Cult Designer

There are several classes of people within the 2x2 movement. Classes are distinguished by who has power to abuse who and get away with it. The organization of the cult was designed (either by the devil) or by William Irvine. It has undergone several changes since its first inception.

The Cult is Heavily Organized

Here are some quotes from a newspaper article written by BILL MCCLEERY (a 2x2) who works at "The Star"

Q: Who are the ministers for this group?

A: The ministry is made up of men and women who have committed their entire lives to the work of the Gospel. We are supported by individuals moved to share by the Holy Spirit. My co-worker Jon Knochenmus and I work together in the Indianapolis area, and we work in cooperation with others in the state and others across the world.

Q: Across the world? To how many countries has this nameless home-church fellowship spread?

A: I wouldn't know the exact number, but we're in most countries of the world.

Overseers or Head Workers

The overseers are the most domineering and demanding of workers. They are also called "head workers". Their decisions are presumed to be the final word in the minds of most of the workers and other overseers. They are the head of the 2x2 organization. They control a "staff" of the workers. They control the current set of doctrines in their territory. Workers below them may be removed at any time without the issue even being brought before the organization. Overseers have the final say in who can become an elder. Overseers have the final say if there is debate on whether someone can profess.

Elder Workers

The elder workers are the next highest title. Other workers must respect them and follow their orders especially at convention time. This is made up of a group of older male workers who are the "Yes" men for the overseer. They are chosen and given favors by the overseer because of beliefs that they have and how well they submit to the head worker. Elder workers decide when to "test" a meeting, who can "profess" and who can be baptized into the cult. Elder workers receive more and better speaking times at conventions and special meetings.

The Older workers

The older workers are the ones who are given a companion to help them. These are the younger workers. Though their companions are not necessarily younger in age, just how they are treated.

Younger Workers

Regular workers include new workers who are not distinguished. They may be male or female. They serve as the servants to the older workers in the field. They are expected to drive the car, help with carrying baggage and assisting in the older workers promotion of certain ideas that they like. etc. Workers expect the friends to pay for their car, insurance, make their bed with clean sheets, often wash their clothes, buy them shoes, and fix them meals.

Elders

The "elders" are controlled by the workers. The workers decide which older "friend" may receive a meeting in their home. However fewer people want a meeting in their home because of the work involved and the extra care from more visits from workers. Elders are told by the workers who is to go to their meetings and who cannot.

The Friends

These are the class of people who provide support for the elders, the younger workers, the older workers, the elder workers and the overseers. They are told where to meet, with whom, when to meet and what gospel meetings to attend. They are expected to pay for the rental of halls either directly or indirectly.

Strangers

People in the cult refer to people outside the cult as "strangers". For example, "Where there any strangers in the meeting tonight?"

Jesus Christ

The teachings of the cult contrast starkly with the teachings of God. Consider what Jesus said in Mark.

Mar 10:42+ But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Mat 20:25+ But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Mat 23:8+ But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.