CORWIN SPRINGS - Church Universal and Triumphant made headlines in the late 1980's through the 1990's for it's doomsday predictions of a nuclear holocaust and it's response to the prophesy, of building giant nuclear bomb shelters. But today the fringe religious group is now seeking a more mainstream message and is embarking on a new phase of building.

CUT's current president Kate Gordon says millions have been touched by the organization. "I think we've been here long enough that our neighbors have gotten to know us and are realizing we're just like everyone else."

Though many believe Elizabeth Clare Prophet's doomsday prediction was a clear indication she was off the mark, current members believe disaster was averted through prayer. They feel though Elizabeth Clare Prophet was indeed bold, she was not off the mark at all. Gordon, "She took all the criticism and went ahead with it. And Tuesday 20 years later we can say we're glad she did it and it was indeed a wise decision."

Gordon says if you need proof, all you need to do is look at current events. From rising nuclear tension with Iran, terrorists seeking components for nuclear weapons, to massive earthquakes and catastrophic storms she says there's obviously a need for everyone to have a place of safety in mind. "Our prayer is that we never have to use them, but they are there and they bring about peace of mind."

King Arthur's court, a new multi-million dollar temple is a sign to the world the church is taking root in new ways. In addition, the Summit University Press is the group's publishing arm and boasts of millions of readers around the world, pumping out the dictations of Elizabeth Clare Prophet in 23 languages.

Yolanda Gruehl, the senior rights director for Summit University Press says more and more people around the world are seeking out the teachings of the Prophets. "Spanish is our one of our best selling languages. Russian is also one of the fastest growing languages."

In addition, the Summit University wing of the organization is planning the curriculum for a four year college in the works. Summit University's Director, Carla Groenewegen says a four year, faith based college has been a dream of the organization since the 1970's. "I have asked my staff to research the necessary steps to becoming accredited."

Kate Gordon, Church Universal and Triumphant's current president acknowledges the controversy of the past. But she has a more moderate message today. "We have a broader view of religion and a great respect for all walks. Other than that, we're just like you."

But not everyone agrees with the new public relations campaign. In the next part of our series, "A Question of Faith," the son of CUT's founders shares a conversation with his mother that could turn the church on end.