Christian
Various 1970s Jesus Movement groups (umbrella, historical)
19/40· ModerateConfidence: High
Umbrella for 1970s Jesus Movement / Jesus Freaks groups beyond named entries (Children of God, The Way International, Maranatha already covered).
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control4/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — umbrella for 1970s Jesus Movement / Jesus Freaks groups beyond named entries.
Founded
Late 1960s+
Members
Difficult to count; collectively hundreds of thousands lifetime
Active in
USA
In context
1970s Jesus Movement produced dozens of intentional Christian communities including Shiloh Youth Revival Centers (1968–78), Jesus People USA, House of Judah, House of Acts, and many smaller groups. Most have dissolved or transformed. Substantial historical influence on contemporary evangelical worship.
Timeline
- 1967San Francisco Jesus Movement begins
Sources
- Larry Eskridge, 'God's Forever Family' (2013)
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.