Releasing Kings for Ministry in the Marketplace   Join us In Spokane Roy LeTourneau will be one of the featured speakers at our conference in Spokane right after Christmas.  Harold will also be ministering - these my favorite people.  We plan to have a "party" releasing Kings.  Your invited and here's "another reason" why I believe this conference will be spiritual milestone!   A Reformation of Kings The Lord put a word in my heart over the last week – “Reformation”.  It kept coming up in conversation as hearts search for ways to express the significance of their liberation.  Revolution doesn’t quite fit – we’re not throwing off the tyranny of a misguided church, we’re actually bringing her evangelism and building a new wing (maybe literally).  Pastors are welcoming this new venue to equip the saints as Kings.  The protestant reformation was the spiritual awaking that started under Luther’s guidance.  It spilled over into an intellectual renaissance.  Both were rooted in a personal re-visitation the truths of scripture in their native languages and in the original languages. When we’re through liberating 80% of Christianity and we successfully release their ministries in the marketplace, History will see the significance of the Kingdom impact on our cultures and call it a “Reformation.”  We may call it a “jail-break,” an “army,” or “revival”… but reformation isn’t a bad way to think about the release of Kings.  Let’s contrast Luther with the present move.    1.  The Bible was given to the masses (instead of Mass in Latin) Luther and the Protestant Reformers read the Bible and understood that personal salvation was by grace.  Jesus was known as Savior and Lord and men were understood to be his servants (Rom 3:23) The Kingly Reformation of today is headquartered in John 10:10.  We understand that Jesus is also the King of Kings and we are more than conquerors seated at his right hand. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 KJV   2. A Theological Shift Reformations are under girded by a new revelation, or emphasis, in scripture.  The Reformers emphasized the solution of the cross for personal sin… the death and burial of Christ as atonement for our sin. The Kingly reformation of today adds an emphasis to the resurrection of Christ.  Jesus is seen as the giver of life.  Instead of seeing him way up in heaven, we see ourselves with him, conversing with Him, co-laboring with Him to expand the Kingdom.  In addition to knowing personal salvation, we also know the savior personally. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.  John 15:15   3. The Priesthood of the Believer The Protestant Reformers gave us the revelation that individuals personally have direct access to God and that the priestly ministry was not a conduit for salvation. The Kingly Reformation of today gives us the revelation that individuals personally have access to “ministry” and that it is not the sole function of the priesthood.  God is “ordaining” Kings for ministry in the marketplace.  It is the jailbreak that will allow the release of the saints equipped for the “work of ministry.”  We can fulfill the great commission to make disciples of all nations – with “all” of the saints. So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7 But the word of God continued to increase and spread. Acts 12:24 In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.   Acts 19:20    See you in Spokane Blessings, John & Harold -------------------------------------------------------------------- Make plans to attend our first conference! "EMPOWERED TO IMPACT YOUR WORLD" In Business, Politics, School, your Community Join us in Spokane WA on Dec 27 - 29 , 2004, for the Marketplace Ministries Conference. Your life will be changed! Featured speakers: Dr. Roy LeTourneau –The church planting/business legacy of the LeTourneau Family is a time tested model for the new breed of minister called to “Marketplace Evangelism” Harold R. Eberle – Powerful apostolic teacher, author & prophet. This arrow in the hand of the Lord will shake you, wake you and definitely challenge you to rise to the calling God has for you. Scott Fivash – CEO of the CEO Washington/California Magazines.  DJ Rabe – Founder of focus Groups. John Garfield – Author of Releasing Kings, Engineer, and Pastor.  www.releasing-kings.com. Register Early Read "Releasing Kings for Ministry in the Marketplace"  before you come Order Here Location: Doubletree Hotel – Spokane City Center 1-800-222-8733 322 N Spokane Falls CT Spokane, WA   Registration:   $45 Individual - $75 Married Couple 1-800-308-5837 509-248-5837   Progress - Kingly Bio's are UP We've completed the first round of interviews with Kings.  These are real people that have been blessed by God in the Marketk Place and have hearts for ministry.  Check it out at http://www.releasing-kings.com/Interviewing-Kings.html.  If you have a success story, we'd like to post it.   Progress - A Study Guide We've completed the first draft of study guide that targets those teaching the material in Releasing Kings.  The Beta test version is being scrubbed by helpful critics as you read this.  It includes a page of notes on each chapter, all the graphics suitable to make overheads, and a PDF file of the book with the key points highlighted that includes marginal notes, comments, and questions.  We'll have this material available for purchase for the conference (and on the web). john@releasing-kings.com or johnsue@3-cities.com 509-308-6873   Friends Tell Friends Harold and I have both been hesitant to "market" this book... sounds self-serving.  Here's the "grassroots" reality.  God has given us a great tool to communicate a message that sets people free in an amazing, contagious, life-changing way.  If you haven't read it - get it.  If you have read it - give it.  http://www.releasing-kings.com/Ordernow.html We've gotten a ton of positive feedback on the newsletter too... get it, give it.  Reloading Seniors was powerful.  Pass the link on. http://www.releasing-kings.com/Newsletter.html   Blessings, John & Harold PS: don't forget to look at the free reports - show your pastor the article on marketplace ministry from the pastor's perspective.  You can simply email him this link or print a copy to give him. http://releasing-kings.com/pastors-perspective.html     ____________________________________________________________________ You can get your copy of Releasing Kings for Ministry in the Marketplace at 1-800-308-5837 (or) http://www.releasing-kings.com/Ordernow.html