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PROPHETIC CHARGE: TRUE BIBLICAL UNITY

Posted: September 18, 2025 in Kingdom Teaching, Remnant, Spirit-Wind People, teaching
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I declare to you today — unity in the Body of Christ is not a man‑made agreement, not a shallow handshake of tolerance, and not the silencing of truth for the sake of peace. True unity is born of the Spirit, forged in the fire of love, and anchored in the unshakable truth of God’s Word.


Jesus prayed, “Father, that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me” (John 17:21). This is not a suggestion — it is the cry of the Son of God, and Heaven will not rest until it is fulfilled.


We are one Body with one Spirit, called to one hope, serving one Lord, holding to one faith, sealed in one baptism, under one God and Father of all (Ephesians 4:4‑6). This unity is not uniformity — it is the harmony of many members moving as one under the Headship of Christ.


I call the Church to put on love, “which binds everything together in perfect harmony” (Colossians 3:14). I call us to lay down pride, offense, and self‑promotion, and to take up humility, honor, and servanthood. For where pride rules, division thrives — but where humility reigns, the Spirit commands His blessing (Psalm 133:1‑3).


The days of agreeing just to avoid arguing must be exiled from the Ecclesia. The early Church did not sweep disagreements under the rug; they brought them before the council, and the council brought them before the Holy Spirit — and He alone settled the matter, witnessed and confirmed by the majority present (Acts 15:28).

The enemy of unity is the spirit that says, “My feelings override everyone else’s. You only respect me if you agree with me. If you don’t do what I want, I will break fellowship.” My brothers and sisters, that is not only the opposite of unity — it is the spiritual murder of unity.


This unity is not built on compromise with darkness, for “what fellowship has light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14). It is anchored in truth, for Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them by the truth; Your Word is truth” (John 17:17). We will not trade truth for comfort, nor holiness for popularity.


I decree that the walls of division — denominational pride, racial prejudice, political idolatry, and personal offense — are coming down in Jesus’ name. I declare that the love of God will be the bond that holds us, the truth of God will be the foundation that steadies us, and the mission of God will be the fire that drives us.


The world will know we are His disciples not by our buildings, our programs, or our branding, but by our love for one another (John 13:35). And when the Church walks in this Spirit‑born unity, hell will tremble, the lost will believe, and the Kingdom will advance with unstoppable force.


So I say — rise up, Ecclesia! Lock shields, join ranks, and march as one. For the glory of the King, for the harvest of the nations, and for the day when every tribe, tongue, and nation will feast together at the marriage supper of the Lamb.

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

Mantles by Assignment — Honoring Heaven’s Unapologetic Order

Posted: August 30, 2025 in Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic
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There is a shift in the order of the house, and I feel it burning in my bones. The Chair of the Father is not empty; the scepter has not fallen; the mantle has not lost its weight. Heaven has issued a decree, and I cannot ignore it. I hear the sound clearly in my spirit: the Father is Fathering again in the earth, and I am answering His call.


In 2020, I watched a son seated where a father once stood. The oil did not flow by seniority but by assignment. The mantle searched the house and found the youngest, and Heaven did not apologize. Animosity rose, but rebellion did not prevail. As I witnessed the apostolic order measure the house, I realized this was not a man receiving a chair—it was a generation bowing under the government of fatherhood.


That night, while my wife slept peacefully in our hotel room, I wrestled. In the stillness, the restlessness in me met the gentleness of the Ancient of Days. Then I heard the distinct voice of the Father—different from Holy Spirit and different from the Son, as I have always known it to be. He said to me, “I will father you now, even as I fathered Abraham.” The word did not merely soothe me; it established me. Peace rolled over me like a river and washed away the residue of striving, and a fresh covenant was cut in my heart.


I asked, “What about me, Lord?” and the answer was not explanation but alignment. It became clear that He was calling me to step fully into leadership and to separate from the one under whom I had been raised. The reasons are written in Heaven; I need not publish them on earth. What I do know is this: His order overruled my questions, and His Fathering steadied my feet.


The Father then made His wisdom unmistakable to me: He would father me through many voices. Not through one pedestal or personality, but through several He Himself would appoint. I would recognize them by the way the atmosphere shifts when they enter a room, by the weight of holiness that hushes the mind and steadies the heart, by the fear of the Lord that bends the knees of angels and rattles the bones of demons. I am not chasing fame; I am embracing sonship saturated in glory.


For years I have marveled at men whose very presence changes the temperature of a room—men in their late eighties, nineties, and even beyond a hundred. I wondered who fathered them, or if they had reached a maturity where there was no disruption to the frequencies of Heaven within them. Today I believe it is the latter. There is a maturity where the inner climate remains unbroken by the winds of earth. In that place, one walks with the Host of Heaven while still breathing earthly air. This is the path the Father is leading me to walk.


I also see the contrast with painful clarity. Some have rejected counsel, correction, and direction, and have enthroned themselves on seats that ooze with pride. Their words multiply even as their authority withers. They grow louder in the courts of men while remaining silent in the courts of Heaven. The result is confusion, division, and a loss of holy fear. I renounce those patterns and refuse that seat.


