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Radical Faith in a Rebellious Age: Forged for the Fire

Posted: July 10, 2025 in Prophetic, Remnant, wilderness
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“For this is a rebellious people, false sons, Sons who refuse to listen to the instruction of the Lord; Who say to the seers, ‘You must not see visions’; And to the prophets, ‘You must not prophesy the truth to us. Speak to us pleasant words, Prophesy illusions.’”
— Isaiah 30:9–10

We live in a time when the prophetic voice is being muted by a culture more concerned with comfort than consecration. A generation is rising that calls evil good and good evil, demanding illusions over truth, entertainment over holiness, and compromise over conviction. The sobering cry of Isaiah echoes now louder than ever.

But God is not silent. He is issuing a challenge—a holy summons to His people:

Will you stand in truth when it costs you favor?
Will you speak what I say even when they threaten to walk away?
Will your faith hold in the fire, or will you bend beneath the pressure of popular religion?

This is the challenge of the Lord. It’s not just a call—it’s a separation. A threshing. A dividing of wheat from chaff. And only those forged in radical faith will emerge as vessels fit for revival.

Faith Formed in the Valley of Testing

Radical faith is not born in atmospheres of ease—it is forged in fire, silence, and sorrow. It’s born when Heaven seems quiet, and Hell seems loud. When prayers hang suspended in the void and the only answer is “trust Me.”

To walk by faith is to believe in the midst of contradiction—to embrace the promise before the evidence appears.

Radical faith refuses to be defined by delay. It isn’t derailed by the absence of manifestation. It walks forward when the path disappears, because it knows the God who parted seas still walks with those who dare to believe.

Warriors Wanted: The Fight for Pure Faith

Paul’s call to “Fight the good fight of faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) is not poetic—it’s a battle command. Because radical faith is warfare. It wars against delay, discouragement, and deception. It slays the idols of predictability and tears down the altars of passivity. And it anchors itself to the Word of the Lord, even when the outcome looks dead.

We are not called to blend into culture—we are called to challenge it. To be voices that will not echo the popular tone but thunder with the cadence of Heaven.

The remnant is rising—not to be liked, but to be loyal.
Not to be safe, but to be surrendered.
Not to comfort the rebellious, but to confront them with love and truth.

The Lord’s Challenge: Will You Risk It All?

Here’s the charge of the hour:

  • Do not dilute the Word.
  • Do not prophesy to please.
  • Do not trade your oil for influence.
  • Do not forsake obedience for applause.

The Lord is looking for those who will speak what He says, even when it costs them position, invitation, and approval. Prophets who won’t prophesy illusions. Seers who won’t turn their gaze away. Watchmen who refuse to sleep.

And warriors whose faith is louder than fear.

Radical Faith is Fragrant to Heaven

Your surrender isn’t invisible. Your pain is not pointless. Your faith is rising like incense before the throne. The Lord sees the valley. And it has not disqualified you—it’s preparing you.

Think of:

  • Abraham, who walked with no map, only a promise.
  • David, who chose worship while being hunted.
  • Hannah, who poured her soul out and still believed.

They didn’t just believe for breakthrough—they became vessels of it.

So will you.

A Prophetic Declaration for the Remnant

Speak this boldly:

I will not trade truth for comfort.
I will not prophesy illusions.
I will speak what the Lord says, even when it’s unpopular.
My radical faith will birth revival.
My valley will be my proving ground.
I will rise—not for recognition, but for righteousness.
The Word of the Lord in my mouth will not return void.

~Dr. Russell Welch
Elder / Apostolic Teacher: Highway to Heaven Church and Founder and Shepherd of Remnant Warrior Ministries / Remnant Warrior School of Spiritual Warfare.

A Cry to Return: Reclaiming the Discipleship Model of Jesus

Posted: July 8, 2025 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic, Spirit-Wind People
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There is a groan rising from the heart of the Father—a cry echoing through the corridors of time, calling His Church back to the way of the Master. It is not a call to innovation, but to restoration. Not to strategy, but to surrender. Not to programs, but to people.

Jesus didn’t disciple from a pulpit. He discipled from a place of proximity. He didn’t build a brand—He built a brotherhood. He didn’t create consumers—He raised up carriers of the Kingdom. And He did it face to face.

From the twelve He called, He drew four into deeper intimacy—Peter, James, John, and Andrew. With them, He walked, wept, corrected, and commissioned. He poured into them everything the Father had poured into Him. And in turn, they poured into the others. This was not a hierarchy of control—it was a holy rhythm of impartation. It was the divine pattern: from the Father to the Son, from the Son to the disciple, and from the disciple to the world.

This model—relational, intentional, and incarnational—was the foundation of the early Church. For nearly four centuries after Pentecost, this was how the Gospel advanced. Not through cathedrals, but through kitchens. Not through institutions, but through intimacy. Disciples made disciples, and the world was turned upside down.

But then came Rome—and the fire became a form.
Then came Greece—and the mystery became a philosophy.
Then came America—and the mission became a marketplace.

What was once a movement became a monument.
What was once a family became a franchise.
What was once a fire became a formula.

Today, many churches have traded the model of Christ for the methods of culture. Discipleship has been outsourced to programs, seminars, and branded curriculums. Pastors are treated like CEOs. Congregants are treated like customers. And the goal is no longer transformation—it’s retention.

We have built systems that are efficient but not eternal. We have created structures that are scalable but not spiritual. We have trained people to follow a church, a doctrine, a personality—but not a Person. We have made disciples of denominations, not disciples of Jesus.

And the fruit is evident.

We have churches full of attenders but empty of disciples.
We have leaders who are celebrated but not consecrated.
We have believers who know the language of faith but not the life of it.

But Heaven is not silent. The Spirit is not still.
The winds of reformation are blowing again.

The Holy Spirit is re-forming the Church—not around platforms, but around people. Not around programs, but around presence. He is calling us back to the table. Back to the fire. Back to the face-to-face.

This is not a nostalgic longing for the past. It is a prophetic summons for the future. The Church of tomorrow must be built on the foundation of Christ’s model—not man’s machinery. We must return to the way of the Master.

Jesus didn’t say, “Go and build churches.”
He said, “Go and make disciples.”
And He showed us how.

He walked with them.
He lived among them.
He taught them in the streets, in the fields, in the storms.
He corrected them in love.
He empowered them with truth.
And then He sent them with fire.

This is the model we must reclaim.
This is the fire we must rekindle.
This is the blueprint we must rebuild.

Religion builds hierarchy. It demands allegiance to a system. It creates disciples of doctrine, not disciples of Jesus. It elevates the pulpit and forgets the person. It teaches people to worship pastors and defend denominations, rather than to walk with the Lord of all creation.

But the Kingdom is different.
The Kingdom is relational.
The Kingdom is incarnational.
The Kingdom is built on love, not leverage.

So I plead with you, Church—return.
Return to the face-to-face.
Return to the fire.
Return to the way of the Master.

Let us raise up a generation who walk as Jesus walked.
Who disciple as Jesus discipled.
Who love as Jesus loved.

Let us build not with bricks, but with lives.
Not with programs, but with presence.
Not with systems, but with sons and daughters.

📖 “He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out…” — Mark 3:14
📖 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” — Matthew 28:19

Let the Remnant decree:

We, the sons and daughters of the Most High God, stand in the authority of the blood of Jesus,
clothed in righteousness, armed with truth, and awakened by the Spirit of the Living God.

