I help nonprofits create sustainable funding for mission advancement. 22+ years in nonprofit leadership. Over $160M raised by orgs using the ZION Model.
Looking forward to giving my first public interview about
#ihopkc
to
@blaiseforet
and
@ChristinaForet
tomorrow. I plan to share very candidly — may truth set us all free.
(I don’t know when it will air - follow Blaise and Christina to know)
#lettherebelight
We wanted to help bring truth, change, and safety.
We knew it would be hard for many to accept.
We knew the actual truth was SO SO BAD.
We didn't know WE would become the target of the lawyers,
and the narratives,
and the circling,
and the wagons,
and the PR.
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Official Advocate Group Statement
Starting with the uncovering of credible sexual misconduct allegations in October 2023 related to Mike Bickle and subsequently other situations of sexual misconduct, the response of IHOPKC leadership has been one of institutional preservation at…
Here is my annual income from the last 4 years of my time there, publicly verifiable:
2012: $23,500
2013: $19,500
2014: $21,000
2015: $23,000
Part of my resignation in 2015 was realizing it was time to build an inheritance for my children with my skills, not IHOPKC. (3)
WILL YOU BELIEVE HER NOW??? Those who whispered concoctions of accusations about her and questioned and minimized her story — is it enough now?
Can we all focus on the issue now?
TAMMY WAS FOURTEEN.
JANE DOE WAS NINETEEN.
3/
Had an absolutely fabulous time with the Forets tonight!
By hour two I think we all forgot we weren’t in the same living room chatting with a cup of tea!
Things got raw and real, with tears and all the things.
Thank you for listening and asking curious questions ♥️
Just wrapped up our interview w/
@ZionConsultTeam
tonight and WOW 🤯 I gotta say… this woman brought poised fire 🔥 to the convo with such a kind spirit.
Longest episode
@ChristinaForet
and I have ever done.
Drops tomorrow night (if I can hustle and get it all edited 😜)…
This courageous interview is PACKED with more clues. Mike has a repeating pattern of woman + an apartment (Hernhutt makes it easy) + secretary/personal assistant/research team role + abuse. Praying fervently the right people ask the right questions to help set other women free.
Exclusive Interview: Tammy Woods, Mike Bickle's Youngest Victim Speaks Out, She was 14!
Premieres tonight at 9pm EST 📺
@ChristinaForet
@wakeupandwinpod
@benpanders0n
When we got this, I knew…he’s planning a comeback. He needs whatever scraggly little band that would still follow him to believe the PH press. Preserve at all costs. 😡😡😡 I’m glad the world can see now.
“That’s just Mike.” - we said the the same phrase SO. MANY. TIMES. to explain behavior that would raise red flags if another person did it. 😳😳😳
#ihopkc
There seems to be public curiosity about whether I was enriched while fundraising millions of dollars for IHOPKC. Considering the poverty so many lived in and my position as a leader, it's a fair question. (1)
We didn't know our alarm bells would be weaponized.
We didn't know BRAVE COURAGEOUS Jane Doe would be mocked, minimized, and abandoned by even those closest to her.
We never imagined people inside IHOPKC would carry tales and lies about her to make it "not as bad as she said."
2/
@JaneDoeGroup
@realprophetguy
Please change your handle. You five threw yourselves and your names into the public limelight. Jane Doe and Tammy are victims, survivors…heroes. Instead of continuing to push yourselves into the headlines, maybe use that energy to help real victims and expose Mike Bickle.
I had a dream over a year before the public knew of the darkness. In the dream, I said to IHOPKC leadership friends, "What do YOU THINK I KNOW that would make me blow up my whole life to expose and leave my community of 25 years and the only church my children have ever known?"
And the whole time, Mike was preaching TO himself, ABOUT himself. It was so dark we didn't see.
He was fully aware of the treachery of stealing another man's wife and did it anyway.
October 2011, 2 pages of a 15-page transcript of a sermon
#mikebickle
#ihopkc
It’s come to my attention that a false statement about me continues to be repeated in IHOPKC meetings. I am the “member of the Advocacy Group”
@EricVolz
says “recommended” the lawyer from the FC community be retained by IHOPKC to work on this crisis and interview victims.
1/3
@EricVolz
@ScoobySchu7
@malachiobrien
@mistydedwards
@reachjulieroys
IHOPKC no longer publishes annual filings because they are incorporated as a church rather than a 501c3. Ethics in fundraising are sometimes different than stringent legal requirements. Again, if the org is sustained by public support, it is unethical.
Sending this letter out with prayers that every abused woman in hiding who has “covered” Mike would feel a mighty courage to uncover him, expose his abuse, and live free. 🔥🔥🔥
Open Letter to Mike Bickle from Alleged Victim, Tammy Woods
@starcazm
I was in the leaders section this night, behind an adulterer, shaking from the fear of the Lord as he said this. During worship I saw this adulterer sing a “we need the fear of the Lord” chorus while scanning the room for his mistress. I almost threw up from sheer horror.
