Top of the Week: Mike Bickle Releases Statement Amid Investigation
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on cn.mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full.
Mike Bickle Releases Statement Amid Investigation
In recent months, the Christian community has followed the ongoing investigation into allegations against Mike Bickle, the founder of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City (IHOPKC). As a prominent figure in the evangelical world, Bickle has been a source of inspiration and spiritual guidance for many. However, recent events have brought his leadership and character into question.
Now, Mike Bickle has released a personal statement amid the allegations made against him and the corresponding investigation:
To my Family and Friends, December 12, 2023:
Massive Marijuana Bust in Tennessee Church Shocks Community
In a shocking turn of events, a Chinese national was arrested in connection with a massive marijuana grow house operation in rural Tennessee. The bust, which took place in an old church in Indian Mound, made national headlines due to the sophisticated nature of the operation and the presence of booby traps on the property.
According to the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office, 55-year-old Ruian Huang, a foreign national believed to be from China, was arrested on various drug charges, including maintaining a dwelling for growing a controlled substance. The three-week investigation that led to the arrest was a joint effort between the sheriff’s department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
The discovery of this illegal operation raises concerns about the growing trend of Chinese-backed marijuana operations across the United States. Recent drug busts in New Mexico and Maine have shed light on the issue, with Border Patrol estimating that there may be as many as 270 illegal grow operations in Maine alone, worth billions of dollars.
Tony and Carla Evans Married in Private Ceremony
Pastor Tony Evans, the renowned leader of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, has recently entered into a new chapter of his life as he exchanged vows with Carla Crummie in a private ceremony surrounded by family and close friends. The joyous news was shared by the church on social media, accompanied by a heartwarming photo of the couple.
Pastor Evans, 74, had previously lost his beloved wife, Lois Evans, to biliary cancer in 2019. The couple had been married for 49 years and shared four children, Priscilla Shirer, Jonathan Evans, Anthony Evans Jr. and Crystal Evans Hurst. Lois was an integral part of Pastor Evans’ ministry and played a significant role in the founding of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and The Urban Alternative, a media ministry that reaches millions of listeners across 130 countries.
A Divine Union
In September 2023, during a celebration service for his birthday at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Pastor Evans revealed that he was engaged to Carla Crummie. He shared that both he and Carla had experienced the loss of their spouses and that God had brought them together in a beautiful way.
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Miracle Update on Street Preacher Fighting for His Life
An Arizona evangelist, who was shot last month while promoting a church service on the streets of Glendale, has been moved out of the intensive care unit but is still in a “delicate” condition, according to his family. The incident, which occurred on the evening of Nov. 15, has left Hans Schmidt, a 26-year-old outreach director at Victory Chapel First Phoenix Church and father of two small children, fighting for his life.
As the investigation continues, the Glendale Police Department has released surveillance video and is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the shooting. The footage shows Schmidt standing at the street corner, where he fell forward and then got back up to his feet. Shortly after, it was discovered that he had an unexplained wound on his head.
During a press conference in November, Gina Winn, the public information officer for the Glendale Police Department, stated that it is still unknown how Schmidt was shot and if the shooter was in a car or on foot at the time of the incident. It is also unknown if Schmidt was targeted or if it was a random act of violence.
Turkish Lawmaker Suffers Cardiac Arrest While Criticizing Israel
In a dramatic turn of events, Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez, 53, suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the floor of the Turkish National Assembly on Tuesday. The incident occurred moments after he delivered a harsh critique of his country’s response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Bitmez, who serves as the deputy head of Turkey’s Felicity Party, was addressing the Grand Assembly of the Turkish National Assembly when he suddenly collapsed. The shocking footage shows him falling to the ground as concerned onlookers rushed to his side to provide assistance.
Bitmez’s heart reportedly stopped in the Parliament but was later restarted. He is diabetic and received two stents in his heart after an angiography at a local hospital. He is believed to be in critical condition. {eoa}
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