New  Apostolic Reformation and Related Movements

Apporximately half the former group members who  approach ICSA for information or assistance have left what we sometimes call "fringe Christian groups."  Hundreds of such groups have come to our attention.  Many are nondenominational churches, some of which may ostensibly profess orthodox theology, in which a pastor or church leader establishes an inappropriate relationship of control-subservience with one or more members of a congregations. Some churches, however, have an overt authoritarian structure that invites abuse, and some of these advocate dubious variations of Christian doctrine that reject democratic principles.

This collection is focused on the latter type of group, church, or movement. The New Apostolic Reformation encompasses many such churches. Other terms that have been used to categorize seemingly diverse churches include: kingdom theology, dominion theology, and Christian reconstructionism.

Resources

• The New Apostolic Reformation: History of a Charismatic Movement.  (2016). John Weaver. McFarland & Company, Jefferson, NC.  Preview of book

• How to Destroy the Church.  Stephen Parsons.  Review of The New Apostolic Reformation: History of a Charismatic Movement.

• The New Apostolic Reformation: Influence and Teachings. Holly Pivec.  Apologetics Index.

• A Leading Figure In The New Apostolic Reformation. October 3, 201111:16 AM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. NPR, WGCU.  Interview with C. Peter Wagner, a leader of the New  Apostolic Reformation.

• A New ‘Reformation’ That Many Don’t Realize They’ve Joined. Faculty/Alumni Book Excerpt. Biola Magazine Staff — December 31, 2015.  Excerpted from God’s Super-Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement, by R. Douglas Geivett (professor of philosophy) and Holly (Peters ’99, M.A. ’05) Pivec.

• A New Apostolic Reformation?: A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movement.  Holly Pivec · R. Douglas Geivett. Weaver Book Co., December 2014

• Identifying New Apostolic Reformation Churches in Your City.  Holly Pivec.

• The cocoon of Christian inerrancy.  Stephen Parsons. 

• An Examination of Kingdom Theology - Part 1/3.  Apologetics Index.

• Christian Reconstructionism. Apologetics Index.

• Manifest Sons of God.  Apologetics Index.

• Controversial Renewal and Revival Movements.  Apologetics Index.

• Demons and Mental Illness: A True Story.  Stephen Parsons.