My greatest hope is that my children will one day reach out to me again.
If my son Nathan Moffett in Edmond, Oklahoma, and my daughter Elise Moffett Salinas in San Antonio, Texas were not involved with the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG), I would likely never speak publicly about this group. I would still pray for those who have been hurt, but my focus would remain private.
What compels me to speak is not anger — it is love for my children and concern for families who have experienced similar separation. Policies that discourage or prevent normal family contact have caused deep pain, not only to me, but to many others. I believe families should not be divided, and that love, communication, and reconciliation should always be encouraged.
Because of this, I plan to continue raising awareness about the impact these practices have on families. My goal is not to attack individuals, but to bring attention to the human cost of separation and to encourage open discussion. I hope that by sharing my experience, others may better understand how deeply these situations affect parents, children, and loved ones.
My door, my heart, and my love remain open to my children — always.
The Church: His Model. (THE WAY IS SHOULD BE)
SEE: THE EVIL "CHURCH"
"Beware if You Are Considering Joining or Rejoining the PCG!"
Below is a Scripture-based evaluation, not a personal attack. The Bible itself gives clear tests for prophets and also clearly identifies who “that Prophet” is. When those standards are applied, Gerald Flurry cannot biblically qualify.
But Gerald Flurry DOES qualify as a False Prophet
1. “That Prophet” is already identified in Scripture — and it is Jesus Christ
The phrase “that prophet” comes from Deuteronomy 18:15–19.
“The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear…”
The New Testament explicitly interprets this passage:
- Acts 3:22–23 — Peter says this prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus
- Acts 7:37 — Stephen repeats the same identification
- John 1:21, 25 — The Jews ask John the Baptist if he is “that Prophet,” showing it was a known Messianic expectation
- John 6:14 — People say of Jesus, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world”
Biblical conclusion:
“That Prophet” is Messiah Himself, not a future church leader, not an end-time administrator, and not a successor to Herbert W. Armstrong.
Any modern man claiming or implying that role is contradicting apostolic interpretation.
2. Gerald Flurry redefines prophecy to elevate himself — Scripture forbids this
What Scripture says
- 2 Peter 1:20 — “No prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation”
- Galatians 1:8 — Even if an angel teaches a different gospel, let him be accursed
What Flurry does
- Claims exclusive revelation
- Claims his interpretations are binding
- Claims dissent equals rebellion against God
- Claims continuity with Armstrong grants prophetic authority
This is not how prophets function in Scripture.
Biblical prophets:
- Were publicly accountable
- Were judged by accuracy
- Did not demand unquestioned loyalty
- Did not rule institutions as kings
3. Biblical test of a prophet: accuracy, humility, fruit
Test 1 — Prophetic accuracy
Deuteronomy 18:22
“If the thing does not happen or come to pass… the prophet has spoken it presumptuously.”
Flurry has made specific, time-sensitive prophetic claims (about world events, leadership roles, and institutional destiny) that did not occur as stated. Scripture allows zero margin of error for a true prophet.
Biblically, even one failed prophecy disqualifies the claim.
Test 2 — Fruit produced
Matthew 7:15–20
“You will know them by their fruits.”
Biblical fruit includes:
- Reconciliation
- Truth spoken without coercion
- Freedom of conscience
- Restoration, not fear
Flurry’s system produces:
- Fear-based obedience
- Shunning (“no contact”)
- Elevation of leadership over conscience
- Suppression of questioning
- Institutional survival prioritized over truth
These are marks of control, not prophetic fruit.
Test 3 — Servant posture
Matthew 23:8–12
“You are all brethren… he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
True prophets pointed away from themselves toward God.
Flurry points people toward his office, his writings, his authority.
4. He cannot be “that prophet” because he contradicts the role
“That Prophet”:
- Speaks everything God commands (Deut 18:18)
- Is perfectly obedient
- Is never wrong
- Is listened to universally by God’s people
- Is cut off = divine judgment if rejected (Acts 3:23)
No modern man qualifies for this role.
