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As we continue our series "The Church Needs to Know", I'm convinced that God wants to bring a word of warning about some of the things taking place in the Church today. The Church is going to be confronted in the days to come: in its ways, in its preaching and teachings, and in the manner Christians are being encouraged to lead their lives. God's people, His Church, will be confronted through

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“The Lord has given us a vision to build a church in order to welcome Christians from every nation. It will be a place of repentance, salvation, healing, and restoration for everyone to discover the life of the Spirit. I believe that, when they hear what is happening here in Mauritius, people will be drawn to what we preach: Jesus Christ and Him crucified!” – Miki Hardy, January 2007 When

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As we continue our series ‘The Church Needs to Know’, I would like to touch on the subject of ‘God and Music’. This is an area where we can see increasingly just how much the spirit of the world has invaded the Church. We find no clear instructions in the Bible as to how we should worship God. There are Old Testament precepts relating to music, worship, and instruments, as well as examples of

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If there is one area where Christians today are being manipulated and taught deceptive doctrines, it is definitely the area of finances and giving. To the great shame of the Church, many pastors are leading the flock astray with false promises of prosperity and blessings, misleading them by using laws and obligations.  But saddest of all, is the fact that these poor believers never come to

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We all acknowledge that demonic activity and evil spirits are real. But is it Scriptural for a born-again believer to need deliverance from demons? The spiritual world exists and is more powerful than what we may think. That’s why when God touches our lives, we can be transformed in an instant. In the same manner, there are people whose lives are influenced by demons and evil spirits. In the

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In this fast changing world, believers must be made aware of how much of the world’s standards have crept into the Church... hence the reason for this series, “The Church Needs to Know”. Let me ask you a question: “Does it bother you that Christians everywhere are compromising the Word of God and conforming to the world’s lifestyle, to the point that it is acceptable today, even for pastors and

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ell, I really encourage them to watch these messages on TV Ð 3 times a week now (see below). Even better, they can order the CD or DVD. There is much more that will encourage, edify, and set them free, as they listen to the only Gospel that can bring victory to their lives, and allow them to experience true freedom in Christ. Reading the excerpts in JOY! can only give a taste of what is being

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“For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around the, a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” 2 Timothy 4:3-4The time has come and the time is now! Today, Christians around the world are being deceived by false

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Richard Langworthy is a member of the CTMI apostolic team and Pastor of Selborne Park Christian Church in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. We have left until last the most well known of the perfecting ministries in the Church – the Pastor.  The title ‘Pastor’ comes from the Greek words ‘episkopos’ and ‘episkopeo’, which speak of watching over, keeping, taking care of, guiding, and feeding.  In other words,

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Among the five perfecting ministries mentioned in Ephesians 4:11 the Teacher is the one anointed by God to impart the deep and lasting truths of God’s word, to His people. His role is not to fill Christians’ minds with intellectual knowledge, but in teaching, to allow the Holy Spirit to write the Word of God on the tablets of their hearts.There are many pastors with degrees and doctorates in

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Jesus is coming back soon! He is coming back for His Church, and we need to be sure that He will find faith in our hearts on that day. The Church needs the Truth of the Gospel, now, more than ever. Sadly. Between now and His glorious return, many Christians will turn away from the faith. They will have followed false teachings, and so be living in deception, discouragement, etc, despite having

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For 18 years now, I’ve been part of an apostolic team of men from many nations, cultures and races. My life and ministry are completely surrendered to this team the Lord has provided for my protection and growth, as well as that of the church I oversee. I’ve learnt that no ministry can develop to its full potential without submission to, and in relationship with, a body of Elders in the local

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The Prophetic anointing is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. The simplest definition of a prophet is that he is God’s mouthpiece. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he brings divine direction to the Church, as well as correction where necessary. THE GIFT OF PROPHESY AS OPPOSED TO THE PROPHETIC MINISTRY The Prophetic ministry has

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“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. But a hireling , he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep.” John 10:11-13 There is a wave of deception sweeping through the

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The ApostleA vital ministry in the of the Body of ChristThe Apostolic ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries that we find in Ephesians 4. The word ‘Apostle’ is translated as ‘sent’, which means an Apostle is a messenger or an ambassador of Jesus Christ.The Apostle is not someone who is independent but like the Pastor, the Evangelist, the Prophet, and the Teacher, he forms part of the

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Mary Pierce, known previously for nervous tics, or getting highly emotional during matches, finally realised her dream as a tennis player by winning the French Open – single, and doubles with Martina Hingis – three months after giving her life to Jesus in 2000. That same year she also reached her highest career ranking of No 3 in the world for the second time. Coincidence? Reporters were

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“It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-13 (NIV) If

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I am distressed about the state of the Church today.  Sin abounds and many Christians are discouraged, empty, and walking in defeat.  The Church today no longer puts up with sound doctrine.  It has rejected the truth and turned aside to myths.  Many preachers today are deceiving Christians with fables and false teachings.  They make empty promises that God will shower His blessings on them if

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December 2007 Day 3, I awake to the sound of rain and commotion as people stress to save their belongings from getting wet.  I’m in the middle of the tent, so I’m safe… As soon as it lets up, the teams eagerly line up for the second leg of the treasure hunt.  The sound of war cries can be heard from every direction, even as the rain starts again.  Nonetheless, with team spirits high, they

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December 2007 “My heart is overwhelmed and exceedingly joyful, I had hoped one of the girls would cry first, but it looks like it’s gonna be me. I find myself sitting in a hall with 500 wildly excited youth, all trying to get the queues and ‘hassles’ of registration over with ASAP, so as to get back to greeting people.  I am awestruck, to put it mildly that here, on the small island of

