Currently, we are looking for a “nice” mini-van to maximize our outreach efforts. If you are selling, or you know someone who would like to sell a “nice” mini-van, please contact us. Also, we are in need of a cargo type trailer. Large enough to hold a baptistery and changing room, inside.

I have located brand new trailers for approximately $2,000. However, a “nice” condition used trailer would be more appropriate. Since the weather is becoming colder, an insulated trailer would serve well during the winter months.

250 visitors/35 baptized in the name of Jesus Christ! "TAKE THAT DEVIL!" On Sunday, October 21, 2007, we began our time together with one of the greatest groups of people in Pentecost.  Pastored by Chris Austin, Greater Faith Apostolic Church has the talent, the gifting, the anointing, and the burden to impact their city and reach the lost. The first week has been incredible!  On Sunday night, in a service about soul winning, we felt to speak about the ministry of giving.  At the conclusion of the message, the Spirit of God moved in a tremendous way.  One person after another began raising their hands and making donations, while sobbing for their city. Pastor Austin made the first donation of $500!  With tears running down his face, he then donated an extremely expensive luxury item!  His 7-year daughter came forward and donated her bicycle. Kids immediately began to raise their hands, as well.  These precious kids gave away bicycles, XBOX's, PlayStation's, and a multitude of other great toys.  Families donated appliances, stereos, microwaves, televisions, jewelery, gift cards for gas and restaurants, and much more.   About 45 minutes into this incredible time of giving, I felt like someone in the audience had a car that they were thinking about giving to this great cause.  Within five minutes, a couple stood up, and began to approach the platform.  With tears running down their faces, this couple donated their 1999 Ford Taurus (excellent condition)!!  What a beautiful car!  What an incredible couple! On Monday night, we began teaching on the effects of organized outreach, as well as techniques and tools of successful outreach.  After each session, we would go out into the city and witness and minister to people. By Wednesday, we had seen many miraculous things occur.  There was a change in the minds and hearts of many of these people, as they developed a boldness and burden to reach the lost of their city. Searching under bridges, and walking through parks throughout the city, we located many homeless people who needed nothing more than a hug, a prayer, and a trip to McDonald's.  We even discovered that some were ready to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission for their sins! By Thursday, we were able to transition into the second dimension of outreach, and that is personal evangelism.  Handing out flyers and inviting people to church is very significant, and cannot be overlooked or underestimated.  However, we must all be careful not to stop at this point. By Saturday, we had baptized 8 people!! We have been called and empowered to reach for the lost without reservation! We visited every apartment complex we could locate throughout the week.  We rode the streets every night until about 2:30am, and prayed with people throughout the city.  We passed out flyers, and witnessed to people around every bar and club in town.  Many were kind, and some were angry.  But the fact remains, we have been called to win souls. On Sunday, we had 250 first time visitors in the house! Pastor Austin delivered a tremendous message to the crowd, and I gave the altar call and spoke about water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ!  21 people responded to this life changing message, and many were filled/refilled with the Holy Ghost!  To God be the glory! A local television crew heard about the outreach that was going on, and they showed up to film the entire Sunday morning service.  What a tremendous opportunity to allow others in the city to hear this incredible message, and see 21 people baptized in the name of Jesus Christ! We will post many pictures of the incredible events that have already taken place!

What an incredible time we had in Logan! Thanks for all of the great memories! We always enjoy sending time with Bro. & Sis. Martin.  These are really sweet people.

During the two weeks that we were in Logan, we help set up a successful youth outreach team.  The young people of this church began outreach with us on the second day of the revival.  They did a wonderful job at reaching out to the young people of their community.

Each day, we took a group of young people into the community to reach out, invite, witness, and love their city.  The kids caught on very quickly, and were surprised at how fun and exciting outreach can be.  On the second Sunday of the revival, the church conducted a “Fun Festival.”  This was to be  a time of fun, games and prizes.

In one of the services, Ken felt to speak about giving.  Although that night happened to be the smallest crowd…. an enormous amount of money was raised in that one service.  If possible, check out some of the pictures of the prizes that were given away that week.

When Sunday arrived, we had over 80 children!!! Wil and Sarah Rowland, children evangelists from Ohio, were tremendous. Bro. Rowland keep the children “in the palm of his hand” with songs and skits and then pulled it all together by teaching them about the love of Jesus, something most of these children may never have heard.

Afterward the service, the church did a fantastic job of organizing games, prizes, food and activities. From Oreo building contests to balloon hats, this church has planning down to an art. Not only did Bro. Roland do a great job interacting and ministering to the children, but he is an extremely talented artist, as well.

Sis. Martin and the church worked tirelessly to organize this incredible day and it paid off!!!

