Reporting on the Rise of ‘Reckless Christianity’
Responding biblically to the worldwide prophets and apostles movement taking over churches (the New Apostolic Reformation)
Buzzfeed features my post 'Fortune Cookie Prophecies'
I was delighted to see that three days ago Buzzfeed featured my blog post "Fortune Cookie Prophecies," which contrasts the silly, vaguely worded predictions made by so-called prophets in the New Apostolic Reformation with the startling, specific predictions made by genuine prophets in the Bible.
Don't let this be your kid: disturbing video of girl from Bethel Church in Redding, Calif.
I frequently hear from Christians who are concerned that their child has gotten involved with Bethel Church in Redding, California. If you don't know, Bethel Redding is one of the most influential organizations in the controversial New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement and is led by the NAR apostle Bill Johnson. It's also one of the most popular churches in the United States, and young people are being drawn to it in droves.
Brain Stopper No. 5: Bill Johnson's Book Ban
One brain stopper, I call the "Book Ban," is employed by Bill Johnson--senior pastor and NAR apostle over Bethel Church in Redding, California. Johnson tells his readers not to read books that are critical of teachings he promotes. He does this in his popular book When Heaven Invades Earth: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles.
Looking Beyond a Church's 'Statement of Faith'
Do you want to know if a church or organization is part of the New Apostolic Reformation?
NAR prophet Chuck Pierce gives 'mantle' to Mormon Glenn Beck
On Sunday, Chuck Pierce--an influential prophet in the New Apostolic Reformation--presented a "new mantle for the future" to television- and radio host Glenn Beck, a Mormon.