Information disseminated through this website is offered to facilitate ongoing research and the dissemination of findings on a regular basis. Links to other sites, articles, or other items does not necessarily indicate agreement with everything the publishers of those sites believe, offer, provide, link to, or sell. The Submerging Church website, its parent ministry (Good Fight Ministries), and/or Joe Schimmel is not responsible for the content of sites and pages outside of its control.

The information within this website has been collected to offer the public a resource concerning controversial movements, organizations, and high profile leaders (mainly in the Emergent Church movement and those whom its popular leaders endorse) who have/had high media exposure due to their spiritual writings, teachings and/or practices.

However, the mention and/or inclusion of a group or leader within the pages of this website does not necessarily define that group or leader as a “cult” or as purposefully trying to be destructive and/or harmful. Rather, such inclusion on this website simply reflects that the information being made available about a group or individual has generated some interest, concern and/or controversy which we deem to be important information for the body of Christ to be aware of.

All of the information contained on this website must be evaluated critically, through a process of independent and individual judgment. Please note that there are links, often prominently posted, to a group, individual or movement’s own official website, which reflect their views. It is important to see what they themselves have to say on any given topic or issue.

Original information on this site is personal opinion protected under freedom of speech laws in the sovereign country of the United States, of which the publisher of this website is located.

The Submerging Church website, its parent ministry (Good Fight Ministries), and/or Joe Schimmel do not necessarily endorse or support all of the views expressed within the documents, articles, reports and/or testimonies archived within or linked to from this website, with the exception of those specifically so attributed. They are simply provided for the convenience of researchers and those concerned.

Information provided by third parties (articles, statements of opinion, news items, press releases, etc.) is included for information and research purposes only. Good Fight Ministries does not automatically agree with everything posted within these pages – nor do third parties whose material is included on this site necessarily agree with everything posted on The Submerging Church website, its parent ministry’s website (Good Fight Ministries) or Joe Schimmel.

Where hyperlinks have been added to quotes and/or other third party material, the original author and/or publisher do not necessarily agree with the information being linked to (see the aforementioned statements). Books referred to within the pages of this website and the views they may express are not necessarily or specifically endorsed by The Submerging Church, its parent ministry (Good Fight Ministries), or Joe Schimmel.

The Submerging Church website, its parent ministry (Good Fight Ministries), and/or Joe Schimmel accept no responsibility for the acts of third parties. Linking or referring to third parties (including their websites, organizations, publications, etc.) does not make us responsible for what those third parties believe, do, publish, organize, post, etc. (Again, keep in mind that we oftentimes point to research resources, including sites, articles, individuals and organizations whose viewpoints we do not necessarily condone or support).

Readers must exercise their own judgment in choosing and/or reviewing such material and then critically evaluate any views or opinions the authors may express.

Some may find this material controversial. The Submerging Church has archived this information for the convenience of researchers and those concerned.

Any minor child should consult their custodial parent(s) before reading the information provided within this website.  We state this to let people know that we are aware that some content may not be suitable for children.

Any who have been led out of the New Age and/or Mysticism are encouraged to use caution and discernment in reading related articles on this site.

The news items contained within this website are provided without profit by The Submerging Church and its parent ministry, Good Fight Ministries, and are intended to be available to anyone interested in the topics included, for educational purposes only.

If any of the information provided within these pages is considered illegal in your place of residence (or at the location from which you are accessing the Internet), it is your responsibility to decide whether or not you wish to continue using this site. Please do let us know if there is anything illegal on this website in your region.

If any of the original information provided within these pages is considered incorrect, Good Fight Ministries wholeheartedly welcomes documented corrections. As well, our staff wholeheartedly apologizes if we have in any way misrepresented any organization or individual, our intention is not to do so.

Information found within these pages may not be used to plan, commit, encourage or defend any illegal and/or unethical acts. Nothing contained in this site can in any way be construed as encouraging or condoning such acts.

Any and all products, (ie. DVDs, CDs, Books, etc.) that may be obtained through this ministry or are recommended through this ministry are for the sole purpose of edifying people with knowledge, not making a business out of spirituality. Our goal is to lead people out of darkness, into Truth, and ultimately to Jesus Christ, and not make merchandise of people and malign the word of God.

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