Ralph St. Clair Dies with Little Fanfare (Allegedly)

ntcc's future District Overseer and former Tillicum Servicemen's Home Director, Ralph St. Clair allegedly "passes on" leaving his wife Joan to fend for herself, no thanks to the ntcc leaders like Mike Kekel.  And don't blame Julie or expect her or John St. Clair to pick up the tab. And don't be duped into picking up the tab for kekel.  If he is your leader, follow his example and do nothing.  All will be explained below in this blog post.
Feb. 12, 1950 ~ Feb. 21, 2015

We just learned through Julie that her so-called 'father', Ralph St. Clair died on February 21, 2015 at 12:45 AM. He reportedly had a stroke while gardening with and for his wife, Joan, and died a few days later after suffering in a V.A. hospital.  Ralph St. Clair was also known as Ralph SINclair, the nickname he was given by R.W. Davis - the allegedly 'highly educated' founder of the ntcc.  The death of Davis garnered a funeral ceremony called a "Celebration of Life" and "Promotion" by his daughter, Tanya Maxamillia Reynolds Davis Kekel and others. But that is not the case with Ralph St. Clair. We learned his wife Joan is trying to collect money for a cremation - the cheapest form of disposing of remains.  We were also told there would be no funeral, since Joan could not afford one. Oddly, we could not find any evidence that Ralph died.  Julie told us she was notified by police and also discussed Ralph's death with her Grandmother on her mother's side.  She said Joan was trying to get money from that wealthy relative.  We also received verification from another source, that we cannot reveal, that Ralph St. Clair had passed away.  Most people that die, in the ntcc, or anywhere, have an obituary.  There is usually some type of paper trail which might include a funeral service notice from a funeral home, something in the local newspaper, a Coroner's report or even the Hospital's acknowledgement that the person actually died, but after calling the county coroner's office in Pierce and King Counties, the V.A. hospital and the Washington Department of Health Decedent Division, we found nothing.  None of those agencies could confirm St. Clair's death.  That is odd.  The King County Coroner's Office was helpful in educating us on the process that takes place when someone dies.  It is possible for someone to pass away and not leave any paper trail, but that should not be the case when someone dies in a hospital.  In a hospital the attending physician is required to complete a death certificate with time of death and the physician's signature.  In the state of Washington, a death certificate can be ordered for $31.50; but it might take weeks to obtain.  Because we have no evidence of his death, and the V.A. Hospital told us he did not die in any of their hospitals, we have to use the word 'allegedly', just in case this turns out to be some sort of a scam.

With three state cases pending against him (according to Julie), ntcc's Ralph St. Clair won't need to worry since he allegedly "passed on", much like R. W. Davis supposedly did last March.

First of all, we believe that Julie was told the things she shared with us surrounding Ralph's passing on; and we believe our other source who said that Ralph had passed on. But having said that, there are many unanswered questions concerning this topic.  The testimony on this blog of Julie having been repeatedly beaten and raped by her father Ralph, and how that Joan and Ralph St. Clair allegedly orchestrated other sexually perverted individuals to have sex with her while she was a child, was very damaging to the ntcc, its founder R.W. Davis, Kekel, Ashmore and others who, allegedly, were allowed to violate Julie when she was just a child.  In fact, Julie says, three state cases were pending against Ralph St. Clair regarding abuse.   Perhaps those cases and the other pressure on ntcc influenced this situation with St. Clair's alleged death.  Reportedly Kekel was going to make Ralph St. Clair a District Overseer once those three pending court cases were over.  We learned of this from Julie who told us "My grandma asked kekel why they didn't have higher position since joan and ralph had been around as long as him" and "Once the cases were over kekel was going to make him a district overseer".  We asked if Julie was joking, but she said "Nope that was the plan".  Now that is bizarre -- to (plan to) make a man accused of raping his daughter the District Overseer.

