Exposing the Financial Fraud of the
International Churches of Christ (ICOC)   

Promises of Future Openness

"To ensure an open line of communication in the future, we wish to hold regular open meetings, so the elders and evangelist can be open to anything you would like to express. the British Commonwealth World Sector ("BCS") and additional financial information will be posted on these sites. The Washington DC Church of Christ website is  http://www.dc.ucd.net.  The BCS website is http://www.bcs.ucd.net."
Nashville Church Apology Letter -- Spring 2003

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"Websites are being set up for both the DC Church and for the British Commonwealth World Sector ("BCS") and additional financial information will be posted on these sites. The Washington DC Church of Christ website is /http://www.dc.ucd.net/. The BCS website is http://www.bcs.ucd.net/."
Washington, D.C. Church Apology Letter -- March 1, 2003

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"Once a new budget is decided upon a presentation will be made to the entire congregation. "
Guillermo Adame Letter - Monday, April 14, 2003

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"Many more things will change. I will continue to write updates to keep you all informed about what is happening. Please send me your questions and I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability. "
Guillermo Adame Letter - Monday, April 14, 2003

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"There will be financial statements and summaries distributed on a quarterly basis. There will be quarterly meetings for anyone who is interested in knowing greater details or asking any questions about those statements. The elders will appoint a committee of members to evaluate the present salary model for all paid staff. The Board must then approve whatever salary model is adopted, as has been done in the past. There will be greater cuts in our present budget, including lay-offs of some paid staff members, in order to balance the budget within our weekly contribution."
Denver Apology Letter -- March 14, 2003

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"Deacons need to be selected in every region to provide greater financial oversight of the church as well as to identify and meet spiritual needs in the church. We are urging these to be in place as soon as possible, certainly in the next few month"
Los Angeles Apology Letter -- February 28, 2003

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"There will also be 11 different committees formed consisting of both church staff and non-staff members to be able to gather input in various areas of the church, including shepherding, the women's role, children's ministry, and provincial churches and future missions."
Manila Apology Letter -- March 30, 2003

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"At this time Gary Hedman is preparing a report of our local expenditures. This will be a detailed account of how our money was spent locally. This information should have been provided earlier and it reflects a lack of sensitivity on our part in not providing a more detailed account. A detailed analysis of staff salaries will be provided."
Minneapolis/St. Paul Apology Letter -- March 12, 2003

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"We have requested that the church in Seattle provide for us a specific accounting of how our special contribution has been spent. They have committed to sending someone to Minneapolis on either March 26th or April 2 to give a financial presentation regarding these maters. "
Minneapolis/St. Paul Apology Letter -- March 12, 2003

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