July/August 2017

Volume 27 / No.7-8

A WORD FROM RICK JOYNER FULL REDEMPTION A PURE HEART – BY DUDLEY HALL – BY ROLLAND BAKER IDENTITY AND CONVERGENCE IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA – BY JORGE PARROTT A WORD FROM RICK JOYNER

DEAR FRIENDS,

Years ago, Beth Alves had a vision of MorningStar shown that we would have 20/20 spiritual vision in A WORD FROM being like a three stage rocket. In her vision, we had 2020. We will see the earth in both expanse and RICK JOYNER not launched yet, but we had been building the rocket clarity as we have never seen it before. We will also PAGE 2 and positioning it on the launch pad. There were see into the heavens like never before. Prophetic A PURE HEART markers that we would recognize when we launched, vision will be spectacular from this point and will by Rolland Baker and in each stage of the launch. They have proved keep getting better. PAGE 4 accurate so far. Even so, in 2020 we will still have a way to go FULL REDEMPTION We have since launched and have made it to the to get to the altitude and orbit we’re called to. Yet by Dudley Hall second stage firing. This stage is still heavy lifting, and I saw that at this time, everything we are doing— PAGE 7 we are working hard. We are still a long way from the the schools, churches, missions, conferences,

MISSIONS altitude and orbit we are called to, but we are making publishing, television, and social media—begin to IDENTITY AND good progress. gel, gain traction, and go faster and higher than CONVERGENCE IN PAPUA NEW ever before. GUINEA I was recently shown stage three. It will begin in by Jorge Parrott 2020, but we need to prepare for it now. I was first Then I got a glimpse of what we looked like PAGE 8 when we got into orbit, and we did not look like a

PARTNERS spaceship—but rather we were a train. The train FROM THE was made up of different sections that I’m still DESK OF “In 2020 we will still have DAVE YARNES processing, but in dreams and visions, trains almost PAGE 11 a way to go to get to the always speak of training. That is basically what we are—a training and sending center. However, this PARTNERS SPOTLIGHT altitude and orbit we’re called STEPHEN train had aspects to it that I’ve never considered, COFFEY to. Yet I saw that at this time, and I need to get more on this before sharing. WILDERNESS CAMP everything we are doing—the GRADUATION SEASON PAGE 12 schools, churches, missions, As I write this, we have had our MSU gradua- WHAT’S HAPPENING tion and the CSCL graduation is coming up. In MORNINGSTAR conferences, publishing, EVENTS Scripture, maturing is a cause for celebration, and PAGE 14 television, and social media— we celebrate and love graduations for the notewor- VISION begin to gel, gain traction, thy accomplishments that they are. It is also a time by Val Rensink of evaluating if we can do better for the class. The PAGE 15 and go faster and higher than answer to that question this year is an unquestion- ever before.” able “Yes.”

2 JULY/AUGUST 2017 THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL “Every year we make changes to MSU, and every year I think we have made progress. Every year it seems that the quality of students goes up. I think the Lord sends us some of His best. This year’s class had a higher percentage of those in focused, resolute pursuit of , more than any we’ve had before. All seemed to be very serious about the Lord.”

Every year we make changes to MSU, and every year I Our satellite schools are also doing well. We had twenty- think we have made progress. Every year it seems that the five students in Cuba graduate with degrees this year. This is quality of students goes up. I think the Lord sends us some of going to be a big thrust forward for MSU. Our goal is to His best. This year’s class had a higher percentage of those in keep adding campuses around the world. focused, resolute pursuit of God, more than any we’ve had CSCL also had a remarkable year with a number of high before. All seemed to be very serious about the Lord. This is level encounters with the Lord. I try to have lunch with the unusual because there are usually some who range from seniors once a month, and I always ask them about the casual to callous about their walk with God. However, this things they like the most, and the least, about CSCL. This year it seemed most that came were at the level we hope to year they struggled to come up with anything they did not get our students to by the end of the year. This is challenging like, and almost all of them put chapel and the encounters us to go much higher. with the Lord that they experience in that time, at the top of Leonard Jones did a remarkable job with the School of the list of things they liked. Worship this year. LJ only took those who were already good In Scripture, encounters with the Lord are the most musicians, but their advancement this year was stunning to transformative in people and nations. There is a good watch. They had to write their own songs, and this year they addiction to these encounters that our students are getting at wrote some of the best we’ve heard in a long time. CSCL and MSU. I was told yesterday how many of our Word about this school and MSU’s College of Leadership former students stay in touch with each other, and they have is going out, and we are already having to consider turning even had gatherings around how to continue experiencing away students for next year. If there are any in your families what they had here. That is one of the most encouraging or churches that are considering coming to MSU, have them things I’ve heard in a long time. apply ASAP. Thanks again for being our friends and co-laborers for the Gospel. Your generosity is helping to make all of this “In Scripture, encounters with the possible. As always, I pray constantly for the II Corinthians 9:6-12 grace in your life. Lord are the most transformative In His Service, in people and nations. There is a good addiction to these