Tanya Maxamillia Reynolds Davis Kekel and her deceased 'dad' Rodger Wilson Davis.  When Davis allegedly died, Tanya Tweeted about it saying, "My darling daddy is now safe in the arms of Jesus free, strong and whole."  That's odd. Why did she say "free"?  Was he in danger of going to prison?  The ntcc made a big deal about holding a "Celebration of Life" service for Davis.  But that's not the case for Ralph St. Clair. Hmmn. That's odd indeed.

But despite Kekel's alleged nod of approval and plans to promote St. Clair to District Overseer, poor ole Ralph didn't deserve a "Celebration of Life" or even a single tweet from the Twittershpere or any type of remembrance or official mention on the ntcc blogs or websites?  Wow and wow. Remember, after all, Ralph did, allegedly, provide quite a service to the ntcc higher ups.  You would think someone would mention him on Facebook or Twitter as was the case for Davis, Ramirez, Hasty and others that have passed away.   As for Joan's Facebook page, she hasn't mentioned anything, nor has anyone offered condolences.  Her Facebook page hasn't got any likes or comments since before Julie's testimony of being abused was published.  People used to like her posts and many commented, but after the dark truth was made public, people didn't seem to want anything to do with her.  Apparently, neither does Kekel want anything to do with her.  According to what Julie's grandmother told her, the ntcc told Joan she had until Tuesday to get out of the Tillicum house.  Since Ralph allegedly died on Feb. 21st at 12:45 in the morning, that left only three days for Joan to put it together. (as the ntcc likes to say.  Julie shared: "she [Joan] must attend graham church and she must pay move in cost [deposit] and rent and she can move in a graham house".  Wow, what  a privilege... NOT.  For an organization whose CEO owns  a quarter of a million dollar car that sits in a garage most of the time, and an organization that calls itself a Christian church, the ntcc is showing zero Christian charity.  Julie also said "Kekel thinks I should use the money I get to give to her to pay to live in graham since I work in help org".  But Joan St. Clair claims she has no daughter. Why should she pay?  Also, since the ntcc teaches that anyone who leaves ntcc is leaving God, they certainly don't think of the St. Clair's children, Julie and John, as "believing" Christians.  So that means NTCC should not expect them to care for the widow as it is written in the bible [read more].  Instead, the church should step up.  But we won't see that from the ntcc; because, as Julie told us, "Kekel told joan that money is only for pastors and board members so she can go get a job".  Kekel didn't even want to do a free funeral for St. Clair; which is odd since he allegedly planned on promoting him to District Overseer.  But Julie said, "No funeral joan can't afford it she was collecting money to cremate." I thought it was ironic to find this post on Joan St. Clair's Facebook page:  "Yo Mama is so fat when she got cremated all the flights in Europe got canceled!"  Very ironic.  So listen, folks. Hold onto your wallets.  Kekel is not willing to part with even one thin dime or any of his time to help Joan St. Clair, and since he is your leader, neither should you.

Playing Church - Caution NTCC Church Meeting

 - May "Trigger" or Bring Up BAD Memories -

 Length:  4 Seconds YouTube Vid

Above Video:  NTCC Minister Ralph St. Clair (hiding behind a NTCC Pulpit) is accused of raping his daughter; but before the three pending cases can go to court, Ralph, allegedly "passes on".  Is it judgment?  Is it a farce? Why is ntcc so quiet about his "passing on"?  Why is ntcc refusing to help his alleged widow, Joan St. Clair?

What is really going on in your ntcc?

It's alarming that people recognize the truth but they continue to follow Kekel.  We have also recently heard rumors that the Jones (the Overseer and his wife) are no longer in the organization.  I know that Jeff  told me that he had seen Jone's and Hunt's wives together on more than one occasion recently in the Ft. Benning Commissary. Perhaps the ntcc is falling apart, but as long as they still have people that are willing to follow them without asking questions, they will continue to destroy lives.  At any rate, don't expect any transparency from the ntcc.  Transparency and honesty go hand in hand.  If you are in the ntcc and find yourself bewildered at having to learn this on an X-er blog, don't blame us or call us the devil. There is much more perversion in your ntcc than there is in the majority of the lives of the people who have left.  The ntcc leaders just like to hide their sins behind the eyewash of whatever vestige of  'holiness' still remains.

