John and Steve map the ways New Apostolic Reformation ideas can enter churches that do not identify as charismatic, often through study materials, guest speakers, music networks, conferences, and "supplemental" discipleship programs that seem harmless at first glance.
They also explain why language around authority, "covering," fivefold governance, and experiential spirituality can function as a pipeline for more controlling structures—especially when accountability only flows upward. The goal is not panic, but awareness: knowing what to watch for, how to ask better questions, and how to protect healthy church life from authoritarian drift.
Chapters
- Introduction
- Tracing The Web: Shepherding, Wimber, Baxter
- Apostolic Authority And The Five-Fold Problem
- Guided Prayer, “Empty Your Mind,” And Hearing God
- “God Is Doing A New Thing”: Conference Buzz And Itching Ears
- NAR Networking: Covering Chains, Councils, And Music Pipelines
- “Fell In Love With His Presence”: Worship As Experience And Addiction
- Prayer Industry: Books, 24/7 Prayer, And Gamified Spirituality
- Asbury 2023: Revival Language And NAR Opportunism
- When You Try To Warn The Class: Controversy And Constraints
- Listener Emails, Guardrails, And Final Thoughts
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