The Church of God in Christ: My Story

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  I have decided to publish the story of my time as a Holdeman (Church of God in Christ) Mennonite into 3 parts. While this blog contains articles and info about the various other Mennonite groups living in Belize, it is also available for anyone wishing to post their personal experiences as they leave their traditional home churches in search of spiritual freedom. At first my spouse and I thought of asking one of our Mennonite friends to share their life story (with names changed for privacy) but then decided the best way to start was by posting my own.
  In my story I have attempted to remain neutral by avoiding three things: 
  1. exaggerating the shortcomings of the Church of God in Christ which is what many resentful ex-Holdemans tend to do
  2. placing myself as a victim by writing in a defensive tone
  3. calling it a "cult" as some ex-Holdemans have done and encouraging members to leave the church
  No doubt my experience will resonate among the Holdeman readers of my blog. I am ready to receive your comments, thoughts and yes, criticism at this email address.
  For those of my readers who have never heard or don't know much about the Holdeman Mennonites, click here.
  Click below for my personal experience.

  Part 1
  Part 2
  Part 3























                                                 
                                                   A. Mendoza

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