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This project is a crowd-sourced, multi-platform investigation exploring the links between predation and profit within the House of Prayer. — Stephen Deere

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I've watched @allenshood for the past six months, and every time he's been called out, he's taken responsibility. He hasn't ducked hard questions, and he's called for an investigation into his own actions. Then, when someone sarcastically asked if Allen regrets standing with
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Allen Hood
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Hey, @BrumbackMike5 , here's my response to your question below. Do I regret standing with victims? @dwaynearoberts @wes_martin13
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IHOPKC's assertion that Tammy's story "resonates" deeply clashes with its haste to emphasize a 40-year gap. Genuine acknowledgment and historical distancing are incompatible. The disingenuousness is breathtaking. #HollowWords #AcknowledgmentOrEvasion #MixedMessages
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On this point, I think everyone would agree: Words are indeed insufficient. #ActionsOverWords
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IHOPKC
5 months
Words cannot express the anger, shock, heartbreak, and sadness we have experienced as we have learned of allegations and testimonies of sexual abuse and manipulation concerning Mike Bickle, founder of IHOPKC. We believe that Mike Bickle sexually abused and manipulated Jane Doe
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@alterofinquiry
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Is this their version of "trauma-informed?" Looks more like a threatened Commander, seeking to "trauma inflict." #MilitaryMindset #ClergyCrisis #UnsafeSanctuary #IHOPKC #MikeBickle
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@EricVolz @samueljhood_ Eric, here are questions based partly on rumor, partly on truth that I've heard regarding your involvement. I've been waiting for the right time to ask. Is now the right time? Good. Here you go: 1. Eric, is it true that you orchestrated a cover-up to protect abusive clergy
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Tammy's story is overwhelming. I can only imagine telling it felt like stepping off a cliff. Yet, hopefully it also highlights an ever-expanding safety net, growing with each new account of abuse shared. By declaring, "This is who I am. This happened to me. I don't want it to
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@altarofinquiry
6 months
Emailed critical questions to #IHOPKC and Bickle's lawyer. Topics range from UCC filings and real estate trusts to discrepancies in tax filings. Awaiting their response on key issues re: financial and organizational practices. Stay tuned. #InvestigativeJournalism
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In the choice between one who humbly admits, 'I am broken' and another who asserts, 'I alone will adjudicate this matter,' the decision of whom to believe becomes not just clear, but compellingly self-evident. #VulnerabilityEqualsCredibility #DominanceDamagesBelief
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Samuel J. Hood
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I know my father @allenshood . He is not a perfect man, but he is a good man. I have seen him at his best, and as all children do, I have seen him at his worst. He’s a sinner being saved by grace. But my father is not a liar. In 28 years of being his son, I have NEVER witnessed
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My father never sought to restore Paul Cain, questioning the very essence of such an act: "Restore him to what? The double life he led for decades?" In a stark departure from others, he chose silence over eulogy at Paul's passing, a statement in itself.
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Joel Richardson
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@Mich_Mac @abele_amy95291 @alterofinquiry Jack was part of crafting the public announcement when Cain fell, but I do not believe there was ever any "restoration." Certainly not by Deere.
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5 months
It seems one of the first questions in a clergy abuse investigation would be about any contact with minors. I'm still curious about why Rosalee McNamara failed to include her correspondence with Bickle as an exhibit to the report. #AwaitingAnswers #InvestigationBasics
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"The documents, screenshots, and secret recordings posted online reveal a stark truth: modern Charismatic church leaders often resemble the Canaanite worshipers of the god Moloch, willing to sacrifice anything for favor and power—even if it means throwing the innocent into the
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IHOPKC's latest spin is absurd: conflating abuse denials with actual abuse claims? 'Trauma-informed' advocacy seems to be their new euphemism for gaslighting. Call it what it is – a desperate PR stunt trivializing real trauma. Victims' pain isn't a tool for image control. #IHOPKC
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In 2021, my father wrote about Paul Cain: "He couldn't state the gospel, even when I wrote it for him ... For these reasons, I'm agnostic about where Paul is spending eternity. But I am sure about two things. He had the greatest prophetic gift I've ever seen. He was the most
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@Mich_Mac @abele_amy95291 @alterofinquiry Jack was part of crafting the public announcement when Cain fell, but I do not believe there was ever any "restoration." Certainly not by Deere.