We decree this day:

That the Church shall return to the model of the Master—to the face-to-face, life-on-life, Spirit-led discipleship that Jesus Himself walked in and imparted.

We renounce the counterfeit systems of religion—discipleship built on programs, platforms, and personalities. We break agreement with the spirit of hierarchy, control, and celebrity. We cast down every model that exalts itself above the knowledge of Christ.

We declare:
The days of shallow Christianity are over.
The days of spectatorship are over.
The days of man-made disciples are over.

We call forth a reformation of discipleship—rooted in relationship, fueled by the fire of the Holy Spirit, and patterned after the life of Jesus.

We decree that the Remnant shall rise—
not as passive believers, but as burning ones.
Not as churchgoers, but as Kingdom carriers.
Not as consumers, but as commissioned sons and daughters.

We declare that the war is raging—and the time for preparation is now. We will not send untrained soldiers into battle. We will not raise orphans when Heaven has called us to raise heirs.

We prophesy:
That the wilderness shall become a training ground.
That the secret place shall become the strategy room.
That the table of fellowship shall become the altar of transformation.

We call the Church back to the fire.
Back to the feet of Jesus.
Back to the way of the cross.
Back to the face-to-face.

We decree that every disciple raised in this hour shall walk in the authority of Christ, carry the compassion of Christ, and manifest the character of Christ.

We declare that creation is groaning—not for more sermons, but for sons. Not for more buildings, but for builders. Not for more religion, but for revelation.

And we say:
Let the sons and daughters of Yahweh arise!
Let them be trained, tried, and transformed!
Let them be sent into the harvest fields with fire in their bones
and the Word of the Lord in their mouths!

We decree:
That the Church shall no longer make disciples of denominations, but disciples of the King. That we shall no longer raise up followers of men, but followers of the Lamb.

This is the hour.
This is the call.
This is the decree.

🔥 Return to Christ-like discipleship.
🔥 Prepare the Remnant for war.
🔥 Let the sons and daughters arise.

In the name of Yeshua, the Captain of the Lord’s Host, we seal this decree.

Amen and amen.

The time is now.
The call is clear.
The model is Christ.

Let us return.

~Dr. Russell Welch

Elder / Apostolic Teacher: Highway to Heaven Church and Founder and Shepherd of Remnant Warrior Ministries / Remnant Warrior School of Spiritual Warfare

Danger – Witchcraft operating freely in the Local Church/Ministry

Posted: June 21, 2025 in Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic Warning, Remnant, Spiritual warfare
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The Epistle to the Galatians reveals a disturbing reality: the Galatian church, once vibrant with faith, had fallen prey to spiritual deception, seemingly bewitched away from the core tenets of the Gospel.

Paul, in a moment of raw frustration and disbelief, cries out, “O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ has been evidently set forth, crucified among you?” (Galatians 3:1).

This poignant question unveils the depth of their deviation and begs examination of how such a spiritual catastrophe could unfold. Paul’s words underscore the clarity with which the Gospel had been presented.

The image of Jesus Christ, crucified and resurrected, was vividly etched in their minds. Yet, despite this profound exposure, the Galatians had wandered astray, embracing teachings that contradicted the foundational message of salvation through faith.

The explanation likely lies in the influence of false teachers, much like the situation Philip encountered in Samaria. These individuals, with their persuasive rhetoric and potentially charismatic personalities, subtly distorted the truth, presenting an alternative gospel that resonated with the Galatians’ desires.

Perhaps they emphasized adherence to the Law over grace, or introduced ritualistic practices that obscured the simplicity of faith in Christ. Furthermore, the Galatians themselves may have been susceptible to this deception.

Their spiritual immaturity could have left them vulnerable to manipulation and unable to discern truth from falsehood. As Paul elucidates in Romans 8:5-8, those who live according to the flesh, focused on earthly desires and self-gratification, are easily swayed.

“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit…For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.

Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” This carnal mindset, focused on immediate gratification and worldly approval, made the Galatians easy targets for false doctrines that catered to their weaknesses, ultimately leading them away from the true path of spiritual life and peace.

The tragedy of the Galatian church serves as a stark warning: a fervent faith, constantly nurtured by the Spirit, is essential to resist the seductive allure of spiritual deception.

Busyness Is Not Brokenness Healed

When leaders walk with unhealed emotional wounds—especially rooted in rejection or abandonment—they often leave cracks in their spiritual discernment. Witchcraft doesn’t always enter through open rebellion; sometimes it creeps in through tolerated control, manipulation, and a deep need for affirmation.

Some of the loudest ministry feeds are driven not by an overflow of presence, but by a deficit of identity. Exploits get posted. Schedules stay packed. But behind the scenes, spiritual compromise is tolerated and discernment is dulled.

Authenticity isn’t proven by productivity. It’s revealed through alignment, healing, and wholeness.

Don’t mistake motion for maturity – Discern the spirit, not just the activity.

The hidden Wound That Harms the Flock
“Not every scar is visible. Not every battle is fought in the open. And not every leader is as free as they appear.”

One of the most dangerous leaders in the Christian faith is not the wolf in sheep’s clothing—but the shepherd unknowingly shackled by the spirit of rejection.

This spirit doesn’t announce itself with rebellion or heresy. It whispers in the silence, hiding beneath past wounds and childhood trauma, cloaking itself in the language of ministry and masquerading as passion for excellence.

Yet under pressure, it produces insecurity, performance-driven leadership, fear of man, and the constant hunger for validation.

When a leader hasn’t allowed the Holy Spirit to heal the roots of rejection, their call becomes intertwined with their need to be needed.

They preach the Word, but filter it through the lens of pain. They build ministries, but unconsciously craft them around self-worth.

They disciple people—but create codependent followers instead of empowered sons and daughters. The fruit looks good… until you taste it.

The danger is this: wounded leadership creates wounded culture.
It doesn’t matter how anointed they are—if their core identity is shaped by rejection, they may unconsciously replicate the very bondage they were called to break.

And perhaps the most tragic part? These leaders are often celebrated, platformed, and followed. Because rejection doesn’t always manifest as obvious dysfunction.

It can look like tireless service, passionate preaching, and unrelenting vision. But when applause is medicine and criticism is poison, that’s not leadership—that’s a soul crying out for healing.

We as the Body must pray for our leaders. Cover them. Discern well. And where necessary, lovingly confront the places where pain has been spiritualized rather than surrendered.

The Spirit of Rejection Attracts What It Echoes

The spirit of rejection doesn’t just wound—it signals. It becomes a magnet in the spirit, drawing more of what it fears. When unhealed, it can unknowingly pull in relationships, environments, and even spiritual attacks that mirror the pain it carries.

It becomes a vicious cycle: fear of abandonment leads to isolation, which then confirms the lie of being unwanted. The enemy doesn’t need new weapons—just recycled wounds.

Healing breaks the cycle. Identity silences the echo.

Until the lie is uprooted, rejection will keep finding its way back—wearing new faces, but bringing the same pain.

Leaders don’t need to be perfect—but they must be healed.

Let us raise up a generation of shepherds who lead from wholeness, not wounds; from sonship, not survival. Because healed leaders birth healthy churches—and healthy churches transform nations.

