I was unaware of recent negative developments in Florida until this weekend. I had watched the outpouring with interest but tuned out at the end of July.
I was forwarded an email sent out to the Church in North America by Dutch Sheets. In it he outlines his reaction to recent news about Todd Bentley, names mistakes made at Lakeland and identificationally repents on behalf of leaders of the charismatic movement for its lack of discernment, susceptibility to hype, for hurting Christ’s reputation, and its lack of biblical accountability.
It is worthwhile to read the letter in its entirety. (See below).
I’m not too familiar with Dutch Sheets and what’s gone down in Florida since July (the commissioning, etc…) but I appreciated what he had to write.
See also notifications from the Board of Directors of Bentley’s Fresh Fire Ministries.
Dutch Sheet’s Statement:
A Statement and Appeal Regarding Lakeland
August 21, 2008