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What a pleasure to write once again to all of you dear JOY! Magazine readers. For this year, I would like to encourage you all to think back over the many blessings Jesus has showered upon you during the past year, and to be grateful!  It is so easy to focus on what we don’t have and would like, or to compare what we have to others and feel sorry for ourselves. We have been given so much freely

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Continued from the previous issue of JOY! Magazine with testimonies of worship leaders from across the CTMI Network In the Old Covenant, exceptional times of praise and worship were experience when God brought deliverance and victories to His people, this being manifested by a joyful heart, songs and dances.  Other manifestations of praise and worship occurred when they were brought to

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King David laid out much of the Old Testaments rituals for worship, contributing vastly to the book of Psalms, whose words songwriters are still using today.  Within a few centuries though, God had to rebuke His people through Isaiah (29:13) for worshiping Him with their lips, but not with their hearts; something which Jesus also did during his ministry.  3000 years after David, the Church would

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175 young people heard God calling them individually by name at a number of CTMI youth camps in 2006.  Here’s what they are living with the Lord! THE WORD “I had never attended Bible study of an kind, never even read my Bible. In fact, I thought it was full of fairy-tales and children’s stories. Youth meetings I’ve known were social events, nothing to do with God. We are a generation of youth

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175 young people heard God calling them individually by name at a number of CTMI youth camps in 2006.  Here’s what they are living with the Lord! “This third I will bring into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold.” – Zechariah 13:9 THE  CALL “I remember it clearly, at the Mauritius youth camp last December… Pastor Miki Hardy declared that some of the young people

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“I’ve been to 11 countries and never have I seen a church family like this.  For me, the main fruit of this conference is the desire that we have to link with this apostolic and missionary team.” -Pastor ‘Sunny’ Matthew Chako – Kerala, India “I am the first both to be blessed and challenged by the messages as I listen to them and translate them!  The cross shook my life first!  During my time

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Question: You spoke daily to a packed auditorium over a period of 6 days.  What was the purpose of this gathering, and the main topic of the preaching? Miki Hardy: Every year, the Church Team Ministries International family comes together… pastors, church leaders, and members of the churches of the CTMI Network in 20 countries.  It’s a precious time to receive from the Lord through the

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Both, Ashvin and I, were born again, grew up in the church, and have been very committed in all youth activities.  In our hearts, we always felt that , somewhere down the line, God had a plan for us to be together; but we also knew it was not for now.  So, we respected each other and continued serving the Lord. One day, we happened to be alone together and, in a moment of weakness, gave in to

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It is a reality that many people today are wounded and have been through extremely difficult circumstances, whether these be emotional, physical, spiritual, or financial.  Sadly, to these painful situations, another category must be added: Christians, hurt and let down by church leadership. It is no exaggeration to state that there are probably as many Christians outside the Church today, as

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MRS FINANCES! “I have worked with Miki and Audrey since 1988.  I learnt from them the importance of absolute integrity when dealing with finances – even more so when it is the Lord’s!  Since then, we have gone from a small local church to an international ministry, operating in more than 20 countries.  Only by God’s grace have I been able to keep up with such expansion.  As head of the finance

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In today’s troubled world women are desperate for peace and security as they face increasing pressures at home and at work.  Can the church today offer what they need and are looking for? Unfortunately, the Church has not been spared the social catastrophes that have hit the world in recent years, and resulted in the breakdown of society.  Mauritius is no exception. Over the years, women from

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As the Lord’s return draws closer, I am confident that God has great things in store for women – thus the need to take our place and understand our role in these times. Having travelled extensively with my husband over the past 15 years, visiting churches and staying with church leaders in their homes, I have encountered deep needs among women everywhere, and witnessed many extremes… from women

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I have found freedom in this gospel, something I searched for all my life.  I have found my security, happiness and peace.” Jaymie In September, Highway Gospel Church, in Durban, held its first youth camp.  Thirty youngsters, after the 48-hour bus trip, returing from the camp in Bulawayo, sent a joint letter to Mauritius, imploring Miki Hardy to come and speak to the Youth in Durban.  His visit

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Today, young people live in a world jam-packed with enticements, exposed to all kinds of perversions; the sacred and taboo are non existent. Rather , everything is there to appeal to their emotions; feeding their desire for freedom… served on a silver platter, nicely packaged by the media, encouraged by educators, peers, politicians and, even parents!  What is the young Christian’s position in

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In the first of 4 articles on the Eglise Chrétienne in Mauritius, we focus on one of the aspects of church life that always strikes the first-time visitor… South African tourists visiting the island of Mauritius are often struck by the melting pot of cultures living together in what appears to be peace and unity. While it is true to say that people coming from Africa, South Asia, China, and

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THEY SAID… “What we heard here was beyond our understanding, the opposite of all that we have lived previously.  My ministry as a pastor must change, as I am now convinved that God’s church is not mine.  It is not about the small vision I had.  We feel a sincere and genuine love from people whose lives have truly been transformed by the message of the cross.” -Pastor Pierre & Janine Tshamala, 

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Most people know Mauritius as a fantastic holiday destination, with its pristine white beaches and sparkling turquoise-blue lagoons. Why then would some 400 people, both young and old, from vastly different nations around the world, save up every year, take their annual leave and travel all the way to Mauritius just to spend a week in what is probably one of the most unattractive towns on the

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