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6 months
The single holiest word uttered during IHOPKC's first leadership change announcement? @DBarkleyBrigg 's courageous "bullshit." A raw, honest call for truth amid deceit. Now it's clear who inspired it: Jane Doe. #YouHadMeAtBullshit #CourageBegetsCourage
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5 months
Valuing names over narratives? Tammy's public stand doesn't invalidate Jane Doe's silent screams. Your opinion is a masterclass in empathy's absence. #MoralBankruptcy
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5 months
Just sifted through Rosalee McNamara's report on clergy abuse. It's a clear swing at a cover-up, but shockingly half-hearted. For an attorney of her caliber, I expected a more convincing gloss over the facts. Why go through the motions if you're not going to commit?
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@altarofinquiry
6 months
The purpose of this account is to create a community of "armchair investigators," a title coined by @ericvolz himself. Our mission? To pierce the spiritualized stonewalling of IHOPKC's dealings. Today’s subject: @ericvolz . #ArmchairInvestigators #Transparency #IHOPKC
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6 months
Elephant in the room: Mike Bickle knows what Mike Bickle did. Is Mike Bickle cooperating @ericvolz ? Has he allowed for his digital devices to be imaged? Has the "investigator" asked? If you're disclosing who's cooperating and who isn't, why not start with Bickle?
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Isn't it ironic that Chris Reed, of @morningstarmin , and @shawnbolz , have been caught scouring social media for prophecies but warn others about posting online? Maybe they should reconsider before cutting off their own cash flow. #PropheticIrony
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Chris Reed, CEO of @morningstarmin , is dragging the church into Babylon by equating accountability with defamation. Remember, "Morning Star" in Isaiah 14:12 refers to Lucifer—prideful, fallen, and disgraced. Odd branding isn't it? #ModernDayBabylon 1/2
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This story spiraled out of any individual's control a long time ago, always pointing to something more profound: Truth isn't just an abstract idea; it's a living force, relentlessly seeking to be known. Some are its carriers, others its casualties.
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Dwayne Roberts
6 months
Response to the Jane Doe Appeal and Protest Statement A recent statement released entitled the “Jane Doe Appeal and Protest Statement” has begged some legitimate questions about the ongoing situation related to allegations of Mike Bickle’s misconduct. The following statement
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6 months
In the spirit of transparency, I'm sharing my full exchange with Eric Volz today. This includes our discussions about his name change, the status of the David House Agency, and his recent privacy concerns. My aim is to provide complete context, allowing everyone to understand the
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2 months
If headline writing is a dying art— @reachjulieroys may have just resurrected it with this one ... #IHOPKC
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Jack Deere would likely appreciate the mention with these esteemed men, but he's currently embracing his most cherished role: devoted granddad to his granddaughters. #FamilyOverFame #GranddadDuties
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@Joel7Richardson It needs to be Jack Deere, Sam Storms, and Michael Sullivant 🔥 @alterofinquiry
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@EricVolz Eric, why don’t you just be transparent about it? Why not post a copy of your contract for the IHOPKC work, along with any invoices your organization submitted? Redact anything that’s privileged or sensitive. Otherwise why would anyone believe anything you say?
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Just published my first Substack piece: 'The House of Prayer is Burning — Freedom in IHOPKC's Fire.' Explore the transformative journey of freedom emerging from the challenges at IHOPKC. Read and subscribe for more insights. #IHOPKC
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Publicly identifying someone as a clergy abuse victim without their consent doesn't take their body, but it does steal their story. This act is an additional form of abuse that can be even more damaging. Please report individuals who engage in this behavior.
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3 months
Caught a striking paragraph in @judylthomas ' story about #ihopkc 's closure. When a lawyer mentions a "claim" on behalf of a minor against a ministry, it's usually not just talk. It implies that a formal demand for compensation has already been made.
