962Come Out of Her My People Vol I: https://a.co/d/8SDIIbV John and Charles discuss the complexities of the sects that formed after William Branham’s death, examining the splintering of the movement and the deep-seated rivalries between its factions. They explore how different sects developed their own doctrines and hierarchies, often viewing each other as apostate or illegitimate branches of the faith. The conversation highlights the personal and research challenges involved in uncovering the history of these groups, as well as the manipulation and indoctrination that shaped their followers’ perspectives. They also touch on the unique ways these factions attempted to legitimize their claims to being the true successors of William Branham’s teachings, often engaging in aggressive schisms and political maneuvering. The discussion delves into specific figures within the movement, including Raymond Jackson, Perry Green, and others who played key roles in shaping the various sects. They recount stories of church splits, ideological conflicts, and even allegations of misconduct among early leaders, painting a picture of a fragmented and often hostile religious landscape. They also examine the racial dynamics within some of these sects and the spread of the movement into international communities, where similar patterns of division and doctrinal evolution occurred. The episode concludes with reflections on the lasting impact of these sects and the broader influence they had on later religious movements. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 John and Charles discuss the scope of their research 01:22 The splintering of sects after William Branham’s death 02:38 The indoctrination that shaped perspectives on rival sects 05:07 The first major schism in 1968-69 06:57 The Faith Assembly Fellowship and its break from the main sect 10:08 The ongoing rivalry and conflicts between sects 14:06 Perry Green’s aggressive schisms across message churches 19:00 Allegations of misconduct among sect leaders 25:04 The development of a global fivefold ministry 27:02 The Joshua doctrine and its implications 34:09 Billy Paul and Perry Green’s maneuvering against Faith Assembly 40:12 The expansion of the sects into the southern U.S. 46:54 The role of Richard Gan and international growth 53:06 The schism over the Noah doctrine 57:48 Racial divisions within sect leadership 1:00:32 Examining the broader implications of these sects 1:01:22 Conclusion and preview of the next discussion