Christian minister and prophetic teacher Shawn Bolz has announced that he is stepping back from public ministry and entering a period of sabbatical following allegations of sexual misconduct.
According to reporting by Premier Christian News, references to Bolz's ongoing ministry activities have been removed or reduced across his official platforms, with his website now stating that he is currently "on sabbatical." His social media accounts have also reportedly been deactivated or set to private.
The allegations, which have circulated in recent weeks, include claims of inappropriate behavior toward women connected to Bolz's ministry over a number of years. The accusations have prompted renewed scrutiny within charismatic and evangelical circles, particularly regarding leadership accountability and institutional responses to misconduct claims.
In response to the renewed attention, leaders from Bethel Church, where Bolz had previously ministered, released a public statement acknowledging past failures in how earlier concerns were handled. Church leaders stated that allegations had been brought to their attention as early as 2019 and admitted that their response at the time lacked sufficient transparency and decisiveness. They issued an apology to those who felt harmed or unheard and committed to improving internal accountability processes.
Bolz has not publicly addressed the allegations in detail. However, according to secondary reporting, he has communicated to supporters that he is taking time away from public ministry to allow the situation to be handled with care and integrity, while refraining from public commentary amid ongoing discussion.
The situation has reignited broader conversations within Christian communities about safeguarding practices, power dynamics in ministry, and the responsibilities of church leadership when allegations of misconduct arise.
This story continues to develop.
