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Why did Skillet frontman John Cooper finally decide to speak publicly about his experience in a church associated with the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)? In his revealing interview with Alisa Childers, Cooper explains the painful circumstances surrounding his departure from his longtime church and why he believes Christians need to understand the dangers of unhealthy spiritual authority. His testimony touches on spiritual abuse, controlling leadership, the tremendous personal cost of leaving a church community, and why people who have experienced these environments sometimes feel a responsibility to speak out. Cooper also responds to criticism of so-called “exposure ministries” and explains why bringing serious problems within the Church into the light can be necessary.
In this video, we examine John Cooper’s NAR church testimony and the warning it offers the wider Christian and Charismatic Church. This isn't about attacking the gifts of the Holy Spirit or rejecting genuine apostolic and prophetic ministry. It is about confronting unhealthy authority, manipulation, poor doctrine, and systems where spiritual leaders can exercise excessive control over people’s lives. Cooper’s story should challenge Christians to ask difficult questions about their churches and leadership while returning to a healthier Word and Spirit model built upon Jesus Christ, sound biblical teaching, mature servant leadership, and the genuine work of the Holy Spirit.
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As a child my parents took us to a small storefront African American church which eventually became the largest church in NYC Christian Cultural Center Led By Pastor AR Bernard
My Youth Group called Youth Explosion went from 5 kids to being one the the most recognized youth ministries in the country
Helped Plant a church with a few people which is now one of the fastest growing church in America
⛪Ministry Experience
Several Years as a Youth & College
Pastor Deacon At New Life Fellowship
Worked witt Emotional Healthy Discipleship 5.5 years
Led living waters and cross current which is a program for the sexual broken and the LBGTQ community
A ministry leader in Inner Healing and Deliverance for 8 years
Help lead street ministry team in NYC
Helped Plant House Church Network in NYC
A US and International Chaplain
Currently starting an online church and house of prayer in NYC
😎Torn Curtain is a Word & Spirit, Christian ministry whose aim is to bring reformation and renewal to the church. Torn Curtain promises to bring you the best and latest Christian content. We follow dozens of ministries and are going to bring you the best content as we come across it. Torn Curtain is a Christian You Tube Channel which main focus is Christianity and Jesus. We are going to do devotional content as well as testimonies. I am going to go after the tough and controversial subjects. Many might interpret this is being divisive but my heart is to see the church of Christ be everything it can be!
Why did Skillet frontman John Cooper finally decide to speak publicly about his experience in a church associated with the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)? In his revealing interview with Alisa Childers, Cooper explains the painful circumstances surrounding his departure from his longtime church and why he believes Christians need to understand the dangers of unhealthy spiritual authority. His testimony touches on spiritual abuse, controlling leadership, the tremendous personal cost of leaving a church community, and why people who have experienced these environments sometimes feel a responsibility to speak out. Cooper also responds to criticism of so-called “exposure ministries” and explains why bringing serious problems within the Church into the light can be necessary.
In this video, we examine John Cooper’s NAR church testimony and the warning it offers the wider Christian and Charismatic Church. This isn't about attacking the gifts of the Holy Spirit or rejecting genuine apostolic and prophetic ministry. It is about confronting unhealthy authority, manipulation, poor doctrine, and systems where spiritual leaders can exercise excessive control over people’s lives. Cooper’s story should challenge Christians to ask difficult questions about their churches and leadership while returning to a healthier Word and Spirit model built upon Jesus Christ, sound biblical teaching, mature servant leadership, and the genuine work of the Holy Spirit.
#skillet #newapostolicreformation #shortsyoutube
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😎Send Mail or Checks:
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Torn Curtain Corp
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📧Join My Newsletter Email List: eepurl.com/hGeh4L
📧Contact for Channel: josh@torncurtain.org
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❤️Ninety Nine Online Church:
☑️Youtube: youtube.com/@Theninetyninechurch
📧Join My Newsletter Email List: eepurl.com/qf4CLZgxvk
📧Contact for Channel: the99churchnyc@gmail.com
😎About Josh:
🏫Education:
BS Degree from NYU in Counseling
MA Degree Theology Equivalent from Bethel University (Not Bethel Redding) and ORU University
Studied Inner Healing and Deliverance at School of Ministry
Graduate of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Mini MBA Program
😎Personal Experiences
My earliest memories as a child are seeing the gifts of the spirit in operation
As a child my parents took us to a small storefront African American church which eventually became the largest church in NYC Christian Cultural Center Led By Pastor AR Bernard
My Youth Group called Youth Explosion went from 5 kids to being one the the most recognized youth ministries in the country
Helped Plant a church with a few people which is now one of the fastest growing church in America
⛪Ministry Experience
Several Years as a Youth & College
Pastor Deacon At New Life Fellowship
Worked witt Emotional Healthy Discipleship 5.5 years
Led living waters and cross current which is a program for the sexual broken and the LBGTQ community
A ministry leader in Inner Healing and Deliverance for 8 years
Help lead street ministry team in NYC
Helped Plant House Church Network in NYC
A US and International Chaplain
Currently starting an online church and house of prayer in NYC
😎Torn Curtain is a Word & Spirit, Christian ministry whose aim is to bring reformation and renewal to the church. Torn Curtain promises to bring you the best and latest Christian content. We follow dozens of ministries and are going to bring you the best content as we come across it. Torn Curtain is a Christian You Tube Channel which main focus is Christianity and Jesus. We are going to do devotional content as well as testimonies. I am going to go after the tough and controversial subjects. Many might interpret this is being divisive but my heart is to see the church of Christ be everything it can be!
