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Sid Roth re: Todd Bentley Separation & Removing His TV Interviews from Archives

From Sid Roth, sent by email upon request.

“Dear Mishpochah (Family),

Like many of you, I was saddened by the news that Todd Bentley and his wife, Shonnah, have recently separated. Todd was a point man for a major move of God’s Spirit. We should pray for Todd and Shonnah and believe God for their restoration.

This does not diminish the great victories that were won through the Lakeland Revival (also called the Florida Outpouring) including the multitudes who were saved and healed. It was a genuine move of God’s Spirit.

Personally, my faith has developed dramatically and the miracles have increased in my ministry as a result of participating in several of the revival meetings.

For now, until we have more complete information, we have decided to remove Todd’s interviews from our TV and radio archives.

Please join me in praying for Todd and Shonnah as well as the entire staff of Fresh Fire Ministries.

Shalom and Love,
Sid Israel Roth”

August 19, 2008 - Posted by endtimespropheticwords | False Prophets and Teachers, Fresh Fire ministries, Prophecy, Shonnah Bentley, Sid Roth, Todd Bentley, Todd Bentley divorce, signs and wonders | , , | 19 Comments

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  1. “For now, until we have more complete information, we have decided to remove Todd’s interviews from our TV and radio archives.”

    Yep, they all are trying their hardest to get as far away from TB as they can. See, how SATAN devours his own. He uses them and then like someone said “spits them out.”

    Sid Roth you are such a lia and a hypocrite: “Personally, my faith has developed dramatically and the miracles have increased in my ministry as a result of participating in several of the revival meetings.” IF that is so true then why take TB off your TV and radio shows? IF you believe so much in TB then why not keep the shows so that others can come under such wonderful and “annionted” teachings? You make me laugh in disdain.

    Comment by redeemedhippiesplace | August 19, 2008

  2. I believe SR is ashamed of himself and is trying to hide his sychophantic bootlicking. He thinks if he removes these interviews we won’t see what a fool he is. What more complete information does he need, when he has it will he put the interviews back?

    Comment by Kate | August 19, 2008

  3. Eyes have they, yet they only see vain shadows… Ears have they, yet they are woven from cold stone. *Sigh* Yeah Sid, this was such a stunning move of faith.. you felt duty bound to try to erase any thread of it from History; so NO ONE else would witness the fruit of it.

    Comment by Reluctant prophet | August 19, 2008

  4. It’s amazing to me how Lakeland is exposing ministers left and right for what they really are.

    God didn’t have the Psalms removed from being placed in the Book because of David’s adultery and murder. That’s because David was a true prophet and the Psalms were inspired by the Holy Spirit. Plus David fully repented.

    Comment by BB | August 19, 2008

  5. Amazing.
    Absolutely amazing, but then why should I be amazed with all
    I read about this deception.
    The word DECEPTION should say it all.
    Their pride will not let them admit their ERROR,
    so they have to still run with it.
    These people cannot SEE, but it is SSO interesting they want his stuff REMOVED.
    Says it all. !!!!!!!!!!

    Comment by Paula | August 19, 2008

  6. I dont know if you have read this – third paragraph Fresh Fire Ministries – is apologizing????

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    http://www.freshfire.ca/index.php

    August 15, 2008
    From the Board of Directors

    We wish to thank all of our friends and partners for the overwhelming flood of support and compassion we have received as a ministry on behalf of Todd and Shonnah Bentley. The many phone calls and emails of concern from people who genuinely love the Bentleys and Fresh Fire Ministries have been a great encouragement to all of us here during these past few days. In particular, the rallying of support and prayer for Todd and Shonnah by prominent leaders within the Body of Christ has been a beautiful indicator of the maturity and grace the Lord is bringing to his Bride.

    We wish to acknowledge, however, that since our last statement from the Fresh Fire Board of Directors, we have discovered new information revealing that Todd Bentley has entered into an unhealthy relationship on an emotional level with a female member of his staff. In light of this new information and in consultation with his leaders and advisors, Todd Bentley has agreed to step down from his position on the Board of Directors and to refrain from all public ministry for a season to receive counsel in his personal life.

    On behalf of the Fresh Fire leadership and the Board of Directors we wish to apologize to our friends and partners and to the larger body of Christ and to ask for your forgiveness. We are truly sorry for the pain many of you must feel and so regret that in the midst of great revival, the enemy has found a way into our camp. To those who have stood by us, we wish to thank you for what in many cases has been years of support. Thank you for your financial giving towards the vision of this ministry, and thank you especially for your prayers. For those of our partners, friends and supporters who may be struggling with the recent disclosures and finding continued support of this ministry in conflict with either conscience or conviction, we release and bless you with all our hearts and trust that God will redeem in your hearts the good that He has accomplished in your lives through this ministry. It is our sincerest hope and prayer that the Lord bless you and bring you into your fullest destiny in Him.

