01/05/2026
“Covens in the Church”
One of the most misunderstood forms of spiritual warfare in the Body of Christ is what many ministers identify as charismatic witchcraft.
This is not Hollywood witchcraft, and it is not always connected to candles, rituals, or occult ceremonies.
But it is connected to altars..
Sadly, charismatic witchcraft operates inside relationships, churches, leadership circles, friendships, families, and ministries.
This kind of witchcraft operates through manipulation, domination, intimidation, seduction, gossip, emotional control, soulish prayers, spiritual pride, and ungodly influence.
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft…” — 1 Samuel 15:23
This is why many seasoned believers will tell you that blatant witchcraft is often easier to discern and confront than charismatic witchcraft.
When someone is openly operating in occultism, there is less confusion about whether it’s good or bad because the lines are visible and plain to see.
But charismatic witchcraft hides behind gifting, personality, influence, charisma, prophetic language, tears, passion, woundedness, and spirituality.
It often operates through people who appear deeply spiritual outwardly while inwardly functioning from unhealed wounds, rebellion, insecurity, jealousy, bitterness, pride, competition, or a need to control.
“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof…” — 2 Timothy 3:5
Many people operating in this spirit do not even realize they are doing it and that makes it difficult for them to understand that what they’re doing is just as dark as if they were chanting over black candles.
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” — Jeremiah 17:9
Charismatic witchcraft is essentially the attempt to control people, outcomes, decisions, perceptions, or spiritual environments through the power of the flesh rather than through the Spirit of God.