Definition: Tyler Childers was a prominent American evangelist, pastor, and author who served as the pastor of Zion Church in New York City, where he also founded the Youth Movement International (YMI). Childers is best known for his fiery preaching style and controversial teachings on spiritual truths. Childers' teachings revolved around a concept called "the power of the tongue," which refers to the ability to control and influence someone's thoughts and actions. He believed that true worship could be achieved only by using language and words effectively, as they were powerful tools for shaping thought and emotion. Childers frequently used his platform to preach against abortion, homosexuality, and other social issues. His rhetoric often clashed with the prevailing societal norms, challenging the status quo and challenging traditional religious doctrines. While Childers' style may have been controversial at the time, he is now considered an influential figure in Christian theology and history, and has influenced many people's beliefs on religion and morality.