Those who are familiar with IBLP’s recent history know that the organization has a pattern of establishing new connections with foreign countries, claiming that Mr. Gothard’s teachings are going to transform the country into a model nation. Usually these connections end in disillusionment on both ends, as was the case with Russia.

IBLP has been attempting to establish a relationship with Peru, and they currently have a delegation led by Mr. Gothard in the capital city of Lima. They have been blogging each day about the trip on this website: http://teamperu12.blogspot.com/ (Update: shortly after publication of this article, the blog was removed by IBLP staff.)

We thought we’d pass this website along as an illustration of the following:

• IBLP continues to emphasize spreading Mr. Gothard’s teachings (seven basic principles; seven deadly stresses, etc) to a much greater level than of sharing the gospel.
• Mr. Gothard is currently trying to infiltrate Peruvian churches with his unusual and unbiblical teachings on stress resolution. On day four, “The first visit this morning was with a group of pastors from all over the country. They were given the concept of how their churches should be the center for stress resolution.” We know that the church has indeed been given a calling, but it is not “stress resolution.” It is the Great Commission.
• Mr. Gothard’s teachings on pseudo-spiritual medicine are growing increasingly strange. On day eleven,
  “One of the patients visited was a little boy about 5 years old named Julio. He is suffering from brain paralysis which hinders his motor skills. He had just come out of a surgery in which a portion of his gut had been implanted into his brain and he was already showing signs of healing. The doctors cannot explain why that technique is working, but Mr. Gothard was able to share with them the mind and body connection. They are working on an agreement in which VERITY Institute will be able to work with the hospitals on a stress evaluation program and document the results.”
  We are currently investigating what medical procedure is being referred to, but this is an example of how Mr. Gothard will make an uneducated medical claim based on a misuse of Scripture to make it seem as if he has answers for all of life’s problems.

In conclusion, we would like to say that we do indeed rejoice for those who have been saved in Peru. Mr. Gothard’s teaching on justification is indeed orthodox, and undoubtedly there have been those on this trip who have accepted Christ. However, we pray that these people do not continue to seek Mr. Gothard’s teachings on sanctification and the Christian walk, as they lead to nowhere but bondage.