"I want you to be My voice." God spoke these words to Sherri Downs five years ago—and astounded her.She was comfortable with being His voice in the pulpit. Public speaking didn't intimidate her. But she had little background in written or other more formal types...
As the lead pastor of Empowered People Church, a non-denominational church in suburban Chicago founded in 2006 by her and her husband, Deland John, Dr. Kisia Coleman has been charged by God with many crucial tasks. Not only must she protect her flock from the cold,...
More than a decade ago, the Lord downloaded a life-changing prophetic word to Darlena Fields. And she wanted no part of it.God spoke to Fields and told her that she and her husband, Phillip, were going to lay down their ministry as leadership coaches to develop one...
Have you heard of the New Apostolic Reformation? Some people say it's a nefarious organization of heretical charismatics who are scheming to take over the entire world. The conspiracy theories surrounding the NAR range from mere speculations to full-blown...
The contemporary church is facing unprecedented challenges to its faith. In addition to the increasing pressure upon believers to conform to the values of secular culture, churches have experienced considerable declines in attendance and finances due to COVID-19....
This month's cover story on Mario Murillo means a lot to me because of his impact on my own life and ministry. As you will read in our article, the Lord has given him a huge influence at a time when we need a fresh move of God. That's why Murillo was one of my main...
When God spoke a prophetic word into Cathy Coppola's life years ago that she would "preach and teach" but also "be known for signs and wonders," Coppola hesitated."Oh no!" she responded. "Lord, I would like a respectable ministry like Joyce Meyer."She rebuked that...
Tim Ferrara takes the gift of discernment seriously, so much so that he staked his professional career, his life and his family on this precious kingdom blessing.After nearly a quarter of a century in retail with the same company, Ferrara used the discernment God gave...
It's only when you look back at the steps you've taken that the birth of your call makes sense. Our first ministry step occurred on our wedding day when the prophetic word came. God told us we'd leave our country, South Africa, and board an airplane with two small...
Apostle Demontae Edmonds doesn't remember much about his childhood before turning 5 years old. One thing that remains vivid in his mind, however, is the way his aunt introduced him to the gospel, using him as an audience to help her gain confidence to teach her Bible...
Dr. Angela Powers' grandmother, Mamie, passed away more the 20 years ago. But the spirit-filled prayers of protection, perseverance and strength she poured out over her granddaughter's life remain a blessing not only over Powers and her ministry but over the men,...
As a charismatic pastor of Baby Boomer age, Bob Sawvelle has gradually come to a stark revelation: The younger people in his congregation at Passion Church in Tucson, Arizona—and throughout the world—can make a difference for Christ.And it's time to start...
The story of the five loaves and two fish isn't simply one of Doug Stringer's favorite passages in the Bible. It has become an instruction manual for the human compassion ministry he founded nearly three decades ago—Somebody Cares America/International.A small...
Fear is never an option when Sonny Lara braves his way in the treacherous, gang-infested areas of San Jose, California. When God instructs him when and where to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, he simply has no choice to shun the fear of man and obey God.Considering...