In Loving Memory of Jean Keys

We just found out from our dear friend, Ted Keys, that his wife and best friend, Jean Keys had passed away earlier this year on February 28th.  Ange and I both were with Ted and Jean during our stay in Colorado Springs while stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado.  Ted and Jean Keys were a great example of what real love was all about.  For those that knew them, it was very hard not to love and admire them.  They were always the easiest people to get along with; and they were so much fun to be around.  Jean would always smile and have a glow about her no matter what she was doing.  She brought so much balance to the Servicemen's home; and you could always expect good food and good times when she was there.  But she was more than just a Pastor's wife to many of us that knew her.  She was an example of the joy and love that a Christian should always have; and it was all natural and real.  You never got the impression that she was just going through the motions.  She was a shining light and will be remembered as such by those whose lives she touched.  Of all the married couples that I've known there were none that were better examples of what love between a man and his wife should be.  They truly and deeply loved each other; and their example was the best I've ever seen.  

To those that were fortunate enough to have been around Ted and Jean: we hope that your life was enriched by them as much as ours was.  They have a son that is a young man.  Jean told us some awesome and inspirational things about him, sharing her pride and love for him. We know that it must be very difficult for both husband and son to have suffered such a loss. Please keep them in your prayers as they go through this difficult time. But also, though we miss our loved one, we take comfort in the knowledge that one day we will all be together again with the Lord.

Jean told me something one time that has stayed with me through all these years.  It was a simple statement that I believe she lived and that became a part of me.  She gave me one of those Wild Coyote smiles and said, "Seek His face."  I've thought of that command and Jean often over the years, especially as I would sing that old hymn,

"Oh I want to see Him
Look upon His face
There to sing forever
Of of His saving grace
On the streets of glory
Let me lift my voice
Cares all past
Home at last
Ever to rejoice!"

Jean would sing it with such gusto, you just knew it was a reality for her.  I'm sure she never wanted to leave behind her beloved Bears; but she's home now; and all her cares are past.  She'll be waiting with the Lord when it's our turn to join them.

Oh I Want To See HIM, Look Upon HIS Face

In Memory of Pastor Eduardo "Eddie" Ramirez Jr.

On January 31st of 2013, the Pastor and Director of the Ft. Sill, Oklahoma New Testament Christian Church and Servicemen's Home passed away.  Rev. Ramirez was my Pastor in Korea, during my tour from 92 to 93 while stationed near Camp Casey, Korea.  It was both sad and shocking to hear of this and from what we know it was sudden and unexpected.  I have very fond memories of both Pastor and Sister Ramirez and while I was living in the Servicemen's Home we had some very good times.

Pastor Ramirez
Nov. 20, 1959 -
Jan. 31, 2013

The system in the ntcc didn't allow for a whole lot of fun, we stayed busy pounding the streets and trying to get people saved and faithfully attending church and somehow within that system we managed to have some enjoyable experiences.

Schmidtke Wedding Korea

We understand that there are folks that have had bad experiences with Rev. Ramirez.  While we understand that many have had difficult times with their ntcc pastors my personal experience with Rev. Ramirez was mostly positive.

To Sister Ramirez, all we can say is that we are very sorry for your loss and can't imagine what you must be going through.  We hope and pray that God will carry you through this difficult time.  I know that we are probably considered public enemy number one by many in the ntcc, and we definitely have voiced our opinions publicly, but for now, we wish in respect and humility to offer our sincere condolences to you for a man that was greatly loved and respected by many.

Arrangements in Lawton, OK are being handled by Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home 580-353-2940.

