TABLE OF CONTENTS Leadership Structure/Retreat Uniforms 2-3 Anointer Anointer Intercession Assignment 4 Instructions for Intercession Assignment 5 Topics in Retreat Order Pride (Ministry from their seats) The End of Rejection: Healing to Deliverance 6 Voted Topic (1 of 3 at registration) Fearless: Healing to Deliverance 6 No Offense: Healing to Deliverance 7 Empowered: Healing to Deliverance 7 No Longer Ashamed: (Ministry combined with UnBroken) 8 UnBroken: Healing to Deliverance 8 Ties the Bind: Healing to Deliverance 9 Hope Again: Healing 9 Open Session (optional) 10 Prayers and Declarations 11 Ministry Training Basic On-the-Line Instructions 16 Additional Ministry Guidelines 20 Hearing the Lord 21 Post-retreat Prayer Strategy 22 Attachments Ministry Team Questionnaire 23-1 -
Leadership Structure Operation s Leader RETREAT LEADER Worship Leader Youth Retreat Leader Intercessor Trainer Anointer Trainer Intercessor General Anointer General Family Rep Shepherd Captain Intercessor Captain Anointer Captain Anointer Captain Intercessor Intercessor Anointer Anointer NOTE: The Intercessor Trainer or Operations Leader may ask for your assistance to deal with logistics; we ask that you would partner with them. - 2 -
Retreat Uniforms Retreat Leader *Youth Leader *Family Rep *Anointer Trainer *Anointer Generals *Anointer Captains Anointers *Intercessor Trainer *Intercessor Generals *Intercessor Captains Intercessors Operations Leader Worship Leader Worship Team Navy blue CSM ministry shirt Royal blue CSM ministry shirt Navy blue CSM ministry shirt Navy blue CSM ministry shirt Navy blue CSM ministry shirt Red CSM ministry shirt Royal blue CSM ministry shirt Navy blue CSM or a white collared shirt Navy blue CSM or a white collared shirt Red CSM ministry shirt CSM Intercessor shirt or a white collared shirt Navy blue, teal or maroon CSM Operations shirt Regular street clothes Regular street clothes *There will be a means provided to distinguish Captains from Generals on each team (for Anointers and Intercessors). Please wear your shirt for the duration of the Retreat. - 3 -
Anointer Intercession Assignment Your team will be given one of the following assignments for the Retreat. This will be your intercession assignment during the teachings and during the Leadership Prayer times. Intercession Assignment #1: Pray for Retreat Leaders/Speakers Specifically: Acts 6:4; John 8:32; Ephesians 4:15 Generally: According to the "Instructions for Intercession Assignments" on the following page Intercession Assignment #2: Pray for Worship Leader/Team Specifically: 2 Chron. 20:1-22; Psalm 95:1-3, 6; 118:14; John 4:23-24 Generally: According to the "Instructions for Intercession Assignments" on the following page Intercession Assignment #3: Pray for Anointer Generals/Family Rep/Anointer Captains/Anointers Specifically: Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 2:16; Galatians 6:2 Generally: According to the "Instructions for Intercession Assignments" on the following page Intercession Assignment #4: Pray for Intercessor Trainer/ Intercessor General/Intercessor Team Captains/Intercessors Specifically: Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 2:16; Galatians 6:2 Generally: According to the "Instructions for Intercession Assignments" on the following page Intercession Assignment #5: Pray for CSM Staff/Operations/ Registration/Media Dept/Sound/Overheads/Power Point Specifically: Colossians 1:9-12 Generally: According to the "Instructions for Intercession Assignments" on the following page Intercession Assignment #6: Pray for Youth Retreat Leader/Youth Anointers/ Youth Worship Team/Youth Intercessors/Media My Team s Assignment: My Anointer Captain: My Anointer General: - 4 -
Instructions for Intercession Assignments Before going into prayer, allow the Lord to examine your heart. Focus on the following places while you pray: Position ourselves to: o Serve humbly - Colossians 3:12-17 o Submit to the Lord & each other - 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Heb. 13:17 o Maintain order - 1 Corinthians 14:40 o Establish unity - Matthew 18:19-20 Protection and covering o Apply the blood of Jesus as a covering - Exodus 12:7, 13 God s Provision o Anointing/direction (to lead, teach, worship, minister, etc.) o Pr. 3:5-6 o Gifts (utterance, wisdom, revelation, etc.) 1 Corinthians 12:11; 14; Ephesians 1:3 o Fruit (love, peace, gentleness, etc.) - Gal. 5:22-23; Eph. 1:15-23 o Strength (physical, emotional, spiritual) Philippians 4:13 o Authority over all the power of the enemy - Luke 10:19 Bind the enemy - Matt. 18:18-20 Ask the Lord to reveal the enemy s tactics for this area, and for those tactics to come to nothing. Come against unworthiness, intimidation, mind control, religious spirit, pride, fear, doubt, confusion, distraction, and the area being addressed in the teaching. Bless with the opposite. o Power - Ephesians 3:14-18 Praise and Worship God for the victory: for the last few minutes of the teaching thank the Lord for answering your prayers Philippians 4:4-5. - 5 -
