Sex Abuse Litigation

All institutions

International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC)

5 reports indexed, newest first.

February 2025

  1. Report details 17 cases of abuse by IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle

    An investigative report found Bickle abused 17 women and girls and that staff protected him.

    Investigation Other religious organizationsUnited States, MissouriReported by Religion News Service

February 2024

  1. Bickle accused of abusing a 14-year-old before IHOPKC's founding

    A new allegation involving a minor in the 1980s emerged as IHOPKC released investigation findings.

    Allegation Other religious organizationsUnited States, MissouriReported by Christianity Today

December 2023

  1. IHOPKC cuts ties with Mike Bickle

    IHOPKC announced its permanent separation from its founder, citing the level of inappropriate behavior uncovered.

    Policy change Other religious organizationsUnited States, MissouriReported by Christianity Today

  2. Mike Bickle admits unspecified past moral failures

    Bickle acknowledged inappropriate behavior years earlier but did not address the specific abuse allegations.

    Allegation Other religious organizationsUnited States, MissouriReported by Christianity Today

November 2023

  1. IHOPKC addresses investigation into abuse allegations against founder Mike Bickle

    IHOPKC discussed its third-party investigation after allegations of clergy sexual abuse against Bickle surfaced.

    Allegation Other religious organizationsUnited States, MissouriReported by KCTV5