Reporting on the Rise of ‘Reckless Christianity’
Responding biblically to the worldwide prophets and apostles movement taking over churches (the New Apostolic Reformation)
Brain Stopper No. 5: Bill Johnson's Book Ban
One brain stopper, I call the "Book Ban," is employed by Bill Johnson--senior pastor and NAR apostle over Bethel Church in Redding, California. Johnson tells his readers not to read books that are critical of teachings he promotes. He does this in his popular book When Heaven Invades Earth: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles.
Helping Someone Exit the NAR Movement
People often ask me for advice to help a friend or family member see the errors of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Unfortunately, I don't have a silver bullet. But I do have five strategies I find helpful.
Why People Leave the NAR Movement
My last post gave reasons why people join the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Now I list some reasons people leave the NAR movement. Here are the top four reasons I have identified, based on my conversations with former NAR followers.
Brain Stopper No. 2: 'Human Logic' is Bad
Is being logical unspiritual? That's what modern "apostles" and "prophets" want you to think. (Part 2 of a series on Brain Stoppers -- tactics used by "apostles" and "prophets" to keep their followers from thinking)