~Dr. Russell Welch

Elder/ Apostolic Teacher Highway to Heaven Church and Founder and Shepherd of Remnant Warrior Ministries / Remnant Warrior School of Spiritual Warfare.

A message of Spiritual Course Corrections

Posted: January 30, 2025 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Spirit-Wind People, Spiritual warfare
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The following is a picture into the 20 years of life and ministry which includes set backs, detours, road blocks and many course corrections, written from a humble heart filled with gratefulness to a loving God..

This morning during my walk with Holy Spirt and the SkyBear (my German Shepherd) I was led to look back on my life since 2001.

On December 31 of that year I decided to get a fresh start and moved to Jacksonville for what I thought would be a short stay, as I came here to attend a school to get my CDL.

But Holy Spirit pointed out that it was a path ordained of the Father, for little did I know that it would lead to me attending a Church service where I would repent and rededicate my life to the Lord after 20 some years of living in rebellion.

 I came down to attend a school to my CDL, which I did and started driving for a company based in Jacksonville with plans of driving around the country.

But Holy Spirt showed me that because I was avoiding the call on my life to preach the Gospel, which the Father called me to do when I was just 10 years old while sitting in a Methodist Church in Patten Maine

My plans of driving around the country, however that thought came to an abrupt end when I fell off the top of a load and messed up my right knee. This took place in the spring of 2002 Holy Spirit then showed me that the Father allowed an accident to happen so as to redirect my life to the steps that would lead me to fulfill His calling on my life.

 During my recovery I decided to attend ministry school and met a man of God, Dr. Don Lynch, who became my Spiritual father.

Also during that time, I found myself looking a the Christian Mingle dating website where I happened across this beautiful Filipino, who just happened to be here on a student visa and was attending Brownsville Revival School of Ministry in Pensacola Florida.

We began chatting and during the Thanksgiving break she came to Jacksonville to visit her former pastor and his wife who had pastored a Church in Hong Kong, where she was the Sunday School teacher.

We began dating and I would drive to Pensacola where the school was and attended a number of powerful revival meetings. Then at the beginning of  February (2003) I had a dream where Jesus led me to an ocean beach, He bent down and picked up two small stones and said “One of these stones has been brought here from another nation having flowed with the currents of the ocean, for the Father purposed the time when they would be joined together.

So has He brought Emilie (My wife’s name, for those who know her by her nick name Millette) to be joined with you in marriage. I was overwhelmed and went out a bought an engagement ring and decided to ask her to marry me while I visited her for Valentine’s Day.

Now do to a past of many rejections, I had to muster up all the courage I had and drive over from Jacksonville. When I arrived at the home she was staying in I got down on one knee and proposed to her.

Her answer was, No, followed by I don’t even like you that way. Well let’s just say the wind was taking out of my sails. However I had this inner peace where I knew what the Lord had said, so I simply turned it over to Him.

A couple months later while she was visiting a friend in San Diego, she called me and said she had a dream and the Lord told her she was to marry me. We made plans and she graduated in May of 2003, and we got married on June 14th of 2003.

I had a full-time job while at the same time I continued my schooling. We had some struggles but the Lord always saw us through them. Then on June 6, 2004 we were blessed with a beautiful gift from God. For on that day, my wife gave birth to our son, Joshua Karsten Welch.

The Lord had given me his first name which in Hebrew means “Yahweh is salvation” and He gave my wife his second name, which in Greek means “Anointed”. The Lord shared with me why I was to call him Joshua, for he would be the first in many generation of our family to serve him and not be taking captives to addictions or any other curse that was in our family line.

In fact He said that the anpointing He was going to place on His life, would be like the blast shofars sounding, and the sounds of the people, that saw the walls of Jericho come crumbling down. So would the generational curses be cut of by my son, Joshua obedience to the Lord’s call on his life.

Let me take a moment to share a powerful testimony. I had always suffered with migraine headaches from my childhood all the way into my adulthood. Migraines were a curse which had plagued our family for several generation. When Josh was five years old, there was a day when I was unable to do anything because of a migraine, and he begged me to take him to the park. I said your going to have to ask Jesus to take daddy’s headache away.

He leaned over me, placed his little hand on my forehead and said “Jesus, take this stupid headache off my daddy, and tell it to never return”. That headache went away instantly and I have never had a migraine since that humble, innocent hearted prayer offered up by my son.

After graduating with an associate degree in the fall of 2004, I was ordained in February of 2005 and we were led by Holy Spirit to start a ministry called Mighty Arm Ministries, which at the time primarily focused on the elderly in nursing homes.

The Lord said this is a call to be a Spiritual Gatekeeper, as these are those who are about to enter their eternal destiny. Glory to God, for during that time we witnessed a number of people accepting the Lord. My son at 6 years old played a part, as every Sunday he would go with me, knock on the doors, and say “You wanna come here Jesus”. There was a man named Doc, who every week would say “Not today preacher boy”

Then one Sunday to our surprise, he came down, then came back for several more weeks. Then one Sunday, he asked the Lord Jesus Christ to be His Lord. The very next week, he passed in his sleep, but praise the Lord, we know we will see him again one day.

In the spring of 2005 something happened that caused us to leave the Church we had attended since getting married, and I had attended since 2002. Holy Spirt showed me that the Father had allowed this so that we would start holding a Church service in a local nursing home.

Holy Spirit at the time, showed me that many in that home had the desire to go to church but none would pick them up, so the Lord said “Bring my Church to them”.

In the fall of 2005, my Spiritual father (Dr. Don Lynch) who had also left the Church, invited my wife and into attend a weekly meeting they were hosting in their home under the Ministry name the Father had given him called “Ministry Matrix”. Shortly thereafter the Lord led me to take the position known which is referred to as an “Armor Bearer”. Then in November of 2007, we were ordained as leaders in that ministry.

Thing happened that caused us to leave in the beginning of 2010, which Holy Spirt showed me this morning, that the Father had allowed, even though left due to a spirit of rebellion. We went back into doing Sunday services at the nursing home and then in the fall of that year we were invited to be part of the leadership team to launch a new Church start.

 In the spring of 2013, the Lord called me to leave that Church as He had an assignment for me at a local bikers Church, pastored by Chet “Preacher man” Harden. I became the associate pastor there from 2013 up until the Spring of 2016, shortly after having a powerful life changing encounter with the Lord , which stripped me of all the religious garments I had allowed the spirit of religion to put on me, and to be honest, that encounter literally changed my whole theology.

In December of 2015, we were part of the leadership team that founded the “Riverhouse” ministry. After resigning from Highway to Heaven (On a friendly note) in the fall of 2016, I started leading a Sunday service at the Riverhouse.

In 2018 we launched the North Florida Healing rooms” which my wife and I we co-directors. Then, jumping to the fall of 2019, the enemy had some how caused division between me and the other founding leader which led my wife and I to leave that ministry.

However, again looking back on that situation this morning, Holy Spirit showed me that the Father had allowed this to happen as He had a new assignment for me. Ultimately that ministry shut down after the founder went to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer(lesson in that for a later date).

That assignment was to become the director of a homeless rescue mission in Jacksonville Beach, which lasted until February of 2022. On August 19, 2020, my son and I visited the place of a powerful nation changing revival, Cane Ridge in Kentucky with my son. That date was actually the 219th year anniversary of that revival. We spent about 2 hours walking around, reading the grave stones, and soaking in the presence of the Lord.

