Paul opens our eyes to God’s leadership strategy in Ephesians 4. Jesus leaves earth, and He bestows five different kinds of leaders upon the kingdom that function to prepare and position the members of His Ecclesia. Paul uses the body metaphor to explain how these leadership dynamics function, the measurement of success we should use, […]
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Plowing Prayer and Preaching
There is a difference between speaking Truth and preparing people to receive Truth. We have been called to do both, and Jesus has a strategy for both. Beware the simplistic perception that all we are called to do is “faithfully” communicate Truth. Of course, we must be faithful to preach even if no one listens, […]
Apostles Correct, Confront, and Clarify
Apostolic Leadership We should suppose that the process that produced Bill Johnson’s rebuke of Jason Westerfield’s doctrine and practice included steps of confrontation designed to bring repentance and reconciliation, and that Bill Johnson would bring this particular “next step” into play because the previously efforts to correct his waywardness were not received. Jason may not […]
Blacksmiths At Ziklag, A Message for Brasil [Repost]
“I have created the blacksmith who fans the coals beneath the forge and makes the weapons of destruction. And I have created the armies that destroy.” (Isaiah 54:16) “The following men joined David at Ziklag while he was hiding from Saul son of Kish. They were among the warriors who fought beside David in battle. […]
Defining Ecclesia More Biblically
Pace Setting with Champions
When Roger Bannister broke the impossible barrier and ran a mile in less than 4 minutes, he had a pacesetter. The pace setter was tasked with helping him run four laps at less than a minute per lap on a quarter mile track: thus, running a four-minute mile. The pace setter didn’t break the record […]
The Sacrifice of Destiny: Passion for God’s Purpose
When we read the story of Jesus and His disciples, we observe personal passion in conflict with Divine purpose. Jesus calls the disciples to join in His assignment, but they continue to measure their involvement in His assignment in terms of “what’s in it for me?” This is the Judas spirit in action, a spiritual […]
Revival and Riot: Spiritual and Cultural Contrast
Dr Don has been prophesying a season of Awakening in America for several years that would be marked by both revival and riot. The Awakening will bring holy riot to the kingdom and chaotic riot to the streets. Both aspects of this season are manifesting. Dr Don today: “A season of contrast has arrived. Strong […]
Father’s Harvest Seasons: Judgments that Process Fruit
The Seasons of the Father I wrote a chapter in The Spirit and Power of Elijah about the Father’s times and seasons to emphasize how prophetic leadership prepares the Lord a people. Every kingdom leader leads prophetically. “Prophetic leadership accurately anticipates what is coming next and prepares the Lord a people ready to respond when […]
Is “Two or Three Gathered” an Ecclesia?
No. The Ecclesia can function for a specific application of its authority with two or three kingdom citizens doing Ecclesia business, but the Ecclesia cannot be defined as “two or three gathered in His Name (or authority).” That phrase is not a misquote but the assumption that it defines “ekklesia” is a misapplication of the […]