encounters that our students are Rick Joyner

getting at CSCL and MSU.” I Corinthians 15:58

THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL VOLUME 27 • NO.7-8 3 A Pure Heart BY ROLLAND BAKER

“The human heart is the very throne and citadel of God.

When He moves in, heaven begins.” —SADHU SUNDAR SINGH

he heart—it’s what working on a believer’s heart. determines who we The heart is His greatest are, what we mean masterpiece, His greatest to God, and what creation. Twe mean to each other. It’s not We are desperate for Him about who’s the smartest, the to heal our diseases and pay most educated, or even the our rent, but we should be most anointed. even more desperate for a We look at ability, leader- clean heart. Jesus said, “If you ship, skills, and power, but Jesus abide in me, and my words looks on the heart. You can’t abide in you, ask whatever hide it from Him. You can hide you wish, and it will be done it from people, even from your family. You can hide for you” (John 15:7 ESV). How’s that for a it from your church and from your friends, but you definition of real, pure revival? If we do what He can’t hide your heart from God. It’s what’s in the says, He will do what we say. heart that matters. Many want the secret to power, miracles, and We look for something else, and so we hide our manifestations, but it’s a question of the heart. hearts. We hide what’s really the motivation behind Faith is not just some power that makes God do all we think, say, and do. But God looks at our what you want, producing miracles magically. motivation. By that standard, nobody can stand Faith is knowing God well enough to recognize All Scripture without the blood of Jesus. By that definition, a what He wants to do in a given situation. When references change of heart is the biggest miracle, the most you carry His heart, you know how to pray, and are New important miracle, and the only miracle that really He’s delighted to do what you ask. International matters. We need all the other miracles. We need It is God who fashions hearts, not you (see Version, health and wealth more than anybody at our Psalm 33:15). You can’t take your heart and unless ministry in Mozambique. God could fork over all change it. It’s not your creation. It’s not in your otherwise the money we want and heal everybody in Mozam- power to fix it. You are His workmanship. You indicated. bique in a day, but He spends an entire lifetime

4 JULY/AUGUST 2017 THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL don’t deserve a better heart, but He makes one Where is your treasure? When you get up in the anyway. You don’t have a good heart naturally— morning, where do you set your heart? To have nobody does! The greatest miracle there could motivation in anything, you must set your heart be is that God comes down into this sinful somewhere. What motivates you to roll out of bed in world and fashions hearts after His own design the morning and do something? and desire. I have found there is only one place to set the heart, It’s the heart that determines everything. A and that’s on God Himself—that includes the Father, good heart can appreciate and enjoy everything Son, and Spirit. Set your heart on Him and nowhere that is good. A bad heart can’t appreciate anything. else. That’s the only way to make progress toward a It messes life up and steals your joy. pure one. If you set your heart on anything else, you’re an idolater, an adulterer, and you can’t be pure. You need understanding to keep God’s law with all your heart. With a good heart, you can rejoice with those who rejoice, and be glad always. “I have found there is only one place Proverbs tells us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not to lean on our own understanding. to set the heart, and that’s on God You don’t have to understand everything. You Himself—that includes the Father, Son, don’t have to figure everything out if you are able to trust God with your whole heart. So what’s the and Spirit. Set your heart on Him and problem? As Jeremiah says, “The heart is more nowhere else. That’s the only way to deceitful than all else, and is desperately sick” (NAS). What’s the problem with life? The heart is make progress toward a pure one.” the problem—the heart is deceitful.

