From Laity to Kings

In each newsletter will try to give you a sense of what the Holy Spirit is saying to Kings right now… somewhat like the articles you see on the Elijah List emails. We share these for two reasons; 1) to build you up with encouragement, and 2) to provide a venue for intercessory support. In the future I would like to include your sense of what God is saying as well. Feel free to submit them at:

Widening the Clergy / Laity Gap

I spent most of my pastoral activity faithfully bridging the clergy / laity gap. We did it by encouraging the laity (mostly Kings) into the priesthood by asking them to perform pastoral functions. As a pastor, I continually invited people into the “work of the ministry” believing Kings would help perform the priestly function and tear down this wall between the clergy and laity. It didn’t work very well “and” now I’m teaching people that the gap is healthy. We should let priests be priests (to equip the saints) and Kings should be Kings (doing the work of the ministry in the marketplace outside the church). As we discuss in the book, making kings elders, co-pastors, etc. will always result in a competition for control of the church which rightfully belongs with the pastor. Kings have the opportunity to go beyond the training and win some battles in the kingdom.

What God is saying About Marketplace Ministry

Marketplace Ministry or Workplace Ministry is often discussed in two ways that minimize the liberation that goes with releasing Kings.

First its often viewed as the turf of people that are already wealthy. There are some wealthy people that do need to function. But, the real emphasis of the Holy Spirit is on releasing Kingly attributes that will bring the rest of us middle income folks into prosperity and ministry… Breaking off poverty mentalities, finding creativity, boldness, initiative. I believe God is inviting middle class Christians sitting in pews to find worship inside the church and ministry “outside” ...in the kingdom.
The focus of “ministry” in the business sector is often limited to character. Businessmen and women need to have integrity. True, but that vein misses the significance of what God is really doing. It’s anointing and character, not just character. For me, the exciting thing is the anointing on prosperity and ministry in the marketplace. Too much focus on character starts to get “works-oriented” and introverted. Lack of character can keep us out of our land, but good character in itself is not a ticket to anything. I’m thankful the last 20 years of the prophetic movement helped us experience and appreciate anointing of the Holy Spirit. Anointing breaks the yoke – not my good character.

I’ve been asking the Lord why breakthroughs are coming so slowly (patience is not one of my strong suites). Here’s what the Lord said.

Right now there is significant pressure on believers trying to get started in marketplace ministry. It’s the "new baby" the enemy would like to kill in its infancy. The tactic is simple… you’ve been feeling small because of a few setbacks. This comes during a time when My Spirit is saying you're “well able to take the land.” Its enemy resistance to the movement of my Spirit! Trials are being allowed right now to cultivate faith that My power is sufficient “and” to point you to the role of intercession. See your "smallness" in the sense of David and Goliath. The Risks and the Rewards are much bigger than you’ve ever seen. Kings are starting to say “yes” to my invitation to possess their inheritance of prosperity and ministry in the kingdom. Angels are being released as intercessors like Aaron and Hur hold up the arms of Moses so Joshua can win battles. I will cause your enemies to flee in seven directions (Deut 28:7). This is not a season to draw back; its a season to enter in with wisdom, wise counsel from friends, and anointing. David's mighty men are being groomed in quiet places. Great exploits are their portion.

One thing close to my heart is helping Kings (like you) connect with their dream. We want to accomplish that with prayer and networking and we'll be starting an intercessory ministry toward that end. Here's your prayer assignment.