Dr. Michael Brown
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- Christian Media ·
Disgraced Michael Brown Calls Sexual Misconduct Allegations a “Plot” in First Public Interview
Disgraced Messianic apologist Michael Brown claimed he’s been the target of a “plot” during a tearful interview online Wednesday with Fort Worth-based Mercy Culture Church…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Has Michael Brown Lost His Entire Board?
As Messianic apologist Michael Brown faces sexual misconduct allegations from outside his organization, he’s losing support from within. All three members of Brown’s board have…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Witnesses Call for Michael Brown’s Resignation in Bombshell Report; Board Member Resigns
A 134-page indictment against Messianic apologist Michael Brown released last Friday may be the most damaging report yet on the Bible teacher’s sexual misconduct with…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Mercy Culture Church Celebrates Michael Brown as He Returns to Ministry Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
Pastor Landon Schott and his Mercy Culture Church gave Michael Brown a hero’s welcome with confetti and applause, as he returned to ministry this week,…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
‘Massive Breach of Trust’: Christian Leaders Demand Retraction of Report Exonerating Michael Brown
Accusations and counter-accusations are ricocheting about charismatic circles after the release of an elders’ report that exonerated apologist Michael Brown this week. It effectively dampened…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Elder Team Rejects Sexual Abuse Findings Against Michael Brown, Recommends Return to Ministry
An accountability team of elders has cleared apologist Michael Brown for ministry, after they publicly rejected a recent third-party investigation conclusion that he engaged in…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Michael Brown Failed to Warn Missions Group of Known Predator, Resulting in Horrific Abuse, Parents and Victims Say
After an earthquake devastated Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010, the Obama administration allowed families to fast-track adoptions of children from orphanages in the stricken country…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Michael Brown Engaged in ‘Sexually Abusive Misconduct,’ Report Says
Messianic apologist Michael Brown engaged in “sexually abusive misconduct” with one young woman and an “inappropriate relationship” with a second married woman in the early…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Michael Brown Calls Release of Autobiography Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations ‘Divine Timing’
Messianic apologist Michael Brown is facing criticism for calling the release of his autobiography in the midst of sexual misconduct allegations “divine timing.” “(I)t is…
- Christian Media ·
Apologist Michael Brown Faces Criticism for Releasing Autobiography, Despite Ongoing Investigation into Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Apologist Michael Brown is facing criticism for releasing his autobiography on how God can turn “broken people into world-changers,” despite an ongoing investigation into alleged…
- Evangelicalism ·
Embattled Apologist Michael Brown Honored with Standing Ovation as Mercy Culture Pastor Warns About ‘Accuser of the Brethren’
Apologist Michael Brown, who’s under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, was honored with a standing ovation at a conference last weekend at Mercy Culture Church,…
- Christian Media ·
Petition Calls for Apologist Michael Brown to Stop Online Ministry
Despite reportedly taking a break from public ministry following sexual abuse allegations, Messianic Jewish apologist Michael Brown has been sharing prayer and weight loss tips…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Facing Accusations From Widower of 2nd Alleged Victim, Michael Brown Admits ‘Emotional’ Relationship
When faced with accusations from the widower of a second alleged victim of his sexual misconduct, Messianic teacher and apologist Michael Brown yesterday afternoon posted…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Michael Brown to Take Time Off From Public Ministry
Following allegations of sexual misconduct, Messianic Jewish scholar Michael Brown is taking time off from his public ministry, according to Brown’s ministry, The Line of…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Michael Brown Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations; Ministry Hires Third-Party Investigator
“Erin” was one of millions of believers whose faith in God was so transformed by the Brownsville Revival of the mid-1990s that she accepted a…
- Evangelicalism ·
Charismatic Christian Leaders Declare Mike Bickle ‘Unfit’ and ‘Disqualified’ from Ministry
Eight, prominent, charismatic and Messianic Christian leaders today released a joint statement, declaring International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) Founder Mike Bickle “unfit” and…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Dr. Michael Brown Calls for ‘New Direction’ to Resolve IHOPKC Sex Abuse Scandal, Following ‘Impasse’
Charismatic Christian leader Dr. Michael Brown today called for a “new direction” to resolve the sex abuse scandal at the International House of Prayer Kansas…
- Abuse ·
IHOPKC Report Discounts Mike Bickle Abuse Allegations; Whistleblower Fires Back
The International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) has just released a report on initial findings, discounting some of the recent clergy sexual abuse allegations…
- Abuse ·
International House of Prayer Announces Independent Investigation, But Victims & Advocates Remain Wary
Facing allegations that its founder, Mike Bickle, sexually abused multiple women, the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Mo. (IHOPKC), announced Sunday it has…
- Church Issues ·
Andy Stanley’s Sermon on LGBTQ+ Issues Evokes Both Condemnation and Praise
Andy Stanley’s sermon on Sunday, which sought to clarify his stance on LGBTQ+ issues, is evoking condemnation from non-affirming Christian leaders and praise from ones…
- Christian Media ·
Facing Backlash, Michael W. Smith’s Endorsement of ‘Passion Translation’ Disappears
A controversial Bible version popular among charismatic Christians had featured an endorsement on its website from Grammy-winning Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith, but that…
- Church Issues ·
Church of England Finds Leading Critic of Israel Engaged in Antisemitism
Stephen Sizer, a leading evangelical critic of Israel with a devoted following in the U.S., was found guilty this week of antisemitic behavior and provoking…
- Evangelicalism ·
UPDATED: TX Pastor Among Those Spreading Conspiracy Theories: ‘I’m 99% Sure Russia is Not Invading Ukraine’
A pastor of a large church in Texas says he’s “99% sure Russia is not invading Ukraine.” Speaking to his congregation last Sunday at Pearl Street…
- Evangelicalism ·
Charismatics Issue ‘Prophetic Standards’ To Address False Trump Prophecies
After an embarrassing number of wrong prophecies and bungled predictions about the 2020 election, a group of charismatic Christian leaders have released a four-page statement…
- Church Issues ·
Top Charismatic Leaders Disqualify Todd Bentley From Ministry for “Steady Pattern of Ungodly and Immoral Behavior”
About 16 months after explosive accusations of harboring a “perverse sexual addiction” and preying on interns, Fresh Fire USA leader, Todd Bentley, has been disqualified…