The heart is the whole issue. Jesus says, Holiness and Jesus are the same thing. A pure “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see heart and God are the same thing. Jesus has become God” (Matthew 5:8). How many want to see our sanctification—He is our heart. Those who join God? Well, you can’t just teach people how to themselves to the Lord become one with Him. Union “visit heaven.” You need a pure heart. Can you with God has always been the goal of the great imagine how nice and peaceful life would be with mystics of the church. We partake of His nature and a pure heart? If you had one, trusting God would become like Him. It’s personal, it’s relational, and it be easy! Life would be peaceful, whatever the swirl satisfies. If you set your heart on anything else, it will and tribulation around you. Why are we so not be satisfied—you will still be heartsick. hungry for everything else? Why are so many “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, messages about other things? We have a long list for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will of requests, but with a pure heart, it wouldn’t find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29). matter if you were rich or poor, where you were born, or your situation. With a pure heart, you As Jesus explained, “A good man brings good enjoy everything—friends, family, challenges, and things out of the good stored up in his heart, and suffering for righteousness’ sake. With little or an evil man brings evil things out of the evil much, you have strength to endure all things. stored upin his heart” (Luke 6:45). What is in your heart will come out. It’s going to shape your life—af- “For where your treasure is, there your heart fecting everything you do. A lot of people pretend. will be also” (Matthew 6:21 NAS). They look like they’re doing good things and are

THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL VOLUME 27 • NO.7-8 5 “What if we decided that all we wanted was to be a people after God’s heart, seeking what He wants us to do rather than trying to convince Him of our plans.”

successful. But God sees the heart. He weighs the way I am.” Yes, He loves you, but it doesn’t mean motivation, and it will come out eventually. You can’t He likes what’s in there. We need to come before maintain a facade forever. The fruit, good or bad, will Jesus totally empty and say, “I just want a clean, manifest. You can’t put on an act. It’s your heart that pure heart. That’s what I want from God.” That’s determines what kind of eternity you’re going to have. how I see revival—huge numbers of people pouring forward to get a clean heart. Then Good hearts produce fruit and a good crop. The miracles will follow. most valuable thing you could ever pray for is a pure heart. Only God can give you this: “Do not set your What if we decided that all we wanted was to heart on what you will eat or drink, do not worry be a people after God’s heart, seeking what He about it. Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed wants us to do rather than trying to convince Him down with carousing, drunkenness and the of our plans. God said of David, “I have found anxieties of life, and that day will close on you David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; suddenly like a trap” (Luke 12:29, 21:34). he will do everything I want him to do” (see Acts 13:22). Wouldn’t it be amazing if God said We are God’s workmanship, and He is not the same about us? And in return God gives us the finished with us. We are continually on the Potter’s desire of our hearts—Himself. wheel, being molded and shaped into the image of love—Jesus Himself.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give peace as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27). A missionary for over thirty years, ROLLAND BAKER, founded Iris Global in 1980 with his wife, Heidi. The Do you have a troubled heart? You can have ministry now includes bases around the world. Since everything in the world, but what’s the point if your 1995, the Bakers have seen a miraculous people heart is troubled? No amount of luxury will help. The movement spread across Mozambique, once one of slightest bit of sin will trouble your heart. Why would the poorest and most war-torn countries in the world. you want to do anything that would trouble your Influenced by his grandfather’s experience of revival heart? Sin is anything that takes away your joy. Why among poor orphans in China, Rolland’s ministry is that? Because it spoils your heart. emphasizes immediate intimacy with Jesus—a life of When people get convicted, they get cut to the utterly needed miracles, concentration on the poor heart—the core of their being. Many people need and lowly, willingness to suffer for love’s sake, and their hearts sliced to the guts. Would you like the the unquenchable joy of the Lord. He combines a rich to shine so deep into your heart that background in theological education with practical everything is revealed and cleaned out? That doesn’t experience imparting the love of God and the joy of just happen because you declare, “God likes me the His presence.

6 JULY/AUGUST 2017 THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL Full Redemption BY DUDLEY HALL

In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (see Colossians 1:14, ESV).

xperts in the field of advertising know to will judge all things. He has judged Jesus on our sell benefits rather than products. People behalf, and the passion of a whole new kind of want to feel good and be comfortable, love has been ignited in us. We have escaped the secure, safe, happy, and valuable. If we grasp of religion’s tentacles that seek to focus us haveE a product for sale, we must feature those on attempts at personal godliness rather than the benefits or it won’t sell. This has adversely affected glory of the Son. We can love like God loves, and the proclamation of God’s gospel. The gospel He is not looking for better self-esteem, more features the product: Jesus and His glory. When we resources, security, and significance. His very feature the benefits without fully proclaiming Him, nature is seen in His giving of Himself. we end up trying to use Him to get the benefits. So Redemption is bigger than we first thought. It again the gospel becomes about mankind getting includes the benefit of not having to look for better, rather than the announcement that God has benefits. done something extraordinarily magnificent in presenting His Son. Many are willing to pray a or conform to standard if they get peace, “Redeemed by the precious comfort, prosperity, health, and heaven in the deal. sacrifice of Jesus, we are God sent His Son who gave His life as a redeem- ing ransom. He was raised from the dead to rule forever forgiven and over all that sin affected. He has removed us from released from all our efforts the realm of slavery and established us in the liberty of divine love. Of course there are benefits, but they to make up for our failures.” are included in the life that transcends the search for benefits. In this state the prison bars of self- satisfaction are broken asunder, and we are free to live without the unrelenting ache for personal DUDLEY HALL is a recognized teacher, sought-after speaker, benefits. That is the benefit. effective consultant, respected author, and trusted spiritual father. The founder and President of Kerygma Ventures, he Redeemed by the precious sacrifice of Jesus, we is passionate about the centrality of Jesus Christ and the are forever forgiven and released from all our efforts proclamation and practice of the New Testament Gospel. He to make up for our failures. No longer measuring and his wife, Betsy, live in Grapevine, Texas. They have two our behavior by performance standards, we are grown children and six grandkids. captivated by the full acceptance of the One who

THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL VOLUME 27 • NO.7-8 7 MORNINGSTAR MISSIONS

Identity and Convergence in Papua New Guinea BY JORGE PARROTT

“Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For

behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the LORD

will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you” (Isaiah 60:1-2).

esus is a quickening Spirit. This quickening Spirit and revelation He gives to us gives way to rejoicing. How we discern the times makes the difference between turning the world PAPUA NEW Jupside down and ineffective “churchianity,” GUINEA which lulls believers to passivity and failure. As we will see, the quickening Spirit that Jesus embodied is also available to nations.

Exciting change is in the air. Papua, New Guinea (PNG) is a nation of seven million with eight hundred and sixty-four different languages (about twelve percent of known languages in the world). There is an accelera- “Exciting change is in the tion, convergence, and transformation of the Gospel air. Papua, New Guinea penetrating the seven mountains of this nation. Many missionaries heeded the call to go there, and many (PNG) is a nation of seven organizations have labored for years to bring the light of million with eight hundred Jesus to this diverse, beautiful people and land. and sixty-four different THE 406 YEAR OLD THAT CAME TO AMERICA ON THE MAYFLOWER languages (about twelve

Papua New Guinea takes their God-ordained percent of known languages identity seriously. In 2015, on the 40th Anniversary of in the world). There is an PNG’s independence from Australia, a first edition acceleration, convergence, King James Bible (printed in 1611) was brought from America to PNG. This Bible had been brought to and transformation of the America on the Mayflower. Theodore Zurenuoc, our Gospel penetrating the seven friend and Speaker of Parliament, brought the Bible from America. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said mountains of this nation.”

8 JULY/AUGUST 2017 THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL “Papua New Guinea takes their God-ordained identity seriously. In 2015, on the 40th Anniversary of PNG’s independence from Australia, a first edition King James Bible (printed in 1611) was brought from America to PNG. This Bible had been brought to America on the Mayflower.” ABOVE: Historic Bible rests on a table in the center of the Parliamentary chamber in Port Moresby, the capital.

“Receiving this Bible today adds to the sense of significance as BELOW: Being greeted at the airport. we define our nation.” More than twenty thousand people remain. May we prepare for the days ahead with our eyes set were at the airport on its arrival. on Jesus, walking in humility with hearts of thanksgiving and Dr. Gene Hood donated the Bible. Dr. Hood sent more praise and demonstrating the simplicity and power of the than a million to Russia and funded Christian radio Gospel. Lord, help us see what You are doing as we align our stations and missionary work in Papua New Guinea. Within lives with You in every nation You call us to set our feet upon. days after he donated the 406-year-old Bible to the people of In place of the totem poles, a Pillar of Identity and Unity is PNG, he passed into glory. being planned with the Bible at its base. On top of the Bible This Bible rests on a table in the center of the Parliamen- rests the Constitution. Each of the eight hundred and sixty- tary chamber in Port Moresby, the capital. I was there to four languages is listed on the Pillar. Our friend, Kaima Sumai, attend the first annual National Leaders Conference on the founder and leader of Soul Harvest Fellowship with fifty Convergence and Unity. I went with the leaders to Parliament churches across the nation, asked me “What could bring an to get on our faces before the Lord to pray for this nation’s end to the violence and the differences in all these different destiny and its upcoming election. languages?” He answered that question with “Only the true and living God of the Bible.” Soul Harvest Fellowship is the We saw this historic Bible up close and the impact it is first indigenous movement in PNG. having on revealing the nation’s identity as a “prototype” kingdom nation. Unity movements are fraught with pitfalls, Kaima has raised up many leaders to impact PNG. One of but there is a move here that I have not witnessed in other his disciples is a leader in the national department of educa- places. Pray for this nation to break through and show other nations what is possible when the Lord is the focus.