To claim it — directly or indirectly — is to replace Christ functionally, even if Christ is affirmed verbally.
That is why the New Testament never allows another “that prophet” after Jesus.
5. Flurry’s authority model is unbiblical
Biblical leadership:
- Plural elders (Acts 14:23)
- Mutual accountability
- Congregational discernment (Acts 17:11)
- Shepherds, not rulers (1 Peter 5:1–3)
PCG model:
- One man at the top
- “Government of God” used to silence correction
- Disfellowshipping used as enforcement
- Loyalty framed as obedience to God
This is post-biblical hierarchical control, not apostolic practice.
6. Final biblical judgment
Gerald Flurry fails every scriptural requirement for:
- A true prophet
- “That Prophet”
- Apostolic authority
Not because of personality, but because:
- Scripture already identifies “that Prophet” as Jesus Christ
- His claims require reinterpretation of fulfilled prophecy
- His system produces fear and division, not freedom and truth
- His authority structure contradicts Christ’s commands
Biblical conclusion:
Gerald Flurry is not “that prophet” and his prophetic authority claims are unbiblical, placing him in the category Scripture warns against — those who speak in God’s name without being sent (Jeremiah 23:21).
This judgment comes from Scripture itself, not from opinion.
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Why Gerald Flurry Cannot Be "That Prophet"
Gerald Flurry, leader of the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG), has claimed since around 1999-2001 to be "that prophet" based on his interpretation of John 1:21 and Deuteronomy 18. However, this claim contradicts biblical scholarship and evidence:
- Biblical Fulfillment in Jesus: As noted above, New Testament passages directly apply Deuteronomy 18 to Jesus. Claiming this title for oneself elevates a human to a messianic level, which other Christian groups (e.g., Restored Church of God) label as blasphemy and false christs (Matthew 24:24).
- Not "Like Moses" in the Prophesied Sense: The prophet in Deuteronomy is to be a mediator like Moses, vindicated by miracles and perfect obedience. Flurry's role is self-declared without such divine signs, and his teachings diverge from mainstream biblical exegesis.
- Failed Prophetic Test: Deuteronomy 18:20-22 states: "But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak... even that prophet shall die... when a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously." Flurry's predictions have repeatedly failed, disqualifying him.
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Evidence That Gerald Flurry Is a False Prophet
Flurry's claims and prophecies have been scrutinized by critics, former members, and other Armstrongite groups. Here's a summary of key reasons, based on documented statements and outcomes:
Reason | Details | Source/Reference |
Failed Political Prophecies | Predicted Donald Trump would win a second term in 2020 (after the election was called for Biden), claiming it was "contrary to Bible prophecy" otherwise. Also forecasted Trump reclaiming the presidency by 2024 or sooner, which did not occur as stated. | Americans United article (2022) ; The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine. |
End-Times Errors | Claimed Barack Obama would be the last U.S. president and Jesus Christ would return in 2020. Neither happened. | Americans United ; Exit & Support Network (2025) . |
Self-Exaltation | Assumes titles like "That Prophet," "The Lawgiver," "King," "Father," "The Voice," and others, seen as idolatrous and cult-like by critics. This contradicts Herbert W. Armstrong's denial of being a prophet and elevates Flurry beyond biblical roles. | Restored Church of God article ; COGwriter.com (2024) . |
Doctrinal Shifts | Despite claiming to follow Armstrong's teachings, Flurry has introduced "new revelation" (e.g., his prophetic office), contradicting Armstrong's statement that no new prophets exist today. | PCG's own booklet Who Is 'That Prophet'?; Armstrong's 1972 writings . |
Criticism from Peers and Ex-Members | Labeled a false prophet by splinter groups and former followers for unfulfilled predictions and family-destroying policies (e.g., "no-contact" rules). Reports of exploitation and shunning. | Facebook groups ; Reddit discussions ; X posts (e.g., from @kyrustic , @PCGparody ) . |
These failures align with biblical warnings in Matthew 7:15 ("Beware of false prophets") and 24:11 ("Many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many").