In recent months I have heard seasoned generals speak with one witness: if I will not walk under authority, I will not carry the authority of the Throne. This is not about control; it is about alignment. This is not the silencing of sons; it is the amplification of the Father through sons. I honor authority not to idolize people, but to recognize the King in the order He has established, and to bend before Him when He speaks through those He appoints.


I have learned to honor and to discern. I recognize the voices the Father assigns—not by fame, signatures, or platforms, but by the atmosphere that shifts when they speak, by the fragrance of Heaven that lingers when they depart, by the plumb line that appears within my soul when their words land. When Holy Spirit whispers to me, “Listen—the Father’s voice is coming from that one,” I choose willing submission and joyful obedience.

What I’m about to write is not intended to offend any of the seasoned voices connected to my walk, past or present; I honor each one of you.


Heaven bears witness in my life to vessels through whom the thunder of the Throne is clean: Arthur Burt, Ron McGatlin, and Samuel Brassfield. Rooms changed temperature when they entered; the fear of the Lord rose like incense when they spoke. Arthur now stands among the great cloud, yet his echo continues to instruct me to remain small enough for God to be great. The others remain as living plumb lines before me, proving that age under the anointing is not decay but depth, not retreat but rootedness, not an ending but a finishing well.


This is my charge and my confession: I am a son under governance. The Father is restoring His house with order and tenderness—apostles who truly father, prophets who truly weep, pastors who truly tend, teachers who truly anchor, evangelists who truly burn—all braided under the Headship of Christ. I am being separated, not from love but from misalignment, not from people but from patterns. The reason is written in Heaven, and my answer on earth is obedience without apology.


I step into the place where the frequencies of Heaven run unhindered through a yielded life. I choose to walk with the Host while I breathe earth’s air. I ask for steps that keep time with the Throne, and words that are few yet foundational. I honor the seating of sons even when mantles fall contrary to human order, and I bless those whom Heaven chooses without jealousy or resentment. In this posture of holy submission, I open my mouth to the thunder of the Father and I refuse to let the scepter pass me by.


The Father is thundering again in the earth, and I bow to bear the roar. I will walk under authority to carry authority. I will welcome many fathers that reveal the One Father. And I will remain small in my own eyes that I might become great in the hands of the King.

~Dr. Russell Welch
Elder/ Apostolic Teacher Founder and Shepherd of Remnant Warrior Ministries / Remnant Warrior School of Spiritual Warfare.

www.remnantwarrior.org

The Vision That Would Not Die: A Remnant Awakening

Posted: August 25, 2025 in Prophetic, Remnant
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The re-Birth of a Heavenly ordained Vision

I write this post burning with Holy Ghost fire, stirred by a dream that thundered through my spirit Sunday night—my spiritual father, now in glory, met me in a coffee shop drenched in the fragrance of divine appointment, and with eyes blazing like coals from the altar, he handed me a scroll pulsing with heavenly weight; I asked, “What is this?” and he declared with authority, “It is the deed to the vision—the legacy sealed in the Spirit, the mandate forged in fire, and I now release it into your hands,” and in that moment, I felt the mantle descend, the commissioning roar, and the breath of God surge through my bones like lightning—this is not nostalgia, this is inheritance, and the scroll is not paper, it is prophecy.

In 2022, I started hearing a still, small voice stirring the depths of my spirit, whispering with ancient authority: “Remember the commissioning.” This sound echoed like a trumpet blast in the halls of heaven, calling me back to the threshold of destiny. Today I realize that it is the Spirit’s gentle wind, unrelenting in its pursuit, beckoning me to reclaim the original fire that burned within my bones. In each breath, I sense the weight of Heaven leaning toward me, poised to ignite anew what time has tried to dim. The call is piercing, the tone prophetic, and I know I stand at the cusp of a renewed mandate.

At first, I bowed my head to the memory of Chuck Pierce’s commissioning, grateful for the mantle of Apostolic teacher that descended upon me three years ago. Yet as the whisper repeated, a holy disquiet rose within me—a knowing that this call was deeper than any earthly ordination. I plunged into the realm of Kingdom pedagogy, devouring truths about teaching in the Church, yet my heart remained restless. The study refreshed my soul but did not satisfy the yearning in my spirit. I sensed there was more, a hidden pathway that Holy Spirit sought to reveal.

In December of 2024, the fog lifted as dreams transported me back to the early 2000’s, to days when my wife and I were part of a ministry that had the vision of launching a movement of home fellowships across North Florida, a Matrix of Ecclesia house Fellowships. For the first year we witnessed faces gathered around kitchen tables, lives intertwined by intimate worship and raw confession.

Those gatherings were embers of a sacred fire, burning bright in the corners of that region. Holy Spirit began through the Bibles and studies of the early Church fathers, exposing me to the  vision of the early Church, birthed at Pentecost, which heaven was beckoning to come alive once more, as Holy Spirit continued drawing me into a much deeper in depth study that reached from 33 A.D. to the rise of Constantine in 325 A.D.

