As a former pastor at Awaken Church, I experienced firsthand the lack of harmony with other churches, even those sharing similar beliefs. Awaken Church didn't foster a collaborative spirit and didn't play nice with other congregations. Moreover, the church decided to sever ties with the C3 Global Movement due to their perceived lack of submission. There seemed to be an abuse of power within the leadership, and the pastors did not always exhibit the same sincerity they projected on stage.
When my departure from Awaken Church became inevitable, the aftermath was emotionally and mentally challenging. Instead of receiving support or understanding, we were shunned by the community we once belonged to. This isolation had profound impacts on our mental well-being, leaving us feeling betrayed and disillusioned. It was disheartening to witness how a church that preached love and acceptance failed to practice it towards those who decided to leave. Additionally, during my time at Awaken Church, I observed that Mike Yaeger, a former music director at the church, used to actively oppose the narrative of David Harris Jr., an African American conservative commentator. Mike was known for supporting local African American communities and advocating for their rights. However, it seemed that Jurgen, the lead pastor, gave him a platform but with an agenda to maintain control over his messaging and keep him aligned with the church's ideology.
This strategic move appeared to prioritize the church's interests over the genuine advocacy work that Mike Yaeger was passionate about. It was disheartening to witness how personal agendas and the need to control the narrative took precedence over supporting and empowering marginalized communities. This further contributed to the growing disillusionment with the church's leadership and their sincerity in addressing important social issues.
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Courtenay McGowen
3 years ago
Hate has no home here. Keep this dangerous cult out of Coronado.
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Anonymous
3 years ago
Hard no to a cult abusing the tax exempt status afforded to religious institutions setting up shop in Coronado. This is not the way.
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Anonymous
3 years ago
Lets not be apathetic to this issue and end up with this cult in our community!
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Mary Bird
3 years ago
Keep that cult crap outta my town.
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Rich Giglio
3 years ago
Disturbing
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Rosalind Ziccardi
3 years ago
Our scriptures are clear:
... they jeer, using words to kill; they bully their way with words. They are full of hot air, loudmouths disturbing the peace. People actually listen to them -- can you believe it?
Psalm 73:8-9 (The Message)
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
James 3:17-18, NRSV Updated Edition
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8, NIV
I stand here.
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Emily Rocha
3 years ago
Awaken has taken too much territory already, infecting San Diego county with messages of intolerance, exclusion, and war. We do not want them to take a foothold in Coronado.
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Anonymous
3 years ago
NO Awaken church period.
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Dolores Daw
3 years ago
Keep dangerous cults out of our town. Hate doesn't live here!!
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Sandra Heyne
3 years ago
Keep Coronado safe
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Marie Roeder
3 years ago
Am all for this
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Marcus Boyd
3 years ago
Here's to a fascist-free Coronado!
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Robert Copper
3 years ago
We need to pin down our elected officials on this. Thy are nothing if not squishy on it.
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Elizabeth Copper
3 years ago
Thank you for helping to battle this disturbing cult
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Joseph Campbell
3 years ago
We do not need any Far Right cults in Coronado! Especially if this cult is similair to The Qanon conspiriacy theory cult.
No no no - crazy ppl
NOT inline with our community values
Coronado shores owner
As a former pastor at Awaken Church, I experienced firsthand the lack of harmony with other churches, even those sharing similar beliefs. Awaken Church didn't foster a collaborative spirit and didn't play nice with other congregations. Moreover, the church decided to sever ties with the C3 Global Movement due to their perceived lack of submission. There seemed to be an abuse of power within the leadership, and the pastors did not always exhibit the same sincerity they projected on stage. When my departure from Awaken Church became inevitable, the aftermath was emotionally and mentally challenging. Instead of receiving support or understanding, we were shunned by the community we once belonged to. This isolation had profound impacts on our mental well-being, leaving us feeling betrayed and disillusioned. It was disheartening to witness how a church that preached love and acceptance failed to practice it towards those who decided to leave. Additionally, during my time at Awaken Church, I observed that Mike Yaeger, a former music director at the church, used to actively oppose the narrative of David Harris Jr., an African American conservative commentator. Mike was known for supporting local African American communities and advocating for their rights. However, it seemed that Jurgen, the lead pastor, gave him a platform but with an agenda to maintain control over his messaging and keep him aligned with the church's ideology. This strategic move appeared to prioritize the church's interests over the genuine advocacy work that Mike Yaeger was passionate about. It was disheartening to witness how personal agendas and the need to control the narrative took precedence over supporting and empowering marginalized communities. This further contributed to the growing disillusionment with the church's leadership and their sincerity in addressing important social issues.
Hate has no home here. Keep this dangerous cult out of Coronado.
Hard no to a cult abusing the tax exempt status afforded to religious institutions setting up shop in Coronado. This is not the way.
Lets not be apathetic to this issue and end up with this cult in our community!
Keep that cult crap outta my town.
Disturbing
Our scriptures are clear: ... they jeer, using words to kill; they bully their way with words. They are full of hot air, loudmouths disturbing the peace. People actually listen to them -- can you believe it? Psalm 73:8-9 (The Message) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:17-18, NRSV Updated Edition He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8, NIV I stand here.
Awaken has taken too much territory already, infecting San Diego county with messages of intolerance, exclusion, and war. We do not want them to take a foothold in Coronado.
NO Awaken church period.
Keep dangerous cults out of our town. Hate doesn't live here!!
Keep Coronado safe
Am all for this
Here's to a fascist-free Coronado!
We need to pin down our elected officials on this. Thy are nothing if not squishy on it.
Thank you for helping to battle this disturbing cult
We do not need any Far Right cults in Coronado! Especially if this cult is similair to The Qanon conspiriacy theory cult.
No to Awaken Church!