Army IG Opens Investigative Inquiry Into 3-star General’s Ties to the New Apostolic Reformation!

Army IG Opens Investigative Inquiry Into 3-star General’s Ties to the New Apostolic Reformation!

MRFF Demands Investigation of Lt. General Eifler

A little less than two weeks ago, on Friday, September 13, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) sent a letter to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks demanding an immediate investigation of U.S. Army Lieutenant General Brian Eifler. In August, Lt. General Eifler delivered a presentation, in uniform, at a major New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) event.

The NAR Event

The event was NAR Apostle Cindy Jacobs’s annual Reformation Prayer Network gathering in Washington, D.C. At this event, NAR prophets, apostles, and other kingdom warriors from all 50 states come together to strategize about how they’re going to seize dominion over the world. For us here in America, this means ending democracy as we know it. This is not an exaggeration. The NAR is a dangerous, politically influential movement. Their annual gathering includes legislative briefings with like-minded members of Congress.

Why This Matters

No member of the United States military, especially a 3-star Pentagon general, should be involved with this subversive group of Christian dominionists. However, Lt. General Eifler, whose wife Sherry is a member of the NAR’s “Alaska’s War Council,” delivered a presentation at their major annual gathering. This presentation, for some reason, involved a map of the Asia-Pacific region.

Investigation Launched

Two days ago, MRFF received an email from a Senior Investigator with the Department of the Army Inspector General Agency – Investigations Division. The email, signed by Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, informed us that his office has opened an “investigative inquiry” into Lt. General Eifler’s NAR activities. According to MRFF’s fearless leader Mikey Weinstein, an Inspector General’s “investigative inquiry” is like a grand jury in the civilian world. They look at the evidence to determine if it’s enough to indict someone. If this inquiry finds enough evidence (which MRFF intends to supply), a full-blown IG investigation would be the next step.

MRFF’s Role

The IG investigator has asked for MRFF’s participation in the investigative inquiry, to which the answer is “Hell yes!” As often happens when MRFF exposes a bad actor in our military, people who know things about that individual contact us. This has happened in this case as well. So, even with the incriminating evidence we already have about Lt. General Eifler and his “Alaska’s War Council” wife, we’re going to have much more for that IG investigative inquiry!

Stay Tuned

Stay tuned. This one is going to get very, very interesting.

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MRFF Demands Investigation of 3-Star Pentagon General’s Disturbing Ties to NAR

On a September 4 Zoom call of “Alaska’s War Council,” Eleanor Roehl, co-founder of Kingdom Warriors Alaska, Kingdom Alliance Network, and Alaskan Representative on Cindy Jacobs’s Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders, opened the call by welcoming her fellow “War Council” members:

“Good evening. Greetings to you from Anchorage, Alaska. We want to welcome of course the War Council on tonight. … And of course we have Sherry Eifler, living in Washington, D.C., who we just saw – her and of course her husband Brian in D.C. last weekend. … It is so great to have Sherry Eifler stationed in D.C. as a part of our War Council.”

And who is Sherry Eifler’s husband Brian, referred to so familiarly by Eleanor Roehl? That would be U.S. Army Lieutenant General Brian Eifler, who recently got his third star and a new position as Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel of the United States Army, moving to D.C. after three years in Alaska as Commanding General, 11th Airborne Division.

Eiflers’ Involvement with NAR

During the Eiflers’ three years in Alaska, Lt. General Eifler’s wife, Sherry Eifler, became a member of “Alaska’s War Council,” part of the extensive network of prophets and apostles and prayer warriors known as the New Apostolic Reformation.

And what was the event in D.C. that Eleanor Roehl had just seen Sherry Eifler and her 3-star general husband Brian at? That would be the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) Apostle Cindy Jacobs’s annual Reformation Prayer Network gathering, held less than a month ago, from August 29-31, 2024.

Lt. General Eifler wasn’t just tagging along with his wife and her NAR pals to this event. He was an active participant, giving a presentation (that, for some reason, involved a map of the Asia-Pacific region) to an audience that included Apostle Cindy Jacobs herself! He even wore his 3-star Army general uniform for the occasion, as photos on the Indiana Canopy of Prayer’s Facebook page show.

Violation of Regulations

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) routinely goes after military personnel, especially high-ranking officers, who blatantly violate the Department of Defense and service branch regulations that strictly prohibit the wearing of military uniforms while participating in religious events. There’s no question that Lt. General Eifler violated these regulations when giving his presentation at NAR Apostle Cindy Jacobs’s Reformation Prayer Network gathering in uniform. But this is infinitely more serious than that, given that the NAR isn’t just a religious movement but also a powerful, dangerous, and growing political movement that seeks to end democracy as we know it.