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Curious if anyone in #IHOPKC got a house? Turns out, a townhome worth about $100k, according to Zillow, was quitclaimed to Mike Bickle's nonprofit, "Friends of the Bridegroom." No mortgage involved, just a cozy little transfer recorded on Feb. 22, 2024. #FollowTheDeed
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Though @ericvolz 's personal musings in this interview might seem a diversion, they inadvertently spotlight IHOPKC's deeper crisis: a culture marred by opacity and unaccountability. It's a missed opportunity to confront the real survivors’ narratives and question the leadership's
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The sensitive and serious nature of the allegations required outside help from a crisis manager, an expert at handling public perception and communications, especially for organizations confronting potential threats to their existence. Volz, however, violated the cardinal rule
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4 months
Lawyers get disbarred for dipping into client funds; doctors lose their licenses for one act of malpractice. Yet, non-denominational Evangelical clergy? They play by different rules when it comes to the most serious offenses. #ihopkc
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Blaise Foret
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“We believe in restoring people. I think you’ll be seeing and hearing from Mike again.” -Rick Joyner Gotcha. So unrepentant ministers who held on to secrets of SA towards minors for decades get to go right back to ministry because of your personal interpretation of Galatians 6:1
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After talking with IHOPKC SA survivors, I'm moved by their compassion. Not for abusers, but for the vulnerable who remain. They don't seek destruction, but liberation, seeing themselves in others and wishing them the joy of freedom. Their goal: erase 'Us vs. Them.'
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John Wimber absolutely made a ministry out of pointing fingers at people. He pointed and told them God loved them. He also pointed the finger at himself when he messed up. He didn’t say I have a hangup, or I struggled, or I am misunderstood. He said, “I have sinned just like
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2 months
Talk about timing! Right after a sermon touting the prophetic history, a key part of it gets debunked in the KC Star. Every time #IHOPKC tries to control their narrative, new revelations expose falsehoods. Impressive guerrilla PR strategy. Glad I'm not footing the bill!
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Awen “Jael” Dunning
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KC Star. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #mikebickle #ihopkc
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4 months
Jack Deere: My Desire for Power Enabled Paul Cain's Manipulation
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James Robison admitted to engaging in clergy sexual abuse a year or two prior to #Gateway Pastor Robert Morris's abuse of Cindy Clemishire. The woman involved was a teenager living in his home, but not a minor, or so I've been told. Including this info in his statement about
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While @revjamesrobison ’s X account is restricted to approved followers, his Facebook profile is public. In a video, James displays an email from @bozlawpa addressed to "Tom," clarifying Cindy’s position.
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Want to crack the code of #IHOPKC ’s "Prophetic History?" Just match the "divine" dates with suspicious real estate deals that conveniently profit the prophet.
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@AlyssaDegraff @EricVolz @samueljhood_ Didn't @ericvolz claim he only takes cases for those he deems innocent? So this is a great question: Did he forensically verify his clients' innocence, or just cash their checks and take their word for it? Also, what does a forensic vetting of Mike Bickle & Co.'s innocence
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Talk about a double role! First, she's 'just' an "independent investigator," not IHOPKC's attorney. Now, she's flaunting her 44-year legal career in defense of IHOPKC. Words betray roles: Was she the organization's lawyer in disguise all along? #DoubleAgentAttorney
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Spot-on display of righteous indignation from @DBarkleyBriggs : "Money is not inherently evil, but the fact that both the church and the mafia have highly developed economies should give us pause for how we do business. Every system operates with rudimentary economics. In any
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2 months
And this is my first blocking ... courtesy of @drMichaelLbrown ... so much for the Line of Fire.
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Want to curtail clergy abuse? Just ask: Can I see the governing documents, past six board meeting minutes, a two-year expenditure database, and the last three audits (not just statements)? If they say no, that's your answer when asked to give. Abuse thrives in secrecy.
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Is ending emails with "Blessings" an #IHOPKC cultural norm, or is it a unique communication style shared only by #MikeBickle and @ericvolz ?
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Heaven Bent
5 months
Don’t forget to click the hyperlinks in the new @reachjulieroys report on #IHOPKC . One of them features a recent email where #MikeBickle says the newest allegations against him are “false”. 🧐
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Uncovering truths: 1. Tax records show #IHOPKC as the real owner of 3535 E Red Bridge Rd, not FOTB. 2. As the buyer, the mere hint of a sale made to dodge litigation would have me on edge. #DueDiligence
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Jessica Dedrick
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Is IHOPKC selling the strip mall & moving the prayer room? Who owns that property? FOTB (Mike)?? 💸🪙
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@altarofinquiry
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. @DrMichaelLBrown 's responses to the IHOPKC scandal can be broken down into three stages: Stage 1: Silence. Stage 2: Acceptance when silence is no longer an option. Stage 3: Containment when doing nothing becomes unacceptable.
