Oct 31st (day 6)
Last night, Rhonda had a vision confirming the start-up of a school at the "Crestwood Estate". She saw rapid digging in a school environment, and knew that it was Crestwood that God was speaking to her about. The school is designed to become an essential ingredient in the restoration process of pastors residing as guests at the retreat center by providing them with new spiritual experiences, occurring as a result of witnessing students engaged in campus activities or perhaps even engaging themselves with the students if they so choose.
Pastors Retreat Center (Revive, Restore & Release)
The vision for this retreat center involves providing two essential ingredients of restoration to pastors that are not found in any other single environment.
First, we are providing pastors with housing (board and room) in a serene environment (16 acres of mountaintop fields, flowers, trees, and 120 mile views into three states) in an effort to help them peak their spiritual awareness, and there will be plenty of opportunities to find solitude throughout the 157 acre estate.
Second, we are also exposing them to "events" and "daily activities" (due to the school, and other community efforts) going on within the center in an effort to heighten and perhaps even peak their spiritual experience. This is accomplished by observing God in their environment, and in the people participating in various events on campus.
It is in the combination of these efforts to heighten both spiritual awareness and spiritual experience that sets Crestwood Estate apart from all other pastoral retreat centers currently in existence today.
Events
To give you more clarity, there are events such as bringing in Christian musicians, artists and dancers from the seven-state area in a "Gather, Grow & Go" program, designed to network artists, performing artists, and musicians. These gatherings will also provide a platform for these talented individuals to be seen and heard in the northeast. Pastors on retreat will be exposed to, and may even participate in these events.
Education
(More on this later)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Today's News 10/29/09 (Day 4)
I had scheduled a meeting this morning with a young lady who had an interest in taking over some of my business projects. It came about through our discussion that her real expertise (and love) is in "events planning". ...hmmmm! It was immediately apparent to me that she was not here for the reason that I had thought.
We shifted gears to "Crestwood", and now (after a two hour exchange of testimonies) it looks like we have gained a first class events planner for the Pastors' Retreat Center ... only God.
A visit this afternoon from another ministry partner revealed possible funding sources that may have a role to play in the acquisition of the real estate.
I had scheduled a meeting this morning with a young lady who had an interest in taking over some of my business projects. It came about through our discussion that her real expertise (and love) is in "events planning". ...hmmmm! It was immediately apparent to me that she was not here for the reason that I had thought.
We shifted gears to "Crestwood", and