

103: Mike Bickle Permanently Disqualified From Ministry — Why it Matters
Oct 2, 2025
The discussion centers on Mike Bickle's permanent disqualification from ministry due to serious misconduct. It explores the importance of accountability and the need for the church to prioritize protecting the community over leadership platforms. Insights include the role of trauma-informed care in church leadership and the necessity of genuine repentance. The conversation also challenges pastors to uphold biblical standards and provide transparent responses to misconduct, emphasizing that the healing of victims should take precedence.
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Independent Team Reaches Firm Verdict
- The pastoral recommendation team found Mike Bickle permanently disqualified from ministry due to abuse and cover-up over decades.
- The team combined independent ministers with trauma-informed experts to reach a clear, non-negotiable conclusion.
Permanent Disqualification Is Scriptural Protection
- The team concluded Bickle's pattern of unrepentant sinful behavior makes any return to leadership unscriptural.
- Permanent disqualification was framed as protecting victims and the integrity of churches universally.
Trauma Experts Strengthen Response
- The PRT included respected abuse experts like Rachel Denhollander and Diane Langberg as advisors.
- Trauma-informed expertise shaped a stronger, victim-centered pastoral response than prior cases.