IHOP-KC / Mike Bickle
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- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Messianic Jewish Network Commissions Third-Party Investigation into Alleged Sexual Misconduct and Cover-Up at IHOPKC
The Messianic Jewish network Tikkun Global has commissioned a third-party investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and cover-up at the International House of Prayer-Kansas City…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Former IHOPKC Leader Launches, Raises Funds for New Kid Ministry
An executive of the embattled International House of Prayer-Kansas City (IHOPKC) is launching a new children’s ministry. Lenny LaGuardia was IHOPKC’s executive director of the…
- Evangelicalism ·
IHOPKC Cancels Plan for New Church, But Says Prayer Room Will Continue
Plans for a new church connected to the embattled International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) have been canceled, according to an email sent to…
- Evangelicalism ·
Former International House of Prayer Leaders Incorporate ‘Sanctuary Church’
Three former leaders of the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) have incorporated a new church, called “Sanctuary Church,” documents filed with the state…
- Church Issues ·
IHOPKC’s Forerunner Church Officially Closes: ‘Sorry for the Pain’
Forerunner Church, the local church linked to the embattled International House of Prayer-Kansas City, is officially closed, after holding its last service yesterday to a…
- Evangelicalism ·
Investigative Report Debunks Mike Bickle’s Often-Told ‘4:18 Prophecy’ As False
The Kansas City Star has debunked an often-told “4:18 prophecy” that Mike Bickle, disgraced founder of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC),…
- Church Issues ·
Kansas City Ministry with Ties to Mike Bickle Celebrates 25th Anniversary of IHOPKC, Despite Sex Abuse Scandal
A Kansas City prayer room with ties to disgraced International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Founder Mike Bickle, gathered Tuesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary…
- Evangelicalism ·
Embattled IHOPKC Still Asking for Donations and Denies Plans to Close
A day after the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) sent an email to leaders, announcing “IHOPKC will be closing for good,” the embattled…
- Evangelicalism ·
Embattled IHOPKC to Close, Start New Organization to Limit Liability
The International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) will be closing its doors and starting a new organization, following months of clergy sexual abuse allegations…
- Clergy Sexual Abuse ·
Opinion: Evangelical Leaders Should Criminalize Adult Clergy Sex Abuse, Not ‘Restore’ Offenders
On a recent podcast, Baylor University Professor David Pooler urged Christians to support laws criminalizing adult clergy sexual abuse (ACSA). As Pooler clearly articulated, pastors…
- Evangelicalism ·
Opinion: Jack Deere Reevaluates Legacy of Mike Bickle & KC Prophets, Calls for Investigation
After receiving feedback on the joint statement, originally published on Dr. Michael Brown’s website last Thursday, I realize the need to underscore and clarify my…
- Evangelicalism ·
Charismatic Christian Leaders Declare Mike Bickle ‘Unfit’ and ‘Disqualified’ from Ministry
Eight, prominent, charismatic and Messianic Christian leaders today released a joint statement, declaring International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Founder Mike Bickle “unfit” and…
- Evangelicalism ·
Prominent Worship Leaders Kevin Prosch and Misty Edwards Confessed a Years-Long Affair, Sources Say
Two well-known Christian worship leaders, Kevin Prosch and Misty Edwards, privately confessed to a years-long affair that started before Prosch and his second wife divorced,…
- Abuse ·
Mike Bickle Contacted Accuser for Advice About Video Defending Himself and ‘Prophetic History’
Facing multiple allegations of clergy sexual abuse, International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Founder Mike Bickle planned to publish a video last month, defending…
- Ministry Finances & Governance ·
Analysis: New Reporting System Challenges IHOPKC’s Culture of Silence
A Missouri lawyer has established a confidential reporting system for International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) abuse survivors to tackle several pressing questions as accounts accumulate:…
- Church Issues ·
EXCLUSIVE: Open Letter to Mike Bickle from Alleged Victim, Tammy Woods
Last week, a Michigan woman came forward with a bombshell story, accusing International House of Prayer Founder Mike Bickle of sexually abusing her, beginning when she…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
EXCLUSIVE: 3rd Woman Says Mike Bickle Groomed and Sexually Abused Her, Beginning at Age 15
A third woman has come forward, accusing International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Founder Mike Bickle of grooming and sexually abusing her, beginning when…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Opinion: Mirror of Misconduct: How IHOPKC Crisis Manager Embodied Image He Was Hired to Fix
As a storm of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse at the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) gathered on the horizon, leaders enlisted Eric Volz…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Woman Claims Mike Bickle Sexually Abused Her When She Was 14
A Michigan woman is accusing International House of Prayer founder Mike Bickle of sexually abusing her 43 years ago, when she was 14 and Bickle…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Report: Mike Bickle Had ‘Inappropriate’ Sexual Contact with 2nd ‘Jane Doe,’ Likely Abused Power
Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer-Kansas City (IHOPKC), had “sexual contact” with a second, previously unreported Jane Doe victim, according to a…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Charisma CEO Calls Exposure of Mike Bickle’s Alleged Sex Abuse a ‘Spiritual Attack’
In a podcast Thursday, Charisma Media CEO Stephen Strang repeatedly called exposure of alleged clergy sexual abuse by Mike Bickle, founder of the International House…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Dr. Michael Brown Calls for ‘New Direction’ to Resolve IHOPKC Sex Abuse Scandal, Following ‘Impasse’
