Wanda Alger

If we really care about prophetic integrity and the scriptural standards for godly leadership, Nancy’s testimony should cause all of us to push the Pause button. I’ve personally spoken with Nancy and believe her testimony to be true and well documented. Highlighting her story is not about taking down a ministry, but calling those in the prophetic community to account. Either we value what God’s Word demands of prophetic gifts and those who operate in them, or we don’t. This account may be the test.

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What does it actually mean to plagiarize a prophetic word? And why is this such a grievous sin in God’s eyes?

To plagiarize is to “take the work or an idea of someone else, and pass it off as one's own.” Scripture calls this stealing (“I am against the prophets… who steal My words from one another.” Jeremiah 23:30) This is not only dishonest, but it lacks giving honor to whom honor is due (Romans 13:7). To take someone else’s revelation, inspiration, teaching, or prophecy and state it as if God gave it to you, is highly unethical and totally unacceptable for any leader of integrity.

But let’s get practical. All of us can get inspired by reading or hearing words and insights from others. And if it is a true Spirit-inspired message, there will be an anointing on it that stirs something fresh inside of us. I have had this happen many times when reading authentic prophetic words from others. Something in my spirit jumps when reading it and it causes faith to rise. I may even receive an additional insight that either compliments or expands the original word. Even so, I recognize that any additional revelation I receive only came because of the original word from someone else.

When this has happened and I want to share it, I purpose to always cite the original source that inspired me. I want to give credit where credit is due. Even if I feel I have another angle or bullet point to add, I want to provide the proper context by commending the one who first shared it. I believe this is the honest, and honorable thing to do. And this is even more critical to do when sharing the exact same word from someone else.

To plagiarize something is to bypass this step altogether and simply post something as if you were the originator. Even if it just gives the impression that it was yours due to lack of details, it is not ethical, fair, or honest. And especially if the one posting it is a recognized leader and influencer, the implications are even more serious because of the example being set.

As one who has posted prophetic words for years, I am beginning to see how social media posting has become a mixture of good, bad – and highly questionable. In our desire to see prophetic ministry championed, we have gotten slack in upholding God’s standards and given too much room for presumption and conjecture. And though this certainly isn’t true of everyone, it’s something we should all be aware of.

Scripture is clear that the gift of prophecy is available to all, and we are all encouraged to pursue it. And I believe there is a place to share prophetic words online. But they must all pass the same test of authenticity and accuracy. I don’t want to settle for copied words or second-hand revelations. More importantly, I want to recognize them when they appear. Scripture actually demands it.

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It's been a while since I've posted a video, but I wanted to assure you more is coming. I've been working behind the scenes with a particular situation that has needed my full attention. Let's just say I'm on Special Assignment right now:-).

I have also been doing some writing for some upcoming books as well as preparing for a speaking engagement this weekend. To top it off, I came down with a major flu bug in the last few days, so I would appreciate your prayers! I had actually thought of putting out a video today, but my body won't allow it:-(.

I do put out a weekly email with all my content, along with personal updates to those who subscribe to WandaAlger.Me. Please consider subscribing over there:-)!

Regardless, more videos are coming in the weeks ahead as I continue to have a growing conviction about prophetic integrity and godly leadership in the Church.

Thanks to those who have written me with encouragement, feedback, and even questions for me to consider. I truly appreciate those of you who have joined this channel and stuck with me through it all. You're awesome:-)!

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For those who have discounted social media for having any place in the process of weighing prophecies or holding ministers accountable, we have to acknowledge the realities of having an online audience. There is both a privilege and a cost in gaining a footprint online and influencing the masses.

Social media platforms are no longer just forms of entertainment, past times for boredom, or a place to sell products. Social media has become a viable ministry field for many in the Body of Christ. Regardless of the traps and abuses, social media provides opportunities to share the gospel unlike any other medium of our time. And just like any missionary endeavor, one who is called to an online platform can have a legitimate ministry that bears great fruit. It simply means that when teaching or prophesying online, a measure of the weighing of these messages must also happen online. Though primary accountability should always come from the home base regarding a minister’s personal integrity and biblical soundness, those who watch online also have a responsibility to engage and respond to what is posted.