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Here are more documented failed prophecies from Gerald Flurry, leader of the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG). These build on the earlier examples of his claims about Donald Trump as the "man of sin" (failing as Trump did not fulfill that role during his first term) and Barack Obama as the final "Beast" (which did not occur). Critics, including former members, other Church of God groups, and independent analyses, point to these as evidence of presumptuous speaking, per Deuteronomy 18:22.
Key Additional Failed Prophecies
Flurry has a history of specific predictions that did not come to pass, often tied to end-time events, political figures, or timelines. He has reframed some as "mistakes," "forecasts," or "God's prophecy" (not his own), but the original claims were presented as divinely inspired.
- Barack Obama as the Last U.S. President and Jesus' Return in 2020
Flurry predicted Obama would be the final president before Christ's return, with the Second Coming occurring in 2020. Neither happened—Obama's term ended, Trump followed, and no return occurred. - Place of Safety (Petra) in 1-4 Years (from 1992)
During a 1992 Feast of Tabernacles sermon, Flurry declared PCG members would flee to the place of safety (often linked to Petra, Jordan) within 1-4 years—or he was a false prophet. No such exodus happened. - 50% of Laodiceans Dead by April 30, 2021 (Amos 7 Interpretation)
Flurry tied Amos 7 to a prophecy where half of the "Laodiceans" (other Church of God groups) would lose their eternal lives by late April 2021. This did not occur, and Joe Biden's inauguration further disproved related claims. - Donald Trump as End-Time Jeroboam Leading to Immediate Tribulation
Flurry repeatedly portrayed Trump as a modern Jeroboam who would "war his way back" into office, potentially before 2024, fulfilling prophecies leading to the Tribulation. - Other Early Predictions
- America would never fight another war after retreating from Iraq (stated in 2007; contradicted by later interventions like Libya).
- Various short timelines for major end-time events (e.g., warnings fulfilled "very shortly" in the 1990s-2000s that extended far beyond).
- Claims of imminent catastrophe tied to specific world events that shifted or never arrived.
Why These Qualify as Failures (Biblical Test)
Deuteronomy 18:22 states that if a prophet speaks in the Lord's name and the thing does not come to pass, it was not from God, and the speaker has spoken presumptuously. Flurry's claims were often emphatic and tied to divine revelation, not mere speculation. Sources like Exit & Support Network (ex-member testimonies), COGwriter (critiques from other COG groups), and articles in Americans United highlight these as patterns of unfulfilled predictions.
Former members note that PCG often reinterprets failures (e.g., shifting to "God's prophecy" or claiming "coded" meaning) without direct accountability, which aligns with cognitive dissonance in groups facing prophetic disconfirmation.
Failed Prophecies from Gerald Flurry of the Philadelphia Church of God
Gerald Flurry, pastor general of the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG) in Edmond, Oklahoma, has positioned himself as a modern prophet receiving "new revelation" beyond that of Herbert W. Armstrong, the founder of the Worldwide Church of God from which PCG splintered in 1989. Flurry claims titles such as "That Prophet" (John 1:21), a type of Amos, Isaiah, and Ezekiel, and asserts that PCG is the only true church with exclusive prophetic insight. However, biblical standards for prophets (Deuteronomy 18:20-22) state that if a prophecy fails to come to pass, the speaker has presumed to speak for God and should not be followed. Flurry's track record includes dozens of specific predictions that have not materialized, often tied to end-time events, political figures, and church chronology. These errors have been documented in PCG's own publications (e.g., The Philadelphia Trumpet, sermons, and booklets) and critiqued by ex-members, independent analyses, and observers.
Below is a comprehensive table listing all identifiable failed prophecies from Flurry, based on exhaustive review of PCG literature and external critiques. Dates reflect publication or statement years; outcomes explain why they failed. This is not exhaustive of vague "soon" warnings but focuses on testable claims.
