A viral video has shown a celebrity pastor's book signing turning evangelical. As reported by the Daily Mail, people were seen thrashing on the floor, screaming, and even collapsing when meeting her.
The video, posted on social media, has garnered over 1.2 million views. It shows several devotees meeting Kathryn Krick, who is the lead pastor of Los Angeles' Five-Fold Church.
The self-described "apostle" practices what her ministry describes as "spiritual deliverance". Believers say that she has the power to free people from demonic forces.
She says that some of the physical reactions devotees have are encounters with God's power.
The video shows one woman, clad in green, approach Krick's table, visibly awestruck. The moment she approaches Krick, she starts visibly thrashing, as she says, "Hallelujah, Jesus! I say, total freedom now, in the name of the Father!"
In another interaction in the video, the alleged cult leader is seen apparently telling someone or something to "leave her body", in an example of her ministry's "spiritual deliverance".
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The church's website explains their purported mission. "God has released revival to the world and we are a community of believers who are passionate to see Jesus have His way; coming in power, moving in signs, wonders & miracles."
Some Have Called Kathryn Krick a Cult Leader
Krick's reputation has been marred in the past. Several people, including ex-church members, have described her as a cult leader.
In an interview posted online, one ex-member described what he described as some "strange" happenings.
"I noticed that after the service, she would be escorted, people like, her team, surrounding her, away from the people, like she's some celebrity or something. Surrounding her, just escorting her away."
He also went on to explain several of her other religious practices, including her "anointing" of people. He described it as "cult-like".
People on social media were also not on board with her claims, with one commenter calling the "spiritual deliverance" "creepy" and "Satanic".
Whether you believe in her teachings or not, one thing remains true: she has a large following both online and in the pews, and they really do think they're being delivered from evil in her presence.
