IHOPKC Interview: Allen Hood & Samuel Hood, Mike Bickle's Right Hand Man Speaks Out

Former President of IHOPKC/IHOPU and 25 year friend of Mike Bickle, Allen Hood, speaks out about the process of opposing Mike and seeking to bring justice to the organization. His son, Samuel Hood, who is now a full time pastor as well as advocate for abuse victims within the church, also speaks out about what it was like to grow up at IHOPKC from the time he was a child.

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[matti]

We left IHOP in pain after 7 years, feeling prophetically manipulated to stay and unseen and unappreciated for our sacrifice and investment. But on the morning of, on a whim, we called Allen, told him we were leaving, and he immediately invited us and our children to his home so he could pray a blessing over us before we left. It was Easter Sunday, and Samuel, you and your brothers and your parents came around us and it still makes me cry to this day that somebody in that whole dysfunctional, toxic place was a true father, a faithful shepherd of the sheep. I'm still unraveling a lot from our time there, and wrestling with what I believe, but Allen, you and Rachel lived out the true gospel, rooted in robust Christology and passion for scripture, acted out in works of kindness and love to the people around you. Your repentance and contrition makes that genuine faith even more clear, and it's healing to me even now, 12 years later. Thank you so much. -Song Harri

[Cleveland]

This was a tremendous interview. As a former pastor’s wife of 32 years, my husband and I left pastoral ministry after serving 17 years at our last church. It ended with the exposure of the lead pastor’s sexual abuse of multiple women. My husband was his assistant pastor for almost 3 years. Since the first woman came confidentially to us, we became the “whistleblowers” and both we and the victims were the ones attacked by the board, denomination, and many in the body. I appreciate Allen allowing his son to be honest about what he lived through. This broadcast was good for us to watch and led to good conversations and confirmation of the stand that we took and the great loss that we experienced. Thank you all!

[MandsU]

I was at IHOP for two years in the very beginning. Was there for the transition from little trailer to the strip mall. I had a class with Allen Hood and have loved his heart ever since. I was SHOCKED when I heard the allegations against MB. I was resistant to believe it in the beginning. Then I saw Allen’s statement and I knew. Allen is full of integrity and kindness. He doesn’t know me from adam but he left a lasting impression.

[rhondab]

My daughter did an OTI several years ago.
The kind of experience she had during her internship planted roots of confusion and insecurity into her mind and her heart.
She wasn’t like that before she left.
There were specific teachers there that would say things that didn’t sound right… and yet we trusted that it was.
We trusted that what Mike started was authentic and prophetic.
The fact is we felt safe sending her- and she wasn’t safe.
For the first time, I finally feel like these details will help her heal so much.
As her parent, I needed to hear this!
So many things make sense now.
What we were sensing was spot on!
Thank you so much for airing this.
Thank you, Allen, for your honesty.
This will help her (help us all) heal.

[establish]

It was refreshing to hear Allen apologize as well as give such beautiful words of wisdom and grace.
I was one who left IHOP years ago disgruntled by what I was watching, namely the spiritual pride, the lack of accountability, the cliquyness, mimicry, etc
So I won’t lie in saying I feel somewhat vindicated to hear Allen owning up to that, but what really impresses me is that he actually seems wiser and smarter for it now. This can accept and can actually see myself wanting to trust him again.

[JustinSnyder-zqtc]

This is the best interview hands of not only regarding IHOP, but the prophetic/apostolic/word of faith/charismatic/pentecostal cultures…

[kirsten-seanmark]

Wow this was so healing and helpful! We love the Hoods, amazing family and thank you for demonstrating humility and vulnerability ❤ My husband and I were at Forerunner during that time and when Allen left we started feeling like something was off- it took us several years to leave for another church, but we could sense something was going on, but honestly we felt a little crazy, this put some of the pieces together ❤❤

Samuel, relate so much on adapting to ordinary life. It’s like detoxing from the constant spiritual highs my whole childhood/teen/young adult years from endless conferences, fasts and next earth shattering event we all needed to be at. Learning to love the simple, quiet life with my husband, children and community and learning to find Him in the quiet places outside prayer room and church buildings ❤

[michamay]

This interview was very raw and very real. I am 60 years old and I taught my children the "last days" things that were so prevalent back then...not with IHOP, I never got into that, but other similar movements. I've had to apologize to my children too, for teaching them things I don't believe today...like keeping secrets in the church and not going to authorities. That was the times we lived in...and praise God, we are coming out of that patriarchal order. I also appreciate Allen bringing on his son in this interview and his son, Samuel, asking hard questions. God bless you all.

[antgaylez]

There are different personalities of people in this world. He is a kind, hard-working man who was taken advantage of. His eyes are wide open now and truly repentant. Thank you for speaking out.

[DebraCossu]

This is so healing for my heart. Thank you for presenting truth. Being there from 2002-when truth came forward in 2023, I do still cry to this day, and I miss the reality, of the dream, for which I moved here….

[mikehendon]

Thank you Allen Hood. Your honesty and humility has so much healing in it. None of us have escaped this unscathed. For when one weeps we ALL weep. There is so much healing needed and being received. There is so much to learn from all of this. All I know is that water always flows to the lowest and avoids mountains. Our pride is being brought low and it is for the purpose of purity and cleansing. Thank you Allen for your heart. May we all humble ourselves accordingly.

[MSA-ujcp]

Allen Hood is not afraid to show emotion... he comes across as authentic and humble. So glad I listened to this.... did not realise that MB did stuff like 6 hour bible reading etc. Can see how he was able to dupe sincere christians

[angeladave]

I’ve always loved and respected Allen Hood! And now I respect him even more! May God bless him and his family ❤

[InaPema-ei]

This man of God is HONORABLE! It is painful to see him being crucified for someone's elses sins.
But I believe his integrity has qualified him to be used in a wonderful way in the most profound of the church reformation that we will be forced to imbark onto.
We will go bak to the book of Acts church to do ordinary and extraordinary life TOGETHER HUMBLY.

[MrVonprior]

Thank you Allen! My kids were used, abused and pushed aside when they were hurting, questioning, 3 of them have NOT recovered… leaving the faith! I have repented for ever bringing them or encouraging them to go to Kansas City and IHOP!!! Devastated!

[Peacefuljoy]

Thank you Samuel for sharing your perspective and experience! It’s good to hear how the children can be affected in situations like this . So helpful! Please tell Samuel thank you for me!

[larsnstace]

My family and I were part of those early trailer days. The description of the hunger and adoration of Jesus is right on. We gathered bc we loved Jesus and we wanted to know him in his beauty. It was a body of believers who were just lovers of Jesus growing in who He was. I believe knowing that is important bc we weren't there for any leadership personalities. We were drawn by the Holy Spirit and hungered to know him more. It was palatable. It was precious. IHOP began to slowly change. It's my heart to relay we were there for Jesus, gathering to worship and adore him. It really was a precious time. We would take our toddlers and just be with each other in his presence. ❤ I believed I was training up my little army to love and adore Jesus bc He is worthy. We were practicing g the presence of the Lord, sitting at His feet. There were many sincere ppl.

[lindag]

Thanks Blaise, Christina, Allen, and Samuel. Great conversation. Authentic.

[UniquelyEnrique]

I was on staff 2003-2004. I’ve since learned, like many others, like Samuel is saying, that for a married man, the family is the domestic church, our primary vocation.

[PretzelBubba]

1:38 "If it conforms me to Christ, I want it." Wow. Out of the heart, the mouth speaks, Allan. In the midst of so much darkness being exposed right now, this one statement shines and gives hope. Thank you.