 Holy Spirit spoke to me about 30 minutes after leaving there and said “The Father wants you to go back and start discipling His Children even as Jesus discipled His. I immediately said cool.

But then about an hour later, I said what does that even look like, as I have come to believe the Church as a whole has wander away from Christ-like discipleship.

 He began downloading what that looked like, which started with “Jesus discipled the men who followed Him by pouring into them, everything the Father had poured into Him. So unlike giving discipleship teaching from the pulpit, or even holding weekly discipleship meeting, the style Jesus displayed was relational, interacting with each other pretty much on a daily basis.

I started to implement this at the mission, and witnessed the Lord doing some powerful works in the disciple who were at the mission. But then, in the fall of 2021, a spirit of Jezebel, jealousy, and offense took hold of a few members of the leadership. And they began conspiring again with me in the secret place of darkness.

Now, what was happening at the mission up to that point can only be described in a way that gives Glory to the Father, as a portal of Heaven was opened up there. One lesson I learned during that time was I neglected to gather intercessor for me and the mission as a whole.

 Now, looking back at the time I left Highway to Heaven Church, which I previously mentioned that I  left on good terms. I had actually started preaching back there once a month in 2018, then it transitioned into twice per month in 2021.

 In the fall of that year, pastor Chet approached me and said he was considering retiring and wanted me to take his place. This was troubling to me, as I felt the Lord wanted me at the mission.

However, Holy Spirt showed me that I never actually asked the Father. He then showed me that during a Thanksgiving visit to Maine, He had allowed a coup to take place at the mission. What He had allowed to transpire was do to a door I unknowingly opened a door, as having been in a major spiritual battle over the mission for close to 6 months had taking its toll on me, and I began to respond out of the flesh.

This open door gave access to the spirit of disobedience to take place to where the Father’s call to make disciples as had His Son, was put on a shelf. However, having witnessed to results while the discipleship like Jesus was taking place, Holy Spirit said that it was but a foreshadow of what would be the mark of my wife and my calling.

He then shared with me that the mission was not prepared for what He desired to do there. Now from November of 2021 through January of 2022, the spiritual battle I faced every day got uglier and uglier.

I had previously mentioned my departure from the ministry led by Dr. Don Lynch. Shortly after my encounter with the Lord on March 28, 2016, Holy Spirit opened the door for Dr. Don and I for reconciliation After which I was led to lean into his mentorship more and more while at the same time, having been seated by the Lord in the spring of 2016, under the teachings of Apostle Damon Thompson. Holy Spirit also led me to attend many of the Under the Oaks meetings he has held over the years, which I still attend.

But back to the mission and Dr. Don Lynch. In January of 2022, I had multiple conversations with him regarding what was happening at the mission, then at the start of February I had a dream where the Lord said He was calling me to Shepherd the people at Highway to Heaven Church.

I shared this dream with Dr. Don who not only said he felt a witness to the dream but as he put it in classic Apostle Don Lynch fashion “Son, if God told you he wants you to do that, you’d better do it”. We ended the conversation with a “let’s get together after my heart surgery as I have somethings to share with you that I received while praying for you and your wife.

Needless to say that meeting, as a few days after his surgery, he went to be with the Lord. I took is wise advice, resigned from the mission and accepted the position of Senior Pastor at the Church.

However, I felt a loss in my life, not having a Spiritual father to run things by and on occasions have a heart check. Yes, I am most certainly matured enough to lead a Church, and even though I have spiritual sons myself, I understand and fully grasp the importance of having an Apostolic covering, as it is one of the spiritual guard rails the Lord has equipped the Church with.

Needless to say, if was a powerful meeting with Holy Spirit. If I could draw a map of what has taken place over the past 20 years, it would show my stepping off the ordained path, a series of roadblocks which lead to course corrections. In spite of the many times, in which I rebelled failing to ask the Father His desire, and took hold of the spiritual steering wheel of my life, the grace and mercy of the Father has always brought a course correction which I have to be honest almost always came with a hand of discipline.

Today, having just entered a new year, I have committed to dealing with things on a daily basis, leaving tomorrow in the wise hands of the Father. For did not our Lord say: Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time.  Tomorrow will take care of itself.” (Matthew 6:34, TPT)

One of the early lessons Dr. Don taught me was maintaining the ability of never leave a place with offense, but rather leave with the gold that you received – meaning we are to take the good things (lessons, revelations and Kingdom truths) with us, and  a heart of forgiveness and even repentance, leave the negative things behind.

So with that in mind, I am committed to living my life and all the tomorrows it has, under the governing authority of the One whom the Father sent, to lead us into all Spiritual truths, Holy Spirit.

~Dr. Russell Welch
Elder / Apostolic Teacher: Highway to Heaven Church and Founder and Shepherd of Remnant Warrior Ministries / Remnant Warrior School of Spiritual Warfare.

Experiencing Spiritual Metamorphosis: A Journey of Discipleship and Apostolic Leadership

Posted: December 6, 2024 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Remnant, Spiritual warfare
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In August of 2020, amidst the turmoil of the Covid pandemic, a profound spiritual encounter unfolded for my son and me in Cane Ridge, Kentucky. As we stood upon the sacred ground that had played a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual fabric of our nation, we felt an unmistakable presence of the Holy Spirit.

Our visit coincided with the 219th anniversary of the great outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which only intensified the significance of our pilgrimage. The curator’s warm hospitality allowed us to tour the historic Meeting House, and with each step, we felt the weight of history and divinity converge.

Surrounded by the echoes of passionate worship and fervent prayer, we spent hours reflecting on the past, dreaming of the transformative revival that had taken place there. It was during this sacred time that the Holy Spirit spoke to me, urging me to embrace the calling of discipleship in the same manner that Jesus had mentored His disciples.

This divine mission ignited within me a fervent desire to understand the essence of Christ-like discipleship. What does it truly mean to disciple others as Jesus did? I began to comprehend that discipleship is not merely a transfer of knowledge but a profound, transformational journey where the love and wisdom bestowed upon us by the Father is poured into others.

This process ignites a new birth, birthing a spiritual metamorphosis that ultimately reflects the very character of Christ in those we guide. Returning to Jacksonville, I felt a pressing urgency to delve deeper into the Gospels, highlighting not only Christ’s teachings but also His unique methods of discipleship.

Sadly, I have observed a scarcity of authentic discipleship within the church today, with many leaders operating from a place of fear rather than faith. Jesus, in His wisdom, commissioned the seventy disciples without exhaustive preparation, trusting that they would learn through experience.

This radical approach challenges the norms of contemporary ministry, where leaders often hesitate to empower others, fearing potential mistakes or failures. The conversation around Apostolic Oversight urges us to rethink our understanding of authority and leadership within the church.

Derek Prince’s assertion that true authority reflects the liberty of the Kingdom of God resonates deeply in this discourse. Apostolic leadership should embody the spirit of servant leadership, fostering an environment where grace abounds, and individuals are encouraged to embrace their Kingdom calling without the heavy burdens of legalism.

The contrasting models of leadership paint a stark picture. Those who lead with an iron fist often perpetuate a cycle of fear and condemnation, inhibiting the very transformation they seek in others.

Instead of nurturing spiritual growth, such approaches can suffocate potential, convoluting the essence of what it means to be part of the Body of Christ. The story of Peter, who was restored by Jesus shortly after his denial, serves as a poignant reminder that grace and restoration should be at the forefront of our ministry, not punishment and prolonged penance.

