• Going Deeper

  One of our deepest realizations during the first year of I-61 is the need for a more systematic and long-term approach to the healing and deliverance ministry.  We have met with approximately 100 people since launching this ministry.  While some of these cases could be resolved during a single ministry session, many people are in need of deep level cleansing and restoration that cannot be accomplished from a single day (or weekend) of ministry.  Much of our work the past six months has been directed at developing systems, networks, and training tools to meet the needs of these longer-term cases. 

  Three such activities are reviewed briefly below:

Pastoral Referrals

When we first began receiving requests for prayer ministry we always asked the person to be sure and request permission from their pastor for them to receive ministry from I-61.  Now we take that a step further and try to connect with the pastor personally before, during, and after ministry, when possible.  This has been a positive step in several ways; including helping us better understand the needs and history of the ministry receiver, as well as engaging the local pastor in the post-deliverance follow-up process.

One such pastor with whom we have reconnected is Rev. Doug Nelson of Albany, New York.  Doug and his wife Bev formerly ministered at the Hanoi International Fellowship, where we first met.  In July I-61 ministered to a family of four that the Nelsons referred to us.  It has been a joy to reconnect and work with Doug and Bev again.

Doug, Bev, Holly & Roger - July 2007

Pastoral Briefings and Training

We also have begun reaching out to local pastors for both networking and to assist with spiritual warfare training.  We held our first gathering in June with six pastors from four local churches.  Two requests for speaking or training assistance were received from that meeting, as well as a request for additional networking meetings in the future.

In addition, we were blessed to be visited in July by a pastor from Vietnam whom we have known since 1996.  Pastor “T” and his son, Sam, spent a day and evening with us while passing through the USA.  One month later, Roger and Holly met again with Pastor “T” and his wife in Vietnam to discuss training workshops I-61 will provide for them next year.

PHD School

During the summer months I-61’s Board of Directors, spouses, and a few others met for PHDSchool.  Just as Jesus sent out His disciples charging them to Preach, Heal, and Deliver (see Luke 9.1-2), we spent many hours together studying that commandment. 

We went through a deep study of 12 gates of entry for demonic oppression in our (and our ancestors’) lives.  Each session was accompanied with a time of scripture study and listening prayer.  Finally, we practiced how to take authority and pray for one another and tear down strongholds using the power Jesus has provided us.  PHD School will continue this fall.

• Singapore and Vietnam Visits

Roger received an unexpected surprise in mid August when he stopped in Singapore for two days while working on a project in Vietnam for an international consulting firm.  In between meetings and flights he was able to visit Bernard and Lee Hua Chan briefly in their home.  Fellowship and prayer time with these dear friends is always like a cool drink of water upon dry lips.  Later, Holly joined Roger in Vietnam for brief visits with friends, pastors, and for follow-up on previous prayer ministries.

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