The End of Rejection Healing to Deliverance Theme Scripture: John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Definition: Rejection is the most painful emotional wound we can experience. The definition of rejection is: the absence of love. Application: General Ministry Steps Share and Declare what the Lord has spoken to them. Pray for the Lord to heal their heart, integrating the truth declared Anoint and lead them in casting out rejection and any related abandonment, rebellion, etc. Bless and fill them with God s Word of truth. Notes: Fearless (optional based on participant votes) Healing to Deliverance Theme Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Definition: Fear is a strong emotion of dread, or powerless or out of control. To be fearless simply means to live "free from fear". If it had been God's will for us to live in fear he'd have given it to us in the beginning. Instead, He provided the ability for us to overcome fear through His Power, Love and a Sound Mind, purchased by Christ and the Cross. Application: General Ministry Steps: Share and Declare what the Lord has spoken to them. Pray for the Lord to heal their heart, integrating the truth declared Anoint and lead them in casting out specific spirits of fear -- or if appropriate "all spirits of fear" Bless and fill them with God s Word of truth. Notes: - 6 -
No Offense (optional based on participant votes) Healing to Deliverance Theme Scripture: Mark 6:1-6 they were offended He could do no mighty work there (Matthew 5:24; Matthew 6:12, 14-15; Mark 11:24-26; Luke 17:1) Definition: Where there is an insult, injury, a slight, harm or an outrage. Being dishonored or becoming indignant as a result of words, actions or attitudes. The resulting wounds usually bring unforgiveness. Some people say, "No Offense" as a way of hiding these wounds. God provides solutions. Application: Ministry is done from their seats Notes: Empowered (Victim Spirit) (optional based on participant votes) Healing to Deliverance Theme Scriptures: Ezekiel 34:25-29, Romans 8:37, Ephesians 3:16 Definition: A victim spirit is a spirit assigned to an individual to make them feel powerless to change their circumstances and deserving of mistreatment from others (predators). It is a way of looking at life that attracts abuse from others. Application: Ask participants, What did God show you? Pray healing over their heart and emotions, integrating the truth told to them by Jesus Anoint and lead them in casting out the victim spirit Bless and fill them with restoration of dominion and authority in their lives The Retreat Leader will then have everyone stand to remove the mark of the victim together. Notes: - 7 -
Theme Scriptures: Psalm 34:5 No Longer Ashamed Healing to Deliverance (listen for Retreat Leader instructions) Definition: Guilt: How we feel about what we have done/been involved in. Shame: How we feel about ourselves because of what we have done or what has been done to us. Condemnation: The accusing voice of the enemy saying we are unworthy vs. conviction: God s invitation to forgiveness and reconciliation. Application: Ministry time will take place after the presentation of "UnBroken" Notes: UnBroken Healing to Deliverance Theme Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; Definition: Abuse... where healing is needed from verbal, physical, self, emotional, sexual and spiritual abuse that has touched our lives. Abuse... where cleansing is needed from our participation in verbal, physical, self, emotional, sexual and spiritual abuse that have touched our own and other s lives. Application: (Combined ministry for "No Longer Ashamed" and "UnBroken) Remove the veil of shame by having participant apply water to face to remove veil of shame with anointer being in agreement. As they move their hands down over their heart, Pray for the Lord to heal their heart from the wounds of both Shame and Abuse. o that the water would wash away all poison from the heart, o that the Lord would heal all cuts from words that of been spoken o that the Lord would heal any of the bruised places from rough treatment Lead them in casting out a spirit of shame, having them address the spirit by name (you will not cast ou because abuse calls for healing and blessing only) Bless and fill them with God s Word of truth Offer mom and dad hugs Notes: - 8 -
Ties that Bind Healing to Deliverance Theme Scripture: Isaiah 1:18 Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow Definition: Soul tie -- an attachment of our soul to a person or object involving both thoughts and feelings (mind and emotions) and the choices of our will. Application: Break soul ties (sexual & emotional ties) Participant crosses off names, anointer agrees. Names are NOT spoken. List is not shown. Rip soul tie sheet/drop. Pray healing over memories, wounded/broken places & restoration of soul Anoint and cast out specific spirits identified by participants, or if there are none indicated, cast out unclean or perverse spirits. Be sensitive. Bless and fill using any truth that God revealed during ministry time. Notes: Hope Again Healing to Deliverance Theme Scripture: Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. (Reference 1Kings19:10) Definition: Disillusionment - The realization that something is not what it was expected or believed to be. Application: Share what the Lord revealed to them about any inner vow (if they are comfortable to do so); also any truth, and any unforgiveness Share any fresh calling they sense from God Pray for the Lord to heal any wound from others, or inner vows, proclaiming the truth the Lord shared with them Pray for any physical healing if needed (use oil) Bless their spirit with the Father's love (use oil) Bless their life with the fresh anointing and calling from God (use oil) Offer a Godly embrace (if they are open) Notes: - 9 -