According to the Lawton Constitution published Feb. 5th, 2013 - This brief online obituary for Rev. Ramirez was published this morning (Feb. 5).  If you are local and looking for info, you may be able to attend the service today (Feb. 5, 2013) at 2 P.M. at the Lawton, OK / Ft. Sill NTCC according to the newspaper obituary found at:

http://www.swoknews.com/obituaries/item/4586-eduardo-ramirez-jr

According to the person we spoke with at Ritter Gray, the family  plans to fly Rev. Ramirez' remains to his home town of Aurora, Illinois.  For more information, Daleiden Mortuary, Aurora Illinois can be contacted at 630-631-550 or online at

http://www.daleidenmortuary.com/obituaries/Eduardo-Ramirez3/#/Obituary

The Moreno Family

Roland and Maria

Perhaps the worst tragedy in the history of NTCC is the death at gunpoint of four members of the Moreno family.

It is our opinion that the many well documented abusive practices and false doctrines of the NTCC caused this tragic loss of four souls.

The scope of this tragedy is so huge, we have discussed it in several articles.  So we've created a series linking these related articles that we feel address the issues that contributed to this tragedy.

There is a link [below] for the series.  It will open a mobile format showing the related posts' titles and thumbnail photos.  We recommend reading in chronological order, starting with the oldest posts that are at the bottom of the series' page.  You can use your browser's "Back" button to return to the series' summary page after reading each article.

We hope people will read this truly tragic story and understand the deadly consequence of teaching false doctrines and of abusing souls under the guise of religion.

To read about this loss of:

The Moreno Family Click Here

Who Needs Life Insurance? In Memory Of Robert A. Briggs

[It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart. Ecc 7:2 

It looks like many of the old timers in the ntcc are starting to age; and along with old age comes a whole slew of health problems, some of which can be terminal.  Back in the 80's and 90's most ntcc ministers were pretty young; and it seemed like there wasn't much to worry about in those days.  How many times did we hear the words, "Who needs life insurance?" followed by "We have life assurance!" and every one shouted "Amen"!  Back in those days Life Insurance was preached against.  So much was said about laying up your treasure in heaven and God taking care of us that very few ever prepared for the future, for their wives or their families.

Well, it turns out that nobody is exempt from sickness and as more and more ntcc'rs get old we are finding out that ntcc'rs are just as susceptible to death as the rest of us.  Now there may be differences in opinion as to who is ready to die and who is not, but in spite of everything preached and all of the bold statements about "the rest of the world" we are finding out that sickness and death is no respecter of persons.

There is a culture in the ntcc that is almost unheard of in many other churches and society in general.  This is how things work in the ntcc.  A man marries a woman, or young girl.  The man is the provider and works, while the woman takes care of the man.  In the old days the man would get a vasectomy because they were told that children hinder the work of the Lord.  This policy didn't go over very well and a few years later men started getting tired of shooting blanks, so they got their vasectomies reversed.  Many were rebellious and had "filthy evil children" anyway.  Now we have families in the ntcc that need to be provided for.  We will come back to this explanation of how things work in the ntcc in just a moment.

I don't know how to say this without being really blunt or offending anyone; but it needs to be said so others can learn.  People in the ntcc are starting to die off and they have made very little preparation for their wives and children.  In all of their preparation for heaven and trying to live up to all of the ntcc standards and jump through all of the ntcc hoops, they are leaving their families without much of anything.  Why is this alarming?  Because the same preachers that will take up offerings to buy Rolex watches for a multimillionaire real estate tycoon will not set aside a few bucks a week to insure their families are provided for if anything happens to them.  This is sick behavior; and it has nothing to do with God.  If you really think that it is more important to take up an offering purchase a watch, gun, knife, Cadillac or anything for a  multimillionaire than it is to provide for your family there is something wrong with your relationship with God.

This brings us back to the previous paragraph.  How things work in the ntcc.  The man gets sick, has no health or life insurance, and dies.  The widow hasn't had a job in decades and has children to provide for.  What happens next is even more sick.  The woman is usually left with very little and must get a job.  Finding a job that doesn't interfere with the ntcc schedule is hard enough if you are a skilled laborer with years of experience, but for a glorified house wife with no job history it is much harder.  The widow has no credentials and is left in a desperate situation.  The widow is now very vulnerable and becomes desperate to provide for her children.