But what scriptural guidelines can we use? What about leaders who’s messages affect thousands of people beyond their own geographic oversight? What about those who promote various teachings or prophetic revelations that influence a global audience? The early church had no precedent for this. Biblical directives given for teaching the Word and operating in the spiritual gifts are always in a local setting. Nothing is mentioned about having a virtual audience of unseen millions. What other scriptural directives might work?

1 Corinthians 14:29 states, “Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said.” This is the protocol for testing prophetic words in the fellowship of believers. We know this not only protects the church from any error, but may in fact, deepen and enrich the word through additional insight and revelation from other prophetic voices. To weigh any message shouldn’t be seen as a negative response, or even disciplinary measure. It actually serves to sharpen our senses, deepen our discernment, and draw us closer to the heart and mind of Christ. And those who give such words or messages should actually welcome this kind of feedback. It’s iron sharpening iron.

And the implication in this particular verse is that it starts with peer review by other leaders.

There are still some who believe that any online commentary questioning the veracity of either a message or a messenger, is inappropriate. Due to emotional reactions and heated chats, many want to avoid controversy by simply scrolling past anything they don’t like or agree with. Worse yet, we have fallen into a trap of gauging the validity of a word to how many “Likes” it gets. We assume if there are enough “amens” posted in the comments, or enough views to a video, it must be true! But what if it isn’t? What if a word posted to thousands of people is wrong, biased, or even a mixture of truth and error?

To other leaders online – what is our responsibility in “weighing in” on what is being preached and prophesied online? We have been told it should only be done behind closed doors. But, though there may be a precedent for face-to-face process when bringing a personal accusation, there is equal precedent in processing in the open where the influence has potentially massive impact.

Yes, this can get sticky. But my point in bringing this up is to change the narrative about social media posting. Rather than seeing it as an evil to avoid, we must see it as an opportunity for growth. We each have a responsibility in how we post online. All of us will be held to account for every word spoken – and written. Leaders, even more so. And perhaps one of the reasons we are now having to deal with so much fallout in the prophetic movement is because we haven’t realized the potency of online ministry. It is valid and it is viable. The question is, how to test these messages in a way that exhibits the very standards we are calling for.

Thoughts?

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I don’t know Mike, personally, but I commend his conviction and have been rightly challenged by his assignment. To be willing to lay his well-established reputation on the line in order to sound a needed alarm says something. I may not agree with some of his conclusions, but I recognize a God-given charge that has merit and is bearing fruit. And though I don’t have near the following or influence that he does, I can relate to the cost of the call.

Since covering some of these stories myself in the past two years, I have lost subscribers, been unfollowed, and received more criticism and backlash than the previous 15 years combined. Whatever “trust equity” has been built over time has been laid on the line. And yet, when I begin to question myself, I can’t escape the uncomfortable realities of the rampant sin, compromise, and outright abuses that have infiltrated the Church. Not only the spiritual and s*xual misconduct, but the lack of integrity regarding spiritual gifts and prophecy. And the utter disregard for qualifying some of our leaders according to biblical standards instead of popular opinion. It simply can’t continue.

And though I’m pretty sure a majority of folks would agree on the overall problems, we just can’t seem to agree on the details. What’s being uncovered are not just leadership issues dealing with personal sins and character flaws, but deep theological and doctrinal divides regarding spiritual gifts, the supernatural realms, and church government. How are we to rightly judge things when we can’t even agree on the rules of the Book?

What is our personal responsibility in this process? How much of our own perspective is determined by personal preference rather than scriptural truth? And if we truly believe this is God’s work and not man’s, do we have any personal conviction that would cause us to say or do something about it? Are we willing to pay a price - lose some friends - become unpopular - if it’s the right thing to do?

