Facebook X-twitter Youtube Instagram

Loving God, Loving Others and Leading Others to do the Same

Giving
Giving
Home » Spiritual Fathers
Category:

Spiritual Fathers

AbidingChristian LivingChurch and SocietyChurch CommunityChurch LeadershipCrisisDiscipleshipFaithFaith and obedienceFaith Deconstruction & ReconstructionFaithfulness Under TestingFamily and ParentingFatheringFatheringFatherlessGLMLeadership in MinistryLoneliness Epidemic in Modern CultureOriginal Intent of the ChurchPersonal Responsibility in FaithRemnant Renewal in Times of DivisionResilient FaithSpiritual FamilySpiritual FathersSpiritual GrowthSpiritual MaturitySpiritual PerseSpiritual Shifts in SocietyStruggling in MinistryThe Danger of Lukewarm ChristianityThe Urgency of DiscipleshipUrgency in FaithVine Seminars

Where Are the Saints Who Will Remain?  Fathers, Mothers, Pastor, Children, Church Members…are leaving in dramatic numbers

by

In a culture where houses are leaving, dreamers are quitting, and ministers are walking away, Priscilla Shirer asks the question the Church needs to answer: Where are the ones who …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
AccountabilityApostlesApostolic LeadershipApostolic OversightApostolic Provision & SupportChurch LeadershipFivefold MinistryFreeing Apostolic MovementGLMKingdom StewardshipMinistry LeadershipOriginal Intent of the ChurchSpiritual FathersTithing

Freeing Apostles to Run: Restoring God’s Order for Supporting the Fivefold Ministry, Ken Sumrall

by

Ken Sumrall challenges the Church to rethink how apostles are supported, calling leaders back to biblical patterns that free apostles to plant, oversee, and advance the Kingdom.

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Authentic RelationshipsBelongingbiblical structure for lasting fruitChurch CommunityCost of Discipleshipcovenant relationshipsDiscipleshipdiscipleship over attendanceFaith and obedienceFamily Mountainfamily vs. crowdsGLMHealthy Cells & Micro-CommunitiesHouse Church - Church in the HouseKoinoniaMaking DisciplesOriginal Intent of the ChurchRelational Church RenewalRethinking Church CultureSmall Church StrategySpiritual FamilySpiritual Fathersspiritual reproduction vs. consumptionSpiritual SonsThe Urgency of Discipleship

Choosing Family Over the Crowd 

by

Crowds feel alive, but they cannot produce life. Jesus built His Kingdom through family, not spectators. Choosing family now determines what will remain at the end.

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Church LeadershipDavid-Heart Pastors for the Last-Days FlockDiscipleshipFaith MountainGLMHouse Church - Church in the HouseOriginal Intent of the ChurchPreserved Shepherds on IceProphecyProphetic Words from Oct 2016 to TodayShepherdSpiritual FathersSpiritual Growth and TransformationThird Great Awakening

Prophetic Dream: Preserved on Ice: God’s David-Heart Pastors for the Coming Hour – Pastors On Ice, Greg Lancaster

by

In coming turbulent days God is preserving a generation of David-hearted pastors who will love His people with lifelong loyalty, even when love hurts. God showed me the exact room …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
BelongingDiscipleshipFatherhood and IdentityGLMHealing from Broken FamiliesHealing the Orphan SpiritHouse Church - Church in the HouseLoveSmall Church StrategySpiritual FamilySpiritual FathersSpiritual SonsVFN Related ChurchVine Fellowship Network

Healed from the Orphan Spirit: How Family-Sized Churches Restore the Heart of Sonship

by

The orphan spirit isn’t cast out—it’s healed through family. Learn how small, multiplying church families embody the Father’s heart, heal identity, and transform orphans into sons and daughters who carry …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
AccountabilityCharismatic Renewal MovementChurch History and TransformationGLMHealthy Shepherding and Discipleship PracticesLeadership and GuidanceLessons from history for the presentProphetic Insights on Church StructureRedemptive Lessons from Church MovementsSpiritual DiscernmentSpiritual Fathers

Lessons from the Shepherding Movement: Learning to Shepherd Without Control, by Greg Lancaster

by

The Shepherding Movement sought biblical accountability but drifted into control. This article uncovers what went wrong and how modern leaders can recover Christlike shepherding rooted in love, liberty, and humility.

