| Mel Montgomery Ministries Partnership Newsletter August 2010 .  . .  The Word and the Spirit Agree | Announcement: Over 2 Million Hits! In June we our total number of hits to this website went past the 2 million mark. Praise the Lord. Also, our podcast channel, "Voices of the Faith Giants" now has: Over 5,000 Subscribers world-wide | Soon to be published: "Getting into the Genuine Flow" of the Holy Spirit An instruction manual about ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit. In honor of 2010 being the 110th anniversary of J.R. Goodwin's birth, Dr. Charles Goodwin has authorized Mel Montgomery to present his parents' teachings and biographies in an instruction manual format. | Book Excerpts and Descriptions | Includes Comments or Endorsements by: | Getting into the Genuine Flow of the Holy Spirit An instruction manual for ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit . 
By Rev. Mel C. Montgomery Forward by Dr. Ralph A. Wilkerson ............................................................................................................... |
Sample Excerpt: The Goodwin book, Getting into the Genuine Flow, is a very extensive examination of spiritual gifts and prophetic ministry. The book will be 8-1/2 by 11, and 224 pages in length. Here is a sample of the book that includes two of the book's endorsements, the Foreword by Ralph Wilkerson, the Introduction, the Table of Contents, the first chapter, and our tentative designs for the front and back covers:
Also please look at the back cover:
As you can see, the Foreword is written by Ralph Wilkerson, and includes endorsements or promotional comments by: Marilyn Hickey, Ed Dufresne, Billye Brim, Pat Harrison, Larry Huggins, the Director of the Holy Spirit Research Center at ORU, and several others. These ministers stepping forward and contributing comments or endorsements is an indication of the favor the Lord has given us.
Would you like to join us in this project? After contacting and considering having Harrison House, Charisma House, Whitaker House, and Creation House publish my book, I have been presented a much better offer by Xulon Publishers. They are "on demand" publishers, which means that I order only the books I need. There is no set amount I have to buy. The contract is non-exclusive, so I am free to take my book to another publisher later if I so desire. Getting into the Genuine Flow will be available in hardback, softback, and e-book editions. It will be for sale through Amazon dot com, Barnes and Noble, Spring Arbor, the ministries of Billye Brim and Pat Harrison, and through my website. It will also be downloadable to Amazon Kindle, I-Pads, and other technologies. The book will be published in 45 days, making it available in mid to late-October. This will allow people to buy it and give it as Christmas gifts.
Several friends and partners have suggested other on demand publishers. I have checked into all of the major ones. Some do indeed quote a lower price than Xulon, but they do not offer all of the options and advantages that Xulon does. I think Xulon is the right publisher for us.
The price quoted to us by Xulon is $4,500.00.
I want to give everyone the opportunity to sow into this project if you so desire. It would be helpful to us if ministries would step forward and give $1,000 or $2,000, or even the entire amount. Nevertheless, I want to give everyone the opportunity to participate.
For those giving $100, I would like to send you a free softcover copy of Getting into the Genuine Flow.
For those giving $150, I want to send you a hardback copy.
For either option, I will be glad to autograph the copy if you would like for me to.
Our goal is to raise the $4,500 as soon as possible. So if you want to financially support this project, please do not delay. Those of you who are outside of the USA can participate in this also through PayPal. Please go to this special webpage for our address, and for specific payment options including debit and credit cards, and Pay Pal: Giving Options
Ralph Wilkerson said to me, "The Goodwins' teachings are exactly what the Body of Christ needs right now." I agree. We need balanced prophetic teachings from vessels that remained pure and sound. I believe that this book will have a tremendous impact on the Body of Christ and provide a safe prophetic pattern to follow. Thank you for joining me in this project. Kind Regards, Brother Mel
Accounts are provided of the following: Mom’s childhood and her parents How they came into their spiritual ministry Their contact with Smith Wigglesworth The Goodwin and Wigglesworth anointings Mom and Dad Goodwin's greatest trial Their relationship with Kenneth Hagin Sr. The birth of John Osteen's ministry Sources include: Dr. Charles Goodwin Goodwin church staff ministers Goodwin recordings and documents Preeminent Pentecostal historians Dr. Billye Brim Rev. Pat Harrison Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin Mom's discussions with Mel Montgomery .................................................................................................................
