Released on: August 16, 2008, 11:48 pm

Press Release Author: The Voice Magazine

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: The Voice is asking some tough questions and offering some
tough answers about the fallout of Todd Bentley's marriage and the Lakeland Revival.


Press Release Body: HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (August 16, 2008) - Todd Bentley, the
Canadian evangelist who led the controversial "Lakeland Outpouring," is involved in
an "unhealthy relationship on an emotional level with a female member of his staff,"
according to the board of directors of Bentley's Fresh Fire Ministries (FFM). The
female's name and age were not disclosed. Neither FFM nor the Bentleys could
immediately be reached for comment.

"Discerning Christians recognized the tell tale signs of a disaster in the making at
the Lakeland Revival. We've seen these sorts of tragedies occur time and time again
in the Body of Christ over the decades," said ,, publisher of The Voice magazine.

"We all hoped to see a different outcome here, but the fruit of Bentley's personal
life reveals he was not ready for the level of public ministry he received and that
he should never have been commissioned in an internationally televised 'apostolic
alignment commissioning service.' Stepping down is an appropriate move in the right
direction. Our concern is not only for the Bentleys, but the thousands of people
around the world who are questioning everything they saw on God TV from the meetings
at the Lakeland Revival. A lot of healing is going to be needed in the days ahead
and many questions answered."

No further details are currently available concerning the "unhealthy relationship"
however Bentley's board issued a formal statement:

"Todd Bentley has agreed to step down from his position.and to refrain from all
public ministry for a season to receive counsel in his personal life," FFM's board
said in a published statement. "We are deeply saddened by these recent events, but
it hasn't shaken our faith." FFM's board indicated the ministry will continue
Bentley's vision, but did not offer additional details concerning the restoration
process or its timeline. Bentley's leadership team includes Ken Greter, Michael
Bullet and Valerie Andres, however it is not clear whether these people also make up
the board of directors.

A review of Bentley's itinerary reveals he is not attending a previously scheduled
"One Night Only Revival" planned for August 16. The "Outpouring in Birmingham,
England with Todd Bentley" has also been "postponed." However, Bentley is still
scheduled to minister on September 17 and September 26 at conferences with David
Hogan, John Paul Jackson and Ryan Wyatt. Meanwhile DVDs touting "The Best of the
Florida Outpouring" are being promoted on Fresh Fire Ministries' home page.



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