The current Speaker of Parliament took office in 2012. On his first day in office, he made a declaration that the idols present on the doorframes of Parliament and inside the building on totem poles—and all evidence of idol worship based in animism and ungodliness—must be removed. Right then the ground shook and there was a 7.3 earthquake!

Great shaking is going on globally (see Hebrews 12:27). How we respond determines if transformation in a culture will

THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL VOLUME 27 • NO.7-8 9 “In place of the totem poles, a Pillar of KEY PRAYER Identity and Unity is being planned with POINTS FOR PNG*

the Bible at its base. On top of the Bible PNG is now ninety-five percent rests the Constitution.” Christian. The Wantok (“one talk”) system is one of mutual sharing – important in a society of subsistence tion. Last year a policy was enacted that every public school student hunting and farming. Yet communal, would have daily Bible lessons. Many of Kaima’s other leaders are trans-generational sense of obligation professionals making a major impact in all sectors of society. It is and mutuality cannot only hinder economic progress but can restrain impressive to see such mature and fruitful leaders who are lovers of Jesus those who press on in their in leadership there. Christian walk.

PROPHESYING TO THE NATION IN TWO MILLION HOMES Effective discipling is the most Kaima had me speak in his church, and his friends at the largest urgent and prevalent need. Nominalism, syncretism, and pollution radio station asked Kaima to broadcast my message. There are about of with spiritism and the seven million people in PNG, and it was estimated that two million occult are widespread. Culturally homes heard what the Lord had given me to prophesy to the nation. appropriate ways of building biblical faith, character, lifestyle, and Our prophetic teams in Fort Mill had significant words for me to worldview must be developed; pray release, as well. Requests came in to play the recording a second time. for creative, insightful ways to The radio station asked me to come by the station for a final broadcast achieve this. before I left. Failure to engage with Scripture. JOIN US IN TRANSFORMING PNG Lack of Scripture translations and widespread functional illiteracy Kaima and I have been in prayer for two years, and the Lord knit generate both spiritual stuntedness our hearts and showed us specific strategies for discipling this nation. and vulnerability to nominalism or We are beginning a satellite MSU College of Theology along with a theological error. Pray for more Bible Missionary Training Center. We helped them send their first missionary and discipleship material specifically to the Aboriginal tribes Australia. The internet is available, but to reach developed for oral learners. the remote parts of Papua New Guinea, we will need to print large Continued divisiveness based volumes of material in the country. on ethnicity. Strong tribal ties, ancient animosities, and diversity Thank you for your as we travel to the nations. I am con- of languages persist. These barriers tinually amazed at how the Lord connects and uses us. This new season hinder fellowship and the flow of has stirred us to seek the Lord as never before. We are filled with spiritual blessing. excitement and anticipation of the days ahead. Everywhere we go we Attempts to Islamize PNG are encourage everyone in bold faith and humility to speak the Word, hear underway and will be an increasing His voice, and speak faith and destiny to individuals and nations. challenge to the church. Pray for adequate preparation and equipping We invite you to get involved in what the Lord is doing. Pray about that will enable Christians to wisely joining us on a trip there. Help us through prayer and finances to bring face such encroachment. the Word, effective discipleship, and prophetic training. Visit http:// eaglemissions.org and join in the transformation. Sow into the Great *Source: Operation World Commission (see I Samuel 30:24). Contact the Missions Office at 803-802-5544 ext. 392 [email protected].

