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IHOPU’s President Resigns Less Than 2 Weeks After IHOPKC Permanently Cuts Ties With Mike Bickle

Earlier this week, IHOPKC spokesperson Eric Volz announced that International House of Prayer University president David Sliker has stepped down after a seven-year tenure.

Southern Baptists Settle Abuse Lawsuit Against Legendary Conservative Leader Paul Pressler

Texas Judge Paul Pressler, a conservative activist and one of the founding fathers of the so-called conservative resurgence, had been accused of abusing young men for years.

10 Ways To Spot Spiritual Abuse

Can you recognize spiritual abuse in the church? Often, you don’t realize you’re in a situation until your health is damaged, your soul is torn or your outside relationships suffer.

When Churches Find Out About Alleged Abuse, Calling the Police Is Not Enough

While churches have made progress in recent years toward addressing abuse, they can still be reluctant to inform people in the pews about abuse that may have happened in their midst.

The Episcopal Church Reckons With Tangled Protocol on Clergy Abuse and Accountability

As the denomination evaluates its Title IV clergy misconduct policy, abuse survivors say the process needs to be trauma-informed.

Scott Sauls’ Church Approves His Decision To Resign by 81% Following 6-Month Suspension

Scott Sauls, who for the past six months has been indefinitely suspended from his role as pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, officially resigned Sunday, Nov. 12.

How God Brought Jessica Clancy Through Trauma and Abuse to a Place of Spiritual Renewal

In her book, "The Quest for Family," Jessica Clancy describes her upbringing with brutal honesty, explaining how Jesus pursued her through a variety of life experiences, including abuse and trauma.

Church Members and Abuse Advocates Urge IHOPKC To ‘Investigate With Integrity’

Calls are rising for an independent investigation into the allegations against IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle.