International House of Prayer

IHOPKC cuts ties with Mike Bickle over ‘inappropriate behavior’

By Bob Smietana — December 23, 2023
(RNS)— Best known for launching a round-the-clock prayer and missions group, Bickle admitted to ‘past misconduct’ earlier this month.

Mike Bickle, founder of international prayer movement, confesses to some past misconduct

By Bob Smietana — December 12, 2023
(RNS) — Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer movement in Kansas City, said he’d had moral failings more than two decades ago but said many of the allegations against him are false.

Mike Bickle, leader of IHOP movement, accused of sexual abuse

By Bob Smietana — October 29, 2023
(RNS) — Former IHOP leaders say several women have credibly accused Bickle of clergy sexual abuse. Leaders of the Kansas City-based prayer group say they are aware of the allegations.

Kansas City prophet calls for 21-day fast and prayer for ‘salvation of Israel’

By Yonat Shimron — May 8, 2023
(RNS) — Mike Bickle of the International House of Prayer Kansas City has launched a 21-day fast and prayer intended to hasten Jesus' return.

Tennessee pastor trapped in India over customs violation

By Aysha Khan — October 30, 2019
(RNS) — A Tennessee pastor has spent the past three weeks stranded in India after he was arrested and then released over a customs violation, according to his attorney.

How a Christian movement is growing rapidly in the midst of religious decline

By Brad Christerson — March 18, 2017
(The Conversation) INC Christianity is the fastest-growing Christian group in America and possibly around the world. So what is it?

Late-night cross-country prayers help a mother find solace, faith

By Julia Terruso — June 25, 2013
CRANFORD, N.J. (RNS) Steven Nagy is the man who ran toward Anthony Whalen as he lay dying on the side of the road and stayed with him, whispering prayers into his ear, as he took his last breath. And that image has helped Whalen's grieving mother find solace.
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