Todd Bentley

Self-appointed evangelist with no formal biblical ordination. His 2008 'apostolic commissioning' by NAR leaders (C. Peter Wagner, Bill Johnson, John Arnott, Che Ahn) collapsed within two months when his affair was exposed. Rick Joyner 'restored' him after barely a year. In 2020, an independent panel of charismatic pastors unanimously declared him unqualified for ministry. He simply ignored the ruling and continued preaching under a new ministry name.

Sermons focus almost exclusively on supernatural experiences, angelic encounters, healing spectacle, and personal testimony. Multiple observers noted he seldom brought a Bible to the pulpit. He reportedly told followers that God instructed him not to preach about Jesus but to stress the supernatural. The cross, repentance, and salvation are peripheral at best. His stated position: 'If we don't have signs then all we have is a bunch of theology.'

A documented pattern of moral failure spanning at least 15 years (2004-2019). Had an affair with his family's nanny during the Lakeland Revival, divorced his wife, and remarried within months. In 2019, accused of sexual misconduct with male and female interns, including offering money for sexual acts. A 2020 investigative panel found 'credible accusations of adultery, sexting, vulgar language, and substance abuse.' The panel concluded: 'We see no signs of true, lasting repentance.' He physically assaulted people during services — kicking, punching, choking, and knocking out teeth — claiming divine instruction. Banned from entering the UK.

Extra-biblical revelation dominates his entire ministry. Claims encounters with a female angel named 'Emma' who released 'financial and prophetic anointing.' Claims visits to heaven where he met the Apostle Paul and saw 'over 100 healing pools.' Claims angels operated on him on a heavenly operating table. Claims a 'financial angel' appeared in his hotel room. Connected to 'grave sucking' practices — visiting graves to absorb dead preachers' anointings. Scripture, when used, serves only to validate experiential claims rather than as primary authority.

Aggressive fundraising during Lakeland Revival services, including ATM machines set up alongside food booths. Sold 'anointed handkerchiefs' and took money to pray over people. Tiered donation structure: 'Harvester Partner' ($30/month), 'Kingdom Builder' ($80/month), 'Global Fire Partner' ($500/month). When journalists requested financial disclosure, his spokesperson said he was 'too busy keeping up with what God is doing.' Promised to open books for auditors — it never happened. Told audiences: 'Generosity and the anointing go hand in hand.'