I discovered that the flame kindled on the Temple steps grew into an organic network of over 400,000 house churches across the known world. The very presence of the Lord permeated their gatherings, and Heaven’s favor clothed them like a royal mantle. Even in the furnace of persecution, they prospered in body, in resources, and above all, in holiness. This revelation ignited hope within me, as if the heartbeat of the first Ecclesia pulsed in my own chest.

Yet the vision dimmed within a few short years when Sunday “Church” services overshadowed those home fellowships. The clarion call of intimate community was drowned out by four walls and a steeple. The momentum that once rushed through living rooms and back porches was rerouted into auditoriums, and the homes lay silent. I wept for the church that once danced in living rooms now lulled itself to sleep in sanctuaries.

Around 2010, my wife and I surrendered to a fresh assignment: street ministry, nursing home outreach, and stewardship of ministry schools in distant nations. We worshiped among the homeless and the elderly, and Holy Spirit led me to write lessons that were used to teach emerging leaders in lands we had never seen. Our hearts stretched across oceans, our voices lifted in broken streets, but still the whisper pulsed beneath it all: “Remember the commissioning.”

In 2015, Heaven opened a new door and led us to co-lead a ministry birthed in a 1906 riverfront home overlooking the majestic St. Johns. The “RiverHouse” became a sanctuary of signs, wonders, and unrestrained glory. Every corner of that old house trembled with miracle testimonies—hearts healed, chains broken, and glory unveiled. For over four years, Heaven’s presence made the house a river of living water, overflowing into every life that entered.

Then, as seasons often change, the RiverHouse era drew to a close. Yet in the ashes of its ending, the ancient vision kindled again like a phoenix rising. My spirit surged forward, reminded that every closed door testifies a new portal waiting to swing wide. I embraced the call to lead a homeless mission and then stepped into my current role at Highway to Heaven Church, each assignment a breadcrumb on the path to my true landing.

At the close of my first year as senior pastor, the whisper crescendoed. No longer an occasional breeze, the call now came at least once each month: “Remember the commissioning.” The urgency grew, as if the Spirit were trumpeting through eternity, demanding my full attention. I discerned that the hidden mandate was not lost but patiently waiting within my very marrow.

In February of this year, a prophetic friend called with thunder in his voice: “The Lord is transferring the mantle of that ancient vision to you. Heaven has commissioned you to run with it.” His words dropped like lightning bolts, illuminating the darkness around me. I paused, wrestling with doubt, for another who was trained up under the one who had received original mantle had begun his own work, launching his own ministry.

But something deep within me asked the question: Could this still be my portion?

I confessed my uncertainty and immediately I heard the Spirit warn against clinging to a man-made mantle. “Mantles are issued by My Spirit alone,” He thundered. “A borrowed mantle may appear authentic, but it will unravel as another religious enterprise, cloaked in imitation.” I trembled at the gravity of His word, understanding that my call must be heaven-endowed, untainted by human ambition.

Several days later, that friend returned with fire in his eyes: “I prayed, and the Lord confirmed—He has truly bestowed the mantle upon you. The other man received only what he settled for, like Terah, who never pressed toward the promised land.” His report burned in my spirit, a divine seal on what the whisper had long promised. A few days later a second witness spoke, as this word was confirmed by an Apostle who stated the same message that the Lord has transferred the mantle to me.

Now I stand in holy expectancy, watching a fresh wind blow across my life. I record every answer to prayer, every sign of shifting seasons. It feels as though the fiery trial of refinement has reached its climax, and as Abraham emerged purified, so I sense my own spirit girded for breakthrough. The gates of Kingdom authority are swinging wide before me.

During a recent prayer walk, the Lord broke the stillness and asked, “Do you see what has brought you to this place?” I lifted my eyes and answered, “You alone, Lord.” He laughed with uncontainable delight and spoke again: “It is because you refused to settle when others said, ‘This is it.’ You have never bowed to lesser promises.” His affirmation settled in my bones like honey, sweet and irrevocable.

I may not see the full landscape of what lies ahead, but I hold fast to one unshakable truth: I will walk so close to Him that even the dust of His footprints cannot fall between us. My soul vows to cling to His every whisper, every nuance of His voice, until the commissioning unfolds in its fullness. The prophetic call rings out, and I step forward, commissioned by grace, clad in heaven’s fire, ready to awaken the pilgrim-exiles to their own destiny.

To be continued…..

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

Much of what I have studied with regard to the Ecclesia and house church is shared in two books I’ve authored: The Father’s House: Returning to the Ancient Path as the Lord’s Ecclesia and Ancient Paths – Modern Gates: The Kingdom Blue-Print for House Churches

A Scriptural Strategy for Christians to Reclaim the Mountain of Government

Posted: August 15, 2025 in Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic, Remnant, Spiritual warfare
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Governing Righteously from the Gate of the City – Including Spiritual Warfare Strategies

Introduction

Throughout the biblical narrative, the “gate of the city” represents the seat of decision-making, justice, and authority. It was at the gates where elders and leaders convened to resolve disputes, enact judgments, and determine the course of communal life. In the modern context, the “mountain of Government” symbolizes the sphere of societal authority and civil leadership—a realm that shapes laws, influences culture, and stewards justice. For Christians called to political engagement, reclaiming this mountain is not a pursuit of power for power’s sake, but a divine mandate to govern righteously, in alignment with God’s principles, and for the flourishing of all people.