Though no longer IHOPKC staff, I repeatedly protested BT being retained with access to minors - to no avail. Was told IHOPU will “never” have a policy against hiring those with sex offenses in history because the possibility of mischaracterized accusations requires case by case.
An IHOPKC staffer who was the subject of a 2018 independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations has left the global, round-the-clock prayer movement.
Dear Jane Does of Mike
Bickle,
He will keep doing it until we work together to stop him. Speak up—you will be believed, protected, and free. I’m so heartbroken that this is part of your story. Let’s end this chapter and begin the next one: Healing and Freedom 💗💗💗
This is what he did to my sister and to TH and to Jane Doe and to... XXXX He silenced so many women with the same lies. He's still doing it. He'll do it until you stop him. Speak up.
#mikebickle
#ihopkc
#falseprophet
@EricVolz
as a member of the Advocate Group, I not only agree with Samuel, I want to clearly state that the (actual) AG has nothing to do with any of the painful experiences Misty and the writers of the statement describe being subjected to. 💔💔💔
@EricVolz
, as a member of the Advocate Group, I condemn any behavior that has harmed the well-being of innocent persons!
Claiming that the Advocate Group has done this breaks my heart. No member of the AG has compromised the privacy of these women by publicly outting them.
On…
This interview is a deep swim into unpopular waters.
Brought back memories of when I protested IHOPKC keeping a sexual abuser on staff & made a point in confrontations to use real
words: he raped a child.
It just hits differently when you let words be raw. 💔
Watch ⬇️⬇️⬇️
@realprophetguy
@IsaacBennet
@EricVolz
I don’t know you or how you came across these, but our group of concerned leaders had these notes, and the process outlined helped inform how we approached the current crisis. Within DAYS leaders were flying in to help deal with it. These months bear no resemblance. 💔💔💔
In case you wondered what it’s been like…I wouldn’t wish having to be a whistleblower on anyone.
But if you are presented with a choice to be loyal to Jesus or deny Him, it’s a simple one. Painful, but simple.
💔💔💔
When whistleblowers expose church abuse, they often have their motives questioned and are told their truth-telling is "premature."
Journalist Rebecca Hopkins (
@reb_hopkins
) surveys obstacles that leaders use to hinder whistleblowers’ ability to be heard.
With my heart breaking and desperately wanting to be heard not as an accuser but as a respondent to the endless stream of accusations toward and about us from IHOPKC——the public statements General Fuller and Eric Volz are making are profoundly misleading. 1/
@EricVolz
@ScoobySchu7
@malachiobrien
@mistydedwards
@reachjulieroys
Eric, when you make public statements, readers read in context because you have been transparent about your role. It’s fair. If (hypothetically) secret board members are publicly denigrating the AG, calling for an investigation into us, and exhibiting extreme bias, that’s unfair.
I did not recommend her legal involvement, and in fact vigorously opposed it due to the impossible conflict of interest.
Can this assertion please be corrected? Thank you 😊
@BrumbackMike5
@YouTube
This is disgusting and defamatory. You need help, Mike.
For what it’s worth, I speak with JD multiple times a day and I assure you she is not mentally unwell in the slightest. But you may be.
@EricVolz
Morning Eric, I didn’t say you used my name. This statement is on multiple people’s notes, and it has been said for months. I know it’s about me because of my history and early conversations with the lawyer, and I am the only AG member who knows her.
It’s an honor to have the opportunity to be part of this big, beautiful army of support and love for Jane Doe. She risked everything to “crack” this nightmare open and end Mike Bickle’s power to abuse.
Coming together to give is profoundly redemptive💕
My husband was the primary earner in our family; he was not IHOPKC staff. His company provided sufficiently for our family, which allowed me to work for very little at IHOPKC. (2)
🗝️🗝️🗝️
Read. It. All.
And imagine if this happened to an IHOPKC leader, in front of everyone’s nose, what has happened to little ones, hidden ones, not-at-the-table ones.
#lettherebelight
Then imagine, after all this evil, your ex wife is still dating his son & having MB over to the home where your 12 yo daughter lives but the public rips you to shreds for daring to raise concerns about your ex's relationship with him.
#IHOPKC
@CourtneySt89976
Hey 👋 I can’t speak for Tammy, but I was asked to share my story with others who gather to fellowship and be encouraged because they have gone through similar situations. I agreed, and assume this is at my own expense. If there is a spectrum of expertise of 0 to 10, I would…
@wes_martin13
@starcazm
When we took the situation to Stuart, Isaac and Dave the first response was: we don’t need to meet with you. Have you done Matthew 18 with all the parties involved? Well, actually YES except for one, who ignored our appeals (that were made in love with kind words).