Regarding: Getting into the Genuine Flow of the Holy Spirit: 
Brother Mel's compilation of and respectful additions to the spiritual teachings of the couple he knew tenderly as "Dad and Mom Goodwin" are valuable additions to the Pentecostal testimony to life and ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit. Mel's recounting of their close relationship with Kenneth Hagin Sr. and John Osteen, along with their briefer encounters with Howard Carter and Smith Wigglesworth, fills in important detail in the flowering of the mid-20th-century Pentecostal movement and the preparation of some leaders, such as the Goodwins, for its modulation into the Charismatic renewal of the last half of the 20th century. What Montgomery has preserved in this book, as well as at his information-rich web site, informs and inspires and should stimulate further investigation of manifestations of the Holy Spirit that embody God's saving reign today.
Mark E. Roberts, Ph.D.
Director
Holy Spirit Research Center Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK
Rev. Howard and Ruth Carter "The Goodwins' church was one of only two I ever saw in my life that had all nine of the gifts of the Spirit in full manifestation. . . It is a great joy to be in a meeting where the power of God comes down. Where there's liberty. Where the Lord can have His way. This is a wonderful church. I could wish that all the churches that we minister in had such freedom in the Spirit as you enjoy here."
Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin For the first 40 years of my ministry, whenever I had a major vision or revelation from the Lord, I would not fully teach it or preach it publicly until I had shared the matter with the Goodwins and asked them to judge it and correct me if they thought I needed it. Thinking about the Goodwins always brings a very warm feeling to our hearts, as they were a tremendous blessing to me and my wife through the years. They were a great example of how the Holy Spirit will manifest Himself in an orderly fashion through obedient vessels. The Goodwins had the most Spirit-filled church, and the most decent and orderly church I had ever seen in my life.
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Dr. Billye Brim Billye Brim Ministries It was my privilege to know the Goodwins rather closely. . . The demonstration of tongues and interpretation through them is still the highest I have ever seen.
Dr. Ed Dufresne Ed Dufresne Ministries Throughout my 45 years of ministry I have been stirred and inspired by the many stories of supernatural manifestations and spiritual happenings that occurred through this remarkable couple, Dad & Mom Goodwin. . . The spiritual example this couple left for us won’t allow us to be satisfied with anything less than living and ministering in the power of the Spirit.
Dr. Charles Goodwin Original Word Ministries I honestly think this book is a partial fulfillment of the prophecy given to my parents so many years ago by Kenneth Hagin Sr.
 Rev. Pat Harrison Faith Christian Fellowship Buddy and I caught the anointing that was on Momma and Poppa when they laid hands on us. We began to flow in the gift of tongues and interpretation. . . Along with my parents [Kenneth and Oretha Hagin], Momma and Poppa Goodwin showed me the infinite value of an intimate relationship with the Lord. I am eternally grateful to God for putting such precious and special people in my life.
 Rev. Marilyn Hickey Marilyn Hickey Ministries Rev. Goodwin brought outstanding messages and they touched everyone’s lives. With the Goodwin’s you certainly felt the anointing of God and were encouraged to go deeper in the things of the Spirit.
Dr. Larry Huggins The Commonwealth of Christ I can say this first hand, having seen the Goodwins minister outside of their church many times, it makes what passes today as spiritual ministry seem medieval. The Goodwins were highly skilled, master-surgeons in the operating theatre of the Spirit.
Rev. Joe Jordan Joe Jordan Conferences The Goodwins' deeply impacted my life and ministry. I was mentored by them for 10 years and it shaped my ministry entirely. By their teaching and world-class example, I learned how to minister in the gifts of the Spirit and that has been the backbone of my ministry for 46 years.
Mrs. Dodie Osteen Lakewood Church We went to church with the Goodwins when our children were small. We loved it. They were our good friends and tremendous pastors. They helped us to know how to follow the Spirit of God.
 Rev. Elizabeth Pruitt-Sloan Helping Inspire Ministries After Papa Goodwin went Home to be with the Lord, I had the opportunity to get to know Mom Goodwin in a special way. She invited me to come over and visit and have a meal with her when she lived in Broken Arrow, OK. She had some input into my ministry calling and guided me with her wisdom. ................................................................................ |
| New WFP Burton Recording:  This apostle of God raised up a missionary station in the Belgian Congo with James Salter--Smith Wigglesworth's son-in-law--that birthed 2,000 native churches. He was an apostle indeed, with countless salvations, miracles, and healings acompanying his decades of ministry. Here is a new recording that has been entrusted to us, recorded towards the end of his life. "How to Know the Will of God" WFP Burton Recording Length: 49 Minutes Live Stream In this recording, Brother Burton teaches extensively on receiving God's direction and knowing His will. He addresses the subjects of receiving direction through the clear direction of scripture, through personal prophecy, and through dreams and visions. This recording is a masterpiece from a servant who walked with the Master. "If you don't 'know the will of God, at whatever expense it may be, wait till you do know the will of God. Don't act precipitously."--WFP Burton.
