On a windy January 2024 night in South Phoenix, only a scattering of attendees occupied the pews at a church called Jericho Tabernacle. But as the regular Wednesday service began, the sounds of a ...

Preacher William Branham told and retold his life story over decades, drawing in followers with tales of a backwoods childhood touched by supernatural occurrences. “I was borned up here in Cumberland ...

Mass starvation, a doomsday colony: 'The Message' inspires dangerous ‘cults’ worldwide From the Twisted Message: A prophet’s unchecked global sect series Leaders influenced by William Branham have ...

Leaders influenced by the late Rev. William Branham have overseen controlling religious groups worldwide. Editor's note: This story contains descriptions of physical and sexual violence. On a windy ...