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- ↑ Darlene (Dee) Parsons, "Former Members of The Network Call for a Third Party, Independent Investigation of Steve Morgan and Church Leaders". thewartburgwatch.com. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ Les O'dell, "Local members of The Vine leave to start new churches". specials.idsnews.com. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- 1 2 Marissa Meador, "'The church's answer was hurting them' Former members of Bloomington's High Rock Church allege spiritual abuse". specials.idsnews.com. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ Warren Cole Smith, "Watchdog Group Calls For Independent Investigation of Pastor Steve Morgan and "The Network"". ministrywatch.com. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ "Misogynistic Content In Valley Springs Church'S Instagram Post". leavingthenetwork.org. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ Josh Shepherd, "Whistleblowers Say Leader of 'Network' of Churches Hid Sexual Crime for 36 Years". julieroys.com. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ "Statements From Former Vineyard Officials". leavingthenetwork.org. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ "Network Leadership Team And Lead Pastors Respond To Allegations". leavingthenetwork.org. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
