Basic Training for the Prophetic Ministry Expanded Edition

This book gives so much information enjoy reading and studying it.

I've read many books on prophetic ministry through the years, many of which have been very good. Kris Vallotton's book distinguishes itself by serving as a "Basic Training" manual for equipping and empowering disciples of Jesus Christ to move in prophetic ministry. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "Eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially that you might prophesy."This book teaches people how to actually move in the gift Paul admonished us to desire. Vallotton writes for those who are willing to take the risk and allow people to grow in this gift. He covers the pros and cons of prophecy. He suggests healthy guidelines for the functioning of this gift so that people on the receiving end of prophetic ministry are not abused or hurt. I love how he, like some other authors on this subject, delineate between "the word," the interpretation of "the word," and the application of "the word." To find out why distinguishing between those three components is important, buy the book!Vallotton's book has been field tested through his own experience. I used this text for an undergrad class I taught at Oral Roberts University called Charismatic and Pentecostal Approaches to Pastoral Care. After completing the training, I had students pray and practice prophesying over one another. The results were awesome!Want to release prophetic ministry in your church, Vallotton's book offers effective "basic training."

The simplicity at which each topic was broken down, made this book and each subject comprehensible. Thank you for plain language.

Kris Vollotton is funny. I like how he adds humor in his teachings. But humor aside, the guidelines are very easy to understand and spoken of in a manner that is easy to follow for viewers of any intellectual level. I didn't scratch my head and go, "I have no idea what he's talking about." I'm new to learning of prophetic ministry through various Christian resources (books, dvd's, Youtube stuff.) I really enjoy this dvd study and am watching it again and with my 11yr old daughter this time so she too can get equipped. I learned alot. She learned alot too just by watching the first dvd.

"True prophecy is looking for gold in the midst of the dirt in people's lives."This statement forms the heart of this book. From this core thought, the writer gives good insight in the role of prophecy, how it functions and gives guidelines how it should be applied.It explains the difference between prophecy in the Old Testament and prophecy in the New Testament and how being a prophet (a special calling from God) is different from being able to prophecy (which is for every believer). It explains the difference between 'the last days' and 'the last day' and how knowing the difference is important to your view of the role the church and prophecy plays. It gives clues how to recognize false prophets (not what you might think) and how to grow in practicing prophecy (hint: it doesn't require talking old, archaic language and ending in 'thus says the Lord').As usual I don't agree with every explanation Kris gives, as I sometimes feel he bends things too much to make it fit into his view (according to Kris a prophets reward is the ability to hear and see. Why? He wouldn't be a prophet without it so how can it be a REWARD?), but I found this book a very nice read nonetheless and coming from a sincere, fatherly heart.

I go back to this book occasionally as it is so well laid out, easy to follow, intuitive, life giving.Chris is the man!

Every chapter open my spirit to what the Holy Spirit wanted me to see within the Office of the Prophet. I will continue to purchase Kris Vallotton books!

This Book is definitely a great resource in growing in the gift of prophecy!! Really helps speak encouraging words, and knock down any walls or lies from the enemy! We were made for more! We are made to walk out who God has created us to be. Destroying hell and the works of the enemy everywhere we go In the name of jesus. This book has a good structure, and contains alot of detail of how to walk in the reality of living by the spirit.