Regardless of what you think about Mike Winger, I am thankful for leaders like him who walk the talk and don’t let peer pressure override their conscience. God’s not looking for perfection or even a process free of problems. He knows we can only do our part. Maybe He’s just looking for those whose love for the Body and Bride of Christ is greater than any fear of disapproval or the need to be liked.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 381

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“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him” (Psalm 37:7).

I’m a doer. I get impatient when there seems to be a lull in activity or needed changes don’t happen. And being a resourceful person, this can be a dangerous place as I can easily move ahead on my own.

This morning the Lord asked me, “Are you willing to wait? Are you willing to sit still until I say to move?”

Gulp. I realized how quickly I’ve gone ahead of Him, thinking it’s better to do “something” than “nothing.” And yet, in His economy of time, waiting is a “nothing” that will yield much more fruit than my self-motivated “something.”

He doesn’t reward just working servants, but waiting ones

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 387

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RE: An Open Letter About Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Gladstone)

I've known about these charges for a while. But with limited personal experience and information, I've simply been praying that the Lord would direct those with firsthand information and history to bring this forward.

This is a weighty matter to be prayerfully discerned and rightly addressed. I believe Gladstone is writing in the fear of the Lord, realizing the challenges involved. I also feel a responsibility in affirming this letter as JJ wrote an endorsement to my Sword to Scepter book back in 2020. (I've only spoken with him twice in person, and those times were brief). Gladstone's report should cause us all to pause and think twice. Not only about this particular case, but about what Scripture clearly dictates for those who are called to lead the Body of Christ.

As a prophetic dreamer and one who has posted similar content in past years, I am committed to both personal and biblical integrity. I desire to always have a humility of heart that not only receives correction, but embraces it with thanksgiving. Scripture tells us the Father disciplines those He loves. It's for our good, and for HIS glory.


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1 month ago | [YT] | 30

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IF THIS IS OF GOD….


If I truly believe that the cleansing and correction happening in the Body of Christ is of God, than I must make peace with the process.

“So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” (Acts 5:38-39 ESV)

I have wrestled with my own questions and misgivings about this season of exposure in the Church. I haven’t always agreed with the means and methods of the reporting, nor have I wanted to support all the claims. Some have accused me of not taking a stronger stand. Others have said I’m too critical. The prophet in me wants to call for justice and accountability, regardless of who is involved. The pastor in me grieves the loss of credibility among church leaders and the toll it is taking on the collective. I am committed to following biblical protocols that are free of partiality, but I also seek to have God’s heart that is both merciful and just. As one with a measure of influence, I want to do my part.

But I also don’t want to get in the way…

I was reminded of a word I received last year concerning this process. “Get your hand off the cart” was an admonition to stop trying to help God (2 Samuel 6:5-11). I went back to this story where Uzzah put his hand on the ark of God’s Presence to keep it from falling off the cart. He was struck dead on the spot. At first reading, this seems a cruel and heartless punishment to someone with good intentions. And yet, God was sending a message.

In revisiting this passage, I found a bigger back story that illustrates a needed lesson in our current season. Regardless of Uzzah’s intentions, he disregarded God’s previous instruction to “not touch the holy things” (Numbers 4:15). He may have thought he was doing something noble, but God had already determined the rules of engagement, and Uzzah broke them. But that wasn’t the worst part. The greater sin in all of this was the fact the ark was being carried on a cart. This entire procession was already in violation of Mosaic law before this incident even occurred!

God had already made it clear that the ark of His Presence could only be carried on the shoulders of Levites – those who had set themselves apart and sanctified their lives unto holiness (1 Chronicles 15:2). There was a standard of righteousness that God required for those who carried His Presence, and it was established from the very beginning. But the people didn’t listen. This new cart they made didn’t require the same sacrifice and personal preparation. Perhaps they thought it was a creative improvement on God’s idea. Or maybe they preferred more control in parading around their own man-made platform. But regardless of their seeming cleverness, they had already violated God’s commands before Uzzah even entered the picture.

And this is where a parallel exists with our current timeline of correction.

