CAMP WITH OUR PROPHET: “WHY DO I NOT HAVE 1000 MEMBERS?” LIGHTHOUSE CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL DENOMINATION

We had heard, we had read and we had watched other Denominations have their camps with the Prophet and we in the Lighthouse Chapel International could not wait for our turn to gather at the feet of one of the most anointed men to ever walk the earth, our Prophet, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills.

Weeks of heightened anticipation culminated in hundreds and hundreds of campers gathering, ready to receive from the Prophet with rapt, readied, attentive and receptive hearts at the Congress Hall of the prestigious Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Centre, Mampong. This unmissable, rare camp opportunity was themed, “Why do I not have 1000 Members?”

Present at the camp were Bishop Steve Asare, Bishop Kofi Hene Asare, Convener of the Denomination and other Bishops in the Lighthouse Chapel International Denomination.

Campers comprised of Pastors, Shepherds, and a cross-section of members of the Denomination spanning six different councils – from Ayawaso through Achimota, Nsawam, Suhum, Nkawkaw to as far as Oda. The Congress Hall of the campus was almost full to capacity, and the atmosphere was electrified with worship, prayer, and especially screams of excitement as our Prophet rightly divided the word of truth.

The Prophet started by expounding that God is interested in numbers, and that numbers matter in the Kingdom of God.

“But Nineveh has more than 120,000 people living in spiritual darkness, not to mention all the animals. Shouldn’t I feel sorry for such a great city?” Jonah 4:11 NLT

Thousands upon thousands are waiting in the valley of decision. There the day of the Lord will soon arrive. Joel 3:14 NLT

“For even if you had ten thousand others to teach you about Christ, you have only one spiritual father. For I became your father in Christ Jesus when I preached the Good News to you.” 1 Corinthians 4:15 NLT

He buttressed this point with several scriptures wherein specific figures in the thousands, were used to describe and quantify souls, members, angels, teachers, etc

Bishop Dag called for a careful, honest, and thorough self-examination by each camper.

Take a good look at yourselves to see if you are really believers. Test yourselves. Don’t you realize that Christ Jesus is in you? Unless, of course, you fail the test. 2 Cor. 13:5 NIRV

He then accurately diagnosed why many of our churches do not have 1000 members. He stated that a lack of spirituality is one of the major reasons why most churches do not have 1000 members, that most pastors are dry fathers, not deep and not spiritual!

The Prophet also disclosed that there are many minuscule ministries or churches because many Pastors and Christians are “too casual”, “too relaxed” and “too rested” about the work in the Church of God. He stated that having 1000 members does not come through resting or being relaxed, which he described as ‘floating on flowery beds of ease’. Mercy!

The in-depth knowledge of the scriptures was indisputably evident as the Prophet brought deeper understanding and clarity by reading the same verses from different versions of the Bible. “‘Change the version”, became a regular cue indicating a switch in-between different versions of the Bible leading to more understanding.

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity Titus 2:7 KJV

He admonished all present to open their eyes and see the mighty works in his ministry and learn to connect and follow the patterns being applied, which is giving birth to such mighty works. He then expounded one of such patterns, the SSSHHABBIE SHEPHERDING MUUSSSTTT GO (SSMG) Campaigns from his book, ‘The Double Mega Missionary Church’. He explained that a Campaign is a systematic course of aggressive activity for some specific purpose.

Prophet also taught us about the missing key; The key of knowledge. Fortunately, knowledge is graciously available to us, because we have been blessed with so many books and messages by our Prophet that when meditated upon would yield the desired fruits of massive growth. Genesis 24:63, Joshua1:8.

Most importantly we were exposed to some hidden truths in Prophet’s book, “He That Hath…” we learnt that we do not have 1000 members because we are suffering from intractable poverty.  This condition as we learnt, is caused by lack of knowledge, lack of good  skills, laziness, lack of a desire to do well.

It was such a memorable experience, and we are confident that these three days have left an indelible mark in our spiritual walk with God.

We are indeed grateful to God Almighty for giving us such an anointed Prophet and for making this camp possible. Thank you, Prophet, for pouring out your heart to bless us. Here comes the rising of many 1000-member churches in Lighthouse Chapel International! What a Blessing!