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2 months
A Foundation of Cognitive Dissonance: @ihopkc clings to the "prophetic history" of founder, Mike Bickle, who has admitted to CSA. Despite severing all ties with Bickle due to his egregious conduct, @ihopkc still treats his unverifiable claims of angelic encounters and heavenly
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Matthew Hartke
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This morning @ihopkc ’s Isaac Bennett rehashed all the same prophetic BS as his sexual predator mentor Mike Bickle. Watch how he engages in all the same doublespeak (“we’re doing this bc it’s in the word of God”) and manipulation (“we can’t back down from this”). Unconscionable!!!
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This story about NAR affiliated worship leader @seanfeucht is full of red flags. Properties listed at absurd rents that no one would ever pay... Reminds me of those cartel setups where dirty money gets cleaned up in plain sight. What's really going on here? 1/4
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@kcpdchiefgraves Why is my 6/7 #SunshineLaw request on #IHOPKC ’s ties to @kcpolice delayed by at least 4 weeks? Are we hiding embarrassing truths? Individuals, whose safety KCPD was supposed to protect, deserve answers NOW. #Accountability #KCPD #Missouri #cult 1/3
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The Facebook Forerunner has blocked me!
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Why would anyone trust a church with their faith, or their children, if the church can't be transparent about its finances and power structure?
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@7MountainsInc Hey, here's something that's bothering me: an $8 million UCC lien on IHOP's property, under an irrevocable trust seemingly in the name of Christ himself – and it even includes a thumbprint! Any idea what's behind this bizarre public record? #MysteryLien
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Thinking of leaving a New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) or similar group? 🌟 @AdamShort143 helps you realize two key truths: You’re not crazy for questioning certain practices, and if leaders can’t handle questions, they don’t deserve your time or money. 🙌 #Faith #Empowerment
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Adam Short
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I had the honor of being interviewed by John Collins discussing #ihopkc #bethel #mikebickle , deconstruction, NAR, church scandal, spiritual abuse, etc., trying to make sense of it. Would love to hear your thoughts! @wmbhr 👇
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CONFESSION: David and Solomon were my go-to excuses for promiscuity in my 20s (maybe a bit beyond). But then I reread the whole story and saw I had conveniently glossed over certain parts. Turns out, David’s extracurricular activities with Bathsheba, not to mention the harem of
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Nathaniel Carver
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👉In your opinion, did David disqualify himself from spiritual leadership because of his sin with Bathsheba? Thankfully, your opinion didn’t matter then and it still doesn’t matter today. #ihopkc #mikebickle For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,”
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@EricVolz Here’s the tip: @ericvolz is hiding behind the pseudonym Eric Lineiro in a corporate filing for Arrowhead Music Publishing LLC, registered to Jonas Park, husband to Laura Hackett Park, IHOPKC Royalty. What's the story here? #PseudonymProbe #CorporateMystery #IHOPKC
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@kcpdchiefgraves Strong indications suggest LaGuardia’s status as a chaplain could have discouraged victims from reporting potential crimes to police. We need answers, not delays! #Accountability #KCPD #Cult
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Grateful to @ericvolz for agreeing to the public sharing of our dialogue. It's important to clarify that this was a discussion with a #IHOPKC rep, not a confidential journalist-source interaction. My commitment to protecting sources remains unwavering. From my perspective,
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My dad learned about the fabricated events around Anna Cain’s death a couple of days ago from reading a @judylthomas article. I'm told he was so shocked he immediately called someone else to enumerate the falsehoods. He didn’t know about @mikebickle 's "Prophetic History" or the
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Darren Hibbs
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@AleseDeere Okay, wait—your dad knew this? Did he never hear Mike tell the story of Anna Cain’s death? Did he never even hear about Mike saying this? That no part of this was remotely true, and that Mike and Paul knew there were others around to refute this and still openly lied about
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Watch around the 1:30 mark as Chris Reed of @MorningStar reveals his sleazy plan: unaccountable Charismatic leaders combating clergy sexual abuse claims by bullying critics with lawsuits. This reeks of impending downfall. #ShieldingAbuse 2/2
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Tracey Bickle's webpage offering counseling vanishes post-callout. In legal speak, could be a "consciousness of guilt" sign, not a confession, but it sure can look like someone knew they were crossing a line. #GuiltyMind #LegalShadows Important piece from @DrSuzzle : I'm not a
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@EricVolz Final response to @ericvolz : Address redacted as agreed, respecting his privacy concerns. Yet, as a journalist, my role is to report, not control the spread of public info. Eric still hasn't answered initial queries about his legal name change and the legal existence of The David
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I don't relish picking on @DrMichaelLBrown . He's just an easily observable cog in the NAR machine, performing his function. Most cogs have no idea of their role in the machine.