Charismatic Christian leader Dr. Michael Brown today called for a “new direction” to resolve the sex abuse scandal at the International House of Prayer Kansas…
- Evangelicalism ·
Advocate Group: IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle Covered Up Son’s Affair, Threatened Whistleblower
International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) founder Mike Bickle covered up his son’s affair with the wife of an IHOPKC department head, according to…
- Abuse ·
Who Abused Whom?—Allegations Go Both Ways in Ongoing Sex Abuse Scandal at IHOPKC
A statement by women claiming that an advocate group falsely named them as victims of abuse by International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Founder…
- Abuse ·
IHOPKC Bans ‘Prophet’ With Ties to Mike Bickle Due to Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) has banned Bob Hartley, a self-proclaimed “prophet” with close ties to IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle, from its…
- Abuse ·
IHOPKC Admits ‘Likely’ Past Mishandling of Misconduct Reports, Asks for Community Buy-In
Embattled International House of Prayer-Kansas City (IHOPKC) admitted it likely mishandled some past reports of misconduct and promised to make structural changes during an announcement…
- Abuse ·
Executive Leader of IHOPKC Resigns in Wake of Mike Bickle Scandal
David Sliker, a member of the International House of Prayer’s (IHOPKC) executive leadership team (ELT), has resigned effective immediately, the embattled Kansas-City ministry announced on…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
IHOPKC Separates From Mike Bickle Due to ‘Level of Inappropriate Behavior’
International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Spokesman Eric Volz tonight announced that IHOPKC is “formally and permanently” separating from its founder Mike Bickle due…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
IHOPKC Disputes Allegation Its Director Covered Up Rape
The International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) is disputing an allegation that IHOPKC Executive Director Stuart Greaves pressured a woman not to go to…
- Evangelicalism ·
Mike Bickle Refused to Meet with Francis Chan to Discuss Allegations of Sexual Abuse
On Oct. 31, Christian author and speaker Francis Chan and former International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) board member and pastor, Sam Storms, arrived…
- Church Issues ·
Main Alleged Victim of Mike Bickle Won’t Participate in IHOPKC’s Investigation
The attorney representing the main alleged victim of Mike Bickle and an advocate group said his clients will not participate in the new investigation announced…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
International House of Prayer Founder Mike Bickle Confesses to ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ 20 Years Ago
International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Founder Mike Bickle today released a statement, admitting to “inappropriate behavior” 20 years ago. “I sadly admit that…
- Clergy Sexual Abuse ·
IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle Confessed to ‘Bad Judgments and Bad Mistakes’ with ‘Jane Doe,’ Ministry Leader Says
Since allegations surfaced in late October that Mike Bickle sexually abused multiple women over several decades, Bickle has not spoken publicly. But he has confessed…
- Abuse ·
EXCLUSIVE: Woman Says IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle Used Prophecy to Sexually Abuse Her
In 1996, at age 19, “Jane Doe” decided to move to Kansas City to intern with her father’s friend, Mike Bickle. The 42-year-old prophetic pastor’s…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Former International House of Prayer Staff Lead Silent Protest to Highlight Abuse Allegations
About 20 former International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) staff led a silent protest today in the ministry’s prayer room to highlight abuse allegations…
- Abuse ·
Report: IHOPKC Hired Man Who Admitted ‘Inappropriate Touch’ of 16-Year-Old; Fails to ‘Prioritize the Wounded’
The International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) accepted a man into its internship in 2012 who admitted on his application that he had engaged…
- Abuse ·
IHOPKC Report Discounts Mike Bickle Abuse Allegations; Whistleblower Fires Back
The International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) has just released a report on initial findings, discounting some of the recent clergy sexual abuse allegations…
- Abuse ·
International House of Prayer Hires New, Unnamed Law Firm to Investigate Alleged Abuse
The International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Mo. (IHOPKC) has decided not to proceed with the national law firm it hired to investigate sex…
- Abuse ·
International House of Prayer Announces Independent Investigation, But Victims & Advocates Remain Wary
Facing allegations that its founder, Mike Bickle, sexually abused multiple women, the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Mo. (IHOPKC), announced Sunday it has…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
International House of Prayer Leaders Admit Allegations Against Mike Bickle Include ‘Sexual Immorality’
Two days after being confronted publicly for an unacceptable “level of transparency,” International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Leadership Team today announced that the…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
International House of Prayer Founder Mike Bickle Accused of Clergy Sexual Abuse ‘Spanning Several Decades’
Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Mo. (IHOPKC), is facing allegations of clergy sexual abuse “spanning several decades,” according…
- Church Issues ·
Kansas City Prophet Calls for 21-Day Fast and Prayer for ‘Salvation of Israel’
An independent charismatic ministry has launched a 21-day prayer and fast for Israel, which its leaders believe will hasten Jesus’ return as part of the…
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