NAR’s Political Influence

Apostle Cindy Jacobs, whose big NAR gathering Lt. General Eifler just participated in, was one of the Trump-supporting prayer leaders outside the Capitol Building on Jan. 6. She said at the beginning of the video in the tweet below, as the breach of the Capitol was getting underway, “And we’re right in front of the Capitol and the lord had given me a vision and he showed me that they would break through and go all the way to the top.”

At the time of the Jan. 6 insurrection, Lt. General Eifler, then a 1-star general, was stationed at the Pentagon as the Army’s Chief Legislative Liaison.

Understanding the NAR

Don’t know much about the NAR? You’re not alone. But if you’re familiar with the now-iconic White House photo of people laying their hands on Trump, who they believe was anointed president by God, that’s as good a place as any to start.

The blond woman next to Trump is Apostle Paula White (now Paula White-Cain since she married her third husband, Jonathan Cain of the band Journey), Trump’s spiritual advisor.

Here is a must-watch video, preserved for posterity by PFAW’s Right Wing Watch, of Paula White on November 4, 2020, leading a prayer service to secure Trump’s reelection. (I have no idea what the guy nonchalantly walking back and forth behind her reading something is doing.)

Experts on NAR

I probably know a bit more about the NAR than most people because of the kind of work I do, but I’m the first to admit that what I know barely scratches the surface of this seemingly endless web of prophets and apostles and networks and churches. Fortunately for us, there are people who have been closely following and reporting on the NAR for decades, among them Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates Frederick Clarkson and Rachel Tabachnick, a former associate fellow at Political Research Associates and now an independent researcher, writer, and speaker.

Quotes from Experts

A November 17, 2020, Religion Dispatches article by Frederick Clarkson titled “Beneath the ‘Wacky’ Paula White Video is a Dark and Deeply Undemocratic World Propping Up the President” included the following quotes from Rachel Tabachnick that do a good job of concisely conveying the growth and dominionist ambitions of the NAR (emphasis added):

“The apostolic and prophetic networks that now dominate organized Christian Zionism have transitioned from more passive narratives of events to take place in the afterlife

FAQs on Army IG Investigative Inquiry

1. What is the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)?

The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a Christian movement that emphasizes the role of apostles and prophets in modern times. It has been associated with various conservative and evangelical Christian groups.

2. Why is the Army IG investigating a 3-star general’s ties to NAR?

The investigation is likely due to concerns about potential conflicts of interest, religious bias, or other issues that could impact the general’s ability to perform their duties impartially.

3. What are the potential implications of a high-ranking military officer being associated with NAR?

The implications could be significant, as military leaders are expected to maintain a neutral stance and not promote any particular religion or ideology. Associations with controversial groups like NAR might undermine trust in the officer’s ability to lead impartially.

4. How does this investigation affect the military’s commitment to separation of church and state?

The investigation highlights ongoing concerns about the separation of church and state within the military. It underscores the need for military leaders to maintain a secular stance and avoid promoting any religious agenda.

5. What are the possible outcomes of this investigative inquiry?

The outcomes could range from a formal reprimand or disciplinary action if wrongdoing is found, to no action if the investigation does not uncover any significant issues. The final decision will depend on the findings of the inquiry.

6. How does this relate to broader discussions about religious freedom in the military?

This investigation is part of broader discussions about balancing religious freedom with the need for military leaders to remain impartial. It reflects ongoing debates about how much religious expression is acceptable within the military context.

7. Can you provide more details about the specific allegations against the 3-star general?

The specific allegations are not publicly disclosed at this time, as the investigation is ongoing. However, it is likely that the allegations involve some form of inappropriate involvement or promotion of NAR activities by the general.

8. How does this affect public trust in the military leadership?

The investigation could impact public trust if it reveals significant issues or if it appears that military leaders are not adhering to expected standards of impartiality. Transparency during and after the investigation will be crucial in maintaining public trust.

9. What role does the Army IG play in such investigations?

The Army IG is responsible for conducting independent investigations into allegations of misconduct, including those related to religious activities or affiliations that might compromise an officer’s impartiality.

10. How long does an investigation like this typically take?

The duration of an investigation can vary significantly depending on its complexity and the resources required. It could take several weeks, months, or even longer to complete, depending on the depth of the inquiry.

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