@starcazm
There’s a clip where Francis publicly appeals if there is any hidden sin of immorality in the leadership to confess and be clean because he was linking his own reputation. I was there that night, horrified, and someday will tell the backstory of what MB was covering. He used FC.
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…
This is patently false. It’s an odd thing to keep re-asserting, and appears to be a narrative point that is returned to in order to reinforce the (also false) storyline of an obstinate and intractable Advocate Group that cannot be pleased.
2/3
For very personal reasons the end of Dean’s message has deep meaning and gives a peek into my journey for the last 2.5 years with
#ihopkc
Together we repent and lament.
Leadership is being tested, including mine. Because public trust is at an all time low, personal humility, character and trustworthiness must increase. And not just a little. Leaders don't receive trust, we earn it. We all have to up our game.
@BrumbackMike5
This narrative is an evil lie & you are participating in evil to post it. You (literally) have no idea what you are talking about. Being Mike Bickle’s puppet is wicked. I pray you will never, EVER be trusted with any manner of spiritual leadership or oversight. Ever.
A statement by TH, one of the Jane Does who first shared her testimony with the advocacy group regarding Mike Bickle’s predatory behaviors. TH restates the need for a 3rd party investigation as the recent
#ihopkc
investigation report was “insufficient and woefully misleading”:
I haven't been able to cry for a while now.
There has been this insulation of numbness. For survival? Maybe.
But this morning, I opened up this giving page to read the names of donors, and the tears will not stop. I see their stories tucked into each precious gift. 1/
It’s an honor to have the opportunity to be part of this big, beautiful army of support and love for Jane Doe. She risked everything to “crack” this nightmare open and end Mike Bickle’s power to abuse.
Coming together to give is profoundly redemptive💕
#Lettherebelight
was a hashtag I used way back at the beginning of the exposure. It feels
like the King is on the move!!! SO much healing insight and vulnerability here.
#ihopkc
community past and present, please watch Matt and Beth’s story. It just might heal and free you.
Today sees the release of ‘Let There Be Light’ - a documentary exploring the pattern of harmful behaviours experienced under the leadership of Mike Pilavachi, a prominent figure in the UK Church. Our hope is for this film to be something of a care-package for the hurting, at the…
Understand this, and understand much about the Mike Bickle allegations. Let the reader understand. He (allegedly) told multiple women that his wife was going to die and they would be married. Some may still believe it.💔💔💔
@gabriel_hancock
@starcazm
Imagine an entire leadership staff not asking questions about many women with inappropriate access and interactions with him. Because we trusted, and all is pure to the pure.
I share your lament and grief.
As the months drag on, it will become clear why the AG was intractable about an impartial third-party investigation. Like an infuriating dog on a bone, we were "impossible to work with." So...What do you think we know that makes a safe unbiased investigation imperative? 2/
@mistydedwards
@mistydedwards
as a member of the Advocate Group, I want to clearly state that the (actual) AG has nothing to do with any of the painful experiences you and the writers of the statement describe being subjected to. 💔💔💔
@DavidMalone526
David, today was a despondent day for me over this crisis. But your voice and story give me hope that wisdom, clarity and godliness will triumph. Thank you for taking the time to let us into your process. I have much respect for you. Go with God, into wide, bright places.
@Justwatch444
Over the last few months, finding out what I’m sure is still only a fraction of how much was mishandled has left me horrified. The unforgivable sin at IHOPKC is “talking” and it pervaded every corner.
Today was a despondent day for me. But David’s voice, profound insight, and story give me hope that wisdom, clarity and godliness will triumph. May all the precious saints leaving IHOPKC go with God, into wide, bright places. Jesus, hold onto us all while we shake.
#ihopkc
Here is the beginning of my personal story. I've been on staff and a leader at
#ihopkc
for many years. I felt that it was important for those that I know to hear some of my thoughts.
#ihopkc
#MikeBickle
An untrue narrative used to discredit the AG all along is that our “real goal” was closing IHOPKC. Ridiculous. This false flag was used to refuse to come to the table without partiality or believe victims. Read for current thoughts from
@jonochall
with response from
@bozlawpa
Just pondering the post on the weekend from Boz related to closing down IHOPKC, that has caused such consternation amongst leaders.
