Contending for the Word

Prophetic Authority, Abuse & Accountability: A Biblical Response


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In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins and Dawn Hill provide a careful, biblical response to recent abuse allegations connected to figures within the prophetic and New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. This is not reactionary commentary or sensational reporting. It is a pastoral and theological examination of authority, accountability, and leadership in light of Scripture. In this discussion, we address: • The difference between allegations, institutional responses, and theological systems. • How prophetic authority is framed within NAR contexts. • Why certain authority structures increase the risk of abuse. • The biblical qualifications for church leadership (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1). • The necessity of plurality of elders, church discipline, and real accountability. • What genuine repentance and restoration should look like biblically. The New Testament warns not only about false teachers, but about destructive systems and authority patterns that place leaders beyond meaningful correction. Our aim is to help believers think clearly, process carefully, and remain anchored in Christ and His Word. If you have been hurt or destabilized by these movements, we pray this episode encourages you toward a healthy, gospel-centered local church where leadership is qualified, accountable, and shepherding in nature. For more from Contending for the Word, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/
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