When you hear an apostle of God speak, you know it. And you certainly are hearing from an apostle of God in this recording. In this recording, made towards the end of his life, WFP Burton reflects upon God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises when the saints call upon Him in prayer.
"The Precious Promises of God" WFP Burton Recording Length: 52 Minutes Live stream These two treasured recordings were sent to us by Ian Deakin in the UK. We appreciate very much Ian sending thiese recordings to us so that we can share them with the world. Please visit Brother Ian's website. | Webcast Videos: The following two video webcasts featuring Ryan Goodwin and Joe Jordan are simply wonderful. 
Ryan Goodwin: Ryan Goodwin is the great-grandson of Mom and Dad Goodwin. He was a small child when Mom passed away, and he remembers her only a little. However, he grew up not knowing much about the fulness of his spiritual heritage. In this video, Ryan and his pastor tell the story of Ryan coming to the Lord and finding out about the tremendous anointing, and historic role of his great-grandparents. Ryan found the YouTube videos I have posted of the Goodwins and contacted me. Later, he and his pastor called Billye Brim, and I'll let you hear the story from Ryan himself on this video. This video was recorded at Larry Ollison's church in Osage Beach, MO just a couple of months ago. This is the most beautiful testimony I have seen in a long time. If you don't want to watch all the preliminaries, you can fast-forward the video to the 48 minute mark where Ryan's testimony begins: "Ryan Goodwin Testimony"
Joe Jordan: Joe Jordan and Ron Smith, both of whom served as staff ministers at the Goodwins' church years ago, held a Holy Spirit Conference with Billye Brim at Prayer Mountain back in June of this year. Sister Billye has posted one of the sessions on her website. In this video, you see Joe Jordan and Ron Smith at their best: "Joe Jordan and Ron Smith at Prayer Mountain" | Minister to Minister: From time to time, I write an article especially for ministers concerning ministry matters. Here is a recent, and I hope humorous, article that will bless you: "Feed Them and They Will Come" Rev. Mel C. Montgomery | July Holy Spirit Meeting Recording: 
All I can say is WOW! Each monthly Holy Spirit meeting since at least the April HIM convention has increased and increased in power. The recent July meeting was the most powerful one yet. If you are anywhere within driving or flying distance of Tulsa (and Collinsville--the suburb to the North), I encourage you to come. People are making the 5-hour drive from Dallas, the 3-hour drive from Wichita, KS, and the 2-3 hour drive from Southwest Missouri, to come each month. One couple even flew in from Calhoun, GA to meet me, to attend the meetings, and to be prayed for by Sister Elizabeth to be healed of cancer. People attending the meetings are getting set free, spirit, soul, and body. The July meeting lasted about three hours, and Elizabeth dismissed it. However, the Holy Spirit wasn't finished yet. People came back in from the parking lot, and the "afterglow" session lasted approximately another hour. I have divided the recording of the service into four parts. I also provide a description of what is going on during each part so that you can better understand what the Holy Spirit is doing. This can serve as an example for ministers and those interested in holding Holy Spirit meetings in their churches. You can see examples of how Sister Elizabeth ministered, and then pulled on different people from the congregation as she was led of the Holy Spirit. "Every One of You Hath..." Holy Spirit Meeting July 10, 2010 Collinsville, OK Recording Descriptions: Part I: In this first recording, Elizabeth preaches on the passage from I Corinthians 14:26, "How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying." She preaches this message, then has Greg Dunn lead us in worship. Afterwards, Elizabeth calls on individuals to come forward, as she is led of the Holy Spirit, to share what they have in their spirits with the congregation. I have removed the music, to avoid possible copyright problems, so you hear certain parts trail off, then after the song--which I have removed--is finished, the recording continues. Elizabeth begins by calling on Rev. Beth Nettles to come forward and address the congregation. Afterward, she brings forth Rev. Ruth Remmers who gives a powerful exhortation, and Dean Remmers gives a brief exhortation also. Rev. Francida Mitchell