The ntcc recycle center is now open for business.  There are only two choices when it's all said and done.  Remarry or leave ntcc, which we all know is, according to the ntcc, akin to leaving God.   You may ask, "What kind of sick person would put a Christian sister in that kind of position?"   The ntcc does this and thinks nothing of it.  What is even more sad about this whole thing is that the woman will marry another preacher and go through this whole cycle again.  In many cases the man is less established and financially secure than the one he is replacing.

We are not directing this to any individual; and if you are in this situation we feel bad for you and wish you didn't go through it.  But this stuff has been covered on the blogs so many times that it would be hard to count.  Many have ignored Chief, and GS/DS and many others that have breached this topic.  Greg was very concerned about his wife's future to the extent that he expressed his concerns to the borg leadership and got nowhere but blacklisted and mocked.  That is nothing but foolishness.  How can you watch as RWD, Kekel and their close family and friends get richer and richer while your family's basic needs go unmet?

You don't need to give another dime to world missions, or to some overseer that stops by in an expensive recreational vehicle on an all expense paid vacation across the country to blast you and your congregation for not giving enough for the lost and dying souls.  You are stupid if you give in an offering for a multimillionaire real estate tycoon.  Why would such a person need your money to purchase a rolex watch?  How blind can you be?  You are a bunch of suckers and it makes me mad, because I was just like you at one time.  Do you think on the day of judgement that God is really going to say, "Well done my good and faithful servant, you bought a rich pharisee named R-dub a Rolex watch, while your family had to settle for kook store wardrobes and was left nothing when you died"?  You shouldn't send another dime to Graham until you take care of your family.

Family is more important than a filthy rich church leader.  The Bible does not say "He who provideth not for the ntcc preacher is worse than an infidel".  Wake up and get your priorities straight.  Take care of the ones that really matter in your life, then in good conscience you can give freely and willfully to God.

 R. Briggs 

This blog post was written a few weeks ago but we decided to hold off on posting it.  Today we found out that Pastor Briggs passed away and we feel the need to share this information with anyone that will listen.  When we first started blogging we got into a major confrontation on Chief's blog with Rev. Briggs and we disagreed on quite many issues.  One thing I will say is that Rev. Briggs did show concern for many of the complaints we had of corruption in the ntcc and even admitted that there were things that were not right.  He was one of the few that actually had dialogue with X-members of the ntcc and was not afraid to publicly post his opinions.

I have to say that in spite of all of our differences we are saddened by the passing of Rev. R.A. Briggs.  It makes me sick that the last weeks and months of his life were consumed with the uncertainty of how his family would be provided for.  What does 25+ years in the ntcc get you?  Your loved ones are reduced to having to organize sporting events with other churches to raise a few hundred bucks so that the surviving family could have a few bucks to move to St. Louis or Graham.   You leave this world with no assurance that your family is going to be taken care of.  You pay tithe and give in offerings for decades while sending scores of tithe payers off to bible school.  You sacrifice everything to include health and life insurance to please the filthy rich ring leaders of your church organization and they give nothing in return for the decades of faithful service you have given them.  Meanwhile they live in complete luxury, lacking nothing.  This is your ntcc and you can have it.  But you don't have to live like that.  Won't you lay these things to your heart and make a change before it is too late for you and your family?

In Memory of Rev. Timothy P. Hasty

Recently we have learned of the passing of Rev. Tim Hasty; who was a long time minister of the ntcc and Pastor of the New Testament Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Although information is not public and very little is known, we knew that the Brother had been fighting cancer for some time and heard and verified through various channels that Bro. Hasty had recently passed away.

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 Picture of the
 Hasty Family 

Tim Hasty invited me to church at Fort Gordon in 1983 while I was stationed there for AIT (Advanced Individual Training).  Bro. Hasty was a church member and fellow GI at the time; and I remember that day almost 30 years ago when he invited me to church.  He gave me a church card and told me about the services and the Servicemen's Home.  I told him I would come; but he seemed to not believe me; and he continued to tell me how important it was that I came; and with sincerity he told me, that a lot of people say they are going to come; but he was counting on me to keep my word.  He then asked me where my soul would spend eternity if I were to die at that moment.  I told him that I believed that I would go to hell.  If I remember right, he tried to get me to pray right on the sidewalk between the barracks.  Bro. Reginald Terry (who is currently Pastoring in Jackson, MS) was also there witnessing to me.