Theme Scripture: I Peter 5:7, 2 Corinthians 3:17 Open Session Healing to Deliverance Definition: Open Session is a time for the participants to come up for prayer with any challenges they may have. Whether it is a stronghold in their life, someone they need to forgive, or a generational tie that needs to be broken, be prepared to respond accordingly. Application: Respond to the Participant's need. Ask what the truth is that God has revealed to them. Repent/Renounce/Break as needed. Anoint and lead the participant to take authority over the offending Spirits. Bless and Fill. Notes: - 10 -
Prayers and Declarations About Pride (refer to overhead) The End of Rejection Prayer 1 st Wall Rejection of God Father God, I m sorry for all the times and all the ways I have rejected you. Please forgive me. I repent for not believing you for not listening to you, and for refusing your love. I repent for not trusting you, and for doubting your love for me. I repent for all the stubbornness, pride, self-will, and rebellion that I have walked in. In the name of Jesus, I renounce all rejection of God. I renounce all involvement with any spirit that would lead me to reject God. I renounce and break all vows and covenants, all soul ties and generational ties that would bind me to the rejection of God. I choose to love God with all my heart, with all my soul, and with all my mind. I renounce every spirit that has to do with the rejection of God. And now, as a choice of my will, I break down this wall now in the mighty name of Jesus. CLAP AND SHOUT! 2 nd Wall Self Rejection Heavenly Father, I repent for rejecting myself. I repent for all the negative things I have thought and said about myself. I repent of not accepting myself, and for trying to be someone I was never meant to be. I repent for not believing I have worth and value, just as I am. I turn away from rejecting myself, and I renounce all the lies I have believed about myself. I renounce and break every curse I have thought or spoken about myself. I choose to accept myself. I break all ties with self-rejection, and every spirit that would lead me to reject myself. I rise up now against this wall of self-rejection, and I break it down in Jesus name. CLAP AND SHOUT! 3 rd Wall Fear of Rejection Holy God, I repent for giving in to the fear of rejection. I repent of all lying and deception, suspicion and mistrust, and control or manipulation that either I, or my family, have given place to. I repent of trying to please people instead of you, Lord, and I repent of my self-protective behavior and all selfpity. And now, I renounce the fear of rejection and all the destructive behavior it has lead me into. I renounce and break all soul ties and generational ties to the fear of rejection, and I break its hold in - 11 -
my life. I refuse to be bound to this fear any longer, and I break down this wall of the fear of rejection I break it down now, in Jesus mighty name. CLAP AND SHOUT! 4 TH Wall Rejection of Others Heavenly Father, I repent of rejecting others. I ask you to forgive me for all the hurt and pain I have caused them. I repent of my unforgiveness and resentment toward those who have hurt me. I repent of judging, blaming and criticizing them and for wanting to hurt them or tear them down. Spirit of rejection of others, I renounce you. I renounce all the ways I have allowed you to influence me to reject others. I renounce all anger, unforgiveness, resentment, and bitterness toward others. I renounce all soul ties and generational ties to the rejection of others. I choose to be a forgiving person, and I release forgiveness toward everyone who has hurt me. Spirit of rejection, I rise up against you, and I break down this wall of the rejection of others I break it down now in Jesus name. CLAP AND SHOUT! Spirit of Rejection, the blood of Jesus surrounds and engulfs you. You have no right; you have no authority to stay with me. I turn your sword against you. Rejection, - I reject you! You are on a slippery mountain and have nothing to hang on to. I break all agreements with you. I reject your lies. The ground you have taken, I now take back. I reaffirm my trust in God, and His Word, and I renounce every work of darkness associated with you. I reaffirm that I am His child and He is my Father. I sever all ties with you. I shut the door on you. You are exposed. In the name of Jesus I cast you out of my life. Be gone! Let go! Now leave me in the name of Jesus!! Fearless Prayer Holy God, I repent for anything I have done to give place to fear or the spirit of fear in my life. I confess the sins of my former generations where doors were open and was given to fear or the spirit of fear. I close those doors to the enemy right now. Father, I repent of not trusting You and Your love for me. I repent for believing that I had to take matters into my own hands and protect myself. Please forgive me for how I have treated other people because of fear. Forgive me for my lack of faith and for not fully trusting you with my life. I renounce you, Spirit of Fear. I cancel any action or words on my part that have given you a legal foothold in my life. I shut the door on you and seal that door closed in Jesus name. I refuse to agree with your lies and I stand by faith upon God s Word. The Lord is my strength and my hope! And now, by the blood of Jesus and through His victory at the cross, I break the power and influence of fear and the spirit of fear in my life. I cancel all agreements I have ever made with fear. I also break all sacrifices, blood sacrifices, covenants, and blood covenants that have given access to the spirit of fear. - 12 -
