Talk with people who left
This site doesn’t take messages. The conversation happens in two communities run by former members: one on Reddit, one on Facebook.
r/PottersHouseCult
An open forum. Anyone can read along, with or without an account. Ask questions, share documents or describe what you went through, under a username of your choice.
Escaping the Potter’s House
A private Facebook group for former members and their families, from churches around the world. You ask to join, and posts stay inside the group.
Before you post
Both communities are public in the sense that you don’t control who reads along. Current members read them too. A few habits keep you and others safe.
- Protect yourself. If you or your family are still inside, leave out details that identify you: your church, your city, dates of specific events.
- Protect others. Don’t name private individuals, and never minors. Pastors and leaders can be discussed in their public role.
- Say what you know. Describe what you saw or heard, and when. Mark opinion as opinion.
- Share documents carefully. Remove names, addresses and phone numbers from scans and screenshots before posting.
Why there is no contact form
Potter’s House Cult is an archive, not a help desk. It doesn’t collect messages, personal stories or contact details through this site. That protects readers, and it keeps the archive independent.
If you want to talk to someone about your own experience, a professional or a person you trust is the best place to start. The Resources page lists organizations that can help.
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