This document sets forth a scriptural strategy for Christians who feel called to influence government, equipping them to govern from the gate of their city with integrity, wisdom, a kingdom perspective, and proven spiritual warfare principles drawn from the Bible.

Biblical Foundations for Engagement in Government

1. The Call to Influence and Stewardship

From the beginning, God entrusted humankind with stewardship over creation (Genesis 1:26-28). This mandate includes the wise management of societal structures, including governance. Joseph governed Egypt with wisdom and foresight (Genesis 41), Daniel served with distinction in Babylon (Daniel 6), and Esther’s courage influenced the destiny of a nation (Esther 4:14). These accounts point toward a divine pattern: God places His people in positions of authority to bless, protect, and guide nations.

2. The Principle of Righteous Rule

Scripture repeatedly emphasizes the necessity of justice and righteousness in leadership. Proverbs 29:2 states, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.” Conversely, unrighteous leadership brings suffering. Psalm 89:14 proclaims, “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne.” Christians called to government are thus compelled to seek just laws, equitable policies, and compassionate governance.

3. The Position at the Gate

In biblical cities, the gate was the epicenter of authority (Ruth 4:1-11; Proverbs 31:23). Leaders, judges, and elders gathered there to hear cases and give rulings. To “govern from the gate” means to shape policy and culture at the point of influence, ensuring godly values permeate the fabric of society.

Scriptural Strategy for Reclaiming the Mountain of Government

1. Personal Preparation and Character Formation

  • Consecration: Like Daniel (Daniel 1:8), resolve not to defile yourself with the ways of a corrupt system. Pursue holiness, humility, and a servant’s heart.
  • Prayer and Fasting: Commit to regular seasons of prayer and fasting (Nehemiah 1:4-11) to seek God’s wisdom and favor. Form prayer groups with other believers to intercede for your city or nation.
  • Biblical Literacy: Immerse yourself in God’s Word (Psalm 119:105), allowing it to shape your worldview and guide your decisions. Study biblical examples of leadership and governance.
  • Accountability: Surround yourself with wise counselors who will hold you accountable to godly standards (Proverbs 11:14).

2. Entering and Occupying the Gate

  • Engage Locally: Start by serving in local governance—city councils, school boards, community organizations. Faithfulness in smaller assignments opens doors to greater influence (Luke 16:10).
  • Advocate for Righteous Policies: Promote justice, mercy, and integrity in all matters (Micah 6:8). Be a voice for the voiceless, upholding the cause of the poor, marginalized, and oppressed (Proverbs 31:8-9).
  • Operate with Excellence: Like Daniel and Joseph, distinguish yourself by excellence, integrity, and wisdom (Daniel 6:3; Genesis 41:39-40). Let your work reflect the character of Christ.
  • Build Coalitions: Partner with others—both believers and people of goodwill—who seek the common good. Unity strengthens influence and impact (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).

3. Advancing Kingdom Values in Government

  • Promote Justice and Equity: Champion the biblical vision of justice, ensuring laws are fair and protect the dignity of all people (Isaiah 1:17).
  • Speak Truth to Power: Like Nathan before David (2 Samuel 12), speak truth courageously, even when it is costly. Uphold biblical convictions with grace and respect.
  • Pursue Reconciliation and Peace: Strive to be a peacemaker (Matthew 5:9), reconciling divided groups and healing societal wounds.
  • Resist Corruption: Refuse to participate in bribery, favoritism, or unjust practices (Exodus 23:8). Expose and confront corruption wherever it appears.

4. Governing from the Gate: Practical Steps

  • Discern the Spiritual Atmosphere: Recognize and address spiritual strongholds influencing your city (Ephesians 6:12). Deploy prayer strategies that target these forces.
  • Establish a Prayer Canopy: Organize ongoing prayer for government leaders and public servants (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Invite the presence and wisdom of God into the halls of power.
  • Articulate a Vision for Human Flourishing: Develop and communicate policies rooted in biblical principles that promote life, liberty, and the well-being of all citizens (Jeremiah 29:7).
  • Mentor Future Leaders: Invest in the next generation, equipping them for public service with integrity and a kingdom mindset (2 Timothy 2:2).

5. Perseverance and Endurance

  • Expect Opposition: Like Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, anticipate resistance (Nehemiah 4). Stand firm, relying on God for strength and wisdom.
  • Endure Disappointment: Not all efforts will yield immediate fruit. Remain faithful, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).
  • Celebrate Victories: Recognize and give thanks for progress, no matter how incremental. Share testimonies to encourage others to engage.

