Pasadena International House of Prayer

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The Pasadena International House of Prayer (PIHOP) is a prayer center based in Pasadena, California. It is modeled after the charismatic movement and is a branch of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC), a mission organization founded in 1999 by Mike Bickle. [1] [2]

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History

PIHOP was founded in Pasadena in the early 2000s as a branch of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOPKC), following its model of continuous intercessory worship and prayer. Cheryl Allen, the founder of PIHOP, has served as its executive director since its early years. The ministry shares theological and organizational affinities with IHOPKC and the broader charismatic movement.[ citation needed ]

Lawsuit

In September 2010, the IHOP restaurant chain (International House of Pancakes) filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against PIHOP and other ministries affiliated with IHOPKC, alleging that use of the acronym "IHOP" caused consumer confusion and violated its trademark. [3] [4] In December 2010, the lawsuit was dropped following an out-of-court settlement. [5]

Controversies

While PIHOP has not been directly implicated in controversies, its parent organization, IHOPKC, has faced significant public scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct, spiritual abuse, and organizational mismanagement. [6] In 2023 and 2024, multiple individuals came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct and spiritual abuse involving IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle and other leaders. [7] As of mid‑2025, PIHOP has not publicly commented on Mike Bickle’s admission of “inappropriate behavior” towards women or related systemic spiritual abuses. [8] [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Davies, Lydia (February 2025). "Explained: Who is Mike Bickle and what are the allegations against him?". Premier Christianity. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "IHOP in Glendale to close, marking end of a local fixture". Los Angeles Times (Glendale News-Press). 16 October 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  3. ↑ Maze, Jonathan (September 16, 2010). "IHOP sues prayer group over name". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ "IHOP in Glendale to close, marking end of a local fixture". Los Angeles Times (Glendale News-Press). 16 October 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  5. ↑ Kisliuk, Bill (30 December 2010). "IHOP drops suit against church over use of IHOP acronym". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Report details 17 cases of abuse by IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle". Religion News Service. February 5, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  7. ↑ "IHOPKC Report: Leaders 'Shielded Perpetrators and Minimized Victims' Experiences' in 'Systemic' Failure". The Roys Report. February 4, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ Blair, Leonardo (December 12, 2023). "Mike Bickle confesses to 'inappropriate behavior' over 20 years ago". The Christian Post. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  9. ↑ Post, Kathryn (February 5, 2025). "Report details 17 cases of abuse by IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle". Religion News Service. Retrieved June 25, 2025.


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