Free: From Legalism to Grace Breaking Out of the United Pentecostal Church
PentecostalAdded on January 13, 2026
Description
An encouraging memoire about leaving a controlling, legalistic religion. After spending twenty five years in the United Pentecostal Church the author shares her family's story of breaking free of the bonds of religious traditions and legalism. This book dives into the core doctrines of the United Pentecostal Church and shares scripture references and Biblical revelations of God's grace. The author goes into very personal details exploring the oppression and low self-esteem women especially face in the grips of this kind of organization. Follow her on her journey as she overcomes the feelings of inadequacy and low self worth as she discovers who she truly is as a child of her Creator.
Reader Reviews
There are two things I love about this book- it’s honesty and it’s kindness. Jennifer Brewer was very honest in her memoir when it came to describing her experiences in the United Pentecostal Church (UPC). She told the truth, even about her own failings and by doing this we can easily identify with her (because we all fall short of what we are supposed to do.) Her honesty, in talking about her negative thoughts and sharing her insecurities, allow the reader to be on her side . We suffer with her
I related to this so much being raised in the UPC so it was healing to read this in a way. It helped me feel less alone in the spiritual abuse I experienced and am still wrestling with. I didn’t rate it 5 stars because she made a few comments about modesty that I don’t agree with. Modesty is still important and a desire God has for us to live out. I think maybe she carried so much resentment towards the way the UPC teaches modesty that she got a little carried away wanting to get away from those
This story felt very personal to me, it opened my eyes to the spiritual abuse I faced growing up. It also opened my eyes to the grace of God, in this we are free.
