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A COLLECTION OF WRITINGS FROM THE ISOM FAMILY
Increase in India: An Incredible 2020 Report
After almost 30 years of ministry, I think ISOM can give a little explanation to what Paul the apostle meant when he said “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” (1 Corinthians 3:6)
Paul was describing the feeling that ministers get when watching God break into a people group, and how those ministers know in their heart of hearts that even though they worked tirelessly to see the breakthrough… it is still a sovereign move of God.
Dead Raised in Haiti: ISOM Testimonies
Dear ISOM Friend, At the time of initial posting, we are officially 7 days away from Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is the day where individuals worldwide participate in a movement of generosity by donating to their favorite non-profits and ministries. Leading up to...
Why I Gave Up Millions To Keep The Holy Spirit
“If my wife had only lived to see this teaching, she would still be alive and would not have died….” This story taught me the importance of truth, and is one of the primary reasons I am not willing to compromise on our stance for the Holy Spirit.
Five (False) Barriers That Stop Pastors From Starting A Bible School
I believe the only reason many small and medium sized churches don’t have their own high quality Bible school is because they have believed the prevailing myths about what is available and possible for their situation. Specifically… they have difficulty with the following FIVE barriers:
Forgetting Something?
ust because you are passionate about doing God’s work, does not mean you are prepared to do God’s work. While our intentions to follow God’s call are probably pure, I had to face the hard truth that premature obedience is not much better than total disobedience. In my eagerness to present Christ (or other’s) with my fruit, I am prone to jump ahead of God’s plan without considering the ONE thing He tells me to obtain first.
Chapter 2 – Maturity: The Goal of God
The following post is an excerpt of Chapter 2 in Dr. Berin's new book, Pursuing Maturity. Maturity: The Goal of God My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you. - Apostle Paul, Galatians 4:19 NKJV Maturity is a God idea. ...
How to Choose A Good Bible School or Seminary
I have been working in the arena of Bible School and ministry training since 1989, when I first went to Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, to study world missions. I had just spent over three years as the television producer for Reinhard Bonnke and...
Future Church is Here
Dear ISOM Family, I am so excited to release this 13-minute documentary to the global Church. Filmed this last summer in Australia, the video below captures the heart and story of what I believe is the future of local church models for community transformation. It is...