Generations Church complained to YouTube on April 20, 2007, that my audio clips infringed on their copyright. To do this, Generations Church filed a formal and signed statement with YouTube that claimed "under penalty of perjury" that they owned the audio files I recorded of Rich Witmer and posted on YouTube and embedded within this Web site.

The illegal complaint was obviously a desperate attempt to prevent people from hearing the truth about this church, so I immediately filed a counter-notification staking claim to my recordings.

YouTube investigated the situation and restored my ...<< MORE >>

The following documents comprise the 2004 annual report for Generations Church, Incorporated. It is interesting to note that there are ZERO expenditures for charitable endeavors. A lot of money came in, and a lot of money went out (a zero or minimal profit is required for a non-profit organization). This leaves open the question of where the money went. A quick look at this report shows some questionable expenditures. I will list some of the more egregious and suspicious expenses here (see link at the top or bottom of this blog for your own examination of the original documents on Arizona's Web site). << MORE >>

A 14-year-old sent me an e-mail about Generations and suggested I create an area in this blog for kids' stories. I thought it was a great idea, so here it is. On another note, I get a lot of personal e-mails from people who are worried about posting to the blog section of this site because of their fear about remaining anonymous. Don't worry ... posters always have the option to remain anonymous.<< MORE >>

Jim Bakker: Many today believe that the evidence of God’s blessing on them is a new car, a house, a good job, etc. But that is far from the truth of God’s Word. If that be the case, then gambling casino owners, drug kingpins and movie stars are blessed of God. Jesus did not teach riches were a sign of God’s blessings. In fact, Jesus said, “It is hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” And He talked about the “deceitfulness of riches. . . .”<< MORE >>

Rich Witmer: I pre-ordered a 2007 BMW. God has blessed me tremendously. I guess my God is bigger than your God. << MORE >>

Rich Witmer posted the following comments to my MySpace blogs before I moved to this Web site. These quotes are representative of Rich's immaturity and un-Christian ways. I ask: What Christian pastor would say these things to another person? What kind of example is he setting for his flock?

"You are a liar and a coward, you are pathetic and weak." – Oct. 12, 2006

You know nothing about being a Christian. And, for the record, you are not a man. Sit, boy." – Oct. 12, 2006

"My BMW is not new (2004), but you don't have ...<< MORE >>

A young Marine who was new to the Yuma air station and was aggressively recruited by members of Generations Church wrote the following letter. I will keep his name confidential. The Marine's letter follows: To Whom It May Concern: I've been stationed at MCAS Yuma since around July 31, 2006. Coming from a very strong Christian background and suffering severe homesickness, I thought I'd look around for a church to attend. Another Marine ...<< MORE >>

From a psychological perspective, I question a church system that actually monitors how much each member is giving to the church. This activity creates a level of pressure to give more than one can afford ...<< MORE >>

Listen to Rich Witmer say he doesn't pay taxes. He offers this information while attempting to explain to me that he sets an example for his church by tithing 25 percent of his income.

Working people pay around 30 percent of their income to taxes. This means Rich pays less in tithes than his flock pays in taxes. Go figure!

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This is an excerpt from a book review of "Churches That Abuse" posted at The International Cultic Studies Association Web site. The following characteristics fit Generations Church precisely. << MORE >>

The below message was received from Rich Witmer's MySpace e-mail Oct. 12, 2006. The following is the entire text of his e-mail to me, and is followed by my response, which is only posted here: << MORE >>

First, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: it's ok to tithe, so far as it's of your own free will and outside of any psychological manipulation (i.e. - guilt, fear, reward, punishment, etc.). In fact, tithes are how traditional churches maintain their abilities to operate. However, I do not believe that giving a tithe or offering should ever be a requirement within any religious organization. << MORE >>

"Our church will soon be big enough to elect the city councilmen, to elect the mayor ..." -- Rich Witmer, Generations cult pastor<< MORE >>

This is a recording from an actual sermon delivered by the cult leader of Generations Church.

In it, Rich says they have a dumb religion, and makes fun of their "red dots." He even makes a schoolyard bully joke about shooting them as they break into his house.

His off-color remarks are sickening, and further demonstrate his foul example as a Christian leader. Apparently, many of Rich's sermons are filled with hateful comments regarding other belief systems.



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Melissa Witmer, a Generations-cult pastor and wife of head pastor Rich Witmer, skews Scripture to support the cult's demand for large tithes and offerings. The cult teaches "prosperity gospel" to ensure followers give more then they can afford.

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Generations Church wants to be the “coolest” thing in town to draw the masses into their flock. << MORE >>

"Rich has admitted to a high salary that includes guest speaker honorariums. In fact, when asked about his income, Rich simply said that he makes, "A lot!" He's otherwise very secretive when it comes to financial events of Generations Church-cult."<< MORE >>

"If the Marine Corps was interested in finances, they'd counsel people not to join the Marines cuz they aint gonna get paid." - Rich Witmer, Generations cult leader<< MORE >>