My interest in what I call "Revelation Driven Leadership" is increasing as I sense a great need for some bold innovaters in the church- in every church.  How often do we walk into a church or ministry and see someone else’s vision hanging proudly on the wall?  That has always felt a bit strange to me as I yearn for leaders to have a Damascus Road experience for themselves- and then hang that on the wall!  I...

Very thought provoking letter from Dutch Sheets.  What do you think? Here it is: A Statement and Appeal Regarding Lakeland August 21, 2008 It has now been a couple of weeks since I heard about Todd Bentley’s plans for separation and divorce. Like everyone, I have had a variety of emotions including anger, sadness, and grief. Every time I see this scenario repeated, I grieve: for the husband and wife involved; for the...

I was in the service in Baton Rouge when Jimmy Swaggart confessed in 1988.  Ted Haggard has preached in my church and I was heartbroken when I heard of his failure.  My wife and I were prayed for by Todd Bentley just a few weeks before news of his current struggles.  I’ve witnessed true men of God go through massive attack from their own camp, and I’ve seen some of them fail.  It’s so tragic, and we as a body...

Here’s a podcast on this post- also, take note of the IMPORTANT request for a donation for my buddy Chris Ferguson.  His laptop was STOLEN while he was leading prayer here at IHOP.  He needs a new one as it was the only one he had.  Can you give $10? $100?  Anything will help  Contact me at john@praytherevolution.com if you can donate literally anything… even a dollar!! Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version...

Dutch Sheets: "We have suspended everything… even on Sundays… nothing but worship…" You have NO IDEA what this report from Dutch Sheets and Freedom Church does for me.  A reformation is coming to the American church structure!  I have had a cry deep in my spirit for several years now for there to be an intentional, unified move to a prayer-driven church in the nation.  I have vocally wondered what would...