“It is essential to recognize the dangers of these hyper-charismatic movements and our legitimization of them through the use of their music, joining with them in conferences, and anything else. It is a fierce warning about the dangers of hyper-charismatic movements that prioritize emotional experience over sound doctrine and accountability. It also reminds us of the resilience of truth and the discerning power of genuine Christianity that upholds Scripture over human leadership.”
(The Dissenter) Despite what Mike Bickle claims, IHOPKC was never a move of God or a work of the Holy Spirit, rather, it was a carefully orchestrated façade, which quickly became a cult, that has finally crumbled under the weight of its own leadership scandals. According to a leaked recording by IHOP University president, Matt Candler (not to be confused with Matt Chandler of Acts 29), the closure will be a gradual movement as they begin to “wind things down.”
“IHOPKC as an organization is beginning to wind down . . . ” Candler said. “We’re going to be maintaining our prayer room and eventually beginning a new organization.”
Research
CRN’s homepage contains a list of professing Christians to keep an eye on. Scroll down to WARNING. The list contains many people you’ll want to mark and avoid as per Rom 16:17-18 such as Michael Brown and Francis Chan.