10 JULY/AUGUST THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL FROM THE DESK OF DAVE YARNES

have been meditating on the power of faith in our “Think about it—entire books sanctification and salvation. Through an act of faith, by sheer belief, I pull down from heaven the have been written in error, and ability to resist sin. I pull down this new person, churches have been set up in notI as an act of me cleaning up myself and getting better, but realizing that God made provision for it. error, about how to deal with

This is a significant issue in the body of Christ. So this problem. It is not a try- many teachings place the onus of sanctification on each harder, white-knuckle-resisting individual. Think about it—entire books have been written in error, and churches have been set up in error, type of thing. In fact, it is a about how to deal with this problem. It is not a try- matter of receiving this grace of harder, white-knuckle-resisting type of thing. In fact, it God for deliverance.” is a matter of receiving this grace of God for deliverance.

I find the problem with myself is that I want to participate somehow. I want to show God that there is us. There are no personal efforts we can rely on or something good in me. But the more I try—the more I boast in. With God receiving all the glory for my dig deeper—I find that my best efforts come up short. salvation and my sanctification, the consecration is so In an act of self-preservation, I continue to look for much deeper. The very fiber of my being is indebted something good in me. This is the epitome of pride— to God. I’m looking to not only employ this new that someday I will come to a place in my own strength nature to serve Him, but the very foundation of who where I’ll be able to resist temptation, and I will be able I am is by itself longing to please Him. The things I to be pleasing to God through my own will. Praise God do externally to demonstrate this might be perhaps for the day that we realize this will never happen—even the smallest of those things. Instead, the major work our best efforts and strongest resistance will come up of God is that my very will, my life, is consecrated to short. He has already made provision by creating, Christ, and this is the essence of true sanctification through faith, the ability to reckon our mortal bodies as and holiness. dead to sin and crucified with Christ. It is as much a fact to be received by faith as salvation itself. In His service,

This consecration, I believe, is what God is calling us to now. There is a new sense of holiness and being set apart. There is a new understanding about the right Dave Yarnes standing before God that is based solely on His work in Executive Vice President, MorningStar Ministries

THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL VOLUME 27 • NO.7-8 11 PARTNERS SPOTLIGHT

ears ago, the late Bob Jones had a dream about a special piece of land in the moun- tains. He believed that it would be a place of great outpouring, revival, and signifi- canceY where the Lord would pour out His Spirit on the youth who visited to prepare them for their purpose. As Bob and Rick explored various sites for a youth camp, Rick remembered a beautiful piece of land on the reservoir of Moravian Falls. Sure enough, when Bob saw the lakeside grounds in the mountains of Moravian Falls, he knew it was the land he had This hasn’t come easy. Lack of road access, seen in his dream. In 2016, we as a dispute over lake access rights, and many other ministry felt prompted to revisit this issues have already presented themselves as prophecy and complete the work on hurdles to overcome. Nevertheless, we feel the the youth camp. The late Stephen Lord’s hand upon this land. When completed, Coffey also had visions of a youth this lakeside property will be a multi-functioning Stephen Coffey camp and was slated to be one of the campsite complete with cabins, bathrooms, lake key directors of this facility before he access, and a lodge with a fully equipped kitchen passed unexpectedly in 2002. Days before his death, and meeting areas. This will be a place for youth, Stephen made a number of statements indicating that missionaries, retreats, and more as we follow the he knew that his time on earth would be short—that vision to “train and equip the saints.” We see this he was a seed that had to die, but this seed would as a significant part of our ministry’s calling, and sprout again to bear much fruit. We believe this youth intercessors have already started visiting to pray camp, named in his honor, will carry forth this legacy. over the land and set the tone for what the Lord

12 JULY/AUGUST 2017 THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL “Years ago, the late Bob Jones had a dream about a special piece of land in the mountains. He believed that it would be a place of great outpouring, revival, and significance where the Lord would pour out His Spirit on the youth who visited to prepare them for their purpose.”

has in store for those who come. We expect this to be a construction phase, later this year. As Partners, you are a place where thousands of young people have a life-chang- vital part of helping MorningStar have a worldwide ing encounter with the Lord through salvation, disciple- impact and any amount you can give is greatly appreci- ship, and preparation for their purpose, just as Bob Jones ated. Some may want to take on a specific part of this saw in his dream. project, such as a log cabin or boathouse, with your church, home group, or family. Please prayerfully con- Thank you for all you’ve already done for the comple- sider how you can contribute a gift for this special cause. tion of this prophetic vision. We had an overwhelming You can donate online at SCWCamp.org or call us at response at Partners Weekend 2017, where many of you 1-803-547-8495. sowed generously into this project. We are now well into Phase 2 of this project, and are set to begin Phase 3, the

