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93-568: Maranatha began in 1971 in Paducah, Kentucky as a youth center led by Bob Weiner, a former Assemblies of God youth pastor. It was an outreach of a California -based ministry called "Global Missions." Weiner and his wife, Rose, had helped lead a large revival in Paducah earlier that year. Many disenfranchised "60's" teens found a new expression of Christianity in the center located near Paducah Tilghman High School . Large numbers of students from

186-504: A cult with some former members reporting behavior similar to cults that frequently recruited college students during that time. As advocated by Derek Prince , members agreed to live in mutual accountability to protect their "purity in Christ ." As was typical of most organizations influenced by Shepherding Movement teachings, this resulted in the organization developing clear authoritarian characteristics. Weiner, as Maranatha's president,

279-868: A "Formal Repentance Statement to the Body of Christ" in November 1989 and was quoted as saying, "I repent. I ask forgiveness." In the same article, Mumford also acknowledged abuses that had occurred because of his teaching on submission: Mumford decided that he needed to publicly "repent" of his responsibility in setting up a system where so many people were hurt by misuses of authority . "Some families were split up and lives turned upside down," says Mumford. "Some of these families are still not back together." This emphasis resulted in "perverse and unbiblical obedience" to leaders, Mumford said. In his statement, Mumford admitted that he had not heeded earlier warnings about doctrinal error from Jack Hayford and two others. "While it

372-603: A Mercedes Benz and lived in a large mansion with magnificent views from the Toowoomba escarpment. The Logos Foundation owned and operated with Australian staff, a Bible College and motel in Canada. The financial affairs of the Logos Foundation were shrouded in secrecy from most followers with little or no true accountability regarding the vast sums of money that were now involved. Carter is arguably most infamous for

465-411: A concern for the weak commitment, shallow community, and the general worldliness characteristic of many American churches. But their solution was extra-biblical requirements - membership in a house-group which included having life-decisions “covered” by the house-group leader, elder, or pastor. Such decisions included things like where to live and work, whom to marry, or whether to see a doctor when someone

558-527: A discipleship network. It was pioneered by five teachers, Charles Simpson, Bob Mumford, Derek Prince, Don Basham, and Ern Baxter, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. These leaders aimed to provide meaning and order through house churches and cell groups to address the lack of spiritual maturity of the Charismatic believers in the 1970s and early 1980s. The doctrine of the movement emphasized

651-495: A former member of Maranatha's Penn State chapter, said he broke off his marriage engagement on the advice of his "shepherd." Kathy Mynatt, a former member of the University of Kentucky chapter, claimed that when she questioned a church teaching that tampons were unsafe, she was told she had a "spirit of independent thinking and rebellion" that needed to be cast out of her. During the ensuing outcry, Weiner volunteered to have

744-574: A group of fellow students in the school's lobby as they were leaving a prayer group before school. Three students, all girls, were killed and five others were wounded; one of the wounded was left a paraplegic . Carneal subsequently received a sentence of life with the possibility of parole after 25 years. In 2022, the Kentucky Parole Board denied his bid for parole. According to the United States Census Bureau ,

837-722: A local level, decisions were made by the pastors and elders of the university churches in their movement as well as by the traveling ministry teams. In 1988 Maranatha established a church in South Africa at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. This church changed its name to His People in about 1990. Maranatha came under considerable fire during the 1970s and 1980s, largely due to its highly authoritarian structure. There were accusations of MCM being

930-1037: A massacre of United States Colored Troops among the Union forces whom they defeated at the fort. On April 14, 1864, Buford's men found the horses hidden in a Paducah foundry, as reported by the newspapers. Buford rejoined Forrest with the spoils, leaving the Union in control of Paducah until the end of the War. In a far-reaching flood, on January 21, 1937, the Ohio River at Paducah rose above its 50-foot (15 m) flood stage, cresting at 60.8 feet (18.5 m) on February 2 and receding again to 50 feet on February 15. For nearly three weeks, 27,000 residents were forced to flee or to stay with friends and relatives on higher ground in McCracken or other counties. The American Red Cross and local churches provided some shelters. Buildings in downtown Paducah still bear historic plaques that define

