by Garris Elkins | Apr 30, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Courage, Discernment, Five-Fold Ministry, Reformation, Relationships, Revelation, Teaching, Trust, Worship
Today, as one who served in pastoral ministry for many years, I want to share something with my fellow pastors, church leadership, and those who love and pray for the local church. These are unprecedented times that will require of us deeper levels of wisdom and...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 25, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Culture, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Leadership, Promotion, Reformation
God puts people in places of authority for purposes we may never fully understand. Whether they remain in that position for the full course of God’s intended purpose, on the one hand, is a choice they must make, but ultimately God will determine the longevity of their...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 24, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Courage
We have all heard or used the phrase, “the status quo.” Status quo is defined as “the existing condition or state of affairs.” God has always been the disrupter of the status quo since the beginning of time, especially when it did not reflect His heart or desire for...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 23, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Discernment, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Lordship, Promotion, Reformation, Spirit, Transition
A cultural restart line is beginning to form. In the coming days, this line will become visible to those who view what is happening with the eyes of faith. The Spirit is sending out invitations for people to begin lining up at a place called “Restart.” What began as a...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 13, 2020 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Culture, Death, Deliverance, Kingdom of God, Spiritual Warfare
The Lord is issuing new credentials of authority during this time of social isolation. They will be used once we exit the current season and enter a new season soon to be revealed. The new credentials will be issued to those who have not wasted this time...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 3, 2020 | Apostle, Church, Faith, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Reformation, Resurrection, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Worship
A great deal of social and political maneuvering is taking place in the shadows outside the spotlight of this global crisis. What you see playing out is not the real focus. Ancient political spirits are positioning assets and making plans that are not visible to those...