In his latest article Reverend Anthony Wade, a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God, addresses the New Apostolic Reformation’s ‘false authority paradigm’.

Reading his article reminded CWC that this teaching is eerily similar to that taught by NARpostle Phil Pringle.

In light of this paradigm has anyone ever wondered why the Lord, in His great mercy, is leading so many of His Sheep out of C3 Church Global, away from this ‘vision-casting’ authoritarian leadership? Of course there will be ‘nay-sayers’ about the number of those leaving C3 and similar movements. Much like the ‘LGBTQetc’ movement who refuse to acknowledge true conversion to Christ by those who were once practicing homosexuals, ardent followers of Pringle refuse to express concern for those who leave their movement but instead accuse the ‘Berean’ believers as being ‘the problem and not the answer’ – then point to ‘numbers’ as a sign of their success! All this very much part of the unbiblical ‘leadership’ model heavily promoted by Phil Pringle and C3 Church Global.

From Pringle’s book ‘You The Leader’, the following ‘word-salad’ may offer some explanation:

“If we ask, “Who’s the pastor around here?” we generally mean, “Who’s the boss?”…  The leader of a church need not necessarily be the pastor. Many of those so called to lead churches today attempt to be pastors when, in fact, that is not their primary calling.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 260-1.

“I don’t approach Sundays with an attitude of, “What message shall I preach?” but rather, “What do we want to achieve in our church at this time?” That desired end result determines what and how I preach. Then, within the particular message, I ask myself, “What am I trying to achieve here? What one thing am I attempting to say? What do I want these people to have or do at the end of this time?’ Then I follow the plan.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, pg. 234.

“We all know we need leaders. Without leadership, anarchy ensues. But we need more than just leaders. In fact, we even need more than just good leaders. We need great leaders.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 11.

“In short, we need leaders because they see things that others don’t. When we follow great leaders, their  vision becomes ours. We start to see what they see, and we begin to own a vision larger than ourselves.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 16.

“Leaders actually conceive realities within themselves before the events have happened.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 33.

“Vision could be just as well described as “vibration.” The leader feels the vision as a vibration. He or she then imparts the feeling to others, who accept the vision and run with their leader to make it happen. The leader has seen something that ignites fire in their souls.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 43.

“When you have to set down the rules all the time, you know people have not caught the dream. People who have caught the vision instinctively know what is appropriate and what is required. They don’t care what it takes; they live to make the dream reality. At the risk of sounding unrealistically romantic, I have to say that unless the hearts of the team members beat with the pulse of the leader’s dream, it’s never going to fly.”  – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 44.

“The leader is the bell ringer, the trumpet blower, the drum beater, the vibration maker, and the vision caster… A great leader imparts the burden, inspires commitment, and sets the pace for achievement of God’s purpose.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 45.

“When a particular teaching comes forth, it is just as foolish to denounce it simply because it differs from what we have been accustomed to. When Kenneth Copeland began preaching on prosperity, it seemed out of balance to many. Maybe it was, but few prophetic messages come forth as balanced thoughts. God often has to push the pendulum to the opposite side to get us back in balance. However, for whatever reasons, a lot of preachers took up arms against Copeland and began preaching against his message.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, pg 140.

“I have a simple philosophy of “rolling with the punches.” This takes the heat out of a lot of the punches we take. I simply rolled with what a lot of others thought was a threat to the local church. In fact we had Brother Copeland come twice and preach in our church. We’ve only been blessed by the message. If there are any extremes, we as leaders are able to address them and graciously bring whatever balance we feel is needed. However, we need to be careful that we don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 141.

Dr. Robert Schuller was preaching in our church. Out in the back room before the service, he asked me what I thought about particular things that were happening in the church around the world. I was still only a  young pastor at the time, yet this world-renowned figure was asking for my opinion.” – Phil Pringle, You The Leader, 2005, pg 175.

As well as promoting false teachers, Pringle’s book is endorsed by like-minded false teachers:

“Phil Pringle is an apostolic leader par excellence. He is also one of the many few leaders who knows how to mentor others and to communicate what he knows. You The Leader is crammed full of extraordinary insights that will help you become the dynamic leader God wants you to be! I highly recommend it.” – C. Peter Wagner, Wagner Leadership Institute, Colorado Springs, Colorado USA.

“You The Leader is a “must-read” for any person who feels called to leadership.”– Joyce Meyer, Joyce Meyer Ministries, St. Louis, Missouri USA.

“Phil Pringle’s outstanding leadership skills have been proven over many years, and so he is well qualified to write this exceptional book on leadership.” – Pastor Brian Houston General Superintendent, Assemblies of God Australia / Senior Minister, Hillsong Church.

“I would like to recommend You The Leader by Dr. Phil Pringle.  All true Christians are called to use their talents and gifts in a position of authority in the body of Christ. This book will help each Christian understand his or her role in the body.” – Dr. David Yonngi Cho, The Yoido Full Gospel Church, Seoul, South Korea.

Source: https://www.amazon.com.au/You-Leader-Phil-Pringle-ebook/dp/B00INS2B9Y

Rather than heed the words of a ‘hired hand’, take comfort the words of your true Shepherd:

^“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.” John 10:11-16

“He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.” Isaiah 40:11

Rev Anthony Wade writes:

Beware the NAR false authority paradigm.

Source: Rev. Anthony Wade, ‘828 Ministries’ blog, http://www.828ministries.com/Diary/Beware-The-NAR-False-Autho-by-Anthony-Wade-Christianity_Faith_God-191126-951.html?fbclid=IwAR0wocHUR-aB9sLFns9MfTOuL2jT6qBrL5ccvqfu9KJvPrGwAgZnHqwlWE4 Published November 26, 2019. (Accessed November 27, 2019.)

 ^“I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them.” Acts 20:29-30

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