1023-414: A member believed God had spoken to him or her about marriage, he or she would pray with the pastor about whether that "word" was truly from God. Pastors would then send the names to Maranatha's regional offices for prayer, and sometimes Weiner himself would weigh in on some of these requests. Another common criticism of the organization was its emphasis on tithing , or giving 10 percent of their earnings to

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1116-895: A national model for using the arts for economic development . It has received the Governors Award in the Arts, the Distinguished Planning Award from the Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association , the American Planning Association 's National Planning Award, and most recently, the Kentucky League of Cities' Enterprise Cities Award. Lower Town, home of the Artist Relocation Program,

1209-604: A network of eight former Maranatha churches in the Philippines founded by Murrell. Every Nation has publicly disavowed Maranatha's more extreme practices. It claims that Weiner and Maranatha practiced "controlling discipleship, authoritarian leadership, and theological mysticism," but that Every Nation itself "unequivocally rejects" such practices. In a May 2006 letter, Murrell stated that Every Nation does not permit any practices and teachings that were "controlling, coercive, or intrusive, or that violate biblical principles (or)

1302-519: A program of Artist in Residencies to bring respected artists in to the city. In 2018 British Artist Ian Berry came and put on an exhibition to great acclaim. Ian is famed around the world with his art in denim, and fitted in with the textile art that Paducah is known for. In August 2000, Paducah's Artist Relocation Program was started to offer incentives for artists to relocate to its historic downtown and Lower Town areas. The program has become

1395-512: A prominent local Jewish businessman, dispatched a telegram of complaint to President Lincoln and met with him. As there were similar actions taken by other Jewish businessmen and loud complaints by Congress about the treatment of their constituents, Lincoln ordered the policy to be revoked within a few weeks. On March 25, 1864, Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest raided Paducah as part of his campaign northward from Mississippi into Western Tennessee and Kentucky. He intended to re-supply

1488-464: Is a Matchmaker , to be a "revelation" stating that Christians should not date (though Prince's book does not directly advocate such an interpretation). He also claimed that sexual misconduct was rampant among college students. For this reason, members of Maranatha were barred from dating. Instead, singles were told to trust God, pray for God to guide them to a spouse, and hear God's voice speaking to them personally and individually about every decision. If

1581-620: Is a resident of Paducah. Nashville, Tennessee–based composer–violinist, Mark Evitts , is also from Paducah. The most prominent mainstream artist is Steven Curtis Chapman , the top-selling Christian artist of all time. Paducah is one of only two cities named in the world-famous song "Hooray for Hollywood", which is used as the opening number for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards (the Oscars). The 1937 song, with music by Richard Whiting and lyrics by Johnny Mercer , contains in

1674-687: Is located in the Southeastern United States at the confluence of the Tennessee and the Ohio rivers, halfway between St. Louis, Missouri , to the northwest and Nashville, Tennessee , to the southeast. As of the 2020 census , the population was 27,137, up from 25,024 in 2010. Twenty blocks of the city's downtown have been designated as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Paducah

1767-409: Is prone to river flooding from the Ohio River , and as of late February 2018, the river had been expected to crest at 49 feet on February 28. As of the 2020 United States Census , there were 27,137 people, 11,330 households, and 5,561 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 25,024 people, 11,462 households, and 6,071 families residing in the city. The population density

1860-666: Is the home field for the Paducah Chiefs of the Ohio Valley Summer Collegiate Baseball League. Shepherding Movement The Shepherding movement (sometimes called the discipleship movement ) was an influential and controversial movement within some British, Australian and American charismatic churches . The movement, at some stage was also called the Christian Growth movement. It was set up by Christian leaders as

1953-469: Is the oldest neighborhood in Paducah. As retail commerce moved toward the outskirts of the city, efforts were made to preserve the architectural character, and historic Victorian structures were restored in the older parts of the city. The artists' housing program contributed to that effort and became a catalyst for revitalizing the downtown area. The Luther F. Carson Center for the Performing Arts

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2046-545: Is the principal city of the Paducah metropolitan area , which includes McCracken, Ballard , Carlisle and Livingston counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Illinois . The total population of the metro area was 103,481 in 2020. The Paducah–Mayfield combined statistical area had a total population of 140,138. Paducah was first settled as "Pekin" around 1821 by European Americans James and William Pore. The town

