Brethren, Happy New Year and Greetings in the joy and strength of our Lord Jesus Christ! I welcome this new year with great enthusiasm, and with a great sigh of relief. I hope your past year in ministry fared well but I experienced something that deeply challenged me spiritually and I am grateful it now remains in the past. The Prophet Isaiah wrote, The Lord says, Forget … [Read more...]
The Heart of Christmas
Brethren, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" We've arrived at the most wonderful, and busiest, time of the year! Our churches have already began preparations with the anticipation and excitement of childlike wonder. We willingly participate in church decorating, choir practices, and play rehearsals so we can invite family and friends to come … [Read more...]
Refreshed & Renewed – Post-Ministerial Conference 2016
Brethren, To the saints of God in the International Assemblies of the Firstborn; grace and peace to you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We just returned from the Ministerial Conference in Lomita, California where all those who attended experienced a "time of refreshing"- Jeremiah 31:25 "I will refresh and satisfy the faint". Those who arrived the first night assumed it … [Read more...]
Post-2016 Convention Message
Brethren, Greetings in the wonderful grace of the Lord Jesus Christ! I hope everyone who attended the California convention will continue to unleash the flame and power of the Holy Spirit as we spread the gospel to the uttermost ends of the earth! We were reminded to remain steadfast in our vision to strengthen California, for in doing so we can only get better in serving … [Read more...]
Unleash the Flames of Pentecost – IAFB Convention 2016
Throughout the Pentecostal movement we have read about, and even witnessed, the ebb and flow of the manifestations of the Holy Spirit. It is these giftings that have not only caused such a stir in history, but also a spiritual division within the Church today where many Pentecostals have allowed these manifestations to cease in the service. I believe we have a great opportunity … [Read more...]
Easter 2016
It's an interesting thought how we in the Body of Christ relish the end of the year holiday festivities, and why shouldn't we? It's Christmastime! A time we recognize Immanuel and worship the newborn King, but this advent holiday contrasts with the holiday at springtime which has a tendency to sneak up on us each year and misses the same kind of enthusiasm it so richly … [Read more...]
Blessed New Year 2016
Happy New Year! Once again we are preparing to usher in a new year, but before 2015 is gone we will look back and reflect on the things we have accomplished in ministry such as annual events, discipleship, outreaches and special programs. Some of us use these as barometers to measure church and spiritual growth and we have a sense of fulfillment when we see our congregation's … [Read more...]
Unto you is born this day…a Savior!
The seasons come and go so quickly that Christmastime is already upon us. This time of the year should bring out the childlike qualities in all of us; from the stringing of the Christmas lights on our homes, the trimming of our trees, tasting Christmas cookies and of course, the shopping with great secrecy. If we are honest with ourselves we all cherish this holiday for all … [Read more...]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
This month ushers in a spirit of Thanksgiving for our entire nation and for those of us who belong to the family of God, it brings a time of reflection; "why are you thankful"? Most of us have loved ones, daily provisions and much to be grateful for. Unfortunately, there are many who have a tendency to succumb to a feeling of ungratefulness. The Sunday messages will prep our … [Read more...]
Ministerial Conference 2015
Reaching Out Without Selling Out The Great Commission has been the Church's mandate to share the good news of Jesus Christ and willingly invest in the lives God has placed in our lives. 1 Corinthians 9:20 NLT When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I … [Read more...]