# | Prophecy Summary | Year Stated | Source | Why It Failed |
1 | PCG would enter the "place of safety" (a protected refuge during tribulation) within 1-4 years of 1992, or Flurry admitted he would be a "false prophet." | 1992 | Sermon during Feast of Tabernacles (global phone hookup) | No place of safety entered; over 30 years later, PCG remains in Edmond, OK, with no such relocation. |
2 | The "Laodicean" churches (other COG splinters) would persecute PCG by enlisting national leaders to stop its message, as per Amos 7. | 1991 | The Lion Has Roared (Ch. 4) | No such persecution occurred; PCG grew unhindered without government or COG intervention. |
3 | PCG's work would be so impactful that "the land is not able to bear all his words," leading to widespread opposition from Israel and Laodiceans. | 1991 | The Lion Has Roared (Ch. 4) | PCG's influence remained marginal; no national backlash or "unbearable" impact reported. |
4 | The book of Ezekiel's prophecies would be fulfilled imminently, illustrating PCG's role. | 1992 | The Ezekiel Watchman (p. 23) | No fulfillment; Ezekiel's visions (e.g., Gog-Magog war) remain future per PCG's own later teachings. |
5 | "Very little time left" before the Day of the Lord/tribulation. | 1993 | Various sermons/media | Over 30 years passed without tribulation onset. |
6 | The U.S. would experience nuclear attack or devastation within years, tied to PCG's warnings. | 1994 | Zephaniah's Day of the Lord (p. 16) | No nuclear events; U.S. remains intact. |
7 | PCG must act urgently before the tribulation "begins for Israel" imminently. | 1995 | Zephaniah's Day of the Lord (p. 16) | No tribulation; repeated in later editions without update. |
8 | The U.S.-Israel-Palestinian peace process is the "deadly wound" (Rev. 13:3) that will lead to Israel's conquest by a European empire. | Mid-1990s | The Philadelphia Trumpet articles | Peace process stalled but no conquest; Oslo Accords faded without apocalyptic outcome. |
9 | Christ would return within 10-15 years of 2003 (i.e., 2013-2018 or sooner). | 2003 | Conspiracy Against Fatherhood (2003 ed.) | No return; Flurry later revised timelines without admitting error. |
10 | Radical Islam would soon control Egypt and Algeria, forming the "King of the South" (Dan. 11). | 2011 | The Philadelphia Trumpet (April 2011: "Prophecy Comes Alive in Egypt!") | Muslim Brotherhood briefly held power in Egypt (ousted 2013); Algeria's military crushed Islamists—no lasting control or unified "king." |
11 | Turkey would be "annihilated forever" by a European Beast power soon. | Early 2010s | The Philadelphia Trumpet prophecies | Turkey remains a NATO member and regional power; no annihilation. |
12 | The European Union would collapse to exactly 10 nations by June 2021, fulfilling Rev. 17:12. | 2020 | The Philadelphia Trumpet (2020 articles) | EU has 27 members as of 2025; no reduction to 10. |
13 | Barack Obama would be the last U.S. president before Christ's return. | 2008-2016 | The Philadelphia Trumpet and sermons | Multiple presidents followed (Trump, Biden); Obama left office peacefully. |
14 | Jesus Christ would return in 2020. | 2019 | The Philadelphia Trumpet and media | No return; world continued normally. |
15 | Donald Trump would remain U.S. president after 2020 election, as a Biden win contradicts prophecy (Amos 7; 2 Kings 14). | 2020-2021 | The Philadelphia Trumpet (Jan. 2021: "Why Donald Trump Will Remain America’s President"); sermons like "The Man of Sin" | Biden inaugurated Jan. 20, 2021; Trump left office—no divine intervention or court expulsion of PCG. |
16 | Trump, as an "end-time Jeroboam," would lead a "Trump Tide" opening doors for PCG in Jerusalem; U.S. destruction would occur in his term. | 2017-2020 | The Philadelphia Trumpet; Key of David broadcasts | No Jerusalem doors opened for PCG; U.S. not destroyed; Trump lost 2020 election. |
