"Generally there are two groups: there's the group that is seeing [miracles] happen on a regular basis, and then we have groups of people that have never seen. It's just hard for them to even believe that this is happening. They have been raised in an environment of such skepticism and unbelief that for them Nazareth would be an improvement, where Jesus just healed a few sick people. I tell people, 'listen, this thing is worth paying any price for. Go where ever you need to go. Stop believing that what you've seen or haven't seen doesn't exist just because it didn't start with you and didn't start with your church. Do whatever is necessary. Pay any price. Go and be willing to learn. Don't go as the skeptic to disprove. Say 'God, if it's in The Book, take me places where it's happening,' and then pay any price to get there and watch what happens.'"
- Bill Johnson, Senior Leader, Bethel Church
My name is Jared and I'm on a mission from God...
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| 1st Year Graduation May 10, 2013 |
My greatest desire is for intimate relationship with God and a life where miracles are the norm, the purpose of miracles being that they are a tool for people to encounter a living God who loves them while simultaneously destroying the works of the enemy in their lives. My heart is to bring cultural transformation to the United States of America and its government; to bring Heaven to Earth everywhere my feet tread; to alter the course of world history and to help disciple nations. This begins by bringing the Kingdom of God in its fullness to my loved ones, my friends, my co-workers, my neighbors, my city, my state, my nation, my continent, my hemisphere and my globe.
For those of you unfamiliar with the details of my story, over Labor Day Weekend 2012 I packed up everything I owned and departed San Diego, CA. I left behind my friends and family of 10 years, my work as a CrossFit trainer and my girlfriend to move up to NorCal to attend the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) in Redding, CA.
In May 2013, after a turbulent season of ups and downs, set backs, breakthroughs, and being stretched to the brink, I successfully completed my 1st Year at BSSM. Following a summer of work, fellowship and ministry in San Diego, I returned to Redding in eager anticipation of 2nd Year.
1st Year at BSSM went far beyond anything I could have ever anticipated. It was a year flooded with personal and spiritual growth, and I have been stretched internally beyond the borders of what I had previously thought was possible. 2nd Year brought things to a whole new level. We dove deeper into what a lifestyle of miracles as a world-changing revivalist looks like, we continued to discover and develop our ability to operate in the Spiritual Gifts, and we took an increasingly active role in hands-on ministry, bringing divine compassion and God encounters to a world filled with broken and lost orphans.
This season of my life has been a challenging one in more ways than I can count. At the same time, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I'm right where God has asked me to be. I feel extremely honored to be here and I am beyond excited to see what God has in store for the coming year, and the years ahead.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with BSSM, it is a world-class institution that is among the global elite in spiritual ministry schools. BSSM promotes the pursuit of world-wide revival through a passionate relationship with God, and they practice functionally walking in the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit of God.
This blog is designed to be an encouragement to all who read it, and it is intended to provide a way to stay current with the latest on this adventure in faith. This blog will also serve as a collection point for stories and testimonies, along with periodic postings of my class notes and reading schedule for any and all who wish to follow along.
If you would like to get involved in my endeavor to follow God's lead and commit these years of my life to be trained in preparation for the years of ministry ahead, you can:
- CLICK HERE to visit the iBSSM web page and search for me by name ("Jared Martin"). You may select either "Donate to Tuition", "Donate to Missions" or "Donate to Travel".
- Mail check or m/o made out to "Jared Martin" to PO Box 992372 Redding, CA 96099
Be sure to stay tuned for more stories and updates. I pray that God will use this blog to minister to the hearts of all who read it.
God Bless You