Our friend, Tim sent this to us, we have laughed until we cried!! For a good laugh, click here.

We had a great time at General Conference this year. We stayed at the Westin Harbor Island. The room had a fantastic water view, and the bed was incredibly comfortable.

The Lifeline DVD received a warm reception from many states. We visited with a multitude of pastors, lay ministers, and other wonderful people that were currently involved in or looking forward to, working with the chemically dependent population.

A FEW EVENTS OF THE WEEK

*Friday night, after the service in the Forum, we set out for some street evangelism.

Prior to getting on Bro. Maddix’s van, I noticed a black male heading in our direction. I sensed that he was open and ready to hear about the Lord. Bro. Tim Downs and I began speaking with him about Jesus Christ, and letting him know that the Lord knew his situation, and that even though it appeared as if society had turned its back on him, God never would!

I began to talk to him about water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and the gift of the Holy Ghost. And, within five minutes, James was ready to be baptized! One problem: there was no water.

After searching the area, we concluded that our only hope would be utilizing a room at the Marriott Hotel, and baptizing James in a bathtub. We quickly located a group of Pentecostal girls that temporarily gave us liberty to use their bathroom as a life changing facility for this man. I had the wonderful privilege of baptizing James in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of his sins.

I believe we have a God given mandate to reach the lost. To go into all the world, and preach this powerful gospel to every creature. And if street evangelism makes some uncomfortable, and if it rubs some the wrong way, then so be it! We have a world to reach, and I want to do everything I can to see it happen!

Next, we got on the bus, and headed for Ybor City. What an incredibly sensual and savage city. Known best for its historic sites, Ybor City, may appear to be a nice place to visit and even enjoy a pleasant night out on the town. However, there are a couple segments of the downtown area that are saturated with all kinds of evil. In light of that statement, What better place to reach lost souls?

After marching around the streets for some time, and praying and praising God amongst all the nastiness of the night…. We headed for one particular street that was inundated with clubs and bars. While passing out tracts for Sunday night’s service, and praying for others, Bro. Downs and I noticed a big guy standing in the doorway of one of the bars.

This guy was intoxicated, and very loud. Watching the situation closely, I noticed this same guy touching one of our young ladies in an inappropriate manner, and yelling out incredibly offensive obscenities, I quickly intervened and asked the guy to refrain from touching anyone of us. Then, myself and one other young man from our group began to talk to this guy about the love of God. We told him that all we were doing is reaching out to the people of this town, and letting them know that there was something better than the nightclub scene.

Within a few minutes of talking to him about repentance, this guy pours his beer out on the ground, and says, “Let’s do it right here!” Right there in front of the bar, and in front of all his friends, he began to pour his heart out to God in repentance.

After a time of repentance, we began to talk to him about water baptism in the name of Jesus. Explaining the significance of the name of Jesus, and why we baptize in that name, he quickly responded, “My daddy wouldn’t have it any other way!” Asking him what that meant, he replied, “My dad is a Pentecostal.”

We escorted him to the horse trough that we had full of water and ready to be used. And, to top it all off, at approximately 2:15 AM, after being baptized, Austin received the baptism of the Holy Ghost on the side street of that downtown city.
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Saturday night, we hung out with Tim and Holly Downs. These guys are real soul winners. I appreciate their burden for souls, as well as their friendship. Tim and I stayed up until after 6AM, talking about soul winning and reaching our cities. Later that morning, we attended church in St. Pete, Florida, where Matt Maddix pastors.

Sunday night, we attended the service at the forum, and witnessed an incredible out pouring of the Holy Ghost. What an exciting time to be a part of the Kingdom of God.

After service, we headed for the Cheesecake Factory. After a busy week, we wanted to relax with friends and enjoy the last night in Tampa.

Shortly after leaving the restaurant, we began to center our focus back on souls. A lady drove passed us and Tim Downs began to talk with her about the Lord. Moved by his sincerity, this lady expressed her love for God, and said that she had made some huge changes in her life over the last two years.

We all prayed with her, and introduced her to Bro. Maddix. She was open and very receptive, and said that she would be interested in a Bible Study.

Before leaving the parking lot, Tim and I began to watch the people go in and out of the club that was located a couple of doors down from the restaurant. Convinced that these people were looking for something that they had yet to find, we began to speak to the people as they walked through the parking lot.

Two of the men exited the club and headed for the parking lot. These were extraordinarily large men, and it wasn’t difficult assuming that they were football players. We thought how great it would be to witness to these men.