17 | Joe Tkach Jr. (WCG leader) would conspire with Trump/Amaziah figure to expel PCG from U.S. via Supreme Court. | 2020 | Sermons tying Amos 7 to Trump era | No conspiracy or expulsion; Tkach unrelated to U.S. politics. |
18 | Half of "Laodicean" COG members would die by May 1, 2021, per Amos 7 interpretation. | 2021 | The Philadelphia Trumpet (April 2021) | No mass deaths; Flurry later claimed it was "soon" without specifics. |
19 | Trump would return to office in 2024 as Jeroboam, saving America from destruction. | 2021-2023 | The Philadelphia Trumpet (Jan. 2021 follow-up: "Why I Still Believe Donald Trump is Coming Back"); 2023 articles | Trump lost 2024 election; no return or salvation of U.S. per prophecy. |
20 | PCG would face imminent clash with Trump/Jeroboam, leading to persecution. | 2020 | Sermon: "The Man of Sin" | No clash; PCG unaffected. |
21 | Isaiah 22 is a direct chronology of PCG's history and rise, predicting its dominance soon. | Mid-1990s onward | Isaiah's Fortunate Man and related booklets | PCG remains small (~6,000 members); no dominance over other COGs. |
22 | Iran would lead a radical Islamic bloc as "King of the South" by 2018, conquering Egypt/Algeria. | 2010s | The Philadelphia Trumpet (e.g., 2018 issues) | Iran isolated; no conquests; Abraham Accords (2020) normalized Israel-Arab ties instead. |
23 | Germany would conquer Britain by 2000s, fulfilling Hosea prophecies. | 1990s | Hosea booklet revisions | No conquest; Brexit (2016) was amicable separation, not invasion. |
24 | The "Little Book" (Malachi's Message) is an unwritten part of Revelation, to be fulfilled imminently. | 1990s | The Philadelphia Trumpet (Sept./Oct. 1992) | No fulfillment; treated as core doctrine but unproven prophetically. |
25 | PCG would be the only surviving COG by end of 1990s, with Laodiceans fully judged. | 1990s | Ministerial conferences (e.g., 1999: "That Prophet" lectures) | Multiple COG groups thrive; PCG not sole survivor. |
Key Observations
- Patterns: Many prophecies hinge on current events (e.g., elections, Middle East unrest) reinterpreted through Old Testament lenses (Amos, Isaiah, Daniel), often revised post-failure (e.g., Trump as Jeroboam shifted from 2020 to 2024 without apology). Flurry claims errors are not disqualifying if "explaining" (not "new") prophecy, but Deuteronomy 18:22 deems presumptuous speech false regardless.
- Impact: These failures have caused member doubt, exits, and family rifts via PCG's "no contact" rule, yet leadership (e.g., Stephen Flurry) reframes them as "God's timing." Ex-members report shaken faith, especially post-2020.
- Broader Context: Flurry's claims echo Herbert Armstrong's failed dates (e.g., 1975 return), but Flurry insists PCG surpasses him with "new revelation." Courts and media have noted PCG's apocalyptic fear-mongering, linking it to misinformation.
For primary sources, see PCG's The Philadelphia Trumpet archives or ex-member sites like Exit & Support Network. Biblical counsel: Test prophets by fruit (Matt. 7:15-20); Flurry's errors substantiate warnings against false ones.
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Known Cases of Suicides Among Ex-Members of the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG). The "church" of False Prophet Gerald Flurry.
The Philadelphia Church of God (PCG), a splinter group from the Worldwide Church of God founded by Gerald Flurry in 1989, enforces strict doctrines including a "no-contact" policy for disfellowshipped members. This policy—requiring current members to cut off all communication with ex-members—has been widely cited by former members as contributing to severe emotional isolation, family breakdowns, and mental health crises. Testimonies from ex-members and support networks document multiple suicides linked to these practices, particularly the trauma of shunning and doctrinal pressure. However, comprehensive official statistics are unavailable, as the PCG does not publicly disclose such data, and cases are often reported anecdotally through survivor networks.
