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Evangelical Watchdogs Labeling False Teachers

The process and criteria by which evangelical watchdogs and discernment ministries label prominent pastors as false teachers, including the role of doctrine, character, and ethics.

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Jan 8, 2026

Which evangelical watchdogs have formally accused high‑profile pastors of being false teachers, and what are their criteria?

Several self‑styled evangelical “watchdogs” and discernment ministries — including Justin Peters’ ministry, Michelle Lesley’s site, SO4J and compilations like GodWords — have publicly labeled prominen...