2139-637: The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railways (which later merged to become the BNSF Railway ). In 1924 the Illinois Central Railroad began construction at Paducah of their largest locomotive workshop in the nation. Over a period of 190 days, a large ravine between Washington and Jones streets was filled with 44,560 carloads of dirt to enlarge the site, sufficient for the construction of 23 buildings. The eleven million dollar project

2232-668: The Christian Research Institute provide a letter of endorsement. He hoped to "expel the lie" that Maranatha was a cult. After a meeting between several cult-watchers and Maranatha's leadership, a six-member ad hoc committee was formed to address Maranatha's problems. More than a year later, the committee issued a scathing report criticizing Maranatha's theology and practices. Among other things, it found that Maranatha's authoritarianism had "potential negative consequences for members." It concluded: Committee members later said they would have used even harsher language in

2325-684: The KITTY League folded after the 1955 season. Since then, the ballpark has served as the home venue for Paducah Tilghman High School and American Legion Post 31 baseball teams, as well as various special baseball games and tournaments. In recent years, Brooks Stadium hosted the Ohio Valley Conference baseball tournament (2001–2009) and the National Club Baseball Association World Series (2015 and 2016). Brooks Stadium currently

2418-684: The Kansas State University chapter, KSU expelled the MCM chapter in 1983. Among other things, Maranatha chapter members were charged with misleading university officials about who was to receive money from a fundraiser. One former member, Bob Tedford, said the pastor of the KSU Maranatha chapter said that lying to others was acceptable "only if it was for that person's own good." Maranatha also came under fire from former members of chapters that didn't get expelled. Dennis Richardson,

2511-837: The Logos Foundation under the leadership of Howard Carter . It came to a sudden end when Carter was found to be immoral, although it did persist beyond the peak of the North American movement. Relocating from the Blue Mountains of NSW in 1987, its headquarters were in the Queensland city of Toowoomba , providing a conservative and sympathetic demographic. During this period Carter was living an extravagant lifestyle which frequently involved first class air travel to North American and other international locations, five-star hotels and many other luxuries. Carter drove

2604-468: The Paducah and Louisville Railway in 1986. In the early 21st century, they are operated by VMV Paducahbilt. At the outset of the Civil War , Kentucky attempted to take a neutral position. However, when a Confederate force occupied Columbus, a Union force under General Ulysses S. Grant responded by occupying Paducah. Throughout most of the war, Col. Stephen G. Hicks was in charge of Paducah, and

2697-552: The high water marks . Driven by 18 inches (460 mm) of rainfall in 16 days, along with sheets of swiftly moving ice, the Ohio River flood of 1937 was the worst natural disaster in Paducah's history and elsewhere in the Ohio Valley. The earthen levee was ineffective against this flood. As a result, Congress authorized the United States Army Corps of Engineers to build the flood wall that now protects

2790-417: The " Chitlin' Circuit ". Supporters want to promote Paducah's role in the history of American music. Paducah is the birthplace and residence of musicians in various genres. Rockabilly Hall of Fame artists Ray Smith, whose recording of "Rockin' Little Angel" was a hit in 1960, and Stanley Walker, who played guitar for Ray Smith and others, grew up in Paducah. Terry Mike Jeffrey , an Emmy-nominated songwriter,

2883-525: The "Fort Lauderdale Five" ( Don Basham , Bob Mumford, Derek Prince , Charles Simpson and Ern Baxter ) evolved into The Holy Spirit Teaching Mission. This interdenominational group was incorporated in 1966 and expanded its scope with teaching conferences in Florida, later sponsoring conferences in other states. In 1969, it launched a magazine, New Wine , and, in 1972, changed its name to Christian Growth Ministries (CGM). The Shepherding movement arose out of

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2976-673: The "one another" passages of the New Testament, and the mentoring relationship described in the Second Epistle to Timothy . The leaders decided to mutually submit to one another and to hold each other accountable, and it was through New Wine that this teachings of the Shepherding Movement were emphasised and promoted: authority, submission, discipleship, commitment in covenant relationships, loyalty, pastoral care, and spiritual covering. The motivation for launching

