Preacher William Branham told and retold his life story over decades, drawing in followers with tales of a backwoods childhood touched by supernatural occurrences. “I was borned up here in Cumberland ...

John Collins, an ex-Message member and researcher, holds up his book, "Preacher Behind the White Hoods: A Critical Examination of William Branham and His Message," in his home in Jeffersonville, Ind.

Mass starvation, a doomsday colony: 'The Message' inspires dangerous ‘cults’ worldwide From the Twisted Message: A prophet’s unchecked global sect series Leaders influenced by William Branham have ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Preacher William Branham told and retold his life story over decades, drawing in followers with tales of a backwoods childhood ...