In my years of ministry, I have sought to steer clear of authoritarian tendencies, encouraging those I disciple to trust in the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Ministry is inherently imperfect, and mistakes are part of the learning process. Jesus exemplified this understanding, cleaning up the messes of His disciples and transforming their missteps into teachable moments.

This nurturing approach stands in stark contrast to the controlling methods prevalent in some Apostolic circles today. The current landscape of un-kingdom Apostolic ministries demands our attention. The early church fathers birthed a movement that transformed cultures, infusing society with the supernatural power of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Today, however, many ministries seem to conform to worldly religious spirited patterns instead of embodying the radical love, grace, and mercy exemplified by Christ. As we reflect on the lessons learned from our encounter in Cane Ridge, we are called to rekindle the spirit of discipleship that Jesus modeled.

By prioritizing love, grace, and empowerment over fear and control, we can cultivate a new generation of Kingdom-minded leaders who are equipped to bring about transformative change in their communities.

We must as a Body, begin to operate in a higher level of spiritual discernment. I am often amazed at those whom I warn to beware of an active spirit of religion, do not recognize it until the damage has been done. The scriptures give multiple warnings about discerning of spiritual entities that are not of the kingdom from false prophets to false apostles.

I believe we are in a time when Holy Spirit is purposely honing the spiritual warrior strategies within the Ecclesia to where He is even establishing a Remnant within the Ecclesia to fill the role of modern-day Watchmen.

Yet until the Church surrenders to His Lordship, they will be left naked and prime prey for the realms of darkness to continue bombard ecclesia congregations through out this nation, hijacking the destines of the sons and daughters of God in this generation.

Let those of us who see this, begin to enter into our prayer closets and start releasing prayer missiles that are purposed to impact the spiritual strongholds, that not only shall they be demolished, but those whom they have taken captive, set free.

2025 (5785) is the year of open doors, the Lord has positioned us in this year with great opportunities so that His Remnant may prevail in doing sever biblical portioned damage to the camps of the enemy, in order for His Ecclesia to take back the territories that the Church has surrendered over the past several decades.

In closing, I know personally for me, my journey from the visit and subsequence conversation with Holy Spirit at Cane Ridge to today serves as a powerful reminder of the divine calling we all share as His Body— to pour out the love and wisdom we have received and to inspire others to follow in the footsteps of Christ.

~Dr. Russell Welch
Elder / Apostolic Teacher: Highway to Heaven Church and Founder and Shepherd of Remnant Warrior Ministries / Remnant Warrior School of Spiritual Warfare.

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The Rise of the Franchise Church Model: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 3:11

Posted: December 4, 2024 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, teaching
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In 1 Corinthians 3:11, the Apostle Paul asserts, “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” This verse emphasizes the importance of grounding our faith and church practices in the truth of Scripture, particularly in the teachings and person of Jesus Christ.

In light of this biblical foundation, the emergence of the franchise church model raises critical questions about the authenticity and integrity of modern church practices. These franchise churches, often characterized by their corporate-like structure and marketing strategies, may represent a departure from the scriptural truths that should govern the life of the church.

The franchise church model often prioritizes growth and brand recognition over spiritual depth and community. Marketing strategies are employed to attract congregants, focusing on appealing aesthetics, entertainment, and consumer-driven experiences rather than the transformative power of the Gospel.

While there is nothing inherently wrong with utilizing modern tools to reach people, the risk lies in the potential dilution of the message. When churches operate like franchises, they may inadvertently build “houses of flesh,” as Paul might describe—structures focused on human ingenuity and appeal rather than divine truth.

This model can lead to an environment where the teachings of Scripture are secondary to the success of the church as a business. The emphasis shifts from discipleship and deep-rooted faith to numbers and profits. In an effort to cater to the preferences of a diverse audience, core biblical tenets may be bent or even abandoned, compromising the very foundation upon which the church should stand.

When congregations prioritize convenience and entertainment, they risk losing the rich tapestry of community, accountability, and spiritual growth that comes from a church firmly rooted in Scripture.

Moreover, the franchise church model often promotes a consumer mentality among congregants, who may view their relationship with the church as transactional. Instead of engaging in a commitment to a faith community characterized by mutual support and accountability, individuals may flit between congregations, seeking the latest program or the most engaging sermon.

This transient approach can undermine the biblical understanding of the church as the body of Christ, where believers are called to be active participants in each other’s lives and spiritual journeys. In contrast, a church established upon the foundation of Christ and anchored in Scripture fosters an environment of authenticity, growth, and genuine community.

When a church prioritizes biblical teaching, worship, and discipleship, it cultivates a space where believers can explore their faith deeply, encourage one another, and engage in the mission of the church with a sense of purpose.

These churches can create lasting impacts that resonate far beyond numerical growth, fostering spiritual maturity and resilience in their congregations. In conclusion, as we reflect on the implications of 1 Corinthians 3:11, it is crucial to evaluate the rise of the franchise church model with discernment.

While the desire to reach people and spread the Gospel is commendable, we must ensure that our methods align with the truth of Scripture and the foundational teachings of Jesus Christ.

By prioritizing spiritual depth over numerical success, we can build churches that reflect the heart of God and fulfill the mission of His kingdom. It is in this commitment to authenticity and Scriptural truth that we find the true essence of what it means to be the Church, the body of Christ in a world that desperately needs His light.

Once could look at our nation as a whole and rightly come to the conclusion that every area of moral decline is aspects of society that the Church compromised on. The Church of Jesus Christ is one that is purposed to transform cultures, not be transformed by them.

In conclusion, the analysis of the franchise model’s societal effects in contrast to the historical impact of the early Church poses critical questions about cultural engagement today. The challenges faced by contemporary communities necessitate a strong, uncompromised Church that understands its mission—one of transformation, dedication to God’s Kingdom, and reflection of Christ’s love and righteousness.

If you were to study cities that have seen a increasing rise of the Franchise model, would you find a change in the culture? Stats show that is not the case, in fact in many of those communities crime, poverty, corrupt governments, increasing levels of high school drop out just to name a few which inherently connected to the cultures that evil fosters.

Yet when you take a look at the societal impact that the early Church had, you will notice that they were able to impact the culture with the Kingdom, to were after 300 plus years, the Emperor Constantine took notice at how they were a people who walked in the extraordinary favor of the Lord God.

As this generation anticipates a profound move of God within society, there lies an invitation for believers to engage prayerfully and actively in culture, reclaiming the Kingdom of God’s values for their communities. Through repentance and renewed commitment to Christ’s principles, there is hope that the Church can again be a transformative influence, showing the world how to walk in the righteous and godly ways for which they were created.

I believe that we are on the verge of witnessing Heaven addressing these issues and our generation at this time in history is about to have a front row to Heaven’s invasion of the cultures of this world, and that is going to happen via the Houses of God that repent and turn back to the Cristo-centric foundation of Church governance, with a red-line distinction between those who remain compromised and those who turn back to seeking the King’s Kingdom and His Righteousness.

~Dr. Russell Welch
Elder / Teacher: Highway to Heaven Church and Founder and Shepherd of Remnant Warrior Ministries / Remnant Warrior School of Spiritual Warfare.

