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Abuse ·

IHOPKC Bans ‘Prophet’ With Ties to Mike Bickle Due to Sexual Misconduct Allegations

By Rebecca Hopkins·
January 18, 2024 6:35 pm·

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…

16 comments·

Christian Music ·

Few Worship Leaders Avoid Hillsong, Bethel Songs — Despite Controversies & Scandal

By Bob Smietana·
July 11, 2023 2:52 pm·

For the past decade, a handful of megachurches have dominated worship music, churning out hits such as “Goodness of God,” “What a Beautiful Name,” “King…

8 comments·

Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·

Disgraced Teacher Jonathan Welton Stages Ministry Comeback Over Victims’ Objections

By Josh Shepherd·
July 6, 2023 2:30 pm·

Five years ago, charismatic teacher Jonathan Welton’s misconduct caught up to him, imploding his multinational ministry. Now, Welton is staging a ministry comeback, backed by…

25 comments·

Church Issues ·

Bethel Church Members Now Have Majority on Redding City Council

By Steve Rabey·
December 6, 2022 2:52 pm·

Members of Bethel — the 11,000-member northern California megachurch famous for elaborate healing services, Bethel Music and musician Sean Feucht’s nationwide worship protests against COVID…

3 comments·

Church Issues ·

‘Extreme Betrayal’: Flagship Vineyard Church Announces Split from Vineyard USA

By Josh Shepherd·
March 25, 2022 10:55 am·

The flagship congregation of the charismatic Vineyard movement, with over 2,400 churches worldwide, has announced its plans to split from Vineyard USA in a move…

30 comments·

Church Issues ·

Ponzi Scheme Strikes Bethel Church

By J.C. Derrick·
December 1, 2020 4:02 pm·

In 2009, a conman bilked members Bethel Church in Redding, California, out of more than $650,000. Now, two shysters peddling a Ponzi scheme have reportedly…

9 comments·

Church Issues ·

Surge of 100 COVID-19 cases Linked to Evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

By Alejandra Molina·
October 8, 2020 8:25 am·

A recent COVID-19 spike in Northern California’s Shasta County has been partly attributed to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, a school operated by the…

30 comments·

Church Issues ·

Top Charismatic Leaders Disqualify Todd Bentley From Ministry for “Steady Pattern of Ungodly and Immoral Behavior”

By Julie Roys·
January 2, 2020 3:16 pm·

About 16 months after explosive accusations of harboring a “perverse sexual addiction” and preying on interns, Fresh Fire USA leader, Todd Bentley, has been disqualified…

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IHOPKC Bans ‘Prophet’ With Ties to Mike Bickle Due to Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Few Worship Leaders Avoid Hillsong, Bethel Songs — Despite Controversies & Scandal

Disgraced Teacher Jonathan Welton Stages Ministry Comeback Over Victims’ Objections

Bethel Church Members Now Have Majority on Redding City Council

‘Extreme Betrayal’: Flagship Vineyard Church Announces Split from Vineyard USA

Ponzi Scheme Strikes Bethel Church

Surge of 100 COVID-19 cases Linked to Evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

Top Charismatic Leaders Disqualify Todd Bentley From Ministry for “Steady Pattern of Ungodly and Immoral Behavior”

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June 9-10, 2023 | Elgin, IL

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IHOPKC Bans ‘Prophet’ With Ties to Mike Bickle Due to Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Few Worship Leaders Avoid Hillsong, Bethel Songs — Despite Controversies & Scandal

Disgraced Teacher Jonathan Welton Stages Ministry Comeback Over Victims’ Objections

Bethel Church Members Now Have Majority on Redding City Council

‘Extreme Betrayal’: Flagship Vineyard Church Announces Split from Vineyard USA

Ponzi Scheme Strikes Bethel Church

Surge of 100 COVID-19 cases Linked to Evangelical Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

Top Charismatic Leaders Disqualify Todd Bentley From Ministry for “Steady Pattern of Ungodly and Immoral Behavior”

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