Spirit of fear, in Jesus name, I break your power and control in my life. You were defeated at the cross, and you are defeated in my life here today! I declare and affirm my choice to trust God with my life. Father God, I surrender my life to You. I thank you for being my Protector and my Provider. I can live Fearless - In Jesus name, Amen. No Offense Prayer Heavenly Father, I repent for my unforgiveness toward others. I repent for holding anger, resentment, and bitterness in my heart toward those who have hurt me. I repent for holding them in my judgment and for wanting to see them punished. I repent for all word curses I have spoken against those who have wronged me. Father, I repent for my disobedience toward you because of my unwillingness to forgive. I also repent for all unforgiveness, resentment, and bitterness in the generations of my family before me. I renounce all unforgiveness. I renounce all anger, resentment, and bitterness. I renounce my judgment of others and all desire for revenge. I renounce the curses I have spoken. And I renounce every spirit of anger, resentment, bitterness, and unforgiveness. I renounce all agreements I have made with these spirits, and any place I have given them in my life. And now, by the blood of the Lamb, I break the hold of these spirits in my life. I break any and all covenants and agreements I have made with them. I break all soul ties, all generational ties, and all connections to unforgiveness, or to anger, resentment, and bitterness. I cancel and break all word curses I have spoken in judgment against those who have hurt me. I break all vows and covenants with anger and unforgiveness. Lord, I choose to be a forgiving person. It is my will to honor you, to be obedient to your word, and to forgive others just as you have forgiven me. Thank you for showing me the truth today. Thank you that you have provided a way for me to really forgive. I choose now, through Christ, to forgive all those who have ever hurt me. I choose to let go of my anger and unforgiveness toward them, and I release them from my judgment. Lord, I give them into your hands. Empowered Prayer (Victim and Predator) Father God, I confess the iniquity of my former generations where doors were opened to a victim spirit. I repent for my own sin and for every action and behavior where I submitted to its lies, deception, or control. I repent for accepting the lie that I deserve to be mistreated and be a victim. Father, forgive me for allowing the victim mindset to be the filter through which I see you and view life. Victim spirit, I renounce you! I renounce every lie you have caused me to believe about my God, about others, and myself. I renounce all influence you have had in my life. I also renounce every generational lie that has been passed down to me from either side of my family. - 13 -
(TIME TO DRAW THE SWORD) Victim spirit, in the Mighty Name of Jesus, I sever your power and control over me. I cut off every agreement, curse, and vow I ve made with you. Victim spirit, I also sever all generational connections with you. You will no longer block me from receiving the truth of God s Word. And as part of my freedom, I choose to forgive and release those who have abused or violated me in any way. (Now let s come against the Predator Spirit - Bullying) Father, I acknowledge and confess the sin of my former generations in giving place to the predator spirit. I repent for any place I have allowed that spirit to have in me. I repent for every action and behavior where I submitted to its lies and deception. Predator spirit, I renounce you, your lies and deception, and all your influence in my life. I renounce all involvement with you and the destructive behaviors you ve led me into. Predator Spirit, I break your hold and I cut off your influence and control over me. No longer will you influence me to dishonor, bully, tear down, or manipulate others with my words or actions. I break your power over me and my descendents after me. Today is my day to walk free of you. I know I am loved and cherished by my heavenly Father. I believe that He has a future and a hope for my life. From this day forward, I will walk in the dominion He has given me and pursue my destiny and calling with Him in the all powerful Name of Jesus! Amen. No Longer Ashamed Prayer Father God I repent of doubting your love for me. I also repent of not believing that you have really forgiven me and that the blood of Jesus has cleansed me from all of the sin, all of the guilt, and all of the shame of my past. Holy God I repent of listening and agreeing with the voice of the accuser telling me that I am an evil person, that I am dirty, and that I am unworthy to come and receive your love. Here today I renounce guilt, false guilt, and shame. I renounce condemnation, self-condemnation, and all sense of unworthiness. I renounce every spirit assigned to