IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle Accused of Sexual Abuse, Church Apologizes
Leaders of the International House of Prayer-Kansas City have issued an apology and condemned the actions of founder Mike Bickle, following allegations of sexual abuse.
- IHOPKC leadership team believes founder Mike Bickle sexually abused two women, one as a minor, calling his actions 'predatory' and 'sick'.
- The church issued a public apology for its handling of the abuse claims and for allowing Bickle to preach after allegations surfaced.
- A new allegation by Tammy Woods, a Michigan woman, claims Bickle sexually abused her in the 1980s starting when she was 14.
- IHOPKC has initiated an independent investigation into the allegations, which concluded Bickle likely engaged in inappropriate behavior.
- The church has formally and permanently separated from Bickle, acknowledging his 'moral failures' and the pain caused.