He [Yungen] discusses the New Age meditation practices, warns against mystical silence in prayer, and notes that the repetition of a single word in meditation violates the Lord's command, "When you pray, do not use vain repetitions, as the heathens do." (Matt. 6:7) A much-needed warning against the non-Christian practices ... infiltrating Christian churches.—Stewart Custer, Bob Jones University

After reading A Time of Departing one can only come to the conclusion that contemplative prayer is one of the introductory gateways into Eastern mysticism. While popular theologians are Christianizing Eastern mysticism, the reality is Christianity is being spiritualized into this realm. —GREG DESVOIGNES CHRISTIAN RESEARCH MINISTRIES

Gives keen insights into the subtle attacks on the gospel by agents of the master deceiver. Provides the discernment that the church needs in these days of widespread deception. Will help keep the reader's heart from being led a stray from its pure devotion to Jesus Christ.—EVANGELIST MIKE GENDRON
PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL.

A Time of Departing details, sadly, the true extent to which deception has entered the Christian church through the contemplative prayer movement ... gives quotes and facts to reveal how so many congregations have strayed wildly from biblical worship and prayer guidelines, and how much more closely aligned they are becoming to non-Christian neopagan and Eastern religious practices. The revolution is within the church, as Yungen shows. —LINDA HARVEY
Mission America

A well researched, valuable book ... a solid critique of meditative and contemplative prayer and should alert others who may not be aware of the dangers. Good insight into how universal this silence for guidance and light can become—Ray has hit the nail right on the head!
—WENDY HOWARD, DESPATCH MAGAZINE - Australia

Sadly many pastors are oblivious to the unbiblical concepts promoted within their churches. A Time of Departing clearly shows how [New Age] spiritual deception is being introduced into the church. A must read for all pastors and teachers who want to protect their churches from deception.
—KEITH MACGREGOR, MACGREGOR MINISTRIES- B.C. Canada

As a former professional astrologer and New Age practitioner of Hindu and Buddhist meditation, I recognize in the contemplative prayer movement many of the same techniques and views I once had. This book is crucial for understanding the infiltration of Eastern views in the Church.
—MARCIA MONTENEGRO, CANA
(Christian Answers for the New Age)

Ray Yungen makes us aware that the New Age movement has not faded into oblivion but has found a new avenue of reception in the church ... documents how mysticism is being accepted and practiced as prayer. A great resource as well as a warning for discerning Christians.“
—MIKE OPPENHEIMER
LET US REASON MINISTRIES

A very important book. Panentheism has invaded the churches in a variety of ways already, but the introduction of contemplative prayer is sure to be a final nail to the coffin. Ray does a good job of research and has applied excellent authorship and readability to A Time of Departing. -
—SANDY SIMPSON, DECEPTION IN THE CHURCH

Author removes the covers from much that passes for Christian teaching and exposes it as a dangerous deception. If you are seeking guidance on knowing truth from error. A Time of Departing will not disappoint you!—TRICIA TILLIN, BANNER MINISTRIES - UK

A great tool to create an awareness in young people ... Author points out that Jesus has become a commodity used in almost all belief systems to make them believable. The book is an important addition to educate people.— GEORGE AND RITA WILLIAMS,
CEPHAS MINISTRY, INC
Well written, researched and documented. Provides a sobering overview of how far the Christian church has been influenced by the deception of the New Age movement. —ROGER OAKLAND, UNDERSTAND THE TIMES