Kathryn Krick
Self-proclaimed apostle who teaches Christians are filled with demons
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Biography
Kathryn Krick is a social media 'apostle' who leads 5F Church in Los Angeles. Her apostleship rests on a prophecy from Tanzanian prophet GeorDavie — her self-described 'spiritual father' — who anointed her by oil impartation and whose Advanced Anointing Los Angeles branch became 5F Church. Her ministry focuses on theatrical demon expulsions, claiming born-again Christians can be demon-possessed. This teaching fails the 'Paul test' — the apostle had a 'thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan' (2 Cor 12:7), yet God permitted it for his sanctification; Krick would attempt to cast out what God allowed.
Scripture teaches believers are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19), and the Spirit does not share His dwelling with demons. Her theatrical exorcisms — with extended conversations with demons and dramatic manifestations — contrast starkly with Jesus who cast out demons with a single authoritative word (Mark 1:25).
The early church fathers warned against 'interviewing demons' as it gives them a platform. Her ministry produces dependence on her rather than assurance in Christ.
Before ministry she pursued acting and music in Los Angeles, supporting herself as a nanny and rideshare driver. In 2026, cult-education specialist Rick Alan Ross published an analysis concluding that 5F Church parallels a destructive, personality-driven high-control group, with specific concern for children taught that anxiety and sickness call for deliverance rather than medical care.
Biblical Assessment
Every preacher is tested against our 5-point biblical framework. Here's how Kathryn Krick measures up:
Title & Authority
Claims the title 'Apostle' based on a personal prophecy, with no church recognition, succession, or accountability. Self-appointed to 'reach the nations' with no verifiable credentials.
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Revelation 2:2, Acts 1:21-26
Gospel Message
Teaches that Spirit-filled Christians can be demon-possessed. This contradicts temple theology — believers are temples where the Holy Spirit dwells (1 Cor 6:19), and 'He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world' (1 John 4:4). She fails to distinguish between demonic external attack (being 'bound' as in Luke 13:16) and demonic indwelling — Satan can afflict believers externally, but cannot possess those sealed by the Spirit. Her theology fails the 'Paul test': Paul's thorn was 'a messenger of Satan' (2 Cor 12:7) yet divinely permitted. Krick would attempt to cast out what God sovereignly allowed for sanctification.
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 John 4:4, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Luke 13:10-17, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
Fruit & Lifestyle
Ministry produces fear and dependence on her 'deliverance' rather than assurance in Christ. Her theatrical exorcisms — with extended demon interviews and dramatic manifestations — contrast with Jesus who cast out demons with a single word (Mark 1:25, Luke 4:35). The early church fathers warned against conversing with demons, yet her sessions involve lengthy dialogues. Followers become dependent on returning to her for repeated 'deliverance' rather than resting in Christ's finished work. In July 2026, cult-education specialist Rick Alan Ross published a Lifton-criteria analysis concluding 5F Church 'fits well within the construct of a destructive personality cult' and stating his professional opinion that exposure is 'potentially unsafe for minor children'; services include followers bowing before Krick to receive her blessing. When members raised sexual-abuse allegations against her spiritual father GeorDavie in 2018, her documented written response rebuked the questioners rather than calling for investigation ('After all that Prophet GeorDavie has done for you... it is very sad that you would stoop so low as to publicly speak against him').
Scripture:
1 Timothy 5:19-21, 2 Timothy 1:7, Acts 10:25-26, Galatians 5:1, Mark 1:25, Romans 8:15-16
Revelation vs. Scripture
Claims prophetic revelation about her apostolic calling that elevates her authority above Scripture. Personal prophecy is the foundation of her entire ministry claim.
Scripture:
Deuteronomy 18:20-22, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 7:22-23
Finances & Transparency
Monetizes deliverance ministry through donations, merchandise, and media presence. No financial accountability to any established church body. Her monetized-deliverance teaching is on record: a financial 'seed' 'can be required if you find yourself needing so much deliverance again and again' — payment framed as a condition for freedom, the sin of Simon in reverse (Acts 8:18-20).
Scripture:
1 Timothy 6:5, 2 Peter 2:3, Acts 8:18-20, Acts 8:18-23
Key Quotes
These statements from Kathryn Krick reveal doctrinal error.
"The Prophet prophesied to me that I was actually called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and I was called to reach the nations, and God was going to do many miracles through me."— Kathryn Krick
"Christians can have demons inside them. These demons need to be cast out through deliverance ministry."— Kathryn Krick
"The devil is defeated... I have the victory. Let this be your battle song."— Kathryn Krick
"We want to plant a seed at your feet. We want to be used to reach all the people of Los Angeles to bring them to you."— Kathryn Krick
"A seed can be required if you find yourself needing so much deliverance again and again and again and again. That's an indicator that you should give more to God including a seed."— Kathryn Krick
"People have anxiety and their church sends them to a counselor or a doctor to give them medicine, when what they really need is deliverance from a spirit of anxiety."— Kathryn Krick
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Sources & References
All assessments are based on verifiable, publicly available sources:
- •5F Church website and YouTube channel
- •Personal testimony videos
- •Deliverance session recordings
- •Social media presence
- •Rick Alan Ross / Cult Education Institute analysis, CultNews (2026-07-20)
- •GuruMag, 'L.A.'s Viral Exorcist Kathryn Krick Knew of Prophet's Sexual Abuse Allegations' (2026-08)
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Assessment Summary
Kathryn Krick teaches doctrine or practices that deviate from Scripture. Exercise caution and discernment.
Affiliated Doctrines
Kathryn Krick teaches or promotes these doctrines:
Listen Instead To:
These teachers demonstrate biblical faithfulness:
- Paul WasherBold preacher of repentance and holiness
- John MacArthurExpositor and defender of biblical inerrancy
- RC SproulReformed theologian who taught the holiness of God to millions (1939-2017)
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