Questions often asked...
How much do you
charge for crusades?
We do not charge. Although it takes money to
operate, JPCM is not about money.
All we ask is that you cover expenses as described
in To Prepare for the Meeting below. Any love offerings above
that are appreciated.
How big does the church
have to be to host a crusade?
As with the money involved, we are not about
the size of the crowd. We have ministered to very small groups and very
large groups.
We do, however, ask that you do your best to
promote the crusades in advance of the scheduled date. We do provide
pictures, a biography other pertinent information about Dr. Church that
can be used in local promotions.
How many services
does Dr. Church conduct in a crusade?
Crusades can be as little as one service and
to as many as two weeks or more. Typically, the desired length of crusades
is 3 days with 1 to 2 services per day.
What can the host
church expect from a JPCM Crusade?
Typical JPCM crusades result in salvation, healing,
personal prophecy, deliverance and renewal.
Why are the services
called "crusades" rather than "revivals?"
The crusaders of old had a specific purpose.
Here is the definition of "Crusade" as according to Wikipedia
The Crusades were a series
of military conflicts of a religious character waged by much of Christian
Europe against external and internal threats. Crusades
were fought against Muslims, pagan Slavs, Russian and Greek Orthodox
Christians, Mongols, Cathars, Hussites, and political enemies of the
popes.
A JPCM Crusade
is designed to conquer. Dr. Church comes prepared to conquer the enemy
attacks and to storm the gates of Hell.
JPCM crusades wage war against external and internal
threats of repression, indolence and forms of ungodliness. JPCM crusades
have a goal of recapturing the church from the clutches of the enemy.
What is the theme Dr. Church's messages?
He always shares, at least in part, the testimony of his healing
from terminal cancer. But typical messages are geared toward renewal
and revitalizing the church. He believes that a "charged" church is
an effective church. Of course, his first allegiance is toward
the anointing and free flow of the Holy Spirit
Are JPCM Crusades good times
to get to know Drs. Church?
A dual answer is appropriate here. As described in "To Prepare
for the Meetings" section below, Drs. Church will be there for business
and only one business, and that is to accomplish the goal of the Holy
Spirit for those services. Dr. Church will not fellowship before services
because at that time he is walking in the special anointing that is to
be released only during the service. But, after services and at specially
scheduled times they are extremely open to meet with, and fellowship
with anyone.
With what denomination
is Dr. Church associated?
Dr. Church considers himself to be interdenominational because
he works with many, many different denominations. He does believe that
miracles are still a part of today's church, but he has a talent to blend
in with any church without causing dissension. He honors personal beliefs
of the local church.
You may read the JPCM Statement of Faith
here.
When was JPCM formed?
Joel Philip Church Ministries was formed under the
direction of the Lord in November of 1998 and was incorporated
in 1999 soon after his healing from terminal cancer.
Will Dr. Church hold crusades in
other countries and continents?
Yes, but the JPCM team seldom pays their own expense because they
believe in the biblical principle of planting before reaping the harvest.
Those who make an attempt to plant by paying for the crusades will have
a much higher rate of success.
Does Dr. Church also hold pastoral conferences?
He is glad to offer pastoral conferences. These meetings will
be a little less formal than the crusades, but they will still be anointed
and beneficial. Again, when he comes, it is for the business of the Lord
only - not to bring gifts or otherwise pacify or "tickle" pastor's ears.