3069-709: The Carson Center hosts touring Broadway productions, well-known entertainers, dramas, dance and popular faith-based and family series. In September 2004, plans came together to highlight Paducah's musical roots through the redevelopment of the southern side of downtown. The centerpiece of the effort is the renovation of Maggie Steed's Hotel Metropolitan. [28] Prominent African-American musicians such as Louis Armstrong , Duke Ellington , Cab Calloway , Chick Webb 's orchestra, B.B. King , Bobby "Blue" Bland , Ike and Tina Turner and other R & B and blues legends have performed here as part of what has become known as

3162-706: The Christians, the conservatives and the concerned must march also". These views were not new. An earlier article published in the Herald quoted a Logos spokesman in reference to the call for the death penalty for homosexuals, who stated "the fact a law is on the statutes is the best safeguard for society". At the peak of his power towards the end of this period, Carter was virtually unquestioned in authority. The Sydney Morning Herald published an article in October 1990 which quoted several disillusioned followers, including

3255-648: The City of Paducah limits, and is more reflective of the true top employer situation as perceived by citizens of Paducah, as: In 1996, the Paducah Wall to Wall mural program was begun by the Louisiana mural artist Robert Dafford and his team on the floodwall in downtown Paducah. They have painted more than 50 murals addressing numerous subjects, including Native American history , industries such as river barges and hospitals, local African-American heritage,

3348-584: The Confederate forces in the region with recruits, ammunition, medical supplies, horses and mules, and especially to disrupt the Union domination of the regions south of the Ohio River . Known as the Battle of Paducah , the raid was successful in terms of the re-supply effort and in intimidating the Union, but Forrest returned south. According to his report, "I drove the enemy to their gunboats and fort; and held

3441-625: The EN stable greatly increased EN's footprint in Europe and Africa. Bennot is no longer affiliated with Every Nation. Morton Blackwell , former special assistant to President Reagan (who formed Students for America to lobby for President Reagan's policies on campuses) claimed that he hadn't seen anything in Maranatha's doctrine "outside the Christian tradition." Ralph Reed , later to become famous as

3534-481: The Logos Foundation's political campaign in the 1989 Queensland State election where he pushed the position that adherence to fundamentalist Christian doctrine was a more important consideration than opposition to the widespread corruption in the conservative Queensland government that had been exposed by the Fitzgerald Inquiry . The campaign was anti-homosexual and at times the death penalty for homosexuals

3627-531: The October–November period. Seasonal extremes in both temperature and precipitation are common during early spring and late fall; severe weather is also common, with occasional tornado outbreaks in the region. Winter typically brings a mix of rain, sleet, and snow, with occasional heavy snowfall and icing. The city has a normal January mean temperature of 34.6 °F (1.4 °C) and averages 13 days annually with temperatures staying at or below freezing;

3720-525: The Schroeder Expo Center. The American Quilter's Society hosts a week of quilt shows with quilt classes, fabric shops and a variety of vendors. They host a variety of award-winning quilts from across the country. The show features exhibits that include hand pieced and appliqued quilts, Kentucky heritage quilts, and Paducah contest quilts. On December 1 , 1997 , 14-year-old Michael Carneal brought five loaded guns to Heath High School and shot

3813-793: The Shepherding doctrine were the Shiloh houses scattered across the U.S. (some of them transitioned into Calvary Chapels when they abandoned the shepherding movement ideas), International Churches of Christ , Maranatha Campus Ministries , the Jesus People USA (in or around 1991 were adopted by the Evangelical Covenant Church ), and Great Commission International (today known as Great Commission Ministries / Great Commission Association of Churches ). The Shepherding movement became controversial: Figures within

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3906-607: The abuses of the organization, either personally or through books, and have asked for forgiveness. In the view of these pastors, dissolving the organization was necessary to allow for greater freedom in Christ. Indeed, at the last international conference held in San Antonio, Texas, in December 1989, Weiner publicly apologized and asked for forgiveness for any abuses anyone suffered from him personally from authoritarianism or from

3999-581: The advantage of surprise that they had enjoyed during the battle. Among the few houses that were not destroyed is the David Yeiser House , a single-story Greek Revival structure. Later having read in the newspapers that 140 fine horses had escaped the raid, Forrest sent Brigadier General Abraham Buford back to Paducah, to get the horses and to keep Union forces busy there while he attacked Fort Pillow in Tennessee. His forces were charged with

