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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: [UPDATE] International House Of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC) | Plans for New Church Launch by Former IHOPKC Leaders Canceled | IHOPKC Not Closing [#MikeBickle #IHOPKC]

Plans for a new church, which looked to be part of the International House of Prayer-Kansas City’s rebranding attempt following the sex scandal involving its founder, Mike Bickle have been canceled.

And Isaac and Morgan Bennett, senior pastors of IHOPKC and the recently disbanded Forerunner Church, who were trying to form the new church, have departed the evangelical missions organization.

An email sent to IHOPKC staff Tuesday afternoon and to the “IHOPKC community” on Wednesday morning stated that the Board of Trustees met on June 26 “to review and determine the strategic direction” of the 24/7 worldwide prayer ministry.

The email stated that plans for the new church had been canceled.

“As many of you are aware, it had recently been reported that Isaac Bennett planned to form a new church called Sanctuary in collaboration with IHOPKC. We have been informed that those plans will not be moving forward. Despite the short-term disappointment, we are excited to see how the Lord will lead Isaac and Morgan, and bless any future ministry the Lord has for them.”

When asked if they had resigned, IHOPKC leadership answered via email to The Star on Wednesday afternoon:

“Isaac Bennett’s formal involvement with IHOPKC came to a conclusion shortly after Forerunner Church’s final service on May 19th.”

“We are trusting the Lord to lead Isaac and Morgan, and bless any future ministry the Lord has for them.”

The board’s email to staff and supporters also stated that IHOPKC was not closing.

“Allow us to begin this letter with a clear message: IHOPKC is not shutting down. We are committed to sustaining a vibrant spiritual community of believers wholeheartedly in love with Jesus, and are persevering in a more focused scope because the need for 24/7 prayer in Kansas City, America, and the nations has never been greater. Intercession for Israel, revival in the church, and the Great Commission must continue with urgency.”

NEWS SOURCE & LINKS:
Kansas City Star

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