I came to church; and at the altar call I came forward and prayed for salvation.  Rev. Cyrius was the Pastor; and Rev. Hennis was the associate pastor; and it was Rev Hennis that prayed with me.  I didn't think God actually saved me at the time; because I had prayed before; and it didn't take.  I enjoyed the fellowship and continued to come to services; but there was no change on the inside right away.

Tim Hasty became a friend to me.

We would eat lunch together in the mess hall and would hang out at the home.  I was smoking and cursing during this time but not around the Christians.  It took about 3 months for me to let go and allow God to be real in my life.  In December of '83, I PCS'd to Ft. Benning, GA for jump school after leave at home.  On a weekend I jumped on a bus, without a parachute ;-), and went to Hephzibah, GA; and we all went on a road trip to a fellowship meeting; where I prayed with Donald Hummel (who was to be my future Pastor at Ft. Bragg) for and received the Holy Ghost Baptism.  At that time God gave me victory over drinking, smoking and cursing; and I actually started to live a Christian life and loved God.

Tim Hasty was a dear friend and brother during that time; but because of the system of control and isolation that existed within the ntcc, we grew apart.  Communication was discouraged; and we never wrote or called each other and would only briefly see each other during conferences; and it was just "Hello Brother".

I remember back to those early days when we would listen to the earliest Maranatha Praise albums; and we went on hikes through the woods having a lot of good fellowship and enjoying our salvation.  We were free in those days, and allowed to be ourselves.  Over time, though, the system of control and the unnecessary rules that were imposed on us changed the Reality that we once knew to drudgery; and we all became like robots.

Long time members of the ntcc know exactly what I'm talking about.  If they would be honest with themselves, they would admit that the joy and the peace they once had has become routine and obligation.

I'm not sure how Tim Hasty or anyone that spent 30+ years in the ntcc were able to deal with this system of control; but I know that there are good people in the ntcc who are trapped by a bad system.

I know that we are breaking protocol here by discussing Rev. Hasty.  And that we will probably be demonized by the ntcc for posting this.  However, I choose not to live according to the ntcc's mandates of what they hold to be right or wrong any more.

I choose to remember Bro. Hasty as a friend and brother.

But beyond that, I do not, and have not, known him well enough to understand all the dynamics of what he's been through and what he has accomplished in life.

We wish his family well and hold no ill will towards any of his church members.  We wish a fond farewell to a friend who we hope to see on the other side of eternity.

We believe God's word and the promises of hope that are for all believers. We do not choose to exclude people from those promises based on their outward appearance, or their earthly  works, or even what church they do or do not attend.

We know that ntcc doctrine excludes many Christians from heaven; but we also realize that most of the members and many ministers are blinded and forced by fear to live a Pharisaical lifestyle.  We hold out hope for many in the ntcc; that they are able to maintain their salvation and love for Christ inside of the parameters they are forced to live by.

My Hope Is In You by Third Day YouTube

Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

Jer 17:7

Funeral / Memorial Service:

Service will be held in memory of Rev. Timothy P. Hasty, Pastor of The New Testament Christian Churches of America, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky on Friday

June 15, 2012 @  11:00 A.M.

New Testament Christian Church

960 Palatka Road

Louisville, KY 40214

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502-366-7312 (Hasty)

502-363-9218 (Ludwig)

Rev. Hasty is survived by his wife Linda (Garduño) and son Timothy Aaron Hasty as well as a large extended family.

Update 2-1-14
Today as I was watching this video, I found myself contemplating Linda Hasty and her son; for I had seen Linda addressing him, "Son, ..."  I found this endearing - a simple form of expressing love.  So, I thought I'd add this beautiful song to this memorial page.