is led to pray for those in the room who feel they are imprisioned by various circumstances and challenges. She ministers specifically to a couple, and the sister gives a message in tongues that is interpreted by Rev. Beth Nettles. the recording ends with Rev. Dean Remmers giving an exhortation also. Dean Remmers and I pray for Rev. Chris White. Then I respond to a leading of the Holy Spirit, explaining that the Lord is directing me to dance in the Spirit, and I invite others to join me. We respond to the Holy Spirit's direction and dance, and there is an absolute breakthrough in the Spirit, when numerous individuals join me in dancing before the Lord, and God responding by setting us all free from things that are holding us back. The recording ends with Rev. Chris White sharing a dream God had given him concerning the Holy Spirit meetings. Elizabeth dismisses the service. "Every One of You Hath...Part 1" Rev. Elizabeth Pruitt-Sloan Recording Length: 71 minutes Live Stream
Part II: The service resumes with Sister Elizabeth and I ordaining and praying for two ministerial candidates as they are ordained and accepted into membership in HIM. This is followed by a "word" by Rev. Francida Mitchell. "Every One of You Hath . . .Part 2" Recording Length: 4 minutes Live Stream
Part II: Sister Elizabeth gives a brief explanation of the purpose of the "afterglow" that can take place after a service. There is more prophecy from Sister Remmers, followed by prayer by Brother Remmers. What follows is nothing short of a Holy Spirit explosion for several minutes with laughing, dancing, and shouting. Next Rev. Chris White discerns that he is to pray for a visiting couple, who he does not know, in the area of breaking off of them a "generational curse." I knew this couple, but this was the first time they had visited these Holy Spirit meetings, and no one there knew them or their story. I watched, and you can listen, as the Holy Spirit reveals to Chris White the exact nature of this couple's challenge. Chris prays for them, and they are set free. Afterward, the couple share their powerful and poignant testimony, and how God has set them free. "Every One of You Hath . . . Part 3" Recording Length: 18 minutes Live Stream
Part IV: The Remmers youngest teenage son gives a powerful testimony, and we all pray for him. Elizabeth closes the "afterglow" with an exhortation. "Every One of You Hath . . . Part 4" Recording Length: 3 Minutes Live Stream
Burned out? Ready to give up? Thirsty? Desperate? Then I invite you to drive or fly in, and partake of what God is doing in these montlhy Holy Spirit Meetings! If you are a pastor, and your church is full of members who are dried-out husks, then charter a bus and drive those dry husks in for these meetings, and let them get saturated with living water again! The Holy Spirit will fill you again, and bring you back to life. The next meeting takes place on August 14th. Information provided below:
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| Collinsville (Tulsa), Oklahoma: Elizabeth Pruitt-Sloan's Monthly Meetings Format for Holy Spirit Meetings: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hour of Prayer and Healing: This first hour, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. is set aside to minister to the sick. Upon arriving at the Church, Elizabeth's ministry assistants will meet you in the church foyer. You will be asked to fill out a prayer card, in which you list the conditions for which you are seeking the Lord's healing power. You will be escorted into the quiet sanctuary, where worship music will be soflty playing in the background, and where corporate prayer will be taking place. The sanctuary, at this time, is set aside exclusively for corporate prayer. Personal conversations and fellowship need to be conducted outside of the sanctuary. This is a time to reverence God, and to have our full attention on Him. Communion will be served to each individual. Each individual seeking healing will be brought before Sister Elizabeth, and your prayer card will be read to her. Elizabeth will not pray for you. She will command your conditions to be healed, and will speak the Word of God over you. You can then return to your seats to pray and meditate in the presence of God. There may be a time of testimony given at the end of the Hour of Prayer and Healing.
4 p.m. to Close: The rest of the Holy Spirit service will begin at 4 pm, with praise and worship, and a message given by Elizabeth or by others as the Spirit of God directs.
