I’ve written previously about Dan Bohi and my theological concerns related to his theology and ministry. For further information concerning my specific theological objections, I’d encourage you to click on the hyperlink above and read my articles on various areas of his ministry and theology that I found extremely problematic.

I want to be absolutely clear about my motives. Many have claimed that I’m a pharisee, a heresy hunter, and even an agent for the Enemy for making observations about false teachings. I have taken heat for using my humble platform to shine a light on ministries that have corporately taught false teachings. I’ve lost friends; I’ve been told that nobody would ever want to do ministry with me; and I’ve been the subject of accusations that don’t adhere to reality, some even made from a Nazarene pulpit. A pastor even chastised me for prioritizing truth over unity. I soon realized that many Christians are sadly living through 2 Timothy 4:3–4. “For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” My goal isn’t to undermine the truth, but to highlight it. Unfortunately, Dan Bohi has been allowed to enter back into ministry after an extended personal absence. My upcoming articles will focus on Bohi’s theology using his own sermons and demonstrate why there are reasons the Nazarene community should call for his immediate withdrawal from future bookings.

I personally met Dan Bohi and witnessed him deliver three sermons at Hope Community Church of the Nazarene (HC), where Kevin Seymour serves as the pastor. I was a board member at the church and resigned the month before because of Pastor Seymour’s embrace of New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) theology and his invitation to Dan Bohi to perform a revival service, knowing that I, along with many other congregants, staff, and board members, strongly oppose Dan Bohi’s NAR theology. Regardless of my resignation, I attended the revival services as a guest to witness the service firsthand. HC decided not to broadcast the Friday and Saturday night services because they focused on the controversial topics of healing and deliverance. I have written about Dan Bohi’s theological positions concerning these topics, and you can access them by clicking on the hyperlink found in the first sentence. However, there were two experiences that I found to be the most telling. It was almost scary, if I’m being totally honest.

The first experience was on the first night when Bohi spoke. Given that there are no broadcasts to draw from, I’m relying on my memory, so I’m summarizing what he said to the best of my recollection. Dan Bohi entered into an introduction of himself as being “anointed” and asked people to draw physically near to him to get closer to his anointing. At first, I thought it was a joke because it was such a preposterous request. However, I realized that everyone got up and moved near him as he requested. I sat in the back row, and I remained in my seat. I received confused glances from those who were moving to get closer to the anointed Bohi. I looked in awe at the people who I had grown close with over the previous year who had so willingly obeyed such an unbiblical command. This moment haunted me throughout the night as I realized that those who attended this church placed stock in the imagined “anointing” and the benefits it can bestow merely by being physically nearer to him.

The second experience was on both nights, but especially on the second night, where it was advertised that Bohi would perform miraculous acts of healing. As the night progressed, Bohi expressed that he was unimpressed by our enthusiasm and faith. He commented multiple times about how dull the audience was and even used the word “damn.” One time he stopped the service and said that he sensed a “darkness” in the room. He was disappointed with his reception because he is used to people groveling over him and considering him an anointed miracle worker. When it was time for him to perform miracles, Bohi said that we weren’t in a posture of faith, so he wasn’t in a position to perform miracles. As to how he knew the status of our faith, his anointing must’ve told him that. Or maybe he realized that his performance wasn’t registering with the majority of the audience. I made it a point to introduce myself prior to each meeting, knowing that Pastor Seymour likely explained the nature of my resignation to him. While I can’t say for certain, I imagine that his frustration with the lack of enthusiasm and his sense of “darkness” might’ve resulted from the insecurity of being exposed by a member of the audience (i.e., me) for promoting false doctrines.

I didn’t start out writing about discernment or false teaching. I started out as an eager young apologist in his early twenties, tackling the fundamental objections to Christianity. I was a $1 apologist in a sea of $1 apologists, and I loved it. It was far less emotionally taxing to tackle the philsophical argumentation of atheism than it was to tackle the false doctrines pervading the church. I’ve received more pushback from my fellow Christians than I ever have from non-Christians. The insults have been more cutting, and the social impacts have been more vast. All that is to say, I prefer being an apologist who discusses other topics. However, God has situated my life to speak against false teaching and cast light on those that may present a hindrance to others in their healthy growth in Christ.

I’ll conclude by reassuring the reader that my writing isn’t designed to judge Bohi’s heart. Thankfully, Jesus alone is responsible for that (John 5:22). I’m here to make responsible and prudential judgments based on theology advanced by Dan Bohi, using his own words. I pray that I spread awareness of these topics and encourage sound Biblical thinking. I pray for Dan Bohi as a member of the body of Christ because he is deeply mistaken on many of his doctrines of theology that he’s made a centerpiece of his ministry.

I will refer back to this post in future articles as a foundation for why I’m spotlighting Dan Bohi. It’s not because I get kicks out of addressing Dan Bohi. It’s because I care enough about the truth to shed light on a problem that many Nazarene leaders aren’t bold enough to address. Hopefully, I can be a voice for those who know Bohi is a problem but don’t feel called to speak up. I pray that my words fall on open hearts and minds.