Megachurch Founder Confesses To “Moral Failures”

The Christian Post reports:

More than a month after leaders of International House of Prayer Kansas City announced that at least one allegation of abuse including “sexual immorality” made against the ministry’s founder Mike Bickle has “some credibility,” the embattled minister confessed on Tuesday to sinful misconduct he committed over 20 years ago.

“With a very heavy heart I want to express how deeply grieved I am that my past sins have led to so much pain, confusion, and division in the body of Christ in this hour. I sadly admit that 20+ years ago, I sinned by engaging in inappropriate behavior — my moral failures were real,” Bickle said.

Bickle’s confession comes after a woman identified as Jane Doe alleged that for approximately three years, from 1996 to 1999, Bickle paid for her apartment and engaged in every sexual act with her except copulation. She said the IHOPKC founder wooed her with Scripture when she was just 19, and he was 42, then made her a kept woman for several years as he established his now popular ministry.

Read the full article. Bickle first appeared on JMG in 2011 when he declared that “demons have attacked me physically at least ten times.” He also appeared here in 2016 when Ted Cruz was roasted for “proudly” accepting his presidential endorsement despite Bickle’s claim that God sent Hitler to kill Jews for not accepting Jesus.

The Christian Post’s report on Mike Bickle’s statement. @leoblair@ChristianPost #mikebickle #ihopkc https://t.co/uarzxtxKvo

— Eric Volz (@EricVolz) December 12, 2023