Come Believing God for Your Miracle! | Holy Spirit Meetings | Directions | ....... 2010 August 14 September 11 October 9Oct. 9 Nov. 13 Dec. 11
2011 Jan. 8 Feb. 12. .............................................. | A Glorious Church Fellowship 915 N. 19th Street Collinsville, OK | Hour of Prayer and Healing: 3:00 pm Rest of the Service: 4:00 pm-close Where: A Glorious Church 915 N. 19th Collinsville, (Tulsa) OK 918-371-4589 .................................................. | Speaker(s): Rev. Elizabeth Pruitt-Sloan and others as the Spirit of God directs. |
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| For Those of You in the Dallas Area: 
Dean and Ruth Remmers have been driving up each month to Collinsville, OK all the way from the Dallas, TX area, to attend the Sister Elizabeth's Holy Spirit meetings. And oh! What a blessing they have been to us. They pastor the Life of Faith Covenant Church in Kaufman, TX. Ruth is a seer and teacher. Dean is a pastor and teacher. Both flow in the Spirit beautifully together. They also have great power in prayer. They have two sons that just sparkle like diamonds. You can hear some of Ruth's prophetic anointing, and Dean's prayers for individuals in the live stream links I have posted in this newsletter under "Every One of You Hath..." If you live in the Dallas, TX area and are not attending church anywhere, I encourage you to visit their church. Sit under their ministry for awhile and pray about joining in with them in their vision. If I were in the Dallas area, I would definitely attend Life of Faith Covenant Church. Here is additional information about their church: Life of Faith Covenant Church located on Highway 34 North at Joyce Road, Kaufman, Texas Sunday 10:00 am - Worship and the Word - & - Children's Church Wednesday 6:30 pm - Adult Bible Study / Prayer - & - Unified Youth Group Mailing Address: 4370 CR 3706, Wills Point, TX 75169 My friends, if you are hungry for God, and desire to sit under a ministry that is balanced and has integrity, do not let this opportunity pass you by.
| Evangelizing Youth: At the annual HIM meeting in April, the Rev. Bob Heath gave a presentation concerning his organization Kids for Christ that made a positive impression on all of us. He heads up a fruitful work that evangelizes school kids in the Tulsa area. Please watch the following video clip. I think you will be as impressed as I am: Bob's Ministry Vision: "Have you ever wondered how to reach the un-churched or unbelievers in your community? I know where the are: They are in the public elementary and Jr High schools". This is the statement of Bob Heath the founder of Kids for Christ USA an organization that assists parents and students who wish to plant before/after school Bible clubs in America's Public schools. Bob tells of kids who come from homes where the parents are professed atheists, but they allow their kids to come to Kids for Christ meeting at their school. Heath says, You simply must reach them by or before Jr. High school, after that they are not the "un-churched" or "un-reached" in your community. In most cases by that age they have heard the gospel and either received or rejected the message of the gospel."
Bob travels wherever doors open to inspire congregations to reach kids in the schools. In fact if budget is a concern he will even preach via Skype or Google Talk to reach your people and empower them to reach kids in the schools. He has also written a book titled "How Are You Doing That"? A step-by-step guide to effective Bible Clubs in America's public schools. This and other resources are available on his website: www.kfcusa.org. There is also a Kids for Christ USA fan page on Facebook. (His personal Facebook profile is Bob Heath). Bob is available to minister to your school group or congregation live or via live stream over the internet.
Bob's Contact Information:
Bob Heath Kids For Christ USA 2608 W. Kenosha #342 Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918.409.0578
| A Word From Brother Mel: 
Dear Ministry Partners, Everywhere I go, I find the favor of God. So many people have stepped forward to endorse my upcoming book, or to provide comments to be used in the promotion of it: Billye Brim, Pat Harrison, Ralph Wilkerson, Ed Dufrsene, Marilyn Hickey, Dr. Mark Roberts, Dr. Tom Bellatti, Dr. Larry Huggins, and the list goes on. Two major publishing houses have expressed an interest in publishing, distributing, and marketing my book. I should have a final answer from both houses in the next few days. Additionally, Billye Brim and Pat Harrison have stated a desire to sell my book through their ministries. So this book will go far and wide! And we give God the praise. Elizabeth's monthly Holy Spirit meetings are going splendidly. Please come if at all possible. I love having the opportunity to finally meet so many of you! Please remember to pray for our sons and daughters in the military, and in the militaries of your own country. I have much more to say to you, but it will have to be kept until the next newsletter. Please remember: if this ministry, website, articles, recordings, and podcasts are a blessing, let us know by becoming a financial supporter. To contribute to this ministry, please click HERE. Until next month, or until we are able to meet in meetings, may the riches and blessings of God be yours! God bless you! Kind Regards, Brother Mel | .................................................................................................................................................. |
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