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The Church’s Journey Toward Authority: A Call for Awakening

Posted: September 9, 2024 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic, Remnant, Spirit-Wind People, Spiritual warfare
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In recent years, a growing sentiment among many believers has emerged—a belief that the Church, as the body of Christ, is not fully realizing its potential or exercising the authority granted to it. This concern resonates deeply with individuals who see the world around them, filled with challenges and adversities, and are left wondering: Is the Church truly walking in its fullness during these turbulent times?

Or is it time for the Church to awaken, embrace its authority, and fulfill its divine calling? To address this question, we must first examine what it means for the Church to walk in its fullness. The fullness of the Church is not merely about numbers or the grandeur of buildings; it is about the effectiveness of its mission and the authenticity of its witness.

It involves the Church operating as a vibrant community of believers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, engaging in acts of love, service, and transformative action in society. It is about embodying the teachings of Christ, manifesting His love, and standing firm in truth.

However, many feel that this vision remains unfulfilled. In a world rife with division, moral ambiguity, and spiritual apathy, it is easy to feel that the Church has become complacent or distracted. The societal challenges we face—ranging from social injustice to environmental degradation—demand a robust and active response from the Church. This is where the notion of authority comes into play.

The authority of the Church is rooted in its identity as the body of Christ, called to be a light in the darkness and salt of the earth. Jesus Himself bestowed upon His followers the Great Commission, empowering them to go forth, teach, heal, and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20).

This authority is not just for personal spiritual growth but is intended to drive collective action that impacts the world. However, the realization of this authority requires an awakening. To awaken is to shake off the slumber of indifference and to rise to the occasion with boldness and purpose.

It means understanding the significance of one’s role within the Church and the obligation to contribute to its mission. The awakening of the Church entails a re-examination of priorities, a renewed commitment to prayer, and a willingness to engage in honest dialogue about the issues facing our communities.

It calls for the Church to confront its shortcomings and to actively seek reconciliation, justice, and healing both within and outside its walls. Furthermore, this awakening must also involve a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Throughout history, movements of revival have often served as pivotal moments for the Church to reclaim its authority and mission. These moments remind believers of the power that comes from God; it is a call to return to the source of strength and inspiration.

When the Church is in tune with the Spirit, it is equipped to tackle the complexities of the modern world with wisdom and compassion, leading to transformative change.

As fellow Remnant Warriors, we must ask ourselves: Are we content with the status quo, or are we willing to stand up and advocate for the fullness of the Church?

Are we prepared to embrace our collective authority, allowing it to inspire us to action?

This is not a call to trivialize our challenges but an invitation to rise above them with hope and resilience.

In conclusion, the Church’s journey toward walking in its fullness is both a challenge and an opportunity. It requires awareness, dedication, and a willingness to embrace the authority that has been entrusted to us.

As we reflect on our role as part of the body of Christ, may we seek an awakening that leads to a vibrant and impactful Church, ready to face the world boldly. Together, let us commit to fostering a community that embodies the teachings of Jesus, engages in meaningful action, and ultimately fulfills its divine calling in this hour.

~Russ “Rush” Welch

Remnant Warrior Ministries

You can get a copy of Dr. Welch’s newest Book “The Lord’s Remnant Warriors” on Amazon

An urgent call to re-establish Biblical Discipleship

Posted: November 9, 2023 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic, Remnant
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“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

I have contended for several years now that the discipleship model Jesus gave us has been lost in the mainstream Church and we are witnessing the harvest of that today from our teens all the way up to those in the 20 – 40 year old range.

My son and I traveled to Paris Kentucky at the end of summer in 2020, to visit the historic site of Cane Ridge Revival. Within 30 minutes of leaving that location, Holy Spirit took me into a vision and told me when I returned home, I was to begin discipling individuals in the discipleship methods of the Lord.

At first, I said Lord I will do just that, but then I asked Him “What does that look like?” After He explained this, I mulled it over for a few hours, and then at our next gas stop I penned the following down:

“A Discipleship Ministry Dedicated to Training up Mountain Moving Disciples”

Transactional, Transformational, Reformational, Discipleship.

Reviving the relationally centered discipleship methods of Christ our Lord. Transactional in that we invest our lives (not religious programs) in others as the Lord invested His life into ours which births a transforming nature of the new birth (New Creation) which starts in the heart of Christ in us and begins the supernatural growth of the inward to that of the outward.

From there we see that when we allow Holy Spirit to use His Spiritual authority over the way we act and think, will birth a reforming (Reshaping) of who we have been purposefully reborn into, to that of a matured son or daughter with a destiny of becoming just like our Messiah and King, Christ our LORD.

Thus, we have been reborn of the Spirit into the original image, created in the very image of Father, Son, and Spirit.

So to sum up the process of Christ-like discipleship ministry: The whole purpose and foundation are that of training up disciples in the same Spiritual pattern that Jesus used in discipling His disciples; pouring everything (transactional) the Father poured into Him into the disciples, which caused an inward “transformation” which then sparks the new birth (New Creation) in the individual, which then manifests an outward Re-formation to where having gone through a Spiritual metamorphosis process, they end up looking and acting just like Jesus.

For thus has the LORD said to every man of Judah and of Jerusalem, break up your fallow ground, and do not sow among thorns.  (Jeremiah 4:3)

Now, when you throw Jeremiah 4:3 into the mix, you get a deeper meaning of what Jesus meant when He gave the parable of seeds in Matthew 13:1-23 to understand that true Biblical discipleship is a patient process, yet when done in the manner for which our Lord discipled His disciples the harvest can be world-changing.

“We are coworkers with God and you are God’s cultivated garden, the house he is building” (1 Corinthians 3:9)

Bill Johnson said “I am not concerned with building big Churches, I am invested in building Big disciples”

This is the heart of the Lord, to disciple Mountain Moving Disciples, and it should be that same desire of every Congregation. Instead, the majority of the modern American Church focuses on building bigger, and bigger, and bigger churches with multiple campuses, while at the same grossly missing the mark of discipleship.

Critics who are fans of these religious enterprises defensively claim that isn’t true. Yet the harvest we are witnessing in our nation amongst the 18 to 40-year-olds begs to differ with that assumption, if it were not true, we would see beautiful Kingdom fruit being manifested in the lives of radically transformed individuals, possessing the likeness of our Lord.

Many incorrectly view the huge church model as a validation of the founder’s calling and ministry, which is steeped in world philosophy, which in turn would view the ministry of our Lord, going from several thousand to just 12, as a complete and utter failure. The truth is Jesus never tasked us with building Churches, whether big or small, He clearly stated He would build the Ekklesia (Matthew 16:18), and we are to make disciples (Matthew 28:19).

Last Sunday Night while relaxing I decided to get a brief update on the war in Israel. In the clip that I watched a military strategist was explaining that in the weeks leading up to the siege into Gaza, the IDF had strategically staged its military forces in a staging area. As soon as I heard the word staging area Holy Spirit began speaking to me.

He said that is exactly what the Father has purposed Me to do with the Ekklesia. For the Lord’s ekklesia was never purposed to be a warehouse of saints. It was purposed to be a staging area of the Lord’s army, where they are gathered, given assignments, and sent out to expand the Kingdom via Spiritual warfare. The day of warehousing the saints is coming to a close.

He went on the say “I AM” directing My oils of anointing onto those families who are purposed to serve the King, His Kingdom, hungering for His Righteousness, not their own.

