The Prophetic Call

Gentry Forrester feels lucky to live among God’s chosen people in the Prophet's compound, but when music is outlawed, Gentry and her older brother, Tanner, sneak out of the community. When they return, all bets are off as the Prophet exercises his control. Born into a polygamous community in the foothills of New Mexico, Gentry Forrester feels lucky to live among God’s chosen. Here, she lives apart from the outside world and its “evils.” On her thirteenth birthday, Gentry receives a new violin from her father and, more than anything, she wants to play at the Santa Fe Music Festival with her brother, Tanner. But then the Prophet calls from prison and announces he has outlawed music in their community and now forbids women to leave. Determined to play, Gentry and Tanner sneak out. But once they return, the Prophet exercises control from prison, and it has devastating consequences for Gentry and her family. Soon, everything Gentry has known is turned upside down. She begins to question the Prophet’s teachings and his revelations, especially when his latest orders put Gentry’s family in danger. Can Gentry find a way to protect herself and her family from the Prophet and escape the only life she’s ever known? This realistic, powerful story of family, bravery, and following your dreams is a can't-miss debut novel from Melanie Sumrow.

The Essential Guide for Prophets Mining from years on the frontlines of prophetic ministry, and overseeing the internationally renowned Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, bestselling author Kris Vallotton takes you deep into the heart of one of the most crucial, compelling and controversial topics today: the office of prophet. In this definitive guide, Kris offers often-neglected foundational teaching and provides critical advanced training, including how to · discern your calling and grow in your gift · define your divinely appointed sphere of influence and depth of authority · recognize the six different types of prophets--and how to deal with false ones · navigate potential relational difficulties as you step into your gifting · understand the complex ways God communicates · prepare for the common, but dangerous, spiritual attacks prophets face Vallotton offers a balanced view of not only what modern-day prophets are, but also what they are not. You will come away empowered and equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for this beautiful, vital, supernatural ministry. "The New Testament of Jesus Christ is a message of faith, hope and love. It is called the Good News. My friend and colleague Kris Vallotton is one of the best in the prophetic community to help shape, teach and model these 'Good News Prophets.' Thanks for honoring my generation's pioneering work and picking up the baton and carrying it forth!"--Dr. James Goll, founder, Encounters Network, Prayer Storm and GET eSchool "My friend Kris Vallotton has masterfully crafted this treatise, School of the Prophets, on the dynamics and framework of building a prophetic community in the 21st century. His life experience and seasoning in Christ have afforded the Spirit the opportunity to make him an influencer of influencers and a prophetic voice to the nations with a global footprint."--Mark J. Chironna, M.A., Ph.D.; Mark Chironna Ministries; Church on the Living Edge, Orlando, Florida "I love this book! As a person passionate to see the most desired gift in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 14:1) flourish all over the world, I would recommend this book wholesale. It clearly and biblically describes how to function in the New Testament gift of prophecy and articulates various kinds of biblical prophets. If one heeds its principles, it will give greater understanding and produce higher levels of maturity in prophetic ministry."--Stacey Campbell, founder, Canadian Prophetic Council; author, Ecstatic Prophecy "This is a must-read for all ministries. As an apostolic ministry, we recognize the gifts and callings that God has placed on the lives of those we pastor. Reading School of the Prophets has given us greater insight and understanding of how to help develop and prepare others to walk in their divine assignment. Kris Vallotton brings much clarity in what it means to be called in the office of a prophet and eliminates the fear of giving and receiving the prophetic."--Tony and Cynthia Brazelton, founders and pastors, Victory Christian Ministries International "Kris Vallotton's book reminds us that the heart of prophecy should be God's heart to build up, encourage and speak life. Kris goes through strategic and important teaching about prophecy versus the office of prophet, specifically in the context of the Church. I highly recommend this book and pray that it helps you to understand the prophetic and to 'call the gold' out of those around you."--Heidi Baker, Ph.D.; co-founder and director, Iris Global "As I read this book, I could hear the sound of an entire generation of voices emerge that will transform culture. Kris Vallotton is a father to these voices. School of the Prophets presents a practical methodology for prophetic community and a powerful manifesto for prophetic transformation in this generation."--Bob Hazlett, author, The Roar: God's Sound in a Raging World; Future Perspectives, New Haven, Connecticut

Missio Alliance Essential Reading List Hearts Minds Bookstore's Best Books RELEVANT's Top 10 Books Englewood Review of Books Best Books When Soong-Chan Rah planted an urban church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his first full sermon series was a six-week exposition of the book of Lamentations. Preaching on an obscure, depressing Old Testament book was probably not the most seeker-sensitive way to launch a church. But it shaped their community with a radically countercultural perspective. The American church avoids lament. But lament is a missing, essential component of Christian faith. Lament recognizes struggles and suffering, that the world is not as it ought to be. Lament challenges the status quo and cries out for justice against existing injustices. Soong-Chan Rah's prophetic exposition of the book of Lamentations provides a biblical and theological lens for examining the church's relationship with a suffering world. It critiques our success-centered triumphalism and calls us to repent of our hubris. And it opens up new ways to encounter the other. Hear the prophet's lament as the necessary corrective for Christianity's future. A Resonate exposition of the book of Lamentations.

