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| | Frequently Asked Questions | What "camp" do you belong to? For many years, I considered myself to be a part of a particular Charismatic camp. However, in early 2010, the Lord directed me to cease doing this. He told me to consider myself to be simply an "independent Spirit-filled Christian," and I have obeyed Him. I do not intend this as a negative reflection on any Christian group. | We belong to (this branch of Christianity). Will you come and minister for us? I go wherever hearts are hungry for the power of God, and where they desire to partake of my ministry. | We see that you promote (this person's book), or that you appear as a guest for (that ministry). Do you agree with their teachings? If I promote someone's book, it means that I believe in the majority of the teachings in that specific book, and that I appreciate the author's ministry. I strongly disagree with the teachings of some Spirit-filled ministers. However, I do my best to find common ground with them, and I minister for them in areas in which we agree. | What is your specific calling? Although I have had a great deal of training in prophetic ministry from Mom Goodwin, and I have also served as a pastor, the Lord currently has me ministering in the area of healing, and preaching revivalist-type messages. | What do you think of (this fallen minister)? My heart is grieved whenever any minister falls. If the minister had a legitimate ministry, and he or she slips into immorality, I believe that with a great deal of repentence, counseling, and hard work, it is possible for him or her to eventually be restored to ministry. I do what I can to encourage such individuals to go through a legitimate restoration process. When I am convinced that they are repentant and restored, I will minister with them, or for them. However, I draw the line at predators in ministry. If the minister has a record of years of misconduct, I believe such individuals reach the point where restoration is not possible. I will not knowingly associate with ministry predators. | What are your foundational beliefs? I have adopted the Statement of Beliefs of Helping Inspire Ministries (H.I.M.). | Are the materials on this site copyrighted? Yes. Here is a link to our specific Copyright Statement and Fair Use Policy. If you have any questions, e-mail me at: office@brothermel.com. | I saw one of your articles on a website that attacks famous ministers. Do you approve of this? No I do not. My writings have been accessed, downloaded, copied, distributed, uploaded, and linked to countless times by individuals, ministries and websites around the world. When I find that someone has misused my writings, I contact the website or ministry and ask them to remove my copyrighted articles. Sometimes such requests are honored, and sometimes they are not. On a case by case basis, sometimes I file formal complaints with webhosting companies, and force the removal from those websites of my materials. Occasionally, I make the determination that to make an issue of the misuse of my materials would only serve to bring more attention to an obscure website, and I chose to ignore them. Please join me in ignoring such websites. I do not engage in, and I do not condone anyone else engaging in, attacks against fellow ministers of the gospel. | | x.......................................................................................................................................................................x |
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