Kathryn Krick, leader of Five-Fold Church in Los Angeles, faced renewed controversy after videos from a Houston book-signing for Ignite Revival showed attendees collapsing and shaking while she prayed. Supporters describe the episodes as miraculous healings; critics, including Mike Winger and Chris Rosebrough, have called her teachings and practices dangerous or cultlike. Krick credits Tanzanian minister Prophet GeorDavie as a mentor, and her large social-media presence has amplified both praise and scrutiny. Debate over the events continues within evangelical circles.
Inside the Controversy Surrounding LA 'Apostle' Kathryn Krick After Followers Collapse During Prayers
A Los Angeles pastor whose dramatic prayer gatherings routinely draw large online audiences has once again become the focus of heated debate after video from a Houston book-signing showed attendees collapsing, shaking and appearing to convulse while she prayed over them.
Kathryn Krick leads Five-Fold Church, also known as 5F Church, in Los Angeles. Instagram/@apostlekathrynkrick
What Happened
Kathryn Krick, the 35-year-old leader of Five-Fold Church (also known as 5F Church) in Los Angeles, visited Houston to promote her new book Ignite Revival. Clips from the event posted online show multiple people falling to the floor, trembling and exhibiting intense physical reactions as Krick prayed for them and signed copies of her book. Krick posted the footage with the caption, "How God moved in that bookstore among the people amazed us!" Supporters said attendees experienced physical healings, emotional breakthroughs and freedom from spiritual oppression.
Video from a recent book signing showed followers collapsing, shaking and convulsing as Kathryn Krick prayed over them. Tiktok/@APOSTLEKATHRYNK
Voices From Supporters
"This was one of the best days of my life! I will never forget how powerfully I was touched by the anointing at this book signing. I couldn't stay on my feet as I stepped forward to have my book signed! So many were beautifully touched."
Supporters on Instagram and TikTok have celebrated such moments as genuine encounters with God, and short clips of Krick's services regularly attract millions of views.
Kathryn Krick has openly discussed struggling with insecurity while preaching, saying she felt called by God despite doubting her abilities. Tiktok/@APOSTLEKATHRYNK
Criticism and Concerns
Not all response has been positive. Several prominent Christian commentators have publicly criticized Krick's ministry. Bible teacher Mike Winger has called her a "cult leader" on Facebook, accusing her of promoting false teachings and questionable practices. Pastor Chris Rosebrough has argued on YouTube that Krick accepts an unhealthy level of admiration from followers that should be reserved for Jesus.
Critics believe she promotes "false teachings" and has questionable spiritual practices. Tiktok/@APOSTLEKATHRYNK
Other observers on social media have questioned why Krick's events often produce dramatic physical responses — trembling, shaking and apparent seizures — asking how these reactions compare with other healing ministries.
Background and Context
Krick launched her ministry roughly nine years ago after moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting and music. She describes herself as an "apostle" and credits Tanzanian minister Prophet GeorDavie as a spiritual mentor who helped shape her approach to deliverance and healing. Her social media reach — more than half a million followers on Instagram and a growing TikTok presence — has amplified both praise and scrutiny.
Ongoing Debate
The dispute around Krick highlights broader tensions within contemporary charismatic Christianity over expressive physical manifestations, accountability, and the role of social media in spreading religious movements. Krick and her supporters say criticism is rooted in jealousy or misunderstanding; critics warn vulnerable people could be misled by unvetted spiritual practices.
The Post reached out to Five-Fold Church for comment.
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