Rick Perry and the New Apostolic Reformation Movement
August 1, 2011 in Religion
Tom Schlueter of Arlington Texas laying his hands on Rick Perry in front of a painting of the Battle at the Alamo Source: Right Speak
This Saturday, August 6, 2011, I will be attending The Response, a day of prayer and fasting at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. If I were inclined to believe in the supernatural, I would have assigned portentous meaning to the arrival of my Texas Observer exactly one week prior to the meeting, as this issue just happened to contain a very informative piece by Forrest Wilder on the people who will be leading this gathering on Saturday titled: Rick Perry’s Army of God.
Wilder revealed that on September 28th, 2009, two modern-day apostles, Tom Schlueter and Bob Long of San Marcos visited Rick Perry to tell him that God had spoken to Chuck Pierce (an introduction to Pierce follows) directly and told him that Perry may indeed be the chosen one to lead our nation. Of course, Perry, being the opportunistic politician that he is, didn’t argue with them.
Further research on these people and the new Apostolic Reformation movement revealed that this movement, according to its leaders, promises to make the Christian Reformation of several centuries ago look like a walk in the park. They have proclaimed that Texas is “The Prophet State” anointed by God to lead the USA into revival and “Godly government.”
As Wilder pointed out in his article: ” . . . what makes the New Apostolic Reformation movement so potent is its growing fascination with infiltrating politics and government. The new prophets and apostles believe certain Christians are destined to not just the “dominion” over government, but to also stealthily climb the “Seven Mountains” of society, including the media and the arts and entertainment world. They believe they’re intended to lord over it all.”
The movement’s top prophets and apostles believe that they have a direct line to God. Through them they say, he communicates specific warnings and instructions. They have taken Pentecostalism with its ecstatic worship and the supernatural along with Biblical literalism to an extreme–in fact, to such an extreme that the leaders of the Pentecostal church disdain this group of extremists. The Assemblies of God Church, the largest organized Pentecostal denomination, specifically repudiated self-proclaimed prophets and apostles in 2000, calling their creed a “deviant teaching” that could rapidly “become dictatorial, presumptuous and carnal.”
But Perry has a special talent for finding the forefront of conservative grassroots. [Remember how quickly he jumped on the Tea Party bandwagon?] Prayer warriors, apostles and prophets are filled with righteous energy and an increasing appetite for power in the secular political world. Their zeal and affiliation with charismatic independent churches, the fastest-growing subset of American Christianity, offers obvious benefits for Perry if he runs for president.
Meet some of the Prophets from—the New Apostolic Reformation movement (the latest threat to our Constitutional Rights in the USA)
Here is one from the Texas Apostolic Prayer Network
Here is one of their divorce decrees from Baal if you would like a first hand reading of some of their rhetoric. A while ago this group went around to various Masonic lodges in Texas casting out the demon, Baal. They believe that folks belonging to the Masons are possessed by Baal.
Dr. Charles D. Pierce ”Chuck”
This is the prophet who received the direct message from God that he then passed on to Tom Schlueter who in turn, along with Bob Long [another member of the New Apostolic Reformation] met with Rick Perry in September of 2009. “ . . . Dr. Charles D. “Chuck” Pierce has been used by God to intercede and mobilize prayer throughout the world. He is an ordained minister and serves as President of Glory of Zion International Ministries in Denton, Texas. This ministry facilitates the vision of other apostolic ministries worldwide. Chuck is known for his accurate prophetic gifting, which helps direct nations, cities, churches and individuals in understanding the times, and seasons we live in. He also serves as President of Global Spheres, Inc., an apostolic ministry for apostolic, prophetic and intercessory leaders. Peter and Doris Wagner complete the leadership team of this new apostolic wineskin. . . ” SOURCE: Glory of Zion International Ministries
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Mike Bickle – Founder of International House of Prayer – Kansas
Mike Bickle became an evangelical Christian when he was fifteen when his football coach paid his way to a Fellowship of Christian Athletes student conference in Estes Park, Colorado. After listening to Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Roger Staubach speak of his “personal relationship with Jesus,” Bickle committed himself to become an evangelical Christian.
During his ministry, Bickle claims to have had several encounters with God, including hearing the audible voice of God and being taken to heaven in a theophany.
In 1999, Bickle left the church that he was pastoring, then a megachurch of over three thousand members, in order to start the International House of Prayer (also known by its acronym IHOP or by IHOP-KC). IHOP is most well-known for its daily prayer meetings based on its “harp and bowl” worship model that are held 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year since September 19, 1999. IHOP also established a Bible college, known as the International House of Prayer University and several internships for young adults. SOURCE: WIKI
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Lou Engle – Senior Leader International House of Prayer
Lou Engle is an American Evangelical leader, best known for his leadership of The Call and association with prominent members of the Christian Right. He also is a senior leader of the International House of Prayer and has planted several smaller houses of prayer. He came to prominence after founding The Call, which has drawn crowds of more than 100,000 people to its twelve hour prayer rallies.
Journalist Bruce Wilson has referred to Engle as “the unofficial prayer leader of the Republican Party”. Engle has established several small houses of prayer through his Justice House of Prayer ministry. These ministries are often located near prominent landmarks such as Harvard University or the United States Supreme Court. In 2008 Engle focused his house of prayer groups on prayer in support of California’s Proposition 8 ballot measure. He has also organized groups of young people who stand in shifts 24 hours a day in front of the United States Supreme Court in protest against abortion.
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Cindy Jacobs – In her own words
“Widely recognized as a prophet to the nations, Cindy Jacobs is the President and Co-Founder of Generals of Intercession, a missionary organization devoted to training in prayer and spiritual warfare. She is the author of three best-selling books, including Possessing the Gates of the Enemy, The Voice of God, and Women of Destiny. Her testimony is composed of excerpts from her book Women of Destiny. To purchase her books or for more information, check out her website at www.generals.org. To contact Cindy use generals@generals.org“
When I was 31 years old, God touched me and told me to pick up my cross and follow Him in taking the gospel to the nations. Well, I had a terrible struggle accepting the call. The wrestling with God began in earnest when I realized God was not negotiating. He wanted me to preach, not my husband, Mike. The war was on! I gave the Lord plenty of reasons why I couldn’t possibly preach. “God,” I pled, “Didn’t You notice that I am the wrong gender? Besides, Lord,” I whined further, “I don’t like women ministers. They have those high, squeaky, unpleasant voices.”
The next horrible thought that zinged through my brain was, Oh, God! What about my children? Some people don’t like women ministers. I don’t want anyone to hurt my kids. I’m afraid my next statement wasn’t very religious: “God, I’m not laying my children on the altar of any ministry.”
For nearly a two-year period, I paced the floor after everyone was asleep at night, fighting the call. Finally I said yes to God and accepted His call. I figured I was safe. I lived in Weatherford, Texas–population 12,000. How could anyone find me there? Right? Wrong! God can find you anywhere. You can read the details in my book Women of Destiny.
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iflizwerequeen comments
Well, there is no doubt that these people may indeed be true believers and if they weren’t when they began, they certainly are by now. [Rick Perry, I'm not so sure about. I'm inclined to think that Perry is a political opportunist.]
However, whether they believe or don’t believe; whether they are the genuine article or whether they are fakes; I know with all the conviction in my heart that I don’t want these people interpreting what God wants for me or for my country. It is ironic that these are the same people who would rail against the Catholic church and its leaders who interpreted God’s messages for the people while in fact they are advocating that they become the middlemen.
No thank you.
Next Saturday should be interesting.
But you didn’t hear it from me unless it really does happen and of course, then it doesn’t matter. 
