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November 13, 2017

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Ex-members say church uses power, lies to keep grip on kids

An Associated Press investigation has found that a secretive evangelical church has used lies and intimidation to bring in and keep children. Ex-members of Word of Faith Fellowship say the kids are exposed to sometimes violent church practices. (Nov. 13)

By MITCH WEISS and HOLBROOK MOHR, Associated Press November 14, 2017