Establish Centers/Churches of the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Establish Elders and 5-fold Ministers Regionally
Establish Believers in Corporate Assemblies
Proclaim the Primary Messages of Covenant
Bible Faith
Authority of the Word of God
Benefits of Blood of Jesus
Supremacy of the Name of Jesus
Holy Spirit Outpouring
Glory of God
Impart
Individual Spiritual Parenting and Partnering
Schools for Supernatural Ministry Training and Revelatory Impartation (see thefireinstitute.org + newcovenantprophetic.com)
Local Campuses
Online Campuses
Worship
Psalmists Established within churches and regions
Classes on worship established
Mentorship and development
Pray
Intercessors Established within churches and regions
Classes on prayer established
Mentorship and development
Connect Ministry Partners
Helping people find local churches
Using social media
Outreach
Various teaching methods using modern technology
VISION &
OBJECTIVES
We are devoted to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon ALL people (Acts 2:17)
Without a vision, people perish (Proverbs 29:18). With a vision, they thrive. The Covenant Network believes that when God gives a vision, strong objectives are the method by which that vision is fulfilled.
THE SCRIPTURES ARE INSPIRED
The scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are inspired of God and are the revelation of God to humanity, and are our rule of faith and conduct.
THE ONE TRUE GOD
Consisting of Father, the Son, and The Holy Spirit.
THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
The Lord Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The scriptures declare His virgin birth; His sinless life; His miracles; His substitutionary work on the cross; His bodily resurrection from the dead; and His exaltation to the right hand of God.
THE FALL OF MAN
Man was created good and upright for God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only a physical death, but also a spiritual death which is separation from God.
THE SALVATION OF MAN
Man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God. The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit. The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness, peace, joy, and true holiness. Salvation (a relationship with God) is only obtained through faith in Jesus Christ, and that is manifested through calling on His Name (praying using the Name – Jesus). Salvation is not given to all humans by default – Faith and confession of that faith in Jesus Christ is necessary for obtaining a whole life from God (Romans 10:9-10 / Acts 2:21 / Joel 2:32)
THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH
The ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded in the scriptures. All who repent and believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they also have been raised with Him to walk in the newness of life. The Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion), consisting of the elements – bread and the fruit of the vine – is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ; a memorial of His suffering and death; and a prophecy of His second coming.
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THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
All believers are entitled to and should expect and seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian Church. With it comes the endowment of power for life and service, the obtainment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. With the baptism in the Holy Ghost come such experiences as an overflowing fullness of the Spirit; a deepened reverence to God; an intensified consecration to God and dedication to His work; and a more active love of Christ, His Word, and for the lost.
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THE EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance. The speaking in tongues in this instance is the same in essence as the gift of tongues, but different in purpose and use.
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SANCTIFICATION
Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil and dedication unto God. The scriptures teach a life of “holiness without which no man shall see the Lord.” By the power of the Holy Ghost we are able to obey the command: “Be ye holy, for I am holy.” Sanctification is realized in the believer by recognizing his identification with Christ in His death and resurrection.
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THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION
The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer born of the spirit is an integral part of the church. God’s purpose concerning man is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be worshipped by man, and to build a body of believers in the image of His Son.
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THE MINISTRY
A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: evangelizing the world; worship of God; and building a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son. We believe in the priesthood, or ministry of all believers (I Peter 2: 4-5, 9; Rev. 1:6)
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DIVINE HEALING
Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers. Also, we believe if anyone is sick then the Elders should be called upon to anoint the sick with oil and the Lord will raise him/her up (James 5:15).
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THE BLESSED HOPE
The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church. We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life – no one can come to God but by Jesus.
The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice.
These truths are held to be essential to a full-Gospel ministry. No claim is made that they contain all Biblical Truths, only that they cover our need to these fundamental doctrines:
All people regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation + identity, social status, etc. can receive the born-again experience through Jesus Christ.
Acts 10:35, Romans 10:11
ADMINISTRATION
Bishop
Randy
Layton-Morgan
Pastor, Finance
Adam Marlowe
Apostle
Johnny
Layton-Morgan
Pastor
Tanzania Ruffin
Pastor, CFO
Jim Gay
Teacher, Secretary
Reva Sloan
BOARD OF ELDERS
Teacher
Doug Sewell
Prophet
Ashley Wootton
Evangelist
Angela Brown
Teaching Pastor
Darrick Wilson
Apostle
Mike Whited
Apostle
Pam Wright
Pastor
Joan Castle
Apostle
Shelly Planellas
Apostle
Mark LeGear
Prophet
Mary Thompson
Apostle
Johnny
Layton-Morgan
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Legal, Pastor Tanzanika Ruffin
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Publicity (Newsletter), Reva Sloan
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Movement Arts, Teacher Katrina Thompson
RECOMMENDED READING & RESOURCES
Please keep in mind that we do not affirm everything written in these books as some authors are not LGBTQ+ affirming, but we reach for the overarching themes to help us grow in the Spirit.
Leadership
John Bevere
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Apostolic Strategies Affecting Nations,
Jonathon David
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21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,
John Maxwell
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Developing the Leader within You,
John Maxwell
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Frank Dimazio
Personal Growth &
Daily Devotional
The Word: The Bible from 26 Different Translations,
Curtis Vaughan
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Zondervan
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Dr. Alan B. Stringfellow
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Kenneth Hagin
Kenneth Copeland
Oswald Chambers
365-Day Personal Prayer Guide,
James Goll
Sparkling Gems from the Greek,
Rick Renner
Bill Johnson
LGBTQ+ & Faith
Walking the Bridgeless Canyon, Kathy Baldock
God and the Gay Christian, Matthew Vines
Christianity and Homosexuality Reconciled,
Dr. Joseph Pearson
Developing Spiritual Strength & Growth
John Bevere
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John Piper
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Tommy Tenney
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Tommy Tenney
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Roxanne Brant
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Dick Eastman
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Steve Fry
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Mark Hankins
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Mark Hankins
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Because of the Blood,*
Randy Morgan
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The Power of the Blood of Jesus,
H.A. Maxwell Whyte
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Billye Brim
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Andrew Murray
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Don Gossett & E.W. Kenyon
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E.W. Kenyon
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E.W. Kenyon
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E.W. Kenyon
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Kenneth Hagin
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Ernest Gentile
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Tongues Beyond the Upper Room,
Kenneth Hagin
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70 Reasons for Speaking in Tongues,
Dr. Bill Hamon
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The Beauty of Spiritual Language,
Jack Hayford
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How To Pray for the Release of the Holy Spirit,
Father Dennis Bennett
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Carol Heiden
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Kenneth Hagin
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Possessing the Gates of the Enemy,
Cindy Jacobs
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Bill Johnson
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Kenneth Hagin
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Kenneth Hagin
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Does Your Tongue Need Healing,
Derek Prince
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R.T. Kendall
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Jack Hayford
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Benny Hinn
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Prophets and Personal Prophecy,
Bill Hamon
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Dutch Sheets
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Mike Bickle
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Corey Russell
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Joyce Meyer
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Tommy Tenney
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Chuck Pierce
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Derek Prince
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Derek Prince
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Charles Capps
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Charles Capps
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Chuck Pierce
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The Reality of the Supernatural World,
Todd Bentley
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R.T. Kendall
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Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit,
R.T. Kendall
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F.F. Bosworth
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Andrew Murray
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The Lost Art of Practicing the Presence of God,
James Goll
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Timothy Jorgensen
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Kenneth Hagin
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Barbara Yoder
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Joshua Mills
*The book may not be available online. Contact us for more information about receiving a copy.
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