Former Gloriavale member files landmark legal case against community’s leadership

By Michael Morrah – 23/09/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. Newshub can reveal papers have been filed in Greymouth’s High Court in a landmark case against the leadership structure and culture of Gloriavale. The action is being taken by former Gloriavale member, John Ready who was expelled from the religious community almost three […]

Gloriavale leaver launches High Court civil proceedings against leaders

By Joanne Carroll – 23/09/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. A former Gloriavale member is taking legal action against the West Coast Christian community, accusing leaders of “dereliction of duty” towards their followers. John Ready filed civil proceedings in the High Court at Greymouth on Wednesday seeking the removal of the trustees that […]

Gloriavale member forced to leave after criticising leadership’s ‘ungodly’ rules, ‘pre-eminence of sin’

By Michael Morrah – 21/09/2020 (Video can be viewed in article link). A leader and trustee of religious group Gloriavale has been forced to leave after criticising the leadership for overseeing “ungodly” rules, fear and a lack of accountability. In a letter, Zion Pilgrim gave a rare glimpse into concerning aspects of the group, including […]

Charities Services declines calls to reinvestigate Gloriavale

By: Sam Sherwood – 07/09/2020 (Video can be viewed from article link). Alleged abuse, forced separation of families, poor healthcare, unsafe working conditions for young children. A culture of domination and control. Yet the Charities Services says these allegations from dozens of former Glorivale members are not “oppressive” enough for it to investigate. Read more […]

Former member upset Gloriavale is still a charity after abuse allegations

By Kaysha Brownlie – 07/09/2020 (Videos can be viewed from article link) Former Gloriavale members say they’re disgusted the West Coast religious group is still a charity, following allegations of sexual abuse, spiritual abuse and emotional harm. Charities Services – a government organisation that promotes public trust and confidence in charities and the use of […]