Category: General

First, let us discuss the list in Ephesians 4:11, and the combination of shepherds and teachers in this instance. Some have ventured to combine teaching and shepherding into a single function, to declare the “fourfold ministry.” We know that this is not Paul’s intention, to combine teacher and shepherd into one singular function, because Paul […]

All kingdom leadership dynamics function spiritually. The kingdom is a spiritual kingdom. The leadership has spiritual dynamics. The empowerment and authority is spiritual first but affects people, places, and things by spiritual power and authority. Kingdom leadership dynamics operate in contrast with leadership dynamics common to the kingdoms of man. Where there is contrast, competition, […]

Dulled by Diversion “If running with the footmen tires you, what would you do running with the horses, Jeremiah?” God asks. He replies to the prophet’s anticipations of staggering change, turmoil, death, horror, and international adjustment. As if to say, “I didn’t show you all this revelation so you would give up, son. I showed […]

Does music and intercession establish the kingdom or the kingdom establish music and intercession? What comes first? Is one the effect of the other, or can one happen without the other? The Tent of David being rebuilt is international. When God opened the door of the kingdom to non-Jews, the prophetic fulfillment identified a greater […]

License Plates I went into open vision about 2015: I was holding old license plates, some rusted to the point at which reading the numbers became difficult. I was required to use strong, industrial strength sand paper to clear off dirt, rust, and distortion to the original paint in order to read the plates. I […]

The Chief Cornerstone and Foundation of the Ecclesia is Jesus Christ. He laid the foundational leaders into place, setting the height, breadth, and width of the structure, setting the only point of reference for the plumb lines of spiritual construction. Yet, Paul says that the apostles and prophets were foundations for the Ecclesia and others […]

“Jezebel his wife said to Ahab (her husband and Israel’s king), Do you not govern Israel? Arise, eat food, and let your heart be happy. I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” Jezebel whispers,”Trust me. I’ll get you what you want.” She has uncanny ways of being available for people with a […]

1 – Unity in the Body derives from shared purpose. To move in oneness, the Body must be completely representative of the Head in all its spiritual systems. Unity occurs top down, not feet first. The Body cannot simply follow around the feet if it is to fulfill purpose. The Head provides all the spiritual […]

The term “discipline” describes any process or behavior that produces maturity. Self-discipline describes process or behaviors produced by strength of will. In one sense, all discipline is self-discipline even when the discipline received comes through a leader. Submission to that leadership or “following,” applies the discipline. Discipline and punishment differ in both intention and application. Discipline […]

Maturing mini-movements offer structures for simple spiritual strategies that every member of the Body can understand, practice, and perpetuate. As mini-movements form, they plant both seeds of success and failure at their inceptions. Maintaining a strategic focus upon what produces “success,” with an equal vigilance toward minimizing “failures,” challenges all leaders, and has particular bearing […]