James and Sharon Ward
2024/10/3
First Person with Wayne Shepherd
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James Ward
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Sharon Ward
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Wayne Shepherd
James Ward: James Ward强调了在地方教会取得成功的同时，关注国家层面的重要性。他认为，如果只关注地方教会而忽略国家层面的问题，可能会导致在更大的层面上失败。他呼吁信徒们参与到国家事务中，成为光和盐，影响政治进程，将国家导向正义。他引用约书亚记5:13，说明上帝不偏袒任何一方，所有的人都应该跟随上帝的旨意。他还指出，圣经中充满了政治，但重点始终是上帝的子民，上帝通过与祂立约的子民在列国中运行。他认为，上帝不会通过政治人物拯救国家，而是通过祂的子民。
Sharon Ward: Sharon Ward强调了祈祷的重要性，认为祈祷能够改变事物，并鼓励基督徒们一起祈祷，尤其是在大选之前。她相信，如果所有基督徒同时祈祷，上帝就会动工。她还描述了祈祷祭坛的多样性，强调其超越了种族和教派界限，并相信团结是上帝改变国家的方式。她分享了参与祈祷祭坛的个人影响，以及看到不同群体参与祈祷的经历。她为国家和祈祷祭坛活动祈祷，祈求复兴和改变，并相信上帝会动工。
Wayne Shepherd: Wayne Shepherd呼吁人们参与政治，并相信耶稣是拯救国家的关键。他介绍了James和Sharon Ward及其在全国祈祷祭坛上的工作，并表达了对他们的赞赏。他还谈论了在华盛顿特区祈祷的特殊意义，并引用诗篇122篇，解释了为国家祈祷的重要性。他鼓励人们参与祈祷祭坛活动，并强调耶稣是拯救国家的关键。
James Ward: James Ward emphasizes the importance of focusing on the national level while succeeding in the local church. He believes that focusing only on the local church while ignoring national issues can lead to failure on a larger scale. He calls on believers to participate in national affairs, to be salt and light, to influence the political process, and to lead the nation toward righteousness. He quotes Joshua 5:13, stating that God does not favor any side, and that everyone should follow God's will. He also points out that the Bible is full of politics, but the focus is always on God's people, and that God works through His people in covenant relationship with Him in the nations. He believes that God will not save the nation through political figures, but through His people.
Sharon Ward: Sharon Ward emphasizes the importance of prayer, believing that prayer can change things, and encourages Christians to pray together, especially before the election. She believes that if all Christians pray together, God will work. She also describes the diversity of the prayer altar, emphasizing that it transcends racial and denominational boundaries, and believes that unity is God's way of changing the nation. She shares the personal impact of participating in the prayer altar, and the experience of seeing different groups participating in prayer. She prays for the nation and the prayer altar event, praying for revival and change, and believing that God will work.
Wayne Shepherd: Wayne Shepherd calls on people to participate in politics and believes that Jesus is the key to saving the nation. He introduces James and Sharon Ward and their work at the National Prayer Altar, and expresses his appreciation for them. He also talks about the special significance of praying in Washington, D.C., and quotes Psalm 122, explaining the importance of praying for the nation. He encourages people to participate in the prayer altar event and emphasizes that Jesus is the key to saving the nation.
Deep Dive
James and Sharon Ward, leaders of Total Living Media and Insight Church, share their journey in ministry and the growth of their vision. They discuss the importance of God's grace and how He orchestrates events in ways we may not immediately recognize. The Wards reflect on the influence of Jerry Rose and TLN Media in their lives and how they are now carrying the torch for this ministry.
- The Wards emphasize the importance of God's grace in their ministry journey.
- They discuss the growth of their organization, Total Living Media, which includes Insight Church, James Ward Ministries, and TLN Media.
- The Wards highlight the significance of carrying on the legacy of previous ministry leaders like Jerry Rose.
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