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@EricVolz If this tip is true, here’s the question it raises: how can @ericvolz impartially manage a crisis he profits from? This isn't just a conflict of interest; it's about integrity and trust in crisis resolution. #ConflictOfInterest #CrisisManagement #IHOPKC
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In the U.S., 1,600-1,750 independent charismatic megachurches thrive. Is the allure of unchecked power creating a breeding ground for abusive leaders? How many wolves are hiding in the pulpits?
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If IHOPKC's serious about making amends, letting the truth come out through these Q&As is step one. Those who dedicated their lives to building IHOPKC deserve the full truth. Silence hides. Pressure reveals. #DemandAnswers #AskRosalee #Lathrop #MikeBickle
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Brantley Smith
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Please #askrosalee from #lathrop about the questions she asked #MikeBickle during the #ihopkc investigation. I believe this is very important with the victims not included in the report. Is the investigation not thorough or is MB dodging? Rosalee.mcnamara @lathropgpm .com
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In 2013, FTOB transferred ownership of the property to IHOPKC-FCF using a special warranty deed, but there was a catch: the property still had debt attached to it. Even after IHOPKC-FCF took over, FTOB was responsible for some of the debt from the original purchase and subsequent
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SinKiller
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@jessie_thinker @DrSuzzle @alterofinquiry Most recent recorded documents suggest Friends of The Bridegroom and Shiloh own it outright. #ihopkc is listed on tax records which is interesting but they are not owners of record. The way it looks. Bickle's personal ministry and Shiloh walk with all the cash
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@EricVolz In the shadow of IHOPKC's founder’s clergy abuse allegations, our probe into @ericvolz uncovers troubling questions about secret financial dealings that deserve clear answers. Stop stonewalling, @ericvolz . #UncoverTheTruth #Accountability #IHOPKC
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@kcpdchiefgraves Allegations of suppressed rape claims at IHOPKC are serious. Why was an #IHOPKC leader serving as a KCPD chaplain after the Deaton case? #Transparency #Cult #Justice 2/3
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Still polishing ...
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Advocating for robust dialogue, yet the 'Executive Committee' remains a mystery with unnamed members. Do they truly exist, or is it just a facade? Blocking those who ask the tough questions doesn't seem like open conversation. #NameGame #IHOPKC #MikeBickle #CourageNotCowardice
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@altarofinquiry
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Kris, if your life's an open book, why are you trying to skip pages? Remember saying, "If it's not for sale, girls, don’t advertise. If you fish with shark bait, you’re gonna catch sharks?" It seems your wisdom got lost in translation then, too. #ConsentAndAgencyConfusion
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When containment became @DrMichaelLBrown 's only viable option at #IHOPKC , his plan entailed a council of elders within the charismatic network of independent churches to render judgment on an investigator's findings. Essentially, the system would judge itself.
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@IlikePie2022 @EricVolz The David House Agency dissolved in California in 2018. When I asked @ericvolz if it was reestablished elsewhere, he remained tight-lipped. Intriguingly, I later learned that a business with the same name surfaced in Delaware soon after. Delaware's laws shield details, making it
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Let's pivot to what truly matters: accountability, transparency, and the path forward. #RealQuestions
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This is my working definition of NAR: loosely affiliated independent charismatic churches who want to dominate every aspect of your life by imposing a domineering church government, infiltrating the real government, and/or using supernatural gifts to usurp your free will.