As we began talking to them about the Lord, one of the men said that he was the team’s ministry leader. Unsure as to what team they played for, I introduced myself to one of the men, and he said his name was, “Jeremy Trueblood.” To most, this name may not ring a bell. And to be quite honest, a day earlier, and I wouldn’t have recognized the name, either. Here’s the neat part of the story.

Prior to service that night, I walked by a television in the Westin Hotel. And as I glanced at the television, I noticed one name that caught my attention was, “Trueblood.” He is the starting right tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Little did I know, that within just a few hours, I would meet Jeremy Trueblood, and be speaking to him about the Lord!

There are no coincidences with God!

We had the privilege of being with the Eller family, beginning Wednesday.  Bro. & Sis. Eller are two of the finest people in Ohio.  They pastor an incredible group of people, and they have certainly raised their wonderful children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.

We fell in love with this family last year.  They have four beautiful children: Ellis, Alyssa, Elijah and Israel.

Sis. Eller is a talented and anointed musician.  However, she is one of the most anointed song writers/psalmists in Pentecost!  Purchase one of her CD’s, they are incredible!

Pastor Eller is an all around great guy.  He’s a tremendous father; A wonderful pastor; and a great friend!

If you are in the area, please stop by for a service…. You won‘t be disappointed!

On Thursday, we traveled with Bishop Ellis, to a daughter work at Christian Life Center in Minerva.  The Bishop set up this special service entitled, “Day of Deliverance.”

What a terrific time we had in the Lord!  Although Bishop travels internationally, he also is the founder and president of Purpose Institute.  And, if that’s not enough, he also pastors this great church!  He and Sis. Ellis are jewels in the kingdom of God.

What an anointed ministry team!  We love, appreciate, admire, and esteem these people highly!  Bishop, if you are reading this, “Thanks for your voice in our lives!”

On Friday, Bishop Ellis was kind enough to allow me to speak at Purpose Institute.  I believe wholeheartedly in this incredible Bible College.  Founded in 1994, this college is quite possibly the most effective Christian education tool in Pentecost.

What a tremendous presence of the Lord met with us in that classroom/sanctuary.  Speaking specifically about the burden to win souls, and offering efficient tools to carry out that burden, I attempted to positively impact the lives of these students in the area of soul winning.

The students responded in an exceptional manner, and I honestly believe the burden was caught by many of these great people.  I sincerely hope that each of these men and women go back to their cities, and turn them upside down!  Why not?  We have the message, the Name, and the power to do so!!!!!!!

On Sunday, we had such a great time ministering in the outdoor service.  After the service, the wonderful church people served their community!  They had a great barbecue and fun for the kids! They really made an impact on the visitors that were present!

Thanks to the Link Church for allowing us to be a part of the great things you are doing to share the message and the love of Jesus Christ to this world!

A special shout out to the youth group in Big “Z”!!! We love you guys!

What a fun time we had with the church in Zanesville, pastored by Bro. Richard. Julie and I have grown to love the Richard family, as well as the fantastic church they pastor.

The altar services (on average) lasted approximately three hours each night!

The wonderful saints tarried in the Holy Ghost each night. Even though many had an early morning scheduled the next day, entire families remained in deep prayer and worship after each service! God is preparing these people for a great harvest! Many new ministries are coming into fruition, and this church is on the move!!

The Brownwood Evangelism Center, pastored by Rev. Ken Colegrove, is one of the greatest churches in our movement. With exceptional leadership and vision, this body of believers have set their focus upon reaching souls, serving their community, and lifting up the name of Jesus Christ!

In August of 2007, we had the privilege of being in revival services with them. In two weeks, at least 20 received the Holy Ghost, physical miracles took place, and many were baptized.

B.E.C.’s “Lifeline” team gathered on several occasions, and visited the halfway houses of their city. Establishing friendships with the residents, serving them, loving them, and bonding with them, this team of men proved their burden and calling to reach the lost and hurting of their city. What a tremendous impact they have made thus far within their community!

We held an all-day picnic on Saturday, full of fun and games. Many showed up for this wonderful time of fellowship. The BEC church team members served each guest with enthusiasm and sincerity. They went above and beyond the call of duty, and we believe they made an enormously positive impact on the visitors.

MIRACLE SERVICE: During one particular service, a four year girl received the Holy Ghost, and her 6 year old sister, who was deaf and unable to speak… was healed during the same service. Her ears were miraculously opened, and she walked to the back of the sanctuary and began to speak to one of the sweet women of the church, “Angel, Angel!!”

After service, Her mother was able to confirm that her beautiful little daughter was able to speak as well as hear her for the first time! To God be the Glory!!!

If you are ever in the area, you owe it to yourself to visit this great church. The Colegrove’s are some of the most incredible people in Pentecost! We love them and esteem them highly!