4092-411: The age of 18 living with them, 32.5% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.0% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.84. In

4185-418: The age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.84. In the city the population was spread out, with 22.5% under

4278-458: The age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 26,137, and the median income for a family was $ 34,092. Males had a median income of $ 32,783 versus $ 21,901 for females. The per capita income for

4371-419: The big names in the Charismatic movement of the time, including ministers such as Oral Roberts and Larry Tomczak . A 1987 conference included Rosey Grier , Rich Wilkerson, and Larry Tomczak . Maranatha's members were told to work hard, get the best grades, and look as good as possible in order to rise in the economic and political ladders of success to be next to influence decision-makers. The organization

4464-514: The charismatic movement (such as Pat Robertson) denounced the Shepherding movement: The Fort Lauderdale Five eventually parted company. Derek Prince and Bob Mumford both publicly distanced themselves from the teachings. Derek Prince withdrew in 1983, stating his belief that "we were guilty of the Galatian error: having begun in the Spirit, we quickly degenerated into the flesh." Bob Mumford issued

4557-425: The city each year to repaint and refurbish the panels. Roe is the only muralist associated with the project to have worked on all of the panels. Roe added a new mural to the project in the summer of 2010. It shows the 100-year history of the local Boy Scout troop, Troop 1. Troop 1 is one of only a handful of troops who share their centennial with that of the national scouting organization itself. The dedication for

4650-415: The city for ten hours, captured many stores and horses; burned sixty bales of cotton, one steamer, and a drydock, bringing out fifty prisoners." Much of the fighting took place around Fort Anderson on the city's west side, in the present-day Lower Town neighborhood ; most buildings in the neighborhood postdate the war, as most of the neighborhood was demolished soon after the battle to deny any future raids

4743-484: The city has a total area of 20.0 square miles (52 km ), of which 19.9 square miles (52 km ) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km ), comprising 0.52%, is water. Paducah has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cfa ) with four distinct seasons and is located in USDA hardiness zone 7a. Spring-like conditions typically begin in mid-to-late March, summer from mid-to-late-May to late September, with fall in

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4836-620: The city of Paducah opened a 340-foot transient boat dock that provides space for transient boaters to tie up for a few hours or several nights, increasing tourism in the city. Amenities include fuel (diesel and marine grade gasoline), water, power pedestals, and a sewer pumpout station (seasonal for water and sewer amenities). A federal National Weather Service Forecast Office is based in Paducah, providing weather information to western Kentucky, western Tennessee, southeastern Missouri , southern Illinois , and southwestern Indiana . According to Paducah's 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,

4929-466: The city was $ 18,417. About 18.0% of families and 22.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.8% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over. Dippin' Dots , the Paducah & Louisville Railway and several barge companies have their headquarters in Paducah. The river continues to be a prominent source of industry for Paducah. Twenty-three barge companies have their operating or corporate headquarters in Paducah. In 2017,

5022-401: The city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 31,220, and the median income for a family

5115-551: The city. In 1950, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission selected Paducah as the site for a new uranium enrichment plant. Construction began in 1951 and the plant opened for operations in 1952. Originally operated by Union Carbide , the plant has changed hands several times. Martin Marietta , its successor company Lockheed-Martin , and now the United States Enrichment Corporation have operated

5208-604: The east in Kentucky and north in Illinois , Paducah also became an important railway hub for the Illinois Central Railroad . This was the primary north–south railway connecting the industrial cities of Chicago and East St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico at Gulfport, Mississippi , and New Orleans, Louisiana . The Illinois Central system also provided east–west links to the Burlington Northern and

5301-621: The first and last freezes of the season on average fall on October 25 and April 8, respectively. Summer is typically hazy, hot, and humid with a July daily average of 78.9 °F (26.1 °C) and drought conditions at times. Paducah averages 48 days a year with high temperatures at or above 90 °F (32 °C). Snowfall averages 8.9 inches (23 cm) per season, contributing to the average annual precipitation of 50.32 inches (1,280 mm). Extremes in temperature range from 108 °F (42 °C) on July 17, 1942, and June 29, 2012 , down to −15 °F (−26 °C) on January 20, 1985 . Paducah