Spiritual Warfare Strategies from the Bible

  • Put on the Whole Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18 outlines spiritual armor—truth, righteousness, readiness from the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. Stand firm against spiritual opposition by daily “putting on” these attributes in prayer and practice.
  • Use the Weapon of Praise: In 2 Chronicles 20, Jehoshaphat’s army led with worship and praise, causing confusion among their enemies. Begin meetings, campaigns, and personal prayer times with worship, inviting God’s presence and victory.
  • Declare God’s Word: Jesus countered temptation by declaring Scripture (Matthew 4:1-11). Speak out God’s promises and truths over governmental systems, city gates, and policy decisions.
  • Binding and Loosing: Jesus gives authority to bind and loose in prayer (Matthew 16:19; 18:18). Use this authority to bind corruption, division, and ungodliness, and loose righteousness, unity, and justice.
  • Intercessory Prayer: Stand in the gap for your city and leaders, as Abraham did for Sodom (Genesis 18:22-33), and Moses for Israel (Exodus 32:11-14). Intercede fervently for godly wisdom, protection, and breakthrough.
  • Fasting for Breakthrough: Daniel fasted to seek revelation and open spiritual doors (Daniel 10). Regular fasting enhances spiritual sensitivity and brings breakthrough in difficult government matters.
  • Discerning Spirits: Ask for discernment (1 Corinthians 12:10) to recognize spiritual influences behind policies, people, and decisions, so you can pray and act with insight.
  • Persistent Prayer: Like the widow in Luke 18:1-8, pray persistently and do not lose heart. Long-term change in government often comes through sustained intercession.

Conclusion: Reigning with Christ’s Authority

To reclaim the mountain of Government and govern righteously from the gate of a city is to fulfill God’s ancient mandate to steward creation and seek the shalom of the community. It is a task that requires humility, courage, prayer, and unwavering commitment to biblical justice. As you stand in the gate, may you echo the words of King Jehoshaphat: “Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper” (2 Chronicles 20:20). Let your service be marked by Christlike character, unyielding faith, strategic spiritual warfare, and a vision for God’s kingdom to come “on earth as it is in heaven.”

May your city be transformed as you govern—not with the sword of power, but with the scepter of righteousness and the mantle of servant leadership.

~Dr. Russell Welch

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

www.remnantwarrior.org

House Churches and the Early Ecclesia: Echoes of the First-Century Church?

Posted: July 29, 2025 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Remnant
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Examining the Roots and Rationale of the Modern House Church Movement

The landscape of Christian worship has seen a marked shift in recent years, with a growing number of believers drawn to the simplicity, intimacy, and shared responsibility found in house church models. Notably, leaders like Francis Chan—through the “We Are Church” movement—have catalyzed much of this momentum, calling for a return to practices reminiscent of the earliest Christian communities. But how closely does this model align with the ecclesia of the first century? Is the yearning for deeper fellowship, mutual edification, and mission-focused stewardship truly a recapturing of the spirit and practice of the New Testament church?

The Early Church: An Overview

In the earliest decades following Christ’s resurrection, Christians did not gather in grand sanctuaries or dedicated religious spaces. Instead, the ecclesia—literally the “called out ones”—met in the homes of believers, sharing meals, prayers, teaching, and the breaking of bread. These gatherings were intimate, familial, and participatory. The Apostle Paul greets several house churches in his letters (see Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Colossians 4:15, Philemon 1:2), and the Book of Acts describes believers meeting “from house to house” (Acts 2:46; 20:20).

The Scale and Spread of House Churches

Scholars estimate that by the early fourth century, just before the conversion of Constantine and the legalization of Christianity, roughly 400,000 house churches may have existed throughout the Roman Empire. Early Christian gatherings were often limited by social and legal constraints—persecution made public worship risky, and believers relied on the hospitality of others to sustain their communal life. The structure of the house church provided protection, fostered strong relational bonds, and encouraged the active participation of all members.

Francis Chan and the “We Are Church” Movement

Francis Chan’s vision for the church echoes this ancient paradigm: small, reproducible communities where every believer is discipled and equipped to disciple others, where giving supports the needs of the poor and the progress of the gospel, rather than maintaining facilities or programs. This model intentionally removes the distance between leadership and laity, emphasizing shared spiritual responsibility and communal discernment. House churches, in Chan’s approach, are designed to multiply rather than accumulate members, keeping gatherings small enough for authentic fellowship and accountability.

Theological and Practical Resonances

The allure of the house church model lies in its resemblance to the early ecclesia in several key ways:

  • Mutual Edification: In smaller gatherings, believers can truly “walk together” in the faith, bearing one another’s burdens and spurring one another on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24-25).
  • Shared Leadership: Rather than relying on a single pastor or professional staff, leadership is distributed, echoing the plurality of elders and the priesthood of all believers seen in the New Testament.
  • Simplicity and Stewardship: Without the financial and logistical demands of maintaining a large building, house churches can direct more resources toward mission, mercy, and tangible needs.
  • Intimacy and Accountability: Smaller communities naturally foster deeper relationships and create space for honest confession, mutual encouragement, and genuine discipleship.
  • Missional Flexibility: Like the early church, house fellowships can adapt rapidly, meet in a variety of settings, and more easily multiply as new believers are added.

Challenges and Considerations

Of course, the house church model is not without its challenges. New Testament house churches functioned in a unique historical context—one shaped by persecution and social marginalization. Today, house churches must navigate questions of doctrinal oversight, sustainability, and unity within the broader body of Christ. And while intimacy can flourish, so too can insularity or division if not intentionally guarded against.

