His so-called "chain of command" teachings promote the belief that bosses, city leaders and husbands are put in elevated positions by God.

The goal of IBLP is to provide others with a "clear institution and training on how to find success by following God’s principles found in Scripture."

The movement teaches that women should be subservient to their husbands and that followers should shun dancing, dating and much of pop culture, People magazine reported.

Some of the things forbidden by the IBLP include the consumption of television, movies, romance novels, rock music and alcohol, Chicago magazine reported.

According to Chicago magazine, Gothard released a statement where he apologized for "holding hands, hugs and touching of feet or hair with young ladies."

"However, the review showed that Mr. Gothard has acted in an inappropriate manner, and the Board realizes the seriousness of his lack of discretion and failure to follow Christ’s example of being blameless and above reproach," the statement shared.