A Christian ministry in Utah is working to bring the gospel to a community formerly known as the FLDS, where polygamy was practiced. The ministry, led by Brody Olson, has seen lives changed and is now focused on reaching the youth in the area through a youth center and thrift store. Despite challenges, the ministry remains committed to its mission and is seeking support from others to continue its work. [... more]

A group of men, including Andrew Chatwin, were wrongfully arrested by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' private law enforcement, known as the God Squad, while working on a fence on land leased from the FLDS trust. The men later purchased the property at a sheriff's auction for $750,000, only to discover that it was fully stocked with supplies, including a grocery store, hardware store, and school materials, suggesting that the FLDS was planning to bring in a large group of people. The property's history and the FLDS's plans for it remain unclear, but the region is excited about the possibility of the FLDS being out of South Dakota and the potential for its members to find a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. [... more]

A former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Andrew Chatwin, and his partners purchase a 140-acre compound in Pringle, South Dakota, for $750,000, despite its estimated value of $8 million. The compound, which was once home to 300 to 400 people, was left in a state of abandonment, with food still in the refrigerator and beds made. The story raises questions about the rumors surrounding the property, including claims of a curse. [... more]

The Apostolic United Brethren, a polygamous group, was founded by Rulon C. Alred in 1954. The group has a complex history, with connections to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the LeBaron group. The current leader, Lynn A. Thompson, has been accused of sexual misconduct, and the group has a temple in Mexico, but the purpose of the temple is unknown. [... more]

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has abandoned plural marriage, leaving its members without a central doctrine. This has led to a decline in the community's faith, with some members turning to atheism or agnosticism. Evangelists are working to reach out to these individuals and share the gospel with them. [... more]

A missionary in Colorado City, Arizona, shares his experiences living among the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, discussing the community's dynamics, the influence of Warren Jeffs, and the reasons behind the decline in FLDS membership. [... more]