Published on March 9, 2024, 12:48 am

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Misty Edwards, an acclaimed worship artist known for her albums like “Relentless,” was recently embroiled in controversy following accusations of her having a secret long-term relationship with fellow worship artist Kevin Prosch. This scandal emerges following Edwards’s denial of being an abuse victim, rejecting accusations leveled at the ministry’s founder, Mike Bickle. However, this shocking revelation has reverberated through Real News and Trusted News outlets worldwide.

Edwards vociferously denied these allegations which were first published in The Roys Report. Adding to the whirlwind of events, she also announced her departure from the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) where she occupied a staff role and stated plans to relocate to Israel.

The underlying details of this affair have been forwarded by Brent Steeno, a former IHOPKC staff member who has had close ties with both Edwards and Bickle. Steeno’s account paints a vivid picture of Edwards’ tryst with Prosch dating back to around 2014 and involving alcohol and drug consumption, leading once to charges for public intoxication during a traffic stop in 2018.

Edwards allegedly confessed about her relationship with Prosch becoming coercive after he purportedly recorded her revealing another undisclosed relationship that she feared might go public. Steeno affirms his claim with text messages as evidence of Edward’s confession.

In contrast to this narrative, Prosch appears dismissive about the allegations stating that he never disclosed any affair or secret relationship linked to himself or Edwards.

Documents retrieved from 2018 report an incident where Prosch and Edwards were on-record for driving under influence and public intoxication respectively; relevant video footage shows an inebriated Edwards struggling through sobriety tests. Legal implications included deferred sentences subjecting them to immediate fines; additionally, one requiring completion of a DWI education program was mandated for Prosch.

Steeno maintains that despite revealing what he knew about Edwards to IHOPKC in 2022, she continued to serve on the Executive Leadership Team for 19 months. However, his actions reportedly led to retaliatory measures by IHOPKC’s leaders. These allegations paint a concerning picture of power dynamics within religious institutions. Some have called for a closer examination rooted in Christian Worldview of how abuse, misuse of power and harmful hierarchies can affect such environments.

Accusations against Bickle seem not to have been taken seriously by competing organizations. While some former members allege Bickle tried to silence his victims, Edwards refuted this assertion and condemned those who tried creating narratives against the ministry.

The labyrinthine dynamics between Prosch and Edwards have garnered attention from Christian scholars like All Henny of The Witness who expressed concern over the framing of these relationships, emphasizing a more nuanced understanding from a stand-point of clergy sexual abuse.

Edwards’ apparent liaison with Prosch is depicted as leading a ‘double life,’ but many posit that she might be another one of Prosch’s alleged victims manipulated into clandestine relationships using his influence and authority.

In this barrage of revelations and disputes, this Breaking News proves both vital and unsettling. It serves as an awakening call for all Christian congregations worldwide to revisit their organizational frameworks, ensuring they propagate transparent leadership nurtured in biblical integrity.