5394-511: The group was with the right intent, however, the Shepherding Movement quickly deteriorated into a cult-like environment in which people misused the teaching intended to encourage maturity into what was considered witchcraft by some. People could not make personal life decisions, including marriage, house moves, and career choices, without their shepherd’s permission. A charismatic Bible study that met weekly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida ,

5487-508: The historic Carnegie Library on Broadway Street, steamboats , and local labor unions. In May 2003, photographer Jim Roshan documented the painting of the Lewis and Clark Expedition mural during the America 24/7 project. One of the images was used in the book Kentucky24/7 , published in 2004. By 2008 the mural project was completed and being maintained. Muralist Herb Roe returned to

5580-405: The local churches that survived have different names now. In 1994, several former Maranatha churches and ministries joined with other groups to form Morning Star International, under the leadership of former Maranatha pastors Rice Broocks, Phil Bonasso and Steve Murrell. Every Nation currently counts in its roster of churches at least seven former Maranatha churches in the United States, as well as

5673-527: The mainstream of the Charismatic movement including Kenneth Copeland and the Word of Faith movement, The Latter Rain Movement , Dennis Peacoke, Derek Prince , Ern Baxter and the Shepherding Movement , Paul Cain and the prophetic movement , Paul Jehle, Gary North , and other non-Charismatics who had Reconstructionist or Theonomic ideas. Early members were discipled through weekly meetings and periodic weekend conferences which hosted top national speakers. Maranatha conference speakers included many of

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5766-432: The mid-1970s and early 1980s, other Maranatha chapters were established across the United States and Canada , as well as in Argentina , Brazil , Indonesia , France , Germany , the United Kingdom , Australia , New Zealand , and the Philippines . The ministry moved its headquarters from Paducah to Gainesville, Florida in 1979. Weiner and his wife, Rose drew from a wide variety of leaders and influences all across

5859-448: The ministry. Although tithing is considered accepted practice in mainstream evangelical circles, several Maranatha pastors were rumored to keep detailed records of financial contributions. They reportedly admonished those who didn't give enough as having a "spirit of stinginess." In 1982 the University of Waterloo in Canada expelled its Maranatha chapter after one member sexually maimed himself. After complaints from former members of

5952-475: The mural was held on National Scout Sunday, February 6, 2011. In 2017, artist Char Downs debuted the newest addition to the Wall to Wall mural program: a series of murals of award-winning quilts on the floodwall facing Park Street. Downs invested nearly 500 hours recreating Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry's historic award-winning quilt Corona II: Solar Eclipse—the first quilt in the series—in her studio in Paducah's Lower Town Arts District. The Paducah Art Alliance has

6045-424: The organization. He also printed a public apology to the church at large in Charisma magazine in the winter of 1990. In the break-up, leaders announced that the individual local churches were free to become independent entirely or to voluntarily associate with whomever they chose. Many of the local churches struggled with shrinking congregations and dwindling funds, merged with other churches, or closed. Most of

6138-480: The plant in turn. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), successor to the AEC, remains the owner. The plant was closed in June 2013, and the Department of Energy began the process of decontaminating and shutting down the facilities. On April 25, 1991, the National Quilt Museum opened in downtown Paducah. Paducah has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the category of craft and folk art since November 2013. The national quilt show takes place yearly at

6231-429: The president of the Christian Coalition , said that he thought Maranatha got "a bum rap" from its critics. Notable people to emerge from Maranatha include: Paducah, Kentucky Paducah ( / p ə ˈ d uː k ə / pə- DOO -kə ) is a home rule-class city in the Upland South , and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky , United States. The largest city in the Jackson Purchase region, it

6324-675: The priesthood of the believer." In 2001, the His People network of churches in Europe and Africa merged with Every Nation . This network also has considerable past links to Maranatha. Its flagship church, His People Church in Johannesburg, South Africa was formed in 1992 after His People Campus Ministry at the University of the Witwatersrand united with Maranatha Church in Johannesburg led by Bill Bennot . As Vice President of His People International, Bennot maintained ties with former Maranatha ministers such as Rice Broocks. His People began cooperating with Every Nation in 1996, and unity talks around this time as well. The addition of His People to

