Michael Leroy Bickle (born July 17, 1955)[1] is a former American evangelical leader and founder of the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC).

Once the leader of IHOPKC, Bickle oversaw several ministries and a Bible school until his dismissal in December 2023[2] after confessing to sexual misconduct.

[3] In 1999, Bickle stopped working for the church that he was pastoring, Metro Christian Fellowship, and started the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC).

[8] IHOPKC is known for its daily prayer meetings based on its "harp and bowl" worship model that are held 24 hours a day since September 19, 1999.

IHOPKC also established a Bible college, known as the International House of Prayer University and internships for young adults, all of which closed after Bickle confessed to sexual misconduct.

[22][23][21] However, as of 2017, Bickle continued to praise Bob Jones and would credit him with the start of the International House of Prayer with no mention of the sexual abuse.

[25] After the publication of this document, Bickle announced that he was submitting to John Wimber's oversight and joined the Association of Vineyard Churches in part to address the issues raised by his critics.

[32] Prior to his dismissal for sexual misconduct, Bickle's ministry was endorsed by several American charismatic leaders, including Dr. Jack W. Hayford, Bill Bright, Loren Cunningham, and C. Peter Wagner.

[38][39][40] Following criticism about its decision to hire Stinson LLP, the organization chose instead a local Kansas City law firm to lead the investigation.