work against me with guilt, shame, and condemnation. I renounce what they have done to keep me from becoming the person God created me to be. I break all agreements I have made with the lying voices of guilt, shame, condemnation, and selfcondemnation. I break all word curses I have spoken about myself. I break all soul ties and all generational ties that would bind me in any way to past guilt, shame, or condemnation. I break every vow, covenant, or agreement, and all word curses that would give these spirits any power or influence in my life. All spirits of guilt, shame, and condemnation I break your power over me in the mighty Name of Jesus. Father God I choose to open my heart to receive your unconditional love, your grace and forgiveness, and a full release from all guilt and shame in my life. And, by your grace I also choose to forgive myself, in Jesus Name. - 14 -
UnBroken Prayer Holy God, I confess the sins of my former generations where they gave place to the spirit of abuse. I repent of all involvement with abuse or the spirit of abuse in my own life. I choose this day to separate myself from any and all connection with the spirit of abuse. Spirit of abuse, I renounce you and all you stand for. I renounce all the hurt and pain you ve caused, and the damage you ve done in the lives of others. Spirit of abuse, I break all agreements I have made with you. I break all claims you have had on me or on my family. I break all curses, vows, covenants or agreements that have given you any power in my life or in my family. You have no further claim on me. Your rule in my life and in my family ends today. Never again will you torment me mentally, emotionally, or physically. In the mighty Name of Jesus! Amen! Ties that Bind Prayer Father God, I specifically repent and renounce all immoral sexual activity in which I have participated. I renounce all spirits of sexual impurity behind these acts. Lord, I ask you to forgive me and cleanse me of all bondage in my life because of these sins. I renounce every lie of the enemy telling me that I am dirty, or that I am unacceptable because of my past sexual activities. I also choose to bring all memories of past sexual involvement under the covering of the blood of Jesus. Lord, I also repent of making someone else s approval and acceptance of me more important than Yours. I repent of any way I have desired someone's love more than Yours. I repent of any way I have made them an idol in my life. I confess the sins of idolatry in my former generations and I repent of all idolatry in my own life. I repent of abdicating my will to another person. I renounce all unholy emotional soul ties. I renounce all the lies that have made me look to others for my comfort, my sense of worth or value. I renounce and separate myself from everything of idolatry in my family lines. In Jesus name, I take authority over all spirits of sexual sin, and I break their hold over my life. In Jesus name, I take authority over the spirit of idolatry and I break it s hold over my life. You will not keep me emotionally bound any longer and I command you to leave me now. I break all unholy soul ties in the Name of Jesus. Thank you, Lord Jesus, that you fully accept me and love me unconditionally. I choose to put you first in my life, to place you above all others. I now present my body to you as a living sacrifice and I ask that you fill me afresh with your Holy Spirit. Hope Again Prayer Lord, I invite your fresh anointing on my life. And father, please also share with me a fresh calling. I would like to bless you with my life. - 15 -
Basic On-the-Line Instructions Say and do what the Father gives you (John 8:28) Listen to the Holy Spirit! Be submitted to leadership (1 Peter 2:13) Always stay in unity because that is the place of safety, protection, and power! We ask that you please pay attention and submit to the ministry instructions given by the Retreat Leader before and during the retreat. These instructions are given so that the participants know what to expect and to help the ministry team as a reminder of how to proceed. How to stand, hug and use oil Stand to the side; hand on the shoulder of the participant. Utilize side hugs, bending halfway. Please do not use roll-on or fragranced oils out of courtesy for those with allergies. There s no need to make the sign of the cross, nor do you need to leave your finger on the participant s head. To avoid spills on you and participants, replace the cap on the oil vial. How to begin Make eye contact, greet the person warmly, putting them at ease. You might smile and say, Hello, I m so glad you re here today! Joe, are you ready to get rid of all fear? You will then proceed with being led by the Holy Spirit and follow the ministry instructions. In some categories (i.e. abuse or guilt, shame and condemnation) you may need to ask, Can we begin with a hug? and then let the Holy Spirit begin to work. Remember, they have already prayed and repented in their seats. There is no need to take them through repenting, renouncing and break prayers again. Go straight into praying for healing and deliverance. Prayer focus Focus your prayer in the category being dealt with, ministering in submission. As the Holy Spirit leads, you can go a layer deeper after checking with your Anointer Captain. Our goal is to help participants to hear the Lord and allow Him to bring healing as they choose to forgive and receive freedom. Do not counsel We are here to minister healing and deliverance, not counsel. If you sense the participant needs further discipleship and direction, refer them to their local pastor. When you have an extended time of giving advice and/or speaking words of encouragement it can border on counseling. As we focus on addressing the spirit they came for, we will see deliverance. Ministry Approach Utilize the 3 step ministry approach after greeting the participant: 1. Ask: Could you briefly share with me what the Lord has shown you? 2. Healing: Focus on cleansing and healing to the heart and memories. 