Simple Man by Lynryd Skynyrd Video Link

GO HANG YOURSELF ERIC J. BARDEN or UNITED WE STAND

Eric J. Barden

This page is a tribute to

Eric James Barden EJB

Apr. 2nd, 1962 ~ Dec. 7th, 2008

While at the NTCC National Campground one year, Eric and I had a rare opportunity to see a Snowy Egret. This beautiful bird landed at the western edge of the camp's lower lake which was partially shrouded in the foggy mist that rises from water in the autumn as the ambient air cools to temps below the water temperature. It was a special treat to see such a glorious creature on the camp; and Eric and I both treasured the event. The song below seems perfect for reflection on Eric, his life, and the things he cherished.

There is a section for comments located at the bottom of this page.

Fare Thee Well ~ 10,000 Miles

by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Fare Thee Well by Mary Chapin Carpenter 10,000 Miles Lyrics

Fare thee well

My own true love

Farewell for a while

I'm going away

But Ill be back

Though I go 10,000 miles

10,000 miles

My own true love

10,000 miles or more

The rocks may melt

And the seas may burn

If I should not return

Oh don't you see

That lonesome dove

Sitting on an ivy tree

She's weeping for

Her own true love

As I shall weep for mine

Oh come ye back

My own true love

And stay a while with me

If I had a friend

All on this earth

You've been a friend to me.

Obituary:
Eric James Barden (EJB)

Eric J. Barden, age 46, of Stevens Point, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008, in Wausau. He was born on April 2, 1962 in Rhinelander to Erwin and Bernice (Maciejewski) Barden.

Eric graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1980. He attended Gogebic Community College for two years before entering the United States Army. He married his wife, Marilynn (Armstrong) on August 30, 2008 in Rhinelander. In his spare time, Eric enjoyed scuba-diving.

Eric is survived by his wife, Mari, his father, Erwin (Susan) Barden, of Pipe Creek, Texas; his step-son, Jason (Jen) Masch of Mauston; his brother, Keith Barden of Harshaw; his sister, Cindy (Rick) Weyenberg, of Hortonville; and his grandchildren, Jema, Holden, and Dakota. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice.

A Memorial Service for Eric will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Bundy with Pastor Al Montgomery officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services. Inurnment will be in Union Grove Cemetery at a later date. A memorial has been established in Eric's name and contributions may be directed to the family. Hildebrand-Russ Funeral Home, 715-365-4343, is assisting the family with arrangements and all are invited to share memories of Eric on-line at hildebrandfh.com.

Eric was also a minister in the New Testament Christian Churches of America, Inc., faithfully serving that organization for over 13 years.  During that time he married Angela. Below she shares about the events that led up to Eric's decision to leave the NTCC.

And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?

Thy hands [were] not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, [so] fellest thou. ...

2 Samuel 3:33-34

GO HANG YOURSELF, ERIC J. BARDEN

Following is the true story of events leading up to Eric's leaving the New Testament Christian Churches of America, Inc. If you knew Eric as I, his wife of 8 years did, you would know what a difficult and painful decision this was for him. But rodger wilson davis' callous treatment of Eric, refusing to provide safety equipment for him or let him work on a different project than a steep roof, despite Eric's 13+ years of faithful service to the NTCC was too much for him, so he left. Here is what happened:

In the past ntcc has successfully runoff various people by cutting them out one at a time and sending them packing. The ntcc knows that one person alone is less of a threat to their money-making empire than a whole group of people who demand to know where does the money go and what do the so-called leaders really do all day.

How davis saw you!

When Eric Barden struggled with working on a roof because he had no safety gear -- something the law requires the ntcc employer to supply -- davis told Eric, in effect, to go hang himself. davis had russ mears, Eric's friend and building crew foreman deliver the message to "tie a rope on" and george keener added "yeah, put it around your neck!"

Safety Gear

Each building crew member was put at risk that day to be forced to work without safety gear or "to go hang yourself".  davis won a dirty battle by singling out one person and forcing them to choose to do it his way or hit the highway.


The sad fact is that Eric was run off because he expected ntcc to pay for safety gear as the law requires of employers.

