A Shift in Leadership

A Shift in Leadership

is a ministry of liberty (2 Corinthians 3:17). The people must be free to obey and walk in this ministry. This is why deliverance is a major key. If demons are not exposed and cast out, they will hinder the purposes of God from being fulfilled. The more deliverance people receive, the freer they will be to walk in the Spirit and obey the word of God. Casting out demons breaks the power of the enemy in a region and creates an environment of freedom. There will be a greater liberty in an apostolic church to believe and operate in power and anointing. Because so many people need deliverance, we have no choice but to train and release multitudes of believers to cast out devils. This is the first sign that should follow a believer (Mark 16:17). Every believer needs to be mobilized to carry the apostolic burden of the local church. Apostolic churches are called to pull down strongholds in regions over which they have jurisdiction. This is another reason why we must have an apostolic mentality prevailing in our churches. Deliverance is frightening to many leaders. They want to relegate it to a side room in the church, instead of making it an integral part of the church. It is not a safe ministry. Dealing with demons is too unpleasant and risky for many leaders. They would rather spend hours counseling people who have demonic problems. Many want to substitute teaching for deliverance. Apostles, however, are sent to destroy the works of the devil. Power and authority over demons is a sign of an apostolic ministry. Casting out devils is necessary to

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