    When this ministry was initially birthed in May of 1998, Todd had but one simple desire in his heart – to see the world come to know Jesus. Now, only 10 years later, Fresh Fire Ministries has grown to become a Resource Center that is literally reaching out to all the corners of the Earth. There have been dozens of associate ministries, scores of interns and hundreds of graduates from the Supernatural Training Center. Over 60 nations have received a combined total of more than five million dollars in humanitarian aid and we have seen well over one million conversions for Jesus Christ.

    And so, the question can well be asked… where do we go from here? It is true that we are deeply saddened by these recent events, but it hasn’t shaken our faith in either God or His goodness towards us and with the help of wise and compassionate leaders within the body, we will do everything within our power to see our brother and sister healed and restored.

    As a ministry, we can not forsake the vision and heartbeat upon which Todd Bentley founded Fresh Fire Ministries which is simply this:

    Matthew 10:7-8
    And as you go, Preach, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand” Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
    While Todd and Shonnah each go through the necessary steps towards restoration and wholeness, we are compelled, with the resources with which God has entrusted us, to continue to spread God’s love and power all over the world.

    There are many noble activities and endeavors in which Fresh Fire Ministries is involved, initiated by Todd, and to which we are still committed. We have the Supernatural Training Centre, our school of ministry, already in it’s fourth full year and with more than 50 students already enrolled we’re believing for an amazing year of biblical instruction, practical application and encounters with the presence of God. Many mature and gifted speakers and associates, graduated interns and teachers filled brim-full with the DNA and fire of this ministry are ready to pour revelation and passion into the hungry hearts of this coming year’s student body.

    We will continue to host conferences in our region with speakers and worship leaders from around the nation whose message and mandates resonate with the vision and heart of Fresh Fire Ministries. In addition, we are committed to supporting the growing “OutPourings” across North America and around the world with our Associates, with encouragement and prayer support. In Todd’s own words, “What God is doing is bigger than one man”, and we now have a golden opportunity as the Body of Christ to pick up the baton and to run with perseverance for His glory.

    Our missions department is progressing, as previously mentioned, with our major African crusade. With close to 100 team members in attendance, excitement is beginning to build and team members have responded that they are still believing God for the most amazing missions trip ever! Our Uganda Jesus Village in Kampala is forging ahead with the recent acquisition of 35 acres of land 30 minutes drive from our present location. Two of the 15 homes planned for the property are nearing completion, and the expanded village, when finished, will house almost 150 orphans rescued from war torn northern Uganda.

    So whether in our Children’s Home in Africa, in our Supernatural Training Centre in British Columbia, in the revival meetings and outpourings spreading around the globe, or in taking teams to minister compassion and practical assistance to the poor in the far corners of the Earth, we have been and still are committed to bringing love, hope and a demonstration of the saving, healing, delivering power of the Gospel to a world in need.

    Thank you all once again for your prayers and support. We bless each and every one of you in whatever decision you must make. Please know that our heart in all of this is to see the name of the Lord vindicated, and we take great encouragement from Psalm 23 and the Lord’s promise that He will “lead us in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Together we look to the mercy and wisdom of our loving Father and we remain as ever, your brothers and sisters in Christ.

    The Fresh Fire Board of Directors

    - Print Version of August 15th Letter –

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    August 12, 2008
    Greetings Partners and Friends,

    The last four months have been some of the most amazing months in the history of Fresh Fire Ministries. We have witnessed God pour out His Spirit in an unprecedented way in Florida and around the world in the first revival in history to be broadcasted live into literally millions of homes and churches across all five continents and into more than 200 countries. The “Outpourings” as they have come to be called are continuing now in many cities worldwide. These fiery hot coals of revival are sweeping through the Body of Christ, crossing geographical, political and denominational boundaries as the Holy Spirit brings the manifest presence of the glory of God back to His church with tangible demonstrations of his saving, healing, delivering power.