6417-420: The program has been criticized by local business owners and by Paducah's economic development council due to the financial cost to the city, and because the "UNESCO Creative Cities Network only benefits a small portion of Paducah's economy". The Luther F. Carson Center for the Performing Arts was completed in downtown Paducah in 2004. From Crosby, Stills & Nash to Garrison Keillor, Shanghai Circus to STOMP,

6510-456: The report had they not feared legal reprisals. Weiner promised to address the committee's concerns, but later attacked it for anti-charismatic bias. At a November 1989 meeting, after a few years of private conflict about the governance structure of the movement, Maranatha's board decided to disband the organization. The official explanation was that many leaders were uncomfortable with the group's denomination-like structure. However, another factor

6603-471: The river system, and its port facilities were important to trade and transportation. In addition, developing railroads began to enter the region. A factory for making red bricks, and a foundry for making rail and locomotive components became the nucleus of a thriving "River and Rail" economy. Paducah became the site of dry dock facilities for steamboats and towboats, and thus headquarters for many barge companies. Because of its proximity to coalfields further to

6696-411: The second verse: "Hooray for Hollywood! That phony, super Coney, Hollywood. They come from Chilicothes and Padukahs..." Both cities were misspelled in the original published lyrics, though that may have been the fault of the publishers rather than Mercer. He was noted for his sophistication and the attention to detail he put into his lyrics. The correct spellings are "Chillicothe" and "Paducah". Paducah

6789-404: The statement, "...we felt we had lost control over our lives. It was all dictated to us from above and that was very oppressive. Everything centered around Howard Carter; he had all the power". Logos Foundation ceased to operate from the early 1990s. The degree to which the Shepherding movement still exists today is unclear. The intention of the movement in itself was not error, but the way it

6882-480: The surrounding area also began attending. In 1972, Weiner founded a campus ministry called the "Maranatha House" at Murray State University , a few miles from Paducah. The word "Maranatha" means "Our Lord, come" or "Our Lord is come" in Aramaic , and was a popular Christian phrase around that time. Later in 1972, Weiner struck out on his own and changed Maranatha House's name to "Maranatha Christian Church." During

6975-466: The top employers in the city were entities in healthcare and education services: Source: Several employers in McCracken County call Paducah home, although their facilities are located outside the city limits. Paducah and McCracken County jointly operate Greater Paducah Economic Development ("GPED"). GPED lists the top employers in McCracken County, several of which include employers within

7068-656: The town for the Comanche people of the western plains. They were known by regional settlers as the Padoucas , from a Spanish transliteration of the Kaw word Pádoka or the Omaha Pádoⁿka . Paducah was formally established as a town in 1830 and incorporated as a city by the state legislature in 1838. The city charter was drafted by Quintus Quincy Quigley and H. Clay King in 1856. By this time, steam boats traversed

7161-501: The town served as a massive supply depot for Federal forces along the Ohio, Mississippi, and Tennessee river systems. On December 17, 1862, under the terms of General Order No. 11 , US forces required 30 Jewish families to leave their long-established homes. Grant was trying to break up a black market in cotton, in which he assumed Jewish traders were involved due to racial stereotyping associated with anti-Semitic tropes . Cesar Kaskel ,

7254-505: The website of Charles Simpson Ministries highlights his co-founding of New Wine Magazine and specifically mentions Baxter, Mumford, and Prince as "notable Bible teachers" associated with the magazine. David Moore's 2004 book on the Shepherding movement includes interviews with many relevant individuals. The Shepherding movement ideologies live on today in some groups, most notably the Korean group called University Bible Fellowship , which

7347-417: Was $ 42,645. Males had a median income of $ 36,778 versus $ 27,597 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,430. About 18.1% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.3% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2000, there were 26,307 people, 11,825 households, and 6,645 families residing in the city. The population density

7440-478: Was 1,251.0 inhabitants per square mile (483.0/km ). There were 12,851 housing units at an average density of 642.5 per square mile (248.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 70.99% White , 23.67% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.02% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.07% from other races , and 3.01% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.68% of the population. There were 11,462 households, out of which 26.1% had children under

7533-466: Was 1,350.2 inhabitants per square mile (521.3/km ). There were 13,221 housing units at an average density of 678.6 per square mile (262.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 72.78% White, 24.15% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population. There were 11,825 households, out of which 25.0% had children under

