Is the modern prophetic movement building up the Church — or building personal brands?
In this bold and biblically grounded 191-page position paper, author Duke Taber takes an unflinching look at one of the most misunderstood and misused gifts in contemporary Christianity: prophecy. Drawing extensively from Scripture — especially Paul’s blueprint in 1 Corinthians 12–14 — Modern Day Prophets exposes how celebrity prophet culture has drifted far from its New Testament roots, and charts a clear path back to something more faithful, more humble, and more genuinely helpful to the Church.
What’s inside:
Taber begins with a foundational distinction most believers have never been taught: Old Testament prophets were covenant enforcers under the Mosaic law, while New Testament prophecy serves a completely different purpose — to strengthen, encourage, and comfort the body of Christ. Confusing these two models, he argues, is at the root of nearly every problem plaguing modern prophetic ministry.
From there, the book tackles the tough issues head-on:
- The rise of the celebrity prophet and the economics of the “prophetic industry”
- How social media and monetization have corrupted the gift
- Real-world case studies examining Shawn Bolz’s cold reading controversy, Jeremiah Johnson’s failed 2020 election prophecies, and Todd White’s accountability vacuum
- Why so many prophetic voices resist testing and correction — and how the Church can change that
- Practical, week-by-week steps for pastors, church leaders, prophetically gifted believers, and everyday church members
Modern Day Prophets doesn’t call for the abolition of prophetic gifting — it calls for its recovery. With pastoral warmth and theological rigor, Taber casts a compelling vision for churches where prophecy is rooted in community, submitted to accountability, tested against Scripture, and always pointed toward Jesus.
This book is for you if:
- You’ve been confused, hurt, or disillusioned by prophetic ministry gone wrong
- You lead a church and want a biblical framework for handling prophetic gifts wisely
- You believe you have a prophetic gifting and want to steward it faithfully
- You’re simply trying to discern what’s real from what’s performance
“Let’s value prophets who serve without seeking recognition, who speak truth even when it costs them, and who point people to Jesus rather than to themselves.”
191 pages | 17 Chapters | Includes real-world case studies and practical reform guidelines