Todd Bentley asked to step down

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August 15, 2008

From the Board of Directors

We wish to thank all of our friends and partners for the overwhelming
flood of support and compassion we have received as a ministry on
behalf of Todd and Shonnah Bentley. The many phone calls and emails of
concern from people who genuinely love the Bentleys and Fresh Fire
Ministries have been a great encouragement to all of us here during
these past few days. In particular, the rallying of support and prayer
for Todd and Shonnah by prominent leaders within the Body of Christ
has been a beautiful indicator of the maturity and grace the Lord is
bringing to his Bride.

We wish to acknowledge, however, that since our last statement from
the Fresh Fire Board of Directors, we have discovered new information
revealing that Todd Bentley has entered into an unhealthy relationship
on an emotional level with a female member of his staff. In light of
this new information and in consultation with his leaders and
advisors, Todd Bentley has agreed to step down from his position on
the Board of Directors and to refrain from all public ministry for a
season to receive counsel in his personal life.