Modern Institutional Churches: Strengths and Struggles

Many believers, as mentioned, find connection difficult in larger, “corporate” congregations. While megachurches offer resources, programs, and opportunities for impact, some lament the loss of familial closeness and meaningful participation that marked the earliest gatherings. The yearning for something deeper—a place where everyone is known, needed, and able to contribute—is a legitimate call back to the roots of Christian community.

Chan’s description beautifully echoes the “Starfish” model advocated by Wolfgang Simson, a concept drawn from his influential writings on organic, decentralized church life. In this model, leadership is not centralized or hierarchical but is instead multiplied, much like the regenerative abilities of a starfish—if you cut off one of its arms, it grows another. The focus shifts from building institutions to cultivating people, and from collecting followers to equipping leaders who can, in turn, nurture new communities.

In practice, as this describes, a group of believers gathers in a home and intentionally mentors emerging leaders from within. Once the group reaches a size (for example, 15–20 members) that naturally limits intimacy and active participation, another gathering is launched—often in a nearby neighborhood or adjoining town—under the guidance of one of these mentored leaders. The process repeats, encouraging organic multiplication rather than dependence on a single “mother church.”

Periodically, these house fellowships unite in larger general assemblies—monthly or quarterly times of worship, testimony, celebration, and communal discernment. These gatherings strengthen the shared identity and broader unity of the movement without diminishing the intimacy of each local assembly. New baptisms, shared stories, and collective prayer for healing and mission become the heartbeat of this extended family, echoing the rhythms seen in Acts 2:42–47 and Acts 4:32–35.

Such a model is indeed closely aligned with the patterns described in the Book of Acts, where believers met from house to house, shared resources, and appointed elders in every place. The absence of heavy financial commitments to building maintenance frees up funds for tangible mission—caring for the poor, supporting local and overseas outreach, or responding generously to crises within the network. When a member faces hardship, the entire fellowship can rally support, embodying the mutual care that marked the earliest Christian communities.

In essence, the Starfish model resists institutional inertia by prioritizing mission, discipleship, and adaptability. It embodies the principle that every believer is a priest, that every home can become a hub of the Spirit’s work, and that leadership is a gift to be multiplied, not hoarded. While no model is without challenges—questions of doctrinal soundness, healthy accountability, and sustainable multiplication must all be addressed—this approach offers a compelling, deeply biblical vision for church as a living movement rather than a static organization.

On that note, back in 2004 I had a conversation with my spiritual father about this and he mentioned in India, where house churches have experience expodential growth, the set up the model as follows, when a member has been discipled amd they leave the group the become and elder, and these house are broken down into territories where each house group leader as an elder, walks in unity thte other elders, They wilo generally form thses into groups of twelve house Church. Then one elder is chosen by Holy Spirit, from which each elder gets a witness to, and that elder represent the twelve house Churches in a regional conferanmce of elders.

Ultimately, whether in rented halls, humble homes, or public spaces, what matters most is the living witness of Christ’s body—flexible, generous, Spirit-led, and fiercely devoted to one another and to the world God loves.

Conclusion: Returning to the Roots?

In sum, the contemporary house church movement, and models like Francis Chan’s “We Are Church,” are in many ways an intentional return to the rhythms and relationships of the first-century ecclesia. While not a perfect replication—history cannot be rewound—there is a powerful resonance between the early gatherings of believers and today’s house church fellowships: a longing to know Christ together, to serve one another, and to bear witness to the world in the context of simple, Spirit-empowered community. Whether in homes, sanctuaries, or under open skies, the heart of the church remains unchanged—the people of God, called together, living out the gospel in word and deed.

~Dr. Russell Welch

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

www.remnantwarrior.org

Holiness, Cultural Adaptation, and the Renewal of the Mind: Reflecting on Romans 12:1-2

Posted: July 23, 2025 in disciples life, Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic, Prophetic Warning, Remnant, Spiritual warfare
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A Contemplation on Scripture, Church Culture, and the Call to Consecration

Romans 12:1-2, as rendered in the Amplified Bible, offers a powerful summons to believers: to dedicate ourselves wholly to God, presenting our bodies as living sacrifices, and refusing conformity to the patterns of this world. Rather, we are urged to pursue continual transformation through the renewal of our minds, testing and approving God’s good, acceptable, and perfect will.

Setting the Scriptural Foundation

At its heart, these verses call for a life of consecration—a holiness not merely of outward form but of inward devotion. The apostle Paul’s words reach across centuries, challenging each generation to discern the difference between what is genuinely God-honoring and what is merely the prevailing current of culture.

Cultural Expressions and the Pursuit of Holiness

Throughout history, the Church has found itself navigating tension between cultural adaptation and sacred distinction. In every era, believers have grappled with questions about clothing, music, adornment, and customs—seeking to understand where adaptation ends and compromise begins.

The example of tattoos among pastors in the modern American Church surfaces as one such point of conversation. For some, tattoos may represent a freedom in Christ, a canvas for testimony and artistic expression; for others, they may symbolize conformity to secular trends or a departure from traditional notions of reverence.