Flowing in the Authority of the Prophetic Office What God Expects from You to Be His Spokesman in the Earth This book follows up after the previous book in the series entitled Prophet Ministry Made Easy. We recommend that you read that one first before you start on this one. Prophetic Ministry can be carried out by all believers. But when God calls you to be a prophet, you will move into a higher level. The ultimate level you can reach is known as the Prophetic Office. This requires an intensive training, and you will experience many pressures in life as God prepares you for this call. The Prophetic Office involves more than simply speaking prophetic words. It involves uses a higher level of authority given by God and symbolized by a golden key. This allows the Prophet to decree and release God's will into the earth. Because this power could be abused, God has to make you ready before He can give it to you. Here Is What You Will Learn You will learn the signs of the Prophetic Calling and how to identify if this calling exists in your life You will learn why you have experienced many things in life as part of your preparation for this call You will learn what kind of authority God has for you, and how to use this authority You will learn how God trains His prophets You will learn how a Prophet is trained through mentorship You will come to understand the death process that you have been going through You will learn everything that you will do once you qualify as a Prophet in office You will learn how to come into a closer relationship with the Lord Jesus Why You Need This Teaching If you know that you are called to this ministry, or you have been flowing in it already, this book will take you to the next level. You will know what the Lord really expects from His Prophets and you can rise up into this calling. Until you know the signs and what to expect next, you cannot move forward in your calling. So get into this teaching as soon as possible and qualify as a full Prophet. Sections in This Book: Section 01 - Identifying the Prophetic Call Section 02 - Prophetic Ministry and Office Section 03 - Authority of the Prophet Section 04 - Prophetic Trainer or Mentor Section 05 - Prophetic Trainee or Disciple Section 06 - Work of a Prophet Section 07 - Prophetic Counselor

You've heard the holy call to prophetic ministry. Now what? In this book, leading prophetic voice Jennifer LeClaire guides readers along the journey of a prophet-- from the initial call all the way through to maturity. This "making" process is anything but easy. But LeClaire offers honest, accessible counsel to help you move into your prophetic call. Her spiritual insights will help you overcome the fear of man, identify and eliminate wrong motives and, above all, pursue intimacy with God. Many prophets are called . . . but not everyone endures the "making process" to his or her prophetic destiny. God is looking for people to entrust with the secrets of His heart. Embrace the journey toward your call with this comprehensive, practical guide, and experience the awesome process of being formed into a mouthpiece for the God of the universe. "A clean read filled with good information. LeClaire covers a wide range of issues that affect prophetic ministry, tackling them biblically and with practical wisdom."--R. Loren Sandford, senior pastor, New Song Church and Ministries "Written for this hour! Whether you just have some small inkling or have ministered a long time in the prophetic, there is much wisdom to be mined like treasure from its page. Destined to be a classic for generations to come."--Cindy Jacobs, Generals International; Dallas "Whatever the sacrifice, take The Making of a Prophet into your hands and into your heart. I can assure you it will not let you go until your questions are answered."--Steve Hill, evangelist; author, Spiritual Avalanche

Twenty years ago, Patricia Grant was called to the prophetic ministry and instructed by the Lord to become familiar with the lives and functions of the prophets in the Bible. Now after being called once again to teach others about the five people in the Bible who were named for specific missions and trained by the Lord, Grant brings to light the story of Elijah, one of the five, and compares his trials with her own. Grant relies on her personal spiritual experiences to share how, through Gods wisdom, she discovered commonalities with ancient people who also faced hardships on the way to becoming prophets of nations. While highlighting Elijahs challenges and revealing her own struggles throughout childhood and her lifetime, Grant not only demonstrates how faith and Gods love have the power to bring one through darkness and into a healing light, but also provides spiritual guidance for anyone seeking to overcome hardships and accomplish great things for the Lord. The Call: Elijah the Great Prophet shares a true story of Gods love and power as a woman is called to study ancient people and discovers they have more in common than she ever realized.

This Book is Volume 1 from the series: The Prophets Field Guide Series. The Moment Your Calling Becomes Clear There is a moment in time when you step beyond just suspecting that God has called you to be a prophet and the moment you begin walking in it. This book is your steady rock that will bring the storm of prophetic preparation to rest. Not only will it answer your questions, but it will give you what you need to begin your prophetic journey. From learning to flow in the gifts of the Spirit to walking out your calling practically in the Church - you will find the steady foothold you need to travel this journey called "prophetic office." Signs of Prophetic Calling Sign 1: A Ministry to the Church. Your main passion and desire is towards the body of Christ first. Sign 2: A Unique Approach. You don't often fit in with the others and have ideas that are radical - kicking against the way things have always been done. Sign 3: Swinging the Pendulum. You are 'unstable' in that you will swing from one emphasis to the next - ready to change the entire Body of Christ one day, to giving it up the next. Sign 4: Humiliation. You have or will face humiliation and humbling - often publicly. Sign 5: Singleness of Purpose. Although you swing the pendulum, your desire and call remain constant. Sign 6: Unconscious Revelation. You will function in the gifts without even realizing it at first. Sign 7: Allegorical Thinking. Even from childhood you have always thought in symbolic terms or in pictures. Sign 8: Prayer Orientation. You desire and seek times of prayer often - you are constantly seeking to hear God's voice. Sign 9: Bringing God's Presence Through Music. Although you may not be gifted in music, you have the capacity to release the anointing through music. Sign 10: Tough Experiences in Life. You can face tough experiences in life and not be a prophet, but you can not be a prophet if you have not faced tough experiences. STUDENT NOTE: This is the text book used for the Prophetic Foundation course at www.prophetic-school.com