A former university student has shared a deeply personal story about his time in a well-known religious ministry, offering a rare inside view of why he chose to walk away and start over.
Caleb, now a graduate and working professional, says he joined the church while still in high school. Like many young people, he was searching for direction, faith, and a sense of belonging. What he found, he says, kept him there for years.
In a calm but firm account, Caleb claims that the ministry revolves heavily around one leader, with followers discouraged from questioning teachings or decisions. He says fear, not faith, often shaped how members behaved. According to him, those who asked questions were isolated and slowly pushed out.
Caleb also raises concerns about healing claims made within the church. He alleges that some leaders who publicly testified about miracles later fell seriously ill or passed away, with those stories quietly avoided. He stresses that these experiences were troubling for him and planted seeds of doubt over time.
Money, he says, was another sensitive issue. While public messages suggested the ministry did not need financial support, Caleb claims members were regularly pressured to contribute toward events, travel, and projects linked to the leader.
Leaving was not easy. When Caleb finally spoke out, he says he received harsh messages and was treated as an outsider by people he once called family. Still, he does not regret his choice.
Six years later, he describes his life as peaceful and free. He believes many people stay in such spaces because the church becomes their only community, making departure feel like losing everything at once.
Caleb now hopes to write a book, not to attack anyone, but to help others identify unhealthy religious movements and leave safely. His story is not about anger. It is about growth, courage, and choosing freedom over fear.
By Nairobi