During this period Spriggs is increasingly disillusioned with luke-warm commitment of Churches, according to his understanding. Nobody in Chattanooga preaching the Gospel. All Christianity is apostate. World outside is increasingly evil, need for vigilant isolation. Bryan College and Tennessee Temple put Yellow Delis off limits for student body.
Group begins to move in stages.
Communities threatened with bombings and violence. Many residents in Island Pond are very distressed and suspicious of the Communities. Issues revolve around child discipline, legalism, self righteous attitudes, Communities acquiring vast amounts of property, etc. Move to Island Pond is now complete. All properties in South have been sold.