Yet, the deeper question extends beyond tattoos or any particular external marker. It invites each of us to ask: Are we, in our hearts and actions, offering ourselves fully to God? Are we seeking to align every aspect of our being—body, mind, and spirit—with Christ’s likeness? Or are we subtly reshaping the boundaries of holiness for the sake of convenience, acceptance, or personal preference?

The Challenge of Modernization and Scriptural Integrity

As the world shifts, there can be a temptation to reinterpret, dilute, or ignore certain scriptures to better fit the spirit of the age. Paul’s exhortation stands as a gentle but firm warning against this: “Do not be conformed to this world… but be transformed.” The transformation he describes is thorough, inward, and ongoing—a renewal that resists superficiality for the sake of true spiritual depth.

Scripture warns against selective obedience and self-serving reinterpretation. The story of humanity’s first fall, as recounted in Genesis, reminds us of the peril in choosing personal judgment over divine instruction. God’s call to holiness has always been an invitation to trust, surrender, and obedience, even when it stands in contrast to popular opinion.

Clean Hands, Pure Hearts, and Approaching the Holy

To “climb the mountain of the Lord”—to enter His presence—is not a matter of outward ritual alone, but of inward purity and integrity. Psalm 24 declares, “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Those with clean hands and a pure heart.” It is possible, as you note, to misinterpret God’s grace as license for continued rebellion, rather than as the power to walk in newness of life.

Holiness, then, is not about legalism nor about careless liberty; it is about being clothed in the righteousness of Christ, standing in humble awe before God’s consuming fire.

Inviting Self-Examination and Humble Seeking

Rather than passing judgment on others—whether pastors with tattoos or congregants without—it falls to each believer, each community, to prayerfully examine their motives and practices in the light of God’s Word. The altar is a place for honest questions, surrendered hearts, and listening for Heaven’s answer.

Conclusion

The words of Romans 12:1-2 challenge every generation to forsake superficial conformity, to resist the easy path of cultural accommodation, and to instead pursue a life marked by sacrificial worship, radical renewal, and unwavering devotion to God’s perfect will. May we, as the Remnant, respond not with self-righteousness but with humility, seeking clean hands, pure hearts, and the clothing of Christ’s righteousness as we navigate an ever-changing world.

We would love to hear your comments on this topic.

~Dr. Russell Welch

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

www.remnantwarrior.org

Exposing the Real Threat: The Ancient Spirit of Religion vs. the Victorious Bride

Posted: July 19, 2025 in Kingdom Teaching, Prophetic, Prophetic Warning, Remnant, Spirit-Wind People, Spiritual warfare
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It’s not the woke ideologies, shifting cultural norms, or political chaos that pose the greatest threat to the Church—it is the ancient, insidious spirit of religion. Its tactics are subtle, its costume convincing, and its history long. From the blood-soaked soil beneath Abel’s sacrifice to the polished pulpits of today, this spirit has played the part of gatekeeper to God—yet all it does is keep the people from His presence.

Let’s be clear: this spirit doesn’t fear revival, it mimics it. It doesn’t stop worship, it redirects it toward traditions void of power. It doesn’t quench the prophetic, it sterilizes it—pressuring the prophets to conform, dilute, and apologize.

🚨 This spirit has infiltrated the modern Church, binding the saints with doctrines that sound holy but are hollow. Chief among them? The doctrine of escapism—the belief that the Church must survive until evacuation, rather than rise until enthronement. But that doctrine is a lie. Heaven has never commissioned a passive Bride. Scripture declares a Victorious Church: one that conquers, overcomes, and reigns. One that doesn’t wait for retreat but prepares for occupation—until the return of Christ, when He sets up His eternal throne among the redeemed on Earth.

⚔️ This War Is Ancient—but So Is Our Weaponry

The spirit of religion is not young. It has studied humanity for thousands of years—learning to twist truth, manipulate emotion, and institutionalize dead devotion. It stirs jealousy, crushes creativity, and prefers order over Spirit. It is the same spirit that rejected Christ, stoned the prophets, and persecuted the early Church. It whispers “God won’t move like that” while God breaks open the heavens with wonders.

But there is good news. The Remnant has not been left without power. Before this spirit ever slithered into the story, Holy Spirit hovered over the waters. He is older than deception, deeper than doctrine, and more powerful than any tradition. Within Him is eternal wisdom, supernatural strategies, and the kind of insight that exposes darkness before it even speaks.

🔑 Holy Spirit is our advantage. He reveals what religious spirits hide. He empowers what religious systems suppress. And through Him, the Remnant carries tools that dismantle strongholds: prophetic decrees, spiritual discernment, fervent intercession, and supernatural fire that religion cannot fake.

🚪 Let the Remnant Arise

This is the hour for liberation, not accommodation. The Remnant must rise—not in rebellion against church structures—but in full surrender to the King who refuses to be tamed by tradition. It’s time to confront deception, tear down strongholds, and liberate the saints from spiritual imprisonment.

Let every pulpit echo Heaven’s cry.

Let every believer be reawakened by truth.

Let every ministry be unshackled from religion and freshly baptized in Holy Spirit fire.