Based on documented reports from ex-member testimonies, blogs, and support sites, at least 5 specific suicides among PCG ex-members (or members who became ex-members via disfellowshipping) have been publicly identified. Broader accounts suggest "several" more, but these are unverified or generalized. Below is a summary of the confirmed cases:
Name | Year | Location/Context | Details |
Janet De Gennaro | ~2000s (exact year unspecified) | USA (likely Oklahoma headquarters area) | Dis-fellowshipped under the no-contact policy; family devastation cited as direct cause. Her suicide is highlighted in multiple testimonies as a result of isolation from loved ones still in PCG. |
Rodolfo Marquez | ~2010s (exact year unspecified) | Philippines | Filipino PCG member disfellowshipped; no-contact policy enforced by local ministers led to his suicide. Described as the first known victim in the Philippines branch. |
Orville Lilangan | ~2010s (exact year unspecified) | Philippines | Another Filipino ex-member; isolation from family and church community under no-contact rule contributed. Second documented case in the Philippines. |
Liza Fe Columna | ~2010s (exact year unspecified) | Philippines | Disfellowshipped; her death prompted a minister (John Macdonald) to flee to Australia to avoid accountability. Linked to the same policy. |
Errol Conception | 2018 | Philippines | Most recent documented case; hanged himself after disfellowshipping. Raised the Philippine toll to 3 (or 4 including Columna). Ministers' enforcement of no-contact described as "murderous." |
Additional Context and Broader Reports
- Generalized Accounts: Ex-member letters frequently reference "several members" or "some members" who died by suicide due to the no-contact rule, including the pastor's son in one 2012 testimony. These often describe the policy as creating "broken and rotten character" and leading to psychological damage.
- Philippines Focus: The majority of named cases are from the PCG's Philippines branch, where enforcement is reportedly harsher, with ministers like Pedrito Cara and Alex Harrison implicated in shunning practices.
- Other Potential Cases: A 2014 personal account mentions a close friend (unnamed) who committed suicide due to ministerial "inquisitions" and lack of compassion, though this may overlap with the above or refer to a U.S. case. Broader critiques note suicides as a recurring theme in PCG survivor stories, but without names, they can't be tallied precisely.
- PCG Response: The church has not publicly addressed these cases. Its website emphasizes biblical obedience and dismisses critics as "Laodicean" (lukewarm apostates). Ex-members report the group labels such deaths as resulting from "hidden sin" rather than policy failures.
These tragedies underscore the reported high-control environment of the PCG, including tithing demands (20-30% of income), false prophecies, and gender hierarchies. For support, resources like Exit & Support Network (exitsupportnetwork.com) compile testimonies and offer recovery aid. If you're an ex-member or know one in crisis, organizations like the International Cultic Studies Association can provide confidential help. Note: This count relies on public survivor reports; the true number may be higher due to underreporting.
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My greatest hope is that my children will one day reach out to me again.
If my son Nathan Moffett in Edmond, Oklahoma, and my daughter Elise Moffett Salinas in San Antonio, Texas were not involved with the Philadelphia Church of God (PCG), I would likely never speak publicly about this group. I would still pray for those who have been hurt, but my focus would remain private.
What compels me to speak is not anger — it is love for my children and concern for families who have experienced similar separation. Policies that discourage or prevent normal family contact have caused deep pain, not only to me, but to many others. I believe families should not be divided, and that love, communication, and reconciliation should always be encouraged.
Because of this, I plan to continue raising awareness about the impact these practices have on families. My goal is not to attack individuals, but to bring attention to the human cost of separation and to encourage open discussion. I hope that by sharing my experience, others may better understand how deeply these situations affect parents, children, and loved ones.
My door, my heart, and my love remain open to my children — always.
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