For all of you who have experienced the hardship of leaving Gracepoint (formerly Berkland) at any of it's elevent locations, you are not alone. You are not being a "bad Christian" by leaving that church. Many of us have left, or were kicked out, and are alive and well.
It's amazing how whenever I get together with the brothers or sisters who used to go to that church, we have so much to talk about and share. Recently I found out that one of the girls who were in my class was asked to leave the church upon graduation by the pastor's wife Kelly Kang. She basically told her, "Go experience the world and realize how much you need Jesus." I am appalled that someone who was entrusted to shepherd the sheep would mistreat her sheep this way.
Anyway, if you found my blog while wondering if Gracepoint church is a cult or not, please go ahead and read the many helpful blog posts. In my opinion, it's not technically a cult but it's doing a lot of damage to a lot of people. Yes, I also acknowledge that many people are getting to know Jesus through the church as well. Praise to God who draws all men to himself.