THE MORNINGSTAR JOURNAL VOLUME 27 • NO.7-8 13 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT MORNINGSTAR

PARTNERS WEEKEND

e shared a wonderful time together this year at Partners Weekend 2017. It was a huge blessing to be with so many of you who are friends of the ministry and part of our tribe. WWe enjoyed every second, beginning with an exquisite spread of hors d’oeuvres on Main Street. There was already a buzz in the air as old and new friends alike came together to fellowship. More great food and ministry was shared throughout the weekend, ending with our premier gala banquet, which is always spectacular. We were greatly inspired and motivated to see the impact we are making together.

We had the honor of hosting Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Boykin as our main speaker. General Boykin fully informed us about national and world events and prepared us to be kingdom warriors. Rick Joyner and other speakers shared their hearts and the impact our Partners have made through this ministry. For example, as Partners, together we are:

• Reaching 82 million people in 165 nations through many ministry and publication avenues.

• Deploying 28 thousand pastors through an apostolic network in 69 nations through CM/MorningStar Missions.

• Training and equipping 3,653 students in 7 schools for a new bread of leadership.

We are privileged to partner with you in the work of the kingdom in these last days. To make a contribution to MorningStar or fulfill the intentions you made at Partners Weekend, please visit MStarPartners.com or call (803) 547-8495. Thank you for faithfully standing with us as a MorningStar Partner.

ANNUAL ARTS EXPLOSION

n April 27, MorningStar’s K-12 Comenius School for Creative Leadership (CSCL) held its third annual Arts Explosion. This event is an innovative platform where students share their talents and creativity, including Oart, photography, dance, skits, and even a feature film created solely by the CSCL students. There was a VIP dinner two days beforehand for guests to experience an exquisite meal prepared by the culinary class (made up of students, of course!). It was a wonderful event full of great memories and many proud parents, relatives, and friends. All the proceeds for this event went towards the CSCL scholarship fund that helps students in need continue to thrive at the Comenius School for Creative Leadership.

POTUS SHEILD

(President Of The United States) SHIELD was assembled POTUSto raise up a spiritual shield in Washington, D.C., prior to President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration. This organization is holding an event August 17-19 at MorningStar to bring an anointed assembly together in interces- sion, prayer, and to decree the Word of the Lord across our nation.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin and Lance Wallnau, among many others, lead this event, and we anticipate more of these type events in the future. Please visit our website, and also check PotusShield.org, for more information.

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VAL RENSINK Human Resources, MorningStar Ministries

ecently, I heard a troubling statement, “If we can just get rid of the idea of truth.” This is not the first time that avoiding Rtruth has happened. Recall the pre-crucifixion encounter of Pilate and Jesus. Pilate’s question, “What is truth?” lingers through the ages. His question, though ancient, is very modern. Pilate put personal, expedient political and social issues ahead of truth. So let us consider “What is truth?”

Theologically, emotionally, and relationally, truth is one of the most important nutrients for your soul. Let me give a simple example: A young boy lives like the orphan he has been told he is. Then one day a letter comes in the mail. The letter says his father is coming. In the WILD LOVE CONFERENCE light of that truth, everything changes. t’s already just around the The prior claim of truth our souls need to hear is that we are created corner—Wild Love 2017! We had a from original design in the image of God. Our normal broken massive turn out earlier this year I experience causes us to relate easily with the lost coin, sheep, and son for the Worship Collective, and it’s of the parables, but we somehow often buy into an orphan mindset. clear that the Lord is doing a new The state and experience of being lost doesn’t diminish the reality and exciting thing in the area of (truth) that somehow, we once belonged. The truth is that God seeks worship, music, and creativity. Our His own. The truth is that God declared by sending His Son that lost hotel was sold out for this event ones are a fit place for His habitation. months ago, but you can still register at MStarEvents.org or by calling Ask yourself, “Why is this so important?” We live in a time 877-HIM-EVENTS (877-446-3836). where meaning and truth is reduced to a saccharine fog of self With world-class guests like Reinhard meaning. What the Bible says has often been reduced to “Well, to Bonnke, Heidi Baker, Hunter Thomp- me it means….” son, Misty Edwards, and more, this Yes truth is personal, but it is personal because it participates in Him event is sure to be epic. Live wild and who is truth. run free!

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