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Todd Bentley’s comeback

Was there any doubt aging New Apostolic Reformation neo-charismatic leaders would stage a Todd Bentley comeback?

GodTV finally piped up with it’s statement this week on the Canadian charlatan who was pushed front and centre by US and UK neo-charismatic interests this year. They need him. They need the money. While claims of healing have been looked at, the theology of various ministries weighed against the bible and found wanting, there has not been anyone following the money trail.
More importantly they need the youth and they will take them.

A few weeks ago The Vancouver Province contacted Shonna Bentley, Todd’s soon to be ex-wife. She didn’t know where he is. He has had ‘apostolic’ leaders of C. Peter Wagner’s network do his talking for him while the furor over Lakeland died down and as internal infighting plays itself out.

Given the revenue streams drying up GodTV released it’s statement in support of The Lakeland revival, blaming everyone but themselves.

Fresh Fire Ministries bought property in Florida and GodTV US has moved it’s offices from Washington to Alamonte Springs Florida.(Angel Christian Television Trust, Inc is a Not-For-Profit Florida Corporation with 501 (C)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service)

Rick Joyner of Morningstar Ministries has been Bentley’s mouthpiece and yesterday he stated Todd Bentley will be back.

The number one question I am asked is, “How is Todd Bentley doing?” Todd came to spend a few days with us, and in general I was encouraged with how he’s doing. He is deeply sorry for the problems that his problems have caused others. He is well aware that he made some mistakes and foolish choices. Todd wants to express this as clearly as he can in a letter, which should be coming in a few weeks. It will take that long because I will be helping him with this, and I will be out of the country for three weeks. We also want to get input from a few others, and this will take time.

The present plan is for him to get some practical issues worked out in his life, visit with a couple of friends who have gone through similar things in their lives and have come through them victoriously, and then come to Heritage for a period of time to begin a healing and restoration process.

I have also spent some time with two of the primary leaders of Fresh Fire Ministries. I am confident that both Todd and Fresh Fire will not only make it through this, but will be a powerful force and factor in what will be unfolding in the coming times.

How long before Strang Communications is all over this promoting like white on rice?

Published 2 months ago

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1 Bud Press on Sep 28th, 2008 at 8:55 am

Hello:

The underlying problem concerning Todd Bentley is that history records that he was conditioned and deceived from the beginning–groomed and mentored by those conditioned and deceived before him.

Todd Bentley needs solid, Bible-based Christians to minister to him–not those who were/are part of the problem.

I pray that God will be merciful and open Todd Bentley’s eyes and ears to the truth, and be born again.

In Christ,
Bud Press
2 Bene D on Sep 28th, 2008 at 11:53 am

Agreed Bud.

At the risk of incuring the ire of neo-charismatics - he never had a prayer. This crew got their hooks into him from day one. It does not excuse any of his behavior, it’s just observation of the saga.

In an ideal world he’d see his need, and be given an opportunity to retreat for full healing: physical, spiritual, emotional, social, mental.
Be helped by Christians as far away from this deception as possible over a long period of time.

I believe part of what healing is possible with Bentley would be his realization he has no role as leader, part of the plan would be to help him equip himself to work for a living.

It’s only a matter of time before he’s back up on stage being used by his peer group.
Wantabe ‘apostles’ using each other; toxic, co-dependent, deceived.
Just like Paul Cain, or Bob Jones, Bentley’s behavior and bentness will be spiritualized, ‘forgiven’ and as we are already seeing, the narrative will set him up as martyr.

And once again thousands will be harmed.

May God be merciful indeed.
3 Brad on Oct 21st, 2008 at 2:25 am

Bentley never preached the Word of God and this ALONE makes him totally false - Isaiah 8:20; 2 Tim 4:2; 1 Pet 4:11. Jesus and His prophets and apostles preached God’s Word - Bentley didn’t and is therefore revealed as a wolf.

Any person in leadership who endorsed or endorses Todd Bentley, Stephen Strder, John Arnott, Rodney Howard Browne or espouses I.H.O.P. (International House of Prayer), any of the “Kansas City prophets,” the so-called “prophetic” movement, or “apostolic” movement, should not only be rebuked and exposed as false (Rom. 16:17-18; Tit. 1:9-13) but are demonized and need real deliverance from demons.

Any leader who refuses to repent before the LORD for his own wickedness and completely and publicly denounce any and all evil connection with these wolves and their ravenous organizations, is false.
4 Donald Moeser on Oct 22nd, 2008 at 12:28 pm

This is so pathetic, it makes one want to cry. We talk about Mormon’s, JW’s and Scientology followers being deceived.

The Charismatic Movement is beyond belief in their gullibility and lack of discernment.

And it still goes on throughout the world.
5 Bill D on Nov 7th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

Wow, you are the one making money look at the sponsors on this website. I would suggest you drop the critical spirit and give thanks that people are working to restore a brother in Christ.
6 Bene Diction on Nov 8th, 2008 at 6:49 pm

Bill:

What sponsors on this website?

There are no sponsors, no ads, I don’t make a cent off BDBO.

Would you point out what you mean please?

Do you understand the difference between a critical spirt and criticism?