This is the letter of endorsement we received from Pastor Lawrence Lacy, the senior pastor of the Hollywood First Assembly of God :
To whom it may concern :
What we experienced with Brother Joe Lortie and his team was nothing short of miraculous. His ministry is unique and powerful.
How God is using him and his team of young adults to usher in the spirit of the Lord to minister in the prophetic and gifts of healing is exactly what the church and world are in desperate need of.
Jesus said "You will know them by their fruit". Brother Lortie's ministry makes that fruit apparent. We were so blessed that we are inviting them back. Praise the Lord for this unique ministry.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Lacy, Senior Pastor
To view the original letter from Pastor Lacy, please click here or on the thumbnail above .
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July 29, 2010
Dear Pastor or Christian Worker,
I would like to give a very positive reference for Chaplain Joe Lortie from Chi Alpha at the University of Miami. I have know Chaplain Lortie while he was raising support to begin his full time ministry at the University of Miami. Since then I have seen him grow and mature in the desire to reach youth. That growth has brought him to a place where he is training the students to hear the voice of God and operate in spiritual gifts.
We had Chaplain Lortie bring his students to two different services. We found them to be committed, anointed, passionate and open to be used of the Lord in spiritual gifts. They were bold and gave prophetic words and words of knowledge regarding healings. It was fascinating to watch and our people responded.
I would encourage you to open up your ministry to Chaplain Lortie and his team.
People have a completely different perception about college students if they are exposed to this ministry.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 305-821-0876.
Your fellow laborer in Christ,
Pastor Bruce O Klepp
Pastor Bruce Klepp, Pastor of the Upper Room Assemblies of God, Miami Fl
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The Bethel School of Supernatural is all about growth, personal growth in what the Holy Spirit can do through you. It is well worth the expense and effort necessary whether you have been in Faith for a long time or just a short time. The teachers capture your attention and help you understand previously difficult concepts. These principles are changing their city, now it’s time to change ours.
Rev. Tom Benigas, Past Director of the Pen Florida Youth Dept of the Assemblies of God
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Bethel Church’s Statement of Church Affiliation with the Assemblies of God
“Bethel Church has a longstanding relationship with the Assemblies of God. We were a Sovereign Church with the Assemblies for many years until about three years ago. At that time, we felt the Lord wanted us to operate as an ’open denomination church’. The Assemblies of God agreed with us and blessed our endeavor. Bill Johnson and all of the leaders of Bethel still maintain fellowship with the Assemblies and its leaders.”
As noted by Amy Jackson on 7/22/2010 Director of the Bethel School Planting Dept.
Bethel School of Supernatural Ministries Believes :
- There is only one true God who is the eternal King, Creator and Redeemer of all that is. He is perfectly holy, just, loving and truthful. He has revealed Himself to be eternally self- existent - one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
- The Bible to be the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God.
Humankind was created in the image of God to know and enjoy Him, yet we willfully rejected the Lordship and glory of God for which we were intended. Because of this, sickness, death and judgment entered the world and now creation experiences the effects and consequences of sin. - The Lord Jesus Christ, the one and only Son of God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin, Mary, and is God's Anointed One, empowered by the Holy Spirit to inaugurate God's Kingdom on earth. He was crucified for our sins, died, was buried, resurrected and ascended into heaven, and is now alive today, in the presence of God the Father and in His people. He is "true God" and "true man."
- We are saved by God's grace, through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Anyone can be restored to fellowship with God through repenting, believing and receiving Jesus as their Savior and Lord. The Holy Spirit, convicts, regenerates, justifies, and adopts us as we enter the Kingdom of God as His sons and daughters.
- In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live holy and minister super-naturally. The baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 1:4-8 and 2:4 is poured out on believers that they might have power to be witnesses.
- The victorious redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides freedom from the power of the enemy’s sin, lies, sickness and torment.
- The Church consists of all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. He gave His church the ordinances of Baptism and Communion. The Church exists to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ and further advance His kingdom by undoing the works of the enemy, preaching and living the good news of God's love, disciple the nations, baptizing and teaching them to love and obey God.
- In the ever increasing government of God and in the Blessed Hope, which is the glorious visible return of our Lord Jesus Christ for His overcoming bride, His church. Heaven and hell are real places. There will be a resurrection of the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting death.