Educational tool only. All groups exist on a spectrum of control. Individual experiences vary. Based on publicly available reports, ex-member accounts, court records, and expert analyses — not medical or legal advice.

BITE axis: Behavior

Shepherding Movement

1970s charismatic-Christian movement teaching personal-pastor 'covering' authority over disciples. Disowned by founders in the 1980s but its template persists.

Groups in the dataset that reference Shepherding Movement

Hand-curated cross-links.

Evangelical Megachurches (high-control variants)
International Churches of Christ (ICOC / 'Boston Movement')
Maranatha Campus Ministries (defunct, 1972–89)