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Apostolic OversightAuthorityChurch LeadershipFlow of Honor and AnointingGLMLeadership and GuidanceMinistry LeadershipRespecting God's Divine OrderRestoring Divine Order in MinistryRevivalSpiritual FathersSpiritual Reformation and RevivalSpiritual Sons

The Flow of Honor and Anointing — From the Lesser to the Greater

by

When ministers honor God’s divine order, the anointing flows freely again. The Flow of Honor and Anointing reveals how giving upward, not inward, restores the blessing, authority, and unity that …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Apostolic OversightBible – Old TestamentChurch HistoryDiscipleshipEvangelismFamily MountainFatheringFatherlessGLMHonoring ParentsHonoring Spiritual LineageJohn KilpatrickKen SumrallLegacy and HeritageLiberty Bible CollegeMalachi (Prophecy)PensacolaPrayer and IntercessionProphetic InsightsRe-digging the WellsRevivalSpiritual FamilySpiritual FathersUnity and Fellowship

Re-digging the Wells of Our Fathers– Honoring Our Spiritual Fathers

by

Re-digging the wells means honoring our spiritual fathers while pressing into fresh outpouring. From Esek to Rehoboth, see how dispute and opposition give way to “room” when we walk in …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Apostle PaulChurchChurch CommunityConsequences of disobedienceCost of DiscipleshipDigital Separation and Spiritual SafetyDivision and unityFaith and obedienceGLMJezebel SpiritJudas FalloutLeadership and GuidanceLeadership in MinistryObedienceProtecting the Flock from DivisionRelationships and AssociationsRepentanceRestorationShepherdSocial MediaSpiritual DiscernmentSpiritual FathersSpiritual Warnings and GuidanceStanding for truth and righteousnessStaying in agreement with God

Have Nothing to Do with Them: Obedience Over Sentiment

by

When God says, “have nothing to do with them,” it’s not cruelty—it’s covenant obedience. This teaching unpacks Titus 3:10, the pain of separation, the dangers of digital connection, and why …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Biblical Examples and LessonsBiblical TeachingsBreaking Generational CursesBreaking the CycleFaith and Trust in GodFamily RelationshipsFatheringHonoring ParentsObedienceRedemptionSpiritual FathersSpiritual Sons

The Importance of Honoring Fathers: Blessings and Responsibilities

by

Honoring our fathers is more than a command—it’s a pathway to generational blessings and spiritual growth. Whether biological or spiritual, honoring fathers strengthens relationships and breaks the cycle of dishonor …

Continue Reading
1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
AccountabilityBiblical charactersBiblical Characters and LessonsBiblical Lessons and MoralityFatheringHealing Family DivisionsLeadership and GuidanceLeadership and integrityLeadership in MinistryLearning from Historical ExamplesLegacy and HeritageMentoringPersonal DevelopmentPersonal Development and GrowthPersonal TransformationRelationshipsSpiritual FamilySpiritual FathersSpiritual GrowthSpiritual Growth and InsightSpiritual GuidanceSpiritual Son or Daughter

We Have Not Many Father’s

by

In We Have Not Many Fathers, Mark Hanby reveals the transformative power of spiritual fatherhood, drawing from biblical principles and personal experiences. Hanby argues that spiritual fathers are essential for …

Continue Reading
1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
ChildrenDestinyFamily and ParentingFamily MountainFamily RelationshipsFatheringFatherlessPaternal Approval and Identity FormationSpiritual and Emotional Development in FatheringSpiritual DaughtersSpiritual FathersSpiritual Sons

The Father’s Role in Shaping the Identity of His Children Including His Adult Children: The Power of Approval

by

Fathers play a critical role in shaping their children’s identity, not just by telling them who they are, but by offering the approval and affirmation every child longs for. From …

Continue Reading
1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail