False Teacher

Nancy Dufresne

Word of Faith teacher selling '5 Qualifications for Bible Prosperity'

Biography

Nancy Dufresne is a pastor associated with Dufresne Ministries and has been called 'one of the best kept secret preachers among Word of Faith.' She teaches that prosperity flows through following certain spiritual 'qualifications' and that believers must position themselves correctly to receive God's supply. Her ministry sells courses on prosperity and teaches that 'the will of God is our wealthy place.' She represents the systematization of prosperity theology into teachable formulas that reduce God to a cosmic ATM.

Biblical Assessment

Every preacher is tested against our 5-point biblical framework. Here's how Nancy Dufresne measures up:

Title & Authority

VERDICT: FAIL

Self-appointed teacher within the Word of Faith movement. Operates without accountability to orthodox Christianity while teaching prosperity formulas.

Scripture:

1 Timothy 2:12, Titus 1:9, 2 Timothy 4:3

Gospel Message

VERDICT: FAIL

Teaches prosperity as part of the gospel — that God's will includes financial wealth for all believers who meet certain 'qualifications.' This adds human works to grace and creates a conditional blessing system.

Scripture:

1 Timothy 6:5-10, Galatians 3:3, Ephesians 2:8-9

Fruit & Lifestyle

VERDICT: FAIL

Her teaching produces followers focused on meeting prosperity 'qualifications' rather than knowing Christ. Creates anxiety about whether one has properly positioned themselves for blessing.

Scripture:

Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:11-13, 1 Timothy 6:6

Revelation vs. Scripture

VERDICT: FAIL

Teaches Word of Faith principles as spiritual laws that govern blessing. This reduces relationship with God to manipulation of spiritual mechanics.

Scripture:

Romans 9:16, Psalm 115:3, James 4:13-15

Finances & Transparency

VERDICT: FAIL

Sells courses on how to be prosperous while teaching that God wants believers wealthy. The ministry profits from the very teaching it promotes.

Scripture:

2 Peter 2:3, 1 Timothy 6:5, Matthew 10:8

Key Quotes

These statements from Nancy Dufresne reveal doctrinal error.

"Prosperity belongs to every believer, but we must be in position to receive the supply of God that belongs to us."

— Nancy Dufresne

Violates: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Philippians 4:11-12, Hebrews 13:5

Source: 5 Qualifications for Bible Prosperity

"The will of God is our wealthy place. Being in the will of God and carrying out His plan enriches every arena of life."

— Nancy Dufresne

Violates: Luke 6:20, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 6:19-21

Source: Dufresne Ministries teaching

Sources & References

All assessments are based on verifiable, publicly available sources:

•Dufresne Ministries website
•5 Qualifications for Bible Prosperity (CD series)
•Word of Faith conference appearances
•Kenneth Copeland network connections

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