IHOP (International House of Prayer)

[Michael The Disciple]

This is a real knockout song. People Get Ready Jesus Is Coming!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPfa0xpyF3U

Misty Edwards at the One Thing Conference.

[soldoutochrist]

Originally Posted by Sam

Some information on IHOP

http://www.ministriestoday.com/index...all-be-called-

The New York Times recently ran an article on IHOP. I found it interesting.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/10/us/10prayer.html

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by soldoutochrist

The New York Times recently ran an article on IHOP. I found it interesting.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/10/us/10prayer.html

Teams from IHOP have been at our church on two or three occasions. I personally avoid going when I know that they will be there. I believe that they are serious and are sincere, just can't assimulate it for two to three hours at a time.

[Dedicated Mind]

Originally Posted by soldoutochrist

The New York Times recently ran an article on IHOP. I found it interesting.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/10/us/10prayer.html

great, thorough article, thanks for posting, soldout.

[soldoutochrist]

Originally Posted by crakjak

Teams from IHOP have been at our church on two or three occasions. I personally avoid going when I know that they will be there. I believe that they are serious and are sincere, just can't assimulate it for two to three hours at a time.

When I first found IHOP, I was a fanatic. I spent hours watching the prayer room, downloading music, and desperately wanting to be a part of the movement.

I then spent some time Googling the ministry and found myself disillusioned. A lot of people disagreed with Mike Bickle's theology and the way that the ministry was conducted. I was then afraid of IHOP for a bit and thought that it was a horrible cult.

A few months ago, I spent some time speaking with interns from the International House of Prayer. Very normal kids who honestly loved Jesus and admitted that IHOP is a bit intense, but they wouldn't choose anything else.

In short, I've found myself somewhere in between. I don't spend hours watching the prayer room because I find a lot of it repetitive and a bit tiring, but I do love the studio albums that IHOP artists release (and some of the live stuff). I don't think I'd ever consider an IHOP internship, but I'd still love to visit.

Just my personal experience. We're on the same page since the one thing that's apparent in all of the IHOPpers I know is their sincerity.

[Orthodoxy]

Originally Posted by soldoutochrist

A few months ago, I spent some time speaking with interns from the International House of Prayer. Very normal kids who honestly loved Jesus and admitted that IHOP is a bit intense, but they wouldn't choose anything else.

.

I know what you're saying; I've met some young people associated with IHOP, and they are some of the most passionate, committed people serving the Lord I've ever met. One thing that impressed me was that they are willing to stop what they're doing and pray for somebody anywhere and everywhere... even in public places.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Orthodoxy

I know what you're saying; I've met some young people associated with IHOP, and they are some of the most passionate, committed people serving the Lord I've ever met. One thing that impressed me was that they are willing to stop what they're doing and pray for somebody anywhere and everywhere... even in public places.

amen!!

[Sam]

Originally Posted by crakjak

Teams from IHOP have been at our church on two or three occasions. I personally avoid going when I know that they will be there. I believe that they are serious and are sincere, just can't assimulate it for two to three hours at a time.

Two or three hours of worship?

Isn't this "wearing out the saints"?

About 10 minutes is enough for me.

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Sam

Two or three hours of worship?

Isn't this "wearing out the saints"?

About 10 minutes is enough for me.

But if we are in faith it is invigorating! The beings around the throne fall down before him in adoration non stop over and over again. This is what YHWH likes.

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by soldoutochrist

When I first found IHOP, I was a fanatic. I spent hours watching the prayer room, downloading music, and desperately wanting to be a part of the movement.

I then spent some time Googling the ministry and found myself disillusioned. A lot of people disagreed with Mike Bickle's theology and the way that the ministry was conducted. I was then afraid of IHOP for a bit and thought that it was a horrible cult.

A few months ago, I spent some time speaking with interns from the International House of Prayer. Very normal kids who honestly loved Jesus and admitted that IHOP is a bit intense, but they wouldn't choose anything else.

In short, I've found myself somewhere in between. I don't spend hours watching the prayer room because I find a lot of it repetitive and a bit tiring, but I do love the studio albums that IHOP artists release (and some of the live stuff). I don't think I'd ever consider an IHOP internship, but I'd still love to visit.

Just my personal experience. We're on the same page since the one thing that's apparent in all of the IHOPpers I know is their sincerity.

Sister Sold Out,

I have been watching for a year and a half now. As much as I love IHOP I am really glad you dont want to be an intern. They DO teach some good truth especially discipleship and Christian lifestyle. But the danger is in the Trinitarianism. They are committed to it.

I think being exposed to IHOP would be a really good thing for many Apostolic young people but its a definite case (doctrinally) of eating the meat and spitting out the bones.