On this web site we define a Bible-Based Cult as one that possesses what is generally considered a very orthodox set of beliefs, by conservative evangelical Christian standards, and yet all their practices are cultish. We will continue making additions to this web site from time to time as opportunity allows, and as we identify more of these Bible-based cultish groups. He is not, however, licensed to provide professional psychological services. However, he was excommunicated from the Wheaton Evangelical Free Church in the late 1980s, after being fired from the Youth For Christ parachurch organization. Perhaps the most obvious characteristics of PeaceMaker group meetings have been their resemblance to 12-step group meetings, or to group therapy sessions.
Fields maintains control through intimidation.
Despite this, his PeaceMakers cult has had a historically high attrition rate, and has remained small through the years. The most alarming aspect of the PeaceMakers cult is its practice of separating members from their families. Another alarming feature of the cult is the leader's abusive manipulation of his followers' finances. Members cut off ties with their families, with frequent accusations against parents.