    As a result, we as a ministry have experienced the blessing and the burden of exponential increases of activity and interest in our activities, functions and resources. Our website during the last few months has received as many as 6 million hits in one month and our office has struggled to cope with numberless phone calls and emails which have taxed our infrastructure and human resources almost to the breaking point. We so appreciate the patience and grace many of you have extended to us during this time, whether waiting for us to answer the phone or process your donation or product order. To overcome this challenge, we have hired more than a dozen new staff in our home base here in Abbotsford in addition to the many staff temporarily hired to help with the administration of the Outpouring in Lakeland, Florida.

    The Lord’s blessings and abundance have been so evident on the ministry during this season of intense activity and we rejoice in seeing and being able to participate in what we believe is only the beginning of a worldwide awakening. It is with considerable sadness then, that we must temper the jubilation we know you all feel with the sobering news that Todd and Shonnah Bentley are presently experiencing significant friction in their relationship and are currently separated. We want to affirm that there has been no sexual immorality on the part of either Todd or Shonnah, nor has there ever been. Undoubtedly the pressures and the burden of the Outpouring, which approaches 144 days on August 23rd, have helped to create an atmosphere of fatigue and stress that has exacerbated existing issues in their relationship. We wish to stress however, that the Outpouring is not “to blame” for the current chain of events and that in effect we have no interest in blaming anyone, but rather we deeply covet your prayers for Todd and Shonnah and for Fresh Fire Ministries during this time.

    We know that many of you will have questions, for most of which we presently have no answers. We cannot see far down the path ahead of us, but we have quiet confidence in the One who sees the end from the beginning and promises to provide grace and strength for whatever lies ahead. We are hopeful that the outcome will include restoration, but we can make neither promise nor guarantee. We intend to take each day as it comes and look intently for the new mercies promised us each morning. We will watch and pray and ask each of you to do the same, knowing that you will pray as you are led by the Holy Spirit.

    In the meantime, we encourage you to continue to participate in current Outpourings, whether the Florida Outpouring or one in your area and region, …or to become one if there are none nearby. As a ministry, we continue to encourage and facilitate these growing Global Outpourings, providing Fresh Fire Associate ministries, resources, and input wherever needed.

    We are still fully committed to our crusade in Uganda, Africa later this month, and though Todd will not be in attendance, our Fresh Fire Team and Associate Ministries will lead a team of almost one hundred people from around the world to share the love of God, the power of the gospel, and humanitarian aid with the people of Uganda. While there, we will also connect with the Uganda Jesus Village, the Fresh Fire Children’s Home where we shelter and provide for over 60 orphans rescued from war and poverty only a few years ago. We’re excited about seeing the recently purchased 35-acre property that will contain both a school and homes for the children and their “mamas.” As we step inside the first home (being completed as we arrive) we will be stepping towards our dream of not only protecting and nurturing hundreds of orphans, but raising them up to become full-fledged ambassadors of Christ to the nation of Africa and beyond.

    With all of this in mind, we ask each of you to continue to pray with us, both for Todd and Shonnah and for this ministry, as we continue to bring the saving, healing, and delivering power of God to a dry and thirsty world, desperate for an encounter with the endless love of the living God.

    We thank you again for your many prayers and support and we truly believe the promise of the Lord that He will indeed work all things together for our good.
    With our sincerest blessings and gratitude,

    The Fresh Fire Ministries Board of Directors

    - Print Version of Aug 12 Letter-

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    http://www.freshfire.ca/index.php

    Comment by Adele B. | August 19, 2008

  7. Yes thank you, I did, Adele. But Fresh Fires is not Todd himself personally who needs to publically confess and repent for HIMSELF (they also are not apologising for all the sin either.)

    Comment by endtimespropheticwords | August 19, 2008

  8. What a wuss! Sorry, but I have a big problem with Christians who stick with a ministry despite the big red flags that are showing they are into false doctrine, but but are getting “results”.

    I used to respect this man’s opinion, but he stuck with the revival theory when it was plain that was not the case. What is with these so called leaders in the body of Christ that they have to conform to peer pressure instead of the word of God? Should we feel sympathy for them ? NO! We should ask “Where were you when we, as the true body of Christ as a whole, needed to hear real truth?” Where were the real shepherds?” Why does it have to be the sheep that are alerting the shepherds to the danger? Aren’t they watching out for their flocks, as good shepherds need to so anymore?

    Comment by mbaker | August 20, 2008

  9. Miriam,
    I’m not sure if you have seen this but this is John Arnott Official statement regarding Todd Bentley.
    http://www.tacf.org/tacforghome/Visitors/LakelandToddBentleyUpdate/tabid/761/Default.aspx

    Comment by Jennifer | August 20, 2008

  10. Thank you Jennifer!

    Comment by endtimespropheticwords | August 20, 2008

  11. Miriam, The Jewish Feast of Trumpets is around the September dates of Joyners festival, isn’t it?Some believe the feast is a foreshadow of Jesus’ return, so perhaps they are planning to see the Not Jesus they preach at this mysterious get together.Thank you so very much for your website,it has helped me immensely!