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IHOPKC's "independent" investigation reeks of PR tactics. Attorney first claimed she was not acting as IHOPKC's lawyer, but as an "Independent Investigator." Now, she's spinning instead of truth-seeking. What victim would trust this process? It's like walking into a lion's den
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Plot twist: @ericvolz now says he's quoting not the independent investigator, but some other legal veteran hired by IHOPKC. Name? Mysteriously missing. And as this legal saga unfolds, one wonders: are donor dollars funding this defense against clergy abuse claims? #HiddenAttorney
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Effective crisis management relies on consistent, transparent, empathetic, and accurate communication. Did IHOPKC become a more trustworthy institution because of your involvement? Did its reputation improve? Share specific indicators to support your conclusions. #TrustRebuild
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. @kvministries ' take on John 8 misses the mark, reducing a complex narrative to a misjudged moral. The woman, more caught than culpable, becomes a prop in a misguided discourse on abuse and redemption. The oversimplification insults survivors' realities, undermines trust and
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Eric Volz expressed unease about our conversation being recorded. Given the history of misrepresented conversations, recording is a necessary step for clarity and accuracy. Respecting concerns while ensuring transparent reporting. #JournalisticBalance #Transparency
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Simultaneously, I've learned more about the nature of exploitation of faith to abuse bodies and the profound soul damage it causes. Righteous indignation is most potent when precisely channeled – it's a samurai sword, not a blunt axe. #PrecisionInJustice
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From a financial perspective, Brown's initial instructions about the scandal were "Don't talk about it." Although tone-deaf and heavy-handed, his remarks make sense if Bickle's exposure threatens the financial network behind him.
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To all the skeptics out there doubting #IHOPKC VP of Ministries Lenny LaGuardia’s role as KCPD Chaplain—consider this your receipt.
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Re-evaluating @DrMichaelLBrown remarks on the IHOPKC scandal, I've reached an eerie conclusion: an "independent" investigation focused only on Bickle and sexual abuse at #IHOPKC could also be used to divert attention away from the larger system that enabled the abuse.
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I’ve deciphered who @lancewallnau truly is — the "Dallas Evangelist/Consultant" who claimed a cake baked by "hookers" converted a gay man, per this story. Lance, if you keep pairing the words "hookers" and "cake" like that, Charismatic megachurch pastors might flock to you.
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Who knew "divine inspiration" could lead to grand larceny? Church theft is spiritual abuse and on the rise in the US. Whitney Foster swiped three churches worth $800K in TX, and Alan Scott seemingly scammed @SaveVCFAnaheim out of $100 million. #ChurchTheft #HolyHeist 1/2
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@realprophetguy @EricVolz Just shared public docs and raised key questions about them, highlighting their significance. Deciphering @ericvolz 's responses? It's like a spin on a tilt-a-whirl: a brief thrill, then just dizzying confusion. I am more interested in how he landed this gig ... and what's the
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True to our 'armchair investigator' role, we're dissecting tips in real-time. Just in: a lead on @ericvolz 's potential financial ties with IHOPKC's music sector. Let's unravel this together. Facts matter, right? #RealTimeInvestigation #FinancialTies #IHOPKC
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@SheilaBoland2 Point taken! While handing out "Church Cursing Passes," let's remember context is key. Passionate calls for truth? Sure. Bullying? Not so much. Here's to keeping our curses constructive! #ContextMatters #CursingWithCare
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My guess this is the post that made @ericvolz block the Altar ... instead of keeping the fire going.
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@John17_9Imyours @AlyssaDegraff The news media noted that @EricVolz case exposed severe problems with the Nicaraguan justice system, rather than highlight his innocence. I believe that the case was reopened by a higher court once Eric was snuck out the country. I’ve inquired about the current status to no
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Talk about prophetic! Back in 2011, my sister Alese called #IHOPKC a cult after founder Mike Bickle dubbed Oprah an Anti-Christ Forerunner. Sadly, @AleseDeere 's 13-year-old request for someone to "call his white a*** up" and "set him straight" went unheeded. #UnearthedEmails
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@Mich_Mac Rick claimed he and my Dad shared views on Paul. There's a fine line between assumption and falsehood. Rick's words clash with everything I heard my Dad say about Paul publicly and privately once the truth came out. Did Rick lie, or presume too much? Couldn't tell you.
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Now, these are interesting questions: If a religious group supplants Christ’s teachings with groupthink and true conviction with conformity, is stepping out of that environment really "backsliding?" Or is it most likely the beginning of an ascent to higher ground?
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Since speaking out against the abuse and corruption I’ve seen in the church, I have had a few people attack my character by labeling me “backslidden” And it’s true, I no longer adhere to the central tenants of the charismatic/evangelical church. Does this make me backslidden?
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