Boz actually apologized to the group for sending that out. Not that it is not a valid sentiment that he does not believe at this moment, simply…
"The situation is too large for the IHOPKC leadership, who have lost credibility in the eyes of many, and external leaders are needed to help judge the situation impartially. We will continue to press for this independent judicial council to be constituted." 3/
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
1 John 3:17
So much love has been poured out on our family in these recent months. These breathtaking blooms are just one example. 1/
"There has also been a lack of a formal structure of accountability for those serving in various capacities at IHOPKC, overseen by local elders, resulting in a failure to deal properly with serious sexual sins, and not just pertaining to Mike." 4/4
@realprophetguy
@blaiseforet
@ChristinaForet
Susan 😭😭😭 seeing your takeaways and what you heard me say is profound. Thank you for extracting these things and sharing. So appreciate the insight and understanding you have brought to all of us in this. ♥️
Jack Deere speaks:
Upon further review of the situation, I've come to believe that it would be irresponsible and potentially harmful for anyone to continue funding IHOPKC, participating in, or attending meetings at IHOPKC, unless the organization commits…
@PrueJon
@benpanders0n
Imagine that after being alerted that this alleged woman had these fantasies and was divorcing her husband, the alleged leader keeps the woman working close, goes to her house at night, shows physical affection in public and gives access to his private spaces. Definitely wise🙄🤯
@EricVolz
@mistydedwards
@EricVolz
as a member of the Advocate Group want to clearly state that the (actual) AG has nothing to do with any of the painful experiences Misty and the writers of the statement describe being subjected to. 💔💔💔
@DaneMaller11495
Thank you for using your voice here Dane. After nearly 20 years “on the inside” in leadership, I know how deeply ingrained the mindset you identify is, and when we are in it—nearly impossible to see. I pray gentle and trusted voices of friends like you can help our brothers see.
@iwonabednarzpl
🎯🎯🎯 it could have been dignified. It could have been private. It could have been safe. Many inside ihoppers are still convinced we had a nefarious plan in asking for this. The poison narrative has torn families apart limb from limb. 💔
@Theresa_Hurley_
The little I know of your story is one of a profound betrayal and violation of trust and safety. That is anti-God, and I absolutely believe His whole being grieves this and will bring a day of Justice when sorrow will cease. Much grace to you in this unraveling 💔😭
I had given him just a sliver of my remaining belief that he heard our hearts and that a godly process was desired.
So today, I cried listening to him slander me to the world.
I am so, so, so desperately exhausted from this nightmare.
Please, God, make it end soon. 5/
Highly encourage watching the whole video. In his down to earth, unpretentious style,
@RonSCantor
clears the FOG with bold truth. Thank you for speaking up and being a good leader and faithful witness, Ron. 🔥🔥🔥
Watching IHOP KC deal with very serious accusations against their former senior leader over the past few months has been gut-wrenching. Full disclosure: IHOPKC has been incredibly generous to our ministry and me over the years. I have enjoyed a distant friendship with Mike Bickle…
THIS THREAD 🔥🔥💡💡🔦🔦
Our group of concerned leaders had these notes, and the process outlined helped inform our approach. SWIFT action was taken to prioritize care of the flock. Within DAYS leaders were flying in to deal with it. Current events bear no resemblance. 💔
🧵 Reading through Bob Jones’ discipline by Bickle under Vineyard’s leadership, & two things stand out: Pastoral Care (for victims/congregation/Bob) + how opposite IHOPKC’s response to Bickle’s abuses has been. In no particular order, examples:
#ihopkc
@isaacbennet
@ericvolz
@ahailstone
Thank you for pointing this out Andy. Not only the story read in agonizing detail, but MANY corroborating witnesses. But there were voices slandering her from the inside and ELT listened and discredited her. Utter travesty.
@jburn
What a heartbreakingly vivid example of why we held the line, refusing to agree that Lathrop was “neutral”, “independent” and “trauma-informed” I shudder to think of what would have happened if we had caved. Report might have looked like an open letter from Brumback 🤮
The same day an extravagant care basket was left at my doorstep, and hundreds of messages have been flooding in.
Thank you for the immense love and support. We are broken, but healing, together. 💕
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@EricVolz
Hi Eric - are Stuart and Dave still IHOPKC staff, but have resigned from their leadership positions? Or are they no longer on staff at all? Thanks for clarifying when you are able. 👍🏻
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…
@EricVolz
It’s not about my name - I am the one putting it out here - and I didn’t say my name was used. It’s about something that is untrue being said repeatedly. I am asking that be corrected. Maybe you didn’t realize it wasn’t true. Now you know. No one from AG ever recommended this.
@RonSCantor
Bravo Ron! Thank you for being bold and clear. The body needs realignment and understanding — may the fog be lifted! You have a courageous heart and I so appreciate your voice on this.
@leemcummings
Tammy, you are saving lives with your interview. Thank you for your courage, even in the midst of your own healing from trauma. I am so proud of you!!!
@Joannathelee
@BusterB59961604
@EricVolz
…that when we advocated for Grace as the best of the options, no one…not a single victim or advocate…had had even so much as a conversation with Boz? No one was thinking of lawyering up 💔 Boz was retained by victims after IHOPKC retained Stinson.