An independent study found that Mike Bickle, founder of International House of Please Kansas City (IHOPKC), sexually abused at least 17 women, including minors, during his tenure.
“During the investigation, we identified and interviewed seven survivors who had experienced sexual or sexual abuse, including sexual abuse, rape, clergy abuse, and mental abuse in the 1970s. These abusive behaviors had a deep and lasting effect on the lives of the victims, causing serious emotional, psychological and mental harm.
Around protesta neutral third-party team analyzed over 6,000 documents and conducted 210 first witness interviews, including 28 reinterviews. However, Bickle refused to participate or cooperate with the investigator. Additional stories of victims reportedly “had been sexually harassed and experienced sexual abuse by other staff on campus,” the report revealed. Not. The victims themselves,” Hotaru said.
The women in the report accus Bickle of engaging in patterns of sexual grooming and manipulation tactics, including using promises of spiritual insight to exploit victims. Furthermore, Bickle's actions have often been made possible by other IHOP leaders within the organization.
“The investigation revealed that staff reporting victims of sexual abuse to supervisors often faced retaliation. Instead of being supported, these whistleblowers were found to be the case with IHOPKC's whistlebrower. Despite the assurance, they were frequently disciplined for being moved to different positions and for reducing working hours. Policy, “The report states.
“This punitive response staff has prevented staff from moving forward despite the policy being set. Surprisingly, this policy has pushed them to maintain complaints within the organization and report them. All complaints and claims made will be sent directly to the Compliance Officer and the Executive Director.”
The study concluded that patterns of abusive behavior “including mental, emotional and sexual abuse” have continued for the past 50 years. Firefly also spoke to Bickle's correspondence on December 12, 2023, confessing that he “became a crime by engaging in inappropriate behavior,” but “more sexual activity that some people suggest.” ” rebutted the claim that he is engaged in. A month before he entered the Bickle and IHOPKC Executive Leadership Team Agreed He will leave his official duties indefinitely in light of the allegations.
“Regardless of intensity, bigle grooming, sexual solicitation and abusive misconduct involving 17 (17) women, some women are minors and should not be underestimated. The actions have caused great harm and trauma to the victim. It is important to recognize the seriousness of his actions,” the report states.
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It was originally published on February 6th, 2025.
