You are about to witness an event which could well have historic implications not only for the Lakeland Outpouring, but also for our nation and for many other nations of the world. ĭuring the alignment ceremony, Wagner, the head of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) decreed: I may be wrong, but I cannot recall an event of this nature in the recent history of the Church.

Even though we are not networked formally, we believe in and support each other and we stand together when a crisis such as this one comes along. The seventeen apostles involved in this event represented three distinct apostolic streams: ICA (10 were ICA members), Revival Alliance, and Morningstar. We are now in a place in what I see as the Second Apostolic Age that apostles can agree publicly to bring alignment. Something was called for to set things in order, and this is the stated role of apostles. Because of the extensive media coverage through GOD TV, it was much more than a private or a trivial matter. Even ‘schism’ had been mentioned frequently. A serious public problem had been growing in the Body of Christ revolving around concerns about Lakeland from respected leaders. It was quite evident to those present that this was a groundbreaking event. The power of the Holy Spirit was so heavy on that event that you could almost have cut it with a knife! Then most of the backup apostles prayed and prophesied as well.

Todd went down under the power of the Spirit and the three prophesied over him, commissioning him as the evangelist to lead the Lakeland Outpouring. Peter Wagner recounts what happened during this groundbreaking event:ĭuring this ceremony Che Ahn, Bill Johnson and John Arnott laid on hands and anointed Todd Bentley with a special new ‘Be Revived’ oil that Chuck Pierce (who was in Africa) sent for the event. Peter Wagner, came together in a ceremony of “apostolic alignment” over 32-year old Todd Bentley, commissioning him to lead the Lakeland Revival and recognizing him as an evangelist doing the work of the Lord led by the Holy Spirit. On June 23, 2008, cessationists will celebrate what has affectionately been called the “charismatic day of infamy.” For on that day, 17 high-profile charismatic “apostles,” including Bill Johnson, Jon Arnott, Rick Joyner, Che Ahn, and C.

The day of infamy