3. Deliverance: Lead them in taking authority over the enemy (self-deliverance). Watch for signs that the enemy refuses to leave and help the participant to uncover any remaining legal rights. Anoint them with oil to freedom. - 16 -
Disciple the participant Use self-deliverance to engage the participant s will during each ministry time. Anointer prays for healing yet leads the participant in prayer for deliverance by stating a phrase and having the participant repeat it during the casting out. Our desire is that as God reveals places of pain, woundedness and ungodly beliefs, truth and healing will follow as they ask the Lord for the truth (the godly belief). Keep your eyes open There is much to observe and the Holy Spirit will speak as we watch reactions and responses. Look for: Changes in participant s countenance. What is the cause? Words you are praying that bring up pain or discomfort. Is this a root or a key? Watch their hands. Are they clenched, stiff, etc.? Is this a place of resistance or foothold? What is their body language saying? Is the prayer effective? Is their will engaged? Are they passive? For safety reasons keep your eyes open so you do not get caught off guard by a manifestation and get hurt. How to take authority (Matthew10:7-8; 28:18; Mark 16:17 and Luke 10:19) Address the demon directly. You have been given the authority by Jesus (you do not need to ask Father God to tell it to go). Be aggressive towards the enemy, but compassionate towards the participant. Teach the participant to move in their authority and command the demon to leave. For example I command you, spirit of bitterness, leave now in Jesus name. Isolate the spirits that are connected to or giving strength and support to the demon you are addressing. Sever that support system with the Blood of Jesus. Press in until you know the spirit is gone Have the participant break any agreements they have made in the past with this spirit. Say things like, I reject you, rejection. I refuse to partner with you, sorrow. Also, have the participant speak the truth using, I choose statements. Principle of First Mention Ask questions to determine the first time the participant sensed the area (i.e. bitterness, rejection, etc.) being addressed. It could identify the place where the door was opened. If you have questions, call your Ministry Captain. Do not pray blessing prayers, until it is time to fill and bless. The key is that we want every participant to take home freedom and healing in the area being addressed. Identify blockages (additional notes on "Blockages follow) Be aware that unforgiveness is often a main reason people do not receive freedom. It may be unforgiveness towards others, themselves, or God. Many categories we deal with can be generational. This generational influence/tie may need to be cut through repentance beyond what - 17 -
was done when they prayed corporately. You may need to have them say the name of their family lines as you lead them again in breaking generational influences. Other blockages may include: passive will, doubt and unbelief, curses, soul ties. What do we do with manifestations or someone going down? (Mark 9:25-26 and Luke 4:35) Don t allow manifestations to distract or intimidate you. If a participant should manifest or start to go down, assist them to the floor, then get down on your knees beside them. Ask the Holy Spirit for clear discernment on why they manifested or went down. Test the spirit. What is the source? Is it the Holy Spirit? Is it a demonic spirit? Is it a manifestation of the person s flesh? If it is the Holy Spirit, allow Him to minister, and then gently help the participant up. If it is demonic and the participant goes down, gently assist them to a sitting position and continue to battle, sharing that a soldier on the battle field does not fight lying down. Encourage them to engage their will. Increase their faith by speaking the Word. Eventually, help them stand, when released by the Holy Spirit and as they are able. If it is a fleshly manifestation continue to ask the Lord how to handle it. Call their name and engage their will, involve them in moving to contend for their freedom and healing. Continue to war. You might lead them to say, I m tired of your lies, get out of my life! Ask an Anointer Captain or General to assist and give further direction. If the adversary is using their voice, address the person by name and instruct them, Don t let the enemy use your voice like that (i.e. screaming)! Or you may tell the spirit, I command you, in the name of Jesus, be quiet. You will not use their voice to speak. Keep your attention focused on your participant even when the participant