🕊️ To the Ecclesia: You Are Not Meekly Waiting—You Are Boldly Occupying

You were never called to survive until rescued. You were commissioned to govern until revealed. Christ is not returning for a Church stuck in fear—He’s coming for a Bride clothed in righteousness, roaring in authority, and triumphant in warfare.

This is your call, Remnant. Arise. Occupy. Confront. Liberate.

Expose religion. Embody freedom. Execute the will of Heaven.

The gates of hell will not prevail—not against the true Ecclesia, not against the prophetic Bride, and certainly not against those armed by the Spirit of God.

🌍 To the Stirred and Awakened: Find Your Tribe

If this message awakens something deep within you, it’s not just conviction—it’s commissioning. You’re not alone. The Remnant is rising all across the earth—bold believers marked by fire, holiness, and Heaven’s DNA. Apostolic voices, prophetic reformers, intercessory warriors—diverse in expression, united in mission.

Now is the time to seek them out. Find your Remnant Tribe. Link arms with those who refuse to bow to religion or retreat into silence. Strengthen one another. Build together. War together. Advance together.

Because revival is not a solo journey—it’s a Remnant revolution.

~Dr. Russell Welch

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

www.RemnantWarrior.org

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Kingdom Hubs: Heaven’s Blueprint vs. Hell’s Counterfeit

Posted: July 18, 2025 in Prophetic, Prophetic Warning, Remnant, Spiritual warfare
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We have entered a divine moment in history—an hour where Heaven is strategically establishing Kingdom Hubs across the earth. These spiritual epicenters are not built upon ambition or image; they are formed by apostolic commissioning, infused with prophetic clarity, and rooted in the unshakable character of Yahushua. They don’t strive for popularity, nor do they bend to cultural trends. Instead, they burn with glory, cultivate giants of faith, and mobilize warriors to shake mountains and reclaim territory.

But whenever Heaven builds, hell counters.

A counterfeit movement is rising—imposter hubs masquerading as Kingdom, yet fueled by human charisma, wounded ambition, and orphan spirits. These hubs are birthed not from glory, but from disappointment, rejection, and rebellion, often disguised behind flashy branding and ministry names. Their leaders are spiritually entangled, bound not by covenant but by a shared root of offense. You’ll find them united more by rejection than by righteousness, speaking from wounds instead of revelation.

🧱 A grave misstep is unfolding: Many are building on another man’s vision—a mandate given specifically by the Lord. Compelled by comparison and infected by the orphan spirit, they believe they can build what Heaven commissioned to another. But Heaven does not play like that.

📜 Can someone carry the vision forward? Yes—when Holy Spirit confirms and commissions. But a true warrior does not pillage another’s ministry to build their own. Honor is the currency of legacy. And the remnant must reject platforms built through spiritual plagiarism and unauthorized possession.

🎯 The authentic is marked by:

  • Glory before growth
  • Identity before influence
  • Assignment before applause

💣 The counterfeit is exposed by:

  • Performance driven by pain
  • Charisma without character
  • Offense masked as passion

🕵️‍♂️ Here’s is another spiritual tactic allowing you know the difference:

  • 🔥 The authentic carries weight without needing applause—the Glory of Yahweh draws the remnant like a magnet.
  • 🎭 The counterfeit demands marketing, performs for attention, and builds around personalities rather than Presence.
  • 🧎 The authentic produces surrendered warriors, devoted reformers, and Spirit-led sons who legislate Heaven’s will.
  • 🧪 The counterfeit produces religious addicts—people dependent on leaders rather than intimacy with God.

This is not a style war. It is a war of substance vs. surface. A battle of apostolic order vs. religious entertainment.

Remnant Warriors—test every hub, every voice, every movement. Is it flowing from Heaven’s altar, or recycled from man’s ambition? Are its leaders rooted in communion or rejection? Has it been commissioned—or copied?

⚡ You were never called to imitate. You were called to legislate.

The resistance demands clarity. Purity. And prophetic boldness. Let us build only what Heaven has spoken. Let us carry only what the Spirit confirms. And let us walk humbly, fiercely, and unwaveringly in truth.

👁️ Remnant Warriors: We are in a season were we MUST walk with charged-up, Spirit-sensitive discernment. Every gathering, every broadcast, every prophetic word must be tested—not by appearance, but by spirit and fruit. What is the root? What is the atmosphere? What is it producing? Does it tether people to Yahushua—or to a man?

Remember: rejection and offense are not the ingredients of revival—they are traps that birth counterfeit movements. Imposter hubs often attract through shared pain, rather than shared pursuit of holiness. Their leaders may sound powerful, but they speak from wounds, not wells.

⚡ Yahweh is calling us to reestablish purity in the prophetic, alignment in the apostolic, and fire in our foundations. That means exposing imposters—not with condemnation, but with clarity.

So stand up, Remnant.
Clean your lens.
Test the spirits.
And may your sword of discernment never grow dull.

📡 Watch for the Glory—not the glitter. Follow the Presence—not the personality.
For Heaven is erecting divine strongholds of reform, and hell is erecting charismatic counterfeits.

You were born to know the difference

~Dr. Russell Welch

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

www.remnantwarrior.org

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

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