Christ's Ambassador

October 2011

Volume 14 Issue 10

Monteria, Colombia Pastors Prepare for Action

Monteria, Colombia - Boy, was it hot! 110 degrees in the afternoons in this beautiful city in Northwest Colombia. Pastor Gabriel Coavas has pastored the church here for fifteen years. During that time he started thirty churches in this region. He and his leaders plan to launch an MTI to train the emerging pastors for the next generation. We conducted our DWJD Workshop for 120 leaders. Forty came forward to confirm the baptism of the Holy Spirit the first day of the workshop. When John taught on Learning How to Heal the Sick, eight people came forward to testify that God had miraculously healed them. The lady (below) had a severe burn on her arm. When she removed the bandage, all that was left was a little red spot. Praise God! Those who came forward to receive the power of the Holy Spirit immediately began praying for others with a fresh faith for miracles.

John and Sonja preparing to teach all six
ministry skills in Monteria, Colombia.

Sonja invited the leaders for the baptism of the
Holy Spirit. Forty leaders responded.

John taught how to heal the sick, either
one-on-one, or praying for a group.

This lady came with a severe burn on her arm.
She left completely healed by the power of God.

This practicum group helped the lady (center)
release the power of the Holy Spirit baptism.

You Shall Lay Hands on the Sick and They Shall Recover

Monteria - It is a amazing to us how so few Christians have discovered that they can heal the sick in the Name of Jesus Christ. This is very obvious to us, especially in the United States. Jesus promised it. The Bible says we can do it. It is happening all around us in our workshops. In our practicum sessions on “Learning How to Heal the Sick,” people are being healed! They get so excited they want to testify—now! They come to the front of the main session and declare how God just healed them—in a practice session! We are filled with inexpressible joy when this happens. Jesus healed the sick, and it caused enormous crowds to come and hear what He had to say. This kind of thing happened in Monteria, and it continues to happen in every workshop we conduct. Could this be the answer for the lethargic churches in America?

Pastor Gabriel Coavas, his wife, John, Sonja,
Ulrike and Paul Otremba at Monteria, Colombia.

About one hundred leaders and pastors
preparing to give their marketplace testimonies.

This leader is recording what she thinks
she is hearing from God.

By the end of the workshop, Pastor Paul Otremba
told Ulrike that he was exhausted but happy.

Our final workshop was an all-day drive from
Monteria to Santa Marta, Colombia.

Santa Marta is one of the oldest cities in
Colombia and is a favorite among tourists.

Santa Marta Pastors Receive the Power of the Holy Spirit

Santa Marta, Colombia - When Sonja ministers the Holy Spirit baptism, she makes sure everyone has a satisfactory experience. Thirty-eight leaders came forward to make sure the Holy Spirit had full access to their lives and ministries. We were blessed to be able to train 260 leaders and pastors from the Santa Marta region. Our emphasis is to drive home the reality that every believer should be fully empowered to carry out the Great Commission in his or her personal life. Jesus authorized every believer to do what He did and sent the Empowered One to lead the way. Our DWJD Workshop shows believers how to do what Jesus did, including the miracles. This is being done mostly by those who are baptized in the Holy Spirit. It is time to quit wondering what God’s will is, when millions are waiting for someone to tell them about Jesus.

John and Sonja with Jorge Campos and his wife.
Jorge is the Tayrona Foursquare District Pastor.

Thirty-eight leaders came forward to receive or
confirm the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

This practicum group made sure everyone in the
group had released their spiritual languages.

Learning how to heal the sick is best achieved by
continuing to pray for anyone who is sick.

Fifteen leaders came forward to testify how
God healed them in their practicum group.

Two hundred pastors and leaders received their
diplomas for the Doing What Jesus Did seminar.

On to Guatemala

In our November Ambassador newsletter we will report the highlights of our August ministry trip to Guatemala City. We experienced spiritual warfare in the final days of a very successful breakthrough for future ministry training in this country. The board of national leaders was delighted with our DWJD ministry training. They have decided to begin Ministry Training Institutes (MTIs) in a number of churches in Guatemala. This has been our prayer for years.

2011 Travel Schedule

• October 2011 to May 2012 - Bend, Oregon
      Continue to oversee and teach in the Bend, Oregon, Ministry Training Institute
  
  
• October 8-14 - Medellin, Columbia
      Pastors DWJD Workshop and Teacher Intensive.
  
  
• October 23 - Bend, Oregon
      MTI Leader Training.
  
  
• November 3-7 - Los Angeles, CA.
      Missions Training Intensive for FMI deploying missionaries.
  
  
• November 24 - Bend, Oregon
      We are very thankful to our Lord for all the open doors He has provided for us during 2011.
  
  

John and Sonja are very thankful for the support from their partners in this ministry by the giving of regular tax-deductible contributions. Please mail gifts to:

C.A.I., 2602 NW Pilot View Court, Bend, OR 97701

John and Sonja Decker are teachers and evangelists, ordained by the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. They depend totally on the Lord for financial gifts given by individuals and churches. A portion of their income is derived through workshops and the sale of training materials. Contact them by:

Email: decker@bendbroadband.com

Phone: 541-593-7774 Fax: 541-593-7479

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