next to you manifests. Ties that Bind Use tremendous sensitivity. Never look at the participant s list! Do not require the participants to read the names on their list out loud. This is a difficult category for many and we do not want to give shame an opportunity to torment any participant. Be cautious about going against the wishes of the participant If a participant does not wish to be touched, be sensitive to that. Also, be aware that certain ways of touching may be too familiar and cause fear or other emotions to surface, especially during the abuse category. If you are touching any part of the participant s body, besides their shoulder, ask permission first and involve them. Have them place their hand over the area and if they release you, you can touch their hand with your fingertips. For example, if you sense you need to pray over the person s heart you would ask the participant to place their hands over their heart. Then, you would gently place your fingertips on top of their hands. Do not cover their hands with yours. Then pray as the Holy Spirit leads. Some participants may be hesitant to be anointed with oil. Request their permission. Family members who want to be involved in a ministry time Gently request that family members intercede from their seats. This will allow issues involving them to be addressed. Anointer Captains will assist with identifying this and addressing it when it arises. There will be certain categories specified by the Retreat Leader where husbands and wives may be invited to come together to receive ministry. This will be shared in the ministry instructions for the topic. - 18 -
Speaking in tongues and personal prophecy Though you may function in both of these gifts on a personal and ministry level, we ask that you do not engage in these practices during the Retreat, where you represent Cleansing Stream. You may speak in tongues under your breath, but not out loud. We have participants from many different denominations and do not wish to give the enemy any opportunity for introducing offense. Leaving the Retreat Early If you desire to leave the retreat early, please request approval from your Anointer Captain ahead of time. Then, ask them for release when the time comes. It s important to keep the lines of communication open with your Anointer Captain at all times. Ministering to teens Our young brothers and sisters that are attending require our care and love in the same way that we have loved our adult participants. Developmentally, teens are challenged with understanding who they are and trying to make sense of their identity both emotionally, physically, sexually, and spiritually. For many teens this is a time of great confusion. As a ministry team we need to be aware of the fact that these issues will influence how they dress, wear their hair, how they respond, etc. What is important is to be Spirit led and to represent the love and acceptance of Christ to them in every way. How to respond to possible abuse with a minor Your first step is to empathize with the teen. While you are doing this, signal for a Family Representative. During ministry training, you will be informed of the type of signal to use when signaling for a Family Representative. Meanwhile as they are approaching, you might want to say I am concerned for your safety and want someone else to join us. Family Representatives are trained to intervene when abuse is suspected with a teen, therefore, please avoid asking questions and/or counseling once abuse has been disclosed or when it has been suspected. Confidentiality Because we strive to create an environment that is safe for participants, it is critical to remember the importance of confidentiality. Many of our participants come to us with issues of distrust and the breaking of confidentiality can reinforce their wounded emotions attributed to these issues of distrust. The only time that there is a limit to confidentiality is if you are dealing with a minor and suspect possible abuse; or when you have dealt with a challenging time of ministry and need to privately discuss with your team leader. Be very careful regarding talk in hallways and restrooms. - 19 -
Additional Ministry Guidelines If... Then... Blockages Unconfessed/Unrepented Sin Repentance Unforgiveness/Unbelief Forgiveness and release of judgment Curses, Vows, Words Wounds/Memories/Hurts Generational/Soul Ties (Influences or Connections) Vows - Promise or pledge made to God or a god Passive Will -- Flesh/Will/Manifestations (from the flesh or demonic) Break curses, vows, words Heal pain from memories/ break enemy's power Break those influences or connections Break promises or pledges Exercise their will -- or bind the demonic Passive Will -- Prayee or Team (Too tired to continue)...in disunity?...in unbelief?...lack of preparation? confront and come to unity (If they will not, end the prayer session) increase faith (read Word) share truth if it can be done on the line, do it Prayer of Freedom from Generational Sin Thank the Lord for salvation, freedom and adoption received. Confess the sins of your generations (in specific area) forgiving them for their involvement (in specific area). Repent for your own sin (in specific area). Renounce and Break: words, curses, agreements, covenants, connections, influences, etc. (ends with this generation). Choose to agree with God's plan. Proclaim your freedom because of the cross. Thank the Lord for removal of the consequences (including disease and other consequences from previous generations). - 20 -