The dirty fact is that rodger w. davis was trying to force Eric into buying the safety gear from Eric's measly ntcc wages. [More on that scam later.]

For weeks Eric had worked on getting the ntcc building crew in Washington to send safety gear to the Missouri ntcc Campground. He wanted the building crew members there to be able to work safely without falling off the steeply pitched roof of the two-story-plus-high, hotel-style building that they were erecting for ntcc next to the main conference building (tabernacle) at the camp. Eric's persistence paid off, in part. His continual calls convinced the borg to send two small safety harnesses for a project that had four men working on it. So the two skinny, younger men, dustin smart and russ mears, got their safety equipment thanks to Eric's conscientious effort.  george  'dad' keener, being much older, was expected to work from the ground and would not need a harness. But Eric, who was not a small man, was not going to benefit from his labor [a pretty common theme for the workers in the ntcc, a multi-million dollar real estate corporation masquerading as a non-profit church]. There was no way either of the small harnesses would fit him or protect him.

So, the night before going up on that steep roof, Eric called rodger w. davis to plead one more time for safety gear, or the opportunity to work on another project. As usual, davis refused to answer the request at that time. [People in the ntcc and some reporters who have tried to speak with the ntcc leadership know that stonewalling or refusing to answer legitimate questions is a common stall and divert tactic employed by the borg 'leaders' and their cronies.]

The next morning russ mears had instructions from davis to tell Eric to "Tie a rope on!"

Those were the general's orders!

Though he was too much of a wimp to deliver the message himself! Instead davis decided to see if russ mears would still be loyal to rdub, even if it meant burning his long-time friend, Eric. Well, now we know the rest of the story. mears delivered the message, plunging the knife in and george keener gave it a twist, adding "Yeah, put it around your neck!" Does that sound like the love of God to you readers? I didn't think so either.

Eric worked that day, and was forced to risk injury and death because davis refuses to spend one penny on anyone but himself! What a selfish hypocrite davis is. He can demand that the ntcc buy him a new Cadillac every year; or when the odometer reaches 50,000 miles (whichever comes first); but don't you dare ask him to dip into the multi-million dollar coffers of the ntcc to buy safety gear. davis wants you to buy it yourself. Or, "If you don't like it... "Tie a rope on." and "Yeah, put it around your neck!"

People in ntcc should band together to give davis and his a strong message that mistreating one person is the same as mistreating them all.

People should band together and force ntcc to change or force ntcc to go on without them.

Divided people are conquered.  United people stand and win freedom.

What r w davis did to Eric James Barden was illegal! 

He got away with it and other atrocities because others stood by and allowed their friend to suffer without anyone standing to help.

When we choose to do nothing to help, we are becoming a partaker in the sins of those who are hurting our brothers and sisters.

Think about it. Think about what davis, and kekel and those who run ntcc really represent. Think about their selfish lifestyles and large incomes and mansions and compare it to the lives of sacrifice lived by the many brothers and sisters around you and ask yourself: What is really going on here? Why are you helping the rich get richer?? while brothers and sisters who work faithfully every day go without basic necessities so davis and his can satisfy their lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and pride of life.

Will you continue to abandon hurting brothers and sisters and those who stand up against the evil? Or will you stand up for Jesus and the Christian way and do something to send the message to ntcc that hurting "the least of these" is the same as hurting Christ?

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done [it] unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done [it] unto me. Matthew 25:40

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It is your choice.  Remember:

UNITED WE STAND

Don and Ange said...

Who says ntcc should provide safety gear for workers whose ultimate boss is r w davis?

Well, the law of the land does.

OSHA inspectors enforcing laws.

But ultimately the real authority comes from God who specifically instructed us about this very thing in the scripture:

When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence. Deuteronomy 22:8

THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HATH MADE

In the middle of July, 1991, Eric asked me to marry him.

I remember praying that God would allow R. W. Davis to perform the marriage for us.

He did.

Psalm 118:24

Was the theme of our wedding:

This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Over the years (and still today) I would learn the significance of this verse.

Praise God Who sees the end from the beginning!

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