Well, knock me down with a feather! It appears that loud-mouthed heretical ‘prophet’ Todd Bentley had another woman on the side. Sorry for being flippant. I’m actually very angry, because this whole sordid episode reflects very badly on all Christian churches - even those of us who have been pointing out that there is something seriously wrong with Bentley. The Gospel was brought into disrepute by Bentley’s counterfeit ‘miracles’ and is now made even more sordid by association with a man who turns out, after all, to be nothing but a charlatan and an adulterer.
This from the FreshFire website:
We wish to acknowledge, however, that since our last statement from the Fresh Fire Board of Directors, we have discovered new information revealing that Todd Bentley has entered into an unhealthy relationship on an emotional level with a female member of his staff. In light of this new information and in consultation with his leaders and advisors, Todd Bentley has agreed to step down from his position on the Board of Directors and to refrain from all public ministry for a season to receive counsel in his personal life.
Todd Bentley, the evangelist who has led the Florida Outpouring revival here in Lakeland since April 2, has filed for separation from his wife and might not return to the revival, according to his former local spokesperson, Lynne Breidenbach. She said Bentley made the announcement to his staff this afternoon. Bentley and his wife, Shonnah, have two daughters and a son and are Canadian citizens. Under Canadian law, separation is a first step in divorce proceedings and takes nine months. Bentley and his wife have been in marriage counseling for several months, Breidenbach said. She called the situation “very sad” but insisted it “doesn’t invalidate what Todd did” at the revival.
Breidenbach, who said her contract with Bentley’s Fresh Fire ended today, said it is not clear whether Bentley will make further appearances at the revival. About two weeks ago, Bentley announced he would leave the revival on Aug. 23 in order to resume his traveling evangelistic work. The Fresh Fire Ministries Web site indicates that a September appearance by Bentley in England has been postponed. Stay tuned for further information.
This is an example of what is going on in Lakeland, Florida. No comment necessary - apart from groaning at what grotesque rubbish is practised sometimes in the name of Christianity.