7626-409: Was advocated, in accordance with Old Testament Law. The Sydney Morning Herald later described part of this campaign when they published, "Homosexuality and censorship should determine your vote, the electorate was told; corruption was not the major concern." The same article quoted Carter from a letter he had written to supporters at the time, "The greenies, the gays and the greedy are marching. Now

7719-442: Was completed in 1927 as the fourth-largest industrial plant in Kentucky. The railroad became the largest employer in Paducah, having 1,075 employees in 1938. As steam locomotives were replaced through the 1940s and 1950s, the Paducah shops were converted to maintain diesel locomotives . A nationally known rebuilding program for aging diesel locomotives from Illinois Central and other railroads began in 1967. The shops became part of

7812-731: Was completed in downtown Paducah in 2004. On November 21, 2013, Paducah was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) as a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. Arts and cultural initiatives have included the Lower Town Artist Relocation program, the National Quilt Museum, Paducah "Wall to Wall" floodwall murals, and the Paducah School of Art and Design. Participation in

7905-511: Was considered the ministry's "apostle," and was believed to receive direct revelations from God. Campus pastors supervised members' lives very closely. Disobeying one's pastor, or "shepherd," could have serious consequences ultimately leading to excommunication if one didn't fall in line with leadership. The movement was labeled as a "cult" or "cultlike" by some former members and newspapers. Maranatha first came under fire because of its teachings against dating. Weiner considered Prince's book, God

7998-525: Was home to professional baseball's minor league Class D Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League (or KITTY League) Paducah Paddys (1903), Paducah Indians (1904–06, 1910, 1914, 1922–23, 1936–41), Paducah Polecats (1911), Paducah Chiefs (1912–13, 1951–55), and Paducah Redbirds (1935). The Chiefs competed in the Mississippi-Ohio Valley League from 1949 to 1950. The Chiefs played in J. Polk Brooks Stadium from its opening in 1948 until

8091-421: Was ill. At the zenith of the movement, "They had a national network of followers who formed pyramids of sheep and shepherds. Down through the pyramid went the orders, it was alleged, while up the same pyramid went the tithes ." The relationships that were formed became known theologically as "covenant relationships." A network of cell groups were formed. Members had to be submitted to a "shepherd", who in turn

8184-415: Was implemented became an unofficial source of control and a form of abuse who maligned the original intent. The term shepherding is still used today and is accepted as biblical teaching. It should not be confused with the shepherding movement. While both Charles Simpson and Bob Mumford have made public statements disavowing the movement, or at least distancing themselves from it, Simpson's biography on

8277-503: Was intense criticism from the secular and Christian press, as well as former members and college administrators. This criticism had continued almost unabated since the CRI report, and grew especially pointed after The Chronicle of Higher Education published an article detailing concerns about abusive religious groups on college campuses. (See Criticism and controversy section.) Many former Maranatha pastors have apologized and repented for

8370-474: Was laid out by explorer and surveyor William Clark in 1827 and renamed Paducah. Although local lore long connected this name to an eponymous Chickasaw chief "Paduke" and his band of "Paducahs", authorities on the Chickasaw have since said that there was never any chief or tribe of that name, or anything like it. The Chickasaw language does not have related words. Instead, historians believe that Clark named

8463-471: Was not my intent to be willful," he said, "I ignored their input to my own hurt and the injury of others." ...He admitted that there had been an "unhealthy submission resulting in perverse and unbiblical obedience to human leaders." He took personal responsibility for these abuses, saying that many of them happened under his sphere of leadership. The Shepherding movement within Australia was represented by

8556-519: Was one of the major players in the Christian right during the 1980s. It first got involved in anti-abortion activism in the 1970s, and this soon spread to other conservative causes. It also had an outreach to athletes, Champions for Christ . The group often referred to itself as "God's Green Berets ." Unlike most campus ministries, Maranatha functioned as a denomination. Its campus chapters were called "churches," and its leaders "pastors." At

8649-507: Was submitted to the Five or their subordinates. "...large numbers of charismatic pastors began to be shepherded by the CGM leaders, a development that went uncharted but not unnoticed. It was uncharted because these relationships were personal and not institutional, so there were never any published lists of pastors and congregations being shepherded by CGM leaders...." Other movements influenced by

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