    Comment by Geri | August 20, 2008

  12. The Lord will visit His people, in spite of who is behind the pulpit. What Sid Roth says has been endorsed by many. Todd was the catalyst, a human vessel that was used by God to bring in what His people needed. How many times have we seen unsaved people used by God because they have the confidence to do what is necessary. Consider all the great inventions that are today used by Christians (often to promulgate the Word); the people who were used as able instruments by the knowledge, even though not every one of them were Christians.

    Focus on the Lord and not on the instruments He uses!

    Comment by rozain | August 20, 2008

  13. Kids of God!
    It’s true that Todd was the catalyst, a human vessel that was used by God to bring in what His people needed.
    Look what God wants and lets us to see thru Todd’s service:
    He wants, desires, and hungry for His children, for real- non-religion – relationship with each of us. Do everything to satisfy His needs!!!!!
    Amen

    Comment by Roman814 | August 28, 2008

  14. I watched the interview on Its Supernatural with Todd Bentley and I was totally convinced that God was using Todd. I even purchased the Lakeland Revival DVD and Todd’s book from Sid Roths program. I regret that I didn’t exercise proper discernment from the beginning. I knew something was wrong but I wanted to believe. God’s presence was felt during those worship services and I believe also there were many genuine healings but now I’m not sure anymore about these so called Prophets. I repent for ever putting my trust in these men. Sid Roth has absolutely no spiritual discernment and its frightening that I got fooled and so many others like me. Its not all about Angels, gold dust etc, but its about Jesus. May God have mercy on us his church and place our eyes on him and his Will…… Lord forgive us and cleanse us….help us to set our eyes on you and your perfect will oh Lord…..

    Comment by Josantia | August 31, 2008

  15. Josantia,
    You are welcomed here in this place.

    It is ok to question. It is ok to test all things. In fact God commands us to. Do not let anyone ever take that away form you again. God loves you with a godly jealousy. He desires you know Him in all your sufferings and trials. He has not forsaken you. Consider yourself part of the Remnant of God through His grace. He has opened up your eyes for His sake. God be praised! And be blessed in this holy place, this sanctuary for those who are seeking truth togethter.

    Comment by redeemedhippie | August 31, 2008

  16. I got sucked into some the same stuff by watching and trusting the guests on Sid Roth’s program. I really respected him and his desire to see Jews know their Messiah Jesus and to also bless Israel.I have had to send back some materials to him.It saddens me though, because it seemed his heart was right.But only God can truly know someone’s heart.I’m going to pray for him to get out of the delusion and get some discernment.Same thing I am asking God for myself,(though I think I am out of the delusion,thanks to sites like this.)

    Comment by DoubleGrace | September 2, 2008

  17. “seeking truth” lol.

    Its funny that if Sid Roth kept Todd Bentley’s videos on his website, people would be criticizing him. You can’t win everyone.

    I actually think that some of what Sid Roth said is good. See the first part of this: http://www.sidroth.org/site/PageServer?pagename=tv_Response_on_Bentley

    Comment by Aaron | September 8, 2008

  19. It’s easy to spot today’s “new mystic” false prophets whose delusions and deceptions are often just continuations of American William Branhamism camouflaged and re-packaged.

    I am familiar with Sid Roth, a messianic Jew who is a player in the Latter Rain/Word of Faith/Kingdom Now/Elijah List. As Godly pastors say, if you’re interested in biblical Christianity, in sound doctrine, then stay very far away.

    Sid is just one person’s opinion in favor since he supported the circus, against the tide of those who have genuine discernment to know the difference.

    I am sure many people where in fact touched in different ways, for God’s work will be done, even despite a spiritual delusion. However because much good will has come from hurricane Katrina, does it make the disaster a blessing from God?

    Lakeland was not the start of a great revival, it was the product of deception that meet a need of the gullible, which are in great quantity. This deluge of false prophets and those blind and undiscerning like Sid Roth serve a purpose in the Kingdom. It provides a clear divide between the sheep and the goats. God will be glorified in the end, and all things work for good. God is great and can take a fallen tree and grow many of valued species of plant life from the decay of what was once an edifice. God will not be mocked!

    Comment by Pastor S. E. Ray | January 31, 2009


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