Hearing the Lord John 10:14, 27 I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep and My sheep know Me My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. What do you do when you or the participant are blank? Ask/listen/be led by/rely on Him! Pray based on James 4:7: Submit to the Holy Spirit & Resist the enemy and he will flee. -Pray with participant asking the Lord to show you and/or them how to pray for their need. -Pray for counsel, Lord, You have the key to unlock the place of bondage in their life. Give us understanding and knowledge in Jesus name. -Refuse to give place to fear, remember in our weakness, God s strength is released. *Remember Anointer Captains/Generals are available to partner with you.* Primary Ministry Prayer Model The following takes place with participants for most ministry topics: Before coming to receive ministry, participants will be guided to ask the Lord what He wants to show them. They will then ask the Lord, What have I been tempted to believe concerning this experience? What lies have I embraced? They will also ask the Lord, What is the truth that you want to convey to me about this experience? Participants will be invited to come and receive ministry. On the line, ask the participant to share what God has shown them. (For Guilt, Shame and Condemnation, have them first wash away the veil of shame with the water.) Minister healing to the places of hurt and wounding in their heart, incorporating the truth. Lead the participant to take authority and cast out the spirit. Pray a prayer of blessing and filling over the participant, opposite of the lie they have believed. (For Guilt, Shame and Condemnation, as you are praying a blessing and filling, ask the participant to lift their face to the Lord, reminding them of Psalm 34:5 that says their faces were radiant before the Lord and they were unashamed.) - 21 -
Post-Retreat Prayer Strategy Prayer Focus: Keeping the peace and possessing the land This section is to be used over the four to six weeks following the retreat. A prayer strategy for each day of the week is noted below. Authorty Scripture: Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Prayer Strategy: Day 1: Praise God for the victory Psalm 107:1-2 Day 2: Location/Host church (Bless and protect) Day 3: CS Seminar Participants (resisting the enemy) Pray scriptures like Colossians 4:2; 1 Peter 5:8-9 Pray for faith, hope and perseverance Come against death/discouragement/despair/hopelessness/ unbelief/depression/lies Day 4: CS Seminar Participants (releasing God s heart and will) Pray scriptures like John 5:11-15; Galatians 5:1-12; Philippians 1:6; James 4:7-8 For covering and protection For strength and obedience to work through the CS Seminar Fifth Session: Press Toward the Goal and homework Bless with faith, hope, and love Day 5: Ministry Team General: Pray for refreshing/against retaliation Specific: Pray for your General/Captain/Team Members Day 6: Leadership (same points as for Day 5) Day 7: Personal cleansing as led by the Holy Spirit Additional Notes A note to all who have served so faithfully Thank you for your service our prayer for you is that The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven Deuteronomy 28:7 (NIV). Cleansing Stream Ministries - 22 -
Ministry Team Questionnaire In order to better serve our national and international partners, we request that you complete the following questionnaire and turn it in. Retreat: Date: Your Personal Information Name: Home Phone: Work Phone: Address: City: St: Zip: E-mail Address: Please indicate how you are serving this weekend: Intercessor Intercessor Captain Intercessor General Anointer Anointer Captain Anointer General Bilingual Languages you speak fluently (other than English) and willing to minister in: Intercession I am interested in praying for CSM projects and receiving updates. I am interested in partnering with Cleansing Stream with a monthly gift of: $100 $50 $25 $10 Other: $ Credit Card (check one) VISA MasterCard AmEx Discover Card # Exp. Date Last 3 Digits (on back) AMEX 4 Digits (on front) Name on Credit Card Billing Address/City/State/Zip Signature To give online, please go to www.cleansingstream.org/donate. - 23 -
Contact Information Cleansing Stream P.O. Box 7076, Van Nuys, California 91409-7076 Local: 818-678-6888 Toll Free: 1-800-580-8190 www.cleansingstream.org Copyright Information Cleansing Stream Ministries Copyright 2000. All rights reserved. Revised each retreat season; Spring 2015 This is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. This booklet may not be copied or reprinted without permission. Cleansing Stream Mission Statement And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2 Cleansing Stream Ministries is committed to partnering with pastors and churches in teaching and training leaders and maturing believers in personal cleansing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare so they can be released to serve, minister, and disciple others in the Body of Christ. Submission Statement Cleansing Stream Ministries is committed to and under the covering of the Cleansing Stream Board with Dr. Jack Hayford, Founding Pastor. - 24 -