There are some “Uzzah’s” being struck down who may seem innocent due to their good intentions and noble causes. And yet, there have been violations to God’s laws. Regardless of the “good” being accomplished in many of the ministries being exposed, there are larger sin issues that must be addressed. Any fleshly attempts to “protect God’s anointing” can no longer be allowed. And as shocked and saddened as we are by some of these leaders who are falling, our greater concern should be the collective standards we’ve already violated. The individuals being affected are not the entire story. God is wanting us to learn a much larger lesson.

God’s presence is still very real and very powerful. No longer contained in a crafted box, it is we, the people of God, who have been called as a holy priesthood to carry His Presence to a lost generation. And those who lead us must be set apart in holiness and righteousness. But in our zeal to make things happen, we have compromised the requirements. We have inadvertently crafted our own carts of convenience. Platforms that celebrate persona and performance. Ministries and movements based more on questionable doctrines and personal preferences than scriptural integrity. We have traded the hard work of sanctification for a quest to streamline, even monetize, a message. Perhaps our motives were noble at first, but God is stopping us in our tracks.

As much as there needs to be greater accountability for those who lead in God’s House, there must also be a corporate reckoning for what we’ve allowed. The sins we’ve tolerated. This isn’t about defending someone’s intentions. And it’s not about finetuning the art of exposure. It’s about a collective compromise that must be corrected. We are not only dealing with individual sins, but sins and errors across the entire Church that must be repented of and changed.

I am not suggesting that every leader is in the same category of wrongdoing. Nor am I saying there shouldn’t be proper accountability for those who expose these sins. I’m simply recognizing the larger work that God is doing – the work that must be done. And perhaps a caution in our desire to “help” Him. The process is not without its problems. And every one of us will have to account for how we’ve engaged in the conversations. But I think the instruction in the book of Acts is still relevant.

None of us have control in this season of correction. We may not like or agree with how everything is transpiring, but we can rest in the fact that whatever is of man will ultimately fail – even backfire. But that which is of God will happen, regardless of our input. More importantly, we cannot afford to think we are “helping” Him, when in fact we may be opposing Him. He is not doing this out of spite or anger. God disciplines those He loves.

Thus, even as I pray for proper leadership accountability and cleansing in the Church, I am considering my own complicity. Maybe it will be in our collective reflection and repentance that lasting transformation can come. And God can fulfill His purpose in purifying His people.

* Stay tuned - I'll be doing a video on this soon!

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1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 276

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Earlier today I pulled down my latest video, "Lying in the Name of God?" In light of the newly released testimony from another Bethel survivor, Sarah (on Wake Up and Win), my video was poorly timed. Though my intention was to provide some solid scriptural guidelines for defining lying and false witness in the Bible, I was not aware of this latest story. It is a sobering time and one which requires careful thought in the fear of the Lord. I continue to stand with any and all victims of abuse in the Church and seek to walk in integrity according to both the Word and Spirit of God. I will be addressing this in upcoming videos, but with an even greater awareness of the challenges we face. In the meantime, let's continue to pray for God to have full sway in the sovereign cleansing work He is doing.

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Powerful reminder this morning in reading how the Israelites determined their every move based on the presence of God.

“So it was always: the cloud covered it by day and the appearance of fire by night. And whenever the cloud lifted from over the tent, after that the people of Israel set out, and in the place where the cloud settled down, there the people of Israel camped. At the command of the Lord the people of Israel set out, and at the command of the Lord they camped. As long as the cloud rested over the tabernacle, they remained in camp.” (Numbers 9:16-18 ESV)

The Israelites didn’t move until they saw God move. Regardless of their own desires and time tables, they didn’t go anywhere unless God moved first. Do we recognize the presence of God in our lives and the resulting blessing and protection that comes when we stay under it? Do we make decisions based on our own agendas and priorities, or do we determine our steps by following His presence? Have we established a daily altar where His glory can rest and His fire burn?

It’s a powerful picture of cultivating a place of worship that trains us to recognize His presence and be fully yielded to His moves over our own. It’s also a reminder that His presence may lead us through the wilderness. But if we stay close, He will also lead us out.

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