I am not speaking out against mega Churches although they do eat up most of the Lord’s resources in order to keep the religious machine’s ability to stay afloat. Whereas, using military terms, smaller groups of spiritually trained elite forces respond more quickly and covertly get into areas and accomplish some very big.

Then last night He began speaking to me about the parable of the seed in light of Jeremiah 4:3, and 1 Corinthians 3:9 and the need to disciple individuals in the method Jesus used, to cultivate the hard soil they come into the Body with, losing it up to become good soil.

And when we look at the verse in Jeremiah, we are the soil as well as though whom we are called to disciple, even as He had patience with us so much, we have patience with them. I don’t know if any of you have made a garden, but it can be labor, to say the least. But with work, you can prepare the ground. However, the reason you do not want to plant in an area with thorn bushes is that it can be very difficult to rid the soil of their seed.

Even rocky soil or dry soil can be difficult and time-consuming, however, if Holy Spirit directs you to take on hard cases, those who are difficult to disciple, you can trust that He will give you the grace to do so. Remember, we would not need a comforter if we weren’t going to be called into some uncomfortable situations.

This is the reason that patience is needed, but we must understand the spiritual principles of cultivating the soil of the culture. For whatever reason, the Church to a large degree has done a very bad job of that and in some cases, they have failed, whereas the culture of the world has greatly influenced them.

I live in a city filled with mega Churches, and their whole system is based on a worldly business model, from the marketing to the worship (performance-based). I know their members, or should I say fans of these religious institutions don’t like to hear that, but I see very little fruit of the Kingdom in this city. High crime, high divorce, child sex trafficking.

There are some that are somewhat new, but others that have been here for over 20 years. It took approximately 30 years for the first-century Church to turn one of the most paganistic idol-worshipping cities of that time, Ephesus, into a city burning with the flames of awakening and reformation. There is no indication of that happening in this city, and it grows worse by the year.

If we are to be honest, we must admit that the Church has done a terrible job at making good, healthy, tilled soil for seeds to fall on and have an actual chance to grow here. It has been way more concerned about its appearance and ability to fill its seat in order to receive the money to keep the engines of its religious machines running. And they’ve done this at a very high cost, to our families, cities, and nation.

They say they want a true Biblical revival to come to the Church, but they deceive themselves and remain selfish. A true Biblical revival would tear down the religious doctrines, and dismantle their man-centered leadership and such a revival would move the people into a righteous hunger to desire the authentic Kingdom more than the performance-based dead religious institutions led by the American idolized celebrity preachers that scatter this nation.

I hear Holy Spirit saying that Heaven is seeking a generation that comes to know Jesus like those in the first century, who will willing to face death just to be in an intimate relationship with their Lord. To see a burning people whose lives spark a revival within the mainstream Church, that comes out of their spiritual complacency and religious dogmas to carry those flames into every mountain of influence in our nation sparking a nationwide awakening that birth a nationwide Spiritual re-formation. And then carries those flames throughout the nations.

What I keep hearing as I tune into the frequencies of Heaven is that we are in a very critical urgent hour. The enemy has made great advances in spewing his evil doctrines throughout our cultures, strongmen are currently guarding the gates of influence in every nation. The call to the Remnant is to begin to strike with precision Spiritual prayer missiles so as to demolish these strongholds, to bind up these strongmen and retake the gates and occupy them to the Glory of the Lord.

The Father is so emphatic about this that He has sent His Angel Armies to assist His Ekklesia in this hour with the commands released from the courts of Heaven:

 “Now is the time to launch a global offensive military strike to begin bringing the nation of the world under the dominion authority of King Jesus.”

First, we must remember that judgment does start in the house of the lord, we need to make room for His Apostles to establish the judgments of the courts of Heaven that the Father is releasing through His prophets in this hour. And we will know (rightly discern) that they are the judgment of the Father for even though they will be painful for a season they shall be wrapped in His love.

As well we must be totally surrendered to the governing authority of Holy Spirit, even as He judges our hearts as to what is of the Father and what is not. I can tell you from personal experience, that this will cause a place where if the flesh is still ruling within us, to be humbled and ultimately bow to the Lordship of Holy Spirit.

 Yet we must surrender to this process if we want to be used by God in this hour, for we, like Jesus, must not have any place in our lives where the enemy can have influence, we must allow Holy Spirit to seek those places out so that we can lay them at the altar of the Lord and give Him permission to occupy those places. And I can’t emphasize this enough, we must allow the process of being consecrated under to the Lord have its course. As this opens wide the door of His sanctification.

Now, while the urgent message of returning to the methods of discipleship as taught by our Lord is clear, one of the main issues that He has shown me is the need to realize that in discipleship the invitation of intimacy must first be opened by the discipler. We must be willing to make ourselves completely vulnerable to those we are discipling. Just the thought of this can be very scary. Yet, if we look closely at how Jesus made Himself emotionally vulnerable to His disciples, we will see a potent spiritual weapon.

We know the enemy is aware of this as he has tried to corrupt this to turn people away from it. He was done so through to perversion of many who have taken advantage of those entrusted to them either emotionally or sexually or both. I can hear the Lord calling us to be the generation who unseats these spirits of perversion and walks in holiness with purity of hearts and motives. That is why it is so vital that we must ask Holy Spirit to baptize us in His FIRE.

Are we willing to pay the cost of being the generation who returns to discipling this generation according to the methods used by our Lord and His disciples? Are we ready to be hated and ostracized and made fun of by the world and the Institutional; man-centered Church?

I am more than confident, having spent time with Holy Spirit in the scriptures that when we start to make disciples Biblically, we will tear down societal structure and ultimately make the Remnant look like some sort of fanatical crazy Jesus-loving cult.

To actually be a Spiritual family of radical lovers of Jesus that lives together, who creates and runs businesses together, who adopts hundreds of children and even opens homes for them and establishes whole communities of faith-filled believers who hunger but for the King, His Kingdom, and His Righteousness.

After all, that is exactly what happened to the first-century believers who turned the known world upside down with the Gospel message of Christ and His Kingdom.

~Russ G. Welch

A.K.A. WindWalker

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Honoring those who have influenced our lives and ministries

Posted: October 9, 2023 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic, teaching, wilderness
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I was recently reading a book written by one who fathered me spiritually early on at the beginning of my ministry days, Dr. Don Lynch. The Lord used this mighty man of God to pour into my life, important and strategic strategies pertaining to authentic Kingdom ministry.

In his book “Fathering -Transforming Individuals and Nations”, he writes the following:

“What is riotous living to a spiritual prodigal? It is wasting inheritance and spending money on substitutes instead of building a proper family: prodigals can’t produce heirs with a prostitute. The prodigal lost it all and respect for himself.

Abandoning their covenant with father, fleeing real intimacy, and joining themselves to strangers, prodigal children cut off spiritual generations. Starving and living with pigs, fighting for the last rotten husks, he lost his identity as a son and inheritor.”

As I read this, Holy Spirit began to show me how important spiritual fathers are, and how Dr.Don had really laid important Kingdom foundational stones in my life.

To be honest, I had walked away from his leadership for a couple of years, not necessarily in rebellion as much as taking a journey on a road that angled me into a wilderness season. Which we both saw in this spirit and talked about several years ago.

In fact, in 2021 the Lord began reconnecting us as I was a director at a local homeless discipleship ministry, which challenged me in many ways.

