Chuck D Pierce

Charles D. Pierce is recognized as the founder and current president of Glory of Zion International Ministries, an organization based in Corinth, Texas. This ministry operates as a vertical apostolic network, utilizing a substantial former aircraft factory for its headquarters and worship services, alongside a network of house churches and numerous associated nonprofit organizations and private businesses. These affiliated entities contribute financially to the ministry, with total contributions reported at $21 million in 2022.

Pierce is also a co-founder and current leader of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), a movement established in 1999. The NAR is described as a neo-charismatic dominionist movement that aims to establish a theocracy in the United States through the Seven Mountain Mandate, which advocates for Christian influence in seven societal domains. Pierce has authored books on prophecy and is a frequent speaker on the subject. He is also part of the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders, a group of prophets including other prominent figures in the movement.

Chuck D. Pierce established and currently leads Glory of Zion International Ministries, headquartered in Corinth, Texas. This organization functions as a vertical apostolic network. Its infrastructure includes a large former Boeing aircraft factory serving as its main hub for worship and operations. The network extends to 600 house churches that connect to online services and over 1,000 associated 501(c3) nonprofit organizations. Additionally, more than 100 privately owned businesses are linked to the ministry. All these associated entities are expected to tithe to Glory of Zion International Ministries, which reported receiving US $21 million in contributions in 2022.

In 1999, Pierce co-founded the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and remains one of its leaders. The NAR is characterized as a neo-charismatic dominionist movement led by independent networks of apostles and prophets. Its stated objective is to establish a theocracy in the United States by implementing the Seven Mountain Mandate, which calls for Christians to exert control over key societal areas: family, religion, education, media, arts and entertainment, business, and government. Pierce co-authored "Releasing the Prophetic Destiny of a Nation" in 2005, detailing prophecies given during a tour of the US. Participants in the NAR perceive their activities as part of a spiritual conflict against demonic forces, anticipating divine intervention and victory.

Pierce is primarily known for his self-proclaimed prophecies and is an author and speaker on this topic. However, his prophetic claims have faced scrutiny. A doctoral dissertation by Yvie Ruth Baker in 2021 noted that Pierce allegedly used strategies to make verifying his prophecies difficult, such as providing unrecorded or private contexts for them. Baker's research, which traced some of these claims, indicated that prophecies attributed to Pierce were reportedly fabricated, altered in detail, or significantly different from later interpretations. Specific examples cited include claims of predicting the September 11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the 2016 election of Donald Trump, and the COVID-19 virus.