Both of these churches belong to the Churches of Christ, a conservative Protestant denomination that does not endorse the methods used by the Boston church. Started in Lincoln last year, the Lincoln Christian Church is part of a fundamentalist movement known as the Boston Church of Christ. Beliefs and practices of the Boston church have been criticized on campuses and in mainstream churches throughout the United States.
Critics call it a Christian cult.
Jay Kelly, Lincoln Christian Church's lead evangelist, said church members are committed to living out the Scriptures and sharing their faith. Lincoln Christian Church has about 85 members, most of whom are young people. Blake has had a number of students and parents approach her with concerns about the church. What bothers me is the control they have over these kids' minds. They have taken away the decision making making ability for these students.