Due to those challenges, the Lord opened the door for me to seek counsel from Dr. Don (I needed a strong Apostolic voice to speak direction as well as correction into my life) and we were looking at opportunities that would allow me to bring some of these disciples to attend prayer meetings, and one of the ministries with Ministry Matrix, that really impacted my life, David’s Mighty Army.

We had planned on meeting after he went through and recovered from heart surgery, however, due to unforeseen complications, he graduated to be with the Lord.

One of the things we had been discussing was the importance of Integrity and Honor and the need for the Body in this region to become unified in advancing the Kingdom. As many of the ministries in this city and region were started not out of calling but rather out of rebellion, rejection, bitterness, and offense.

One of the last conversations we had was about whether I should accept the role of senior pastor at Highway to Heaven Church. I can remember the sound of his voice when he said;

“Son, I believe this is of the Lord, all these years have prepared you for this opportunity, and I know that you are ready”. And he followed up with “You know I am here rooting for you and you can depend on my helping you in any way I can”.

We also discussed the need for our ministries to be united in advancing the Kingdom in the city and region rather than one being “Greater” than the other, even though different in certain aspects of our assignments, that we were united in Spirit.

Although he is with the Lord now, he is still helping me through the collection of messages I have gathered over the years, including the recording of a number of prophetic words he spoke over my wife, my life, and our marriage. The one I truly value is the recording of our ordination under Ministry Matrix in 2007.

I will always honor Dr. Don, his wife Ruthanne, and Freedom House and the role that they have played in my life. With that honor, I stand with that House of the Lord and will continue to pray that everyone there is blessed with revelation, Holy Spirit strategies, and continued growth.

It was because of Dr. Don that I became acquainted with the Ministry of Dutch Sheets, which ultimately led me to the ministry of Damon Thompson and the Kingdom families connected to his ministry, as well as Chuck Peirce, whose ministry I was commissioned under as an Apostolic teacher, and Apostle Tim Sheets.

These powerful men are the current apostolic voice that Holy Spirit has me listening to in this current hour. Several years ago, under the urgent directives of the Father, I surrendered to the governing authority of Holy Spirit with regard to choosing the voices that I listen to.

The list is short but I will share it here: Dutch and Tim Sheets, Chuck Peirce, Ken Malone, and Damon Thompson. These along with a few others that I have found through Dutch Sheets to be authentic Kingdom voices which are Greg Hood and Gina Gholston.

Let me be totally honest here friends, there is only one FreedomHouse here in Jacksonville and although some may try and mimic it in ministry style and assignment, like those who adhere to the replacement theology regarding the Church and Israel, I see them as being outside the authentic Kingdom.

As to trying to mimic Freedhouse or any other ministry for that matter, well that is a line I will never cross. In fact, I believe it is of utmost importance that if we want to be pleasing to the Father, we MUST each seek our own assignment and calling and stay focused on advancing the Kingdom as Holy Spirit leads.

I give Glory to the Father for allowing such a mighty man of God, as Dr. Don Lynch, to have been a vital part of my ministry training and life in general.

I am under Holy Spirit conviction, that had it not been for men such as Dr. Don Lynch I would still be wandering about as a drifter in the Kingdom trying to imitate someone elses ministry and calling rather than having found who I am in Christ and what His calling for my life’s destiny truly is.

Many of his books if not all are on Amazon, including “Fathering”, and I recommend them all.

Dr. Don Lynch Books on Amazon

Russ G. Welch
A.K.A “WindWalker“

Learning to live, governed by Holy Spirit….

Posted: September 14, 2023 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic, Remnant, teaching
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Dear children, the end of this age is near! You have heard that Antichrist is arising, and in fact, many enemies of Christ have already appeared, and this is how we know that we are living in the closing hour of this age. For even though they were once a part of us, they withdrew from us because they were never really of our number. For if they had truly belonged to us they would have continued with us. By leaving our community of believers they made it obvious that they never really belonged to us. But the Holy One has anointed you and you all know the truth.  (1 John 2:18-20, TPT)

I don’t know about anyone else but over the past couple of years, I have seen numereous people I was aligned with as far as the Kingdom goes, break apart.

A little over 3 years ago Holy Spirit began speaking to me about this and He always brought me to the passages of scripture above. It doesn’t;t mean, and I am not saying, that these were bad people. Nor that any of us were wrong.

I believe that Holy Spirit is connecting us to those we are purposed to walk this Kingdom journey with. We have to be alert and discerning in this hour. I have witnessed and heard from others as to how the Spiritual radar is on high alert pinging constantly as the spirit of Babylon is increasing throughout the world and in much of the culture in America, including in many Churches that have been lured into their ideologies.

It is important that we “War” with those who share our belief, even if the calling may not be the same on the surface, a matter of prayer and heart-to-heart conversation will allow Holy Spirit to show us that we do share the same Spiritual assignment, which the Father is drawing each us to focus on.

Much like that of each family member, one may be a doctor, one may be a teacher, and mom may stay at home while Dad goes to work every day, but no member in the family is looked at as less important than the other.

I know that I have no desire to go for a long hike with someone who hates to hike. I can however go on a hike with someone who has never hiked before but has a deep desire to learn how to hike, if you get my drift here. I have been in prayer meetings with individuals who kept looking at their watch and were unable to hide their anxiousness for the meeting to end, as well as some Church services. I can tell you right now, that is NOT someone I want to join me in praying out a Kingdom assignment.

There are definitely exceptions to every case, as I fully understand when the meeting and or service is lacking in Holy Spirit presence, I have had to sit through a number of those over the years.

In hindsight, I see where I totally missed asking Holy Spirit if He was going to be there Himself. So again, Holy Spirit will give you His perspective you need but ask.

So if you have had connections breaking recently, or even in the past, don’t immediately try and find the reason why so you can blame them or yourself.

In each instance, it is vital to go to our first line of defense, prayer, and ask Holy Spirit for discernment over the situation. You just may be surprised when you find that He is actually looking out for you and doesn’t want you to step on some spiritual IEDs (improvised explosive devices) that the enemy has laid to wound you or to take you out of the battle, or even worse, premature death.

There are way too many casualties of war right as there is now in the Body. Mainly because many of them did not allow or were not taught to allow Holy Spirit to cleanse them of any spiritual leeches such as the spirit of bitterness, the spirit of unforgiveness, the spirit of rejection, and the most common one, the Orhan spirit.

Sadly one of the biggest reasons for this is due to the fact that the Church to a large degree has abandoned the discipleship model that Jesus gave us in the way that He disciples the twelve, face-to-face up close and personal relationships.

Also, they generally find themselves sitting under a leader who may well have academic degrees galore, but they have not been baptized in the Spirit, which Jesus was clear about, that we dare not even step into ministry until we have received Holy Spirit.

In this hour, I hear Holy Spirit calling each of us to check our hearts and to surrender any preconceived ideas that we have come up with as to where we are to fellowship and with whom we are to fellowship. He knows our past, even before we were born, He knows our “now” and He knows our future. Who better to trust our lives with.

As good soldiers and as obedient disciples of the LORD, we must allow Him to direct us to those the Father has purposed us to be connected to as a Kingdom family, both locally as well as internationally. The degree of victory and victorious battles we win literally depends on our willingness to allow Holy Spirit to govern us in every area of our lives.

To God be the Glory!!!!

~WindWalker

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