On this page you’ll find all of our investigative reporting on Mike Bickle and IHOP-KC.
Tammy Woods says Bickle groomed and abused her in the 1980s starting when she was 14.
Mike Bickle, the founder and former pastor of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, has been accused of abusing his children’s babysitter in the 1980s.
Led group’s university & was member of executive leadership
The leadership exodus from the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) continues with the departure of David Sliker, announced in a Jan. 3 tweet and press release.
(RNS) — Leaders of the International House of Prayer, an influential charismatic evangelical prayer and mission group based in Kansas City, announced Friday (Dec. 22) that they have cut ties with founder Mike Bickle. In late October a group of former IHOPKC leaders accused Bickle of a pattern of alleged clergy sexual misconduct. Earlier in December, Bickle admitted some past misconduct but said that many of the allegations against him were false. “With a very…
Mike Bickle, founder of the international around-the-clock prayer movement and charismatic minister, apologized Tuesday (Dec. 12) for past misconduct that caused “pain, confusion, and division in the body of Christ.”
GRACE denies IHOPKC ever contacted them about a possible review of its recent report.
The executive leadership team at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) has also contacted third parties to conduct an independent evaluation of its initial findings.
IHOPKC originally retained a national law firm to conduct the investigation, but switched to a local firm following pushback from victim advocates.
Based on allegations of sexual abuse, the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) has asked its founding leader Mike Bickle to step away from his duties pending an independent investigation.
Charismatic pastor Mike Bickle has led the ministry since 1999.
Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC), has been accused of “serious allegations including sexual immorality.”
