Newshub – Top lawyer compares Gloriavale’s leadership to Islamic State

September 26, 2020: By Michael Morrah – 26/09/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. A top Auckland lawyer has likened Gloriavale’s leadership to the terrorist organisation, Islamic State [IS]. That might sound like an extreme comparison, but he’s referring to the control leaders have over the flock. Dennis Gates has been investigating…

Newshub – Worksafe inspectors look into Gloriavale over current members’ claims of punishing work hours

September 25, 2020: By Michael Morrah – 25/09/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. It follows Newshub’s story on Thursday night, where two current members revealed their punishing work hours and controlling and threatening behaviour from their leaders. The two men risked everything to reveal what they say is the reality of…

Current Gloriavale members sneak out to openly criticise leaders

September 24, 2020: By Michael Morrah – 24/09/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. For the first time ever, members of Gloriavale walked out in secret to raise serious allegations of control, long work hours and mental abuse. “I feel this is my way of helping that change. Not to destroy people’s…

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

September 23, 2020: 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…

Gloriavale leaver launches High Court civil proceedings against leaders

September 23, 2020: 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…

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

September 21, 2020: 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…

Charities Services declines calls to reinvestigate Gloriavale

September 7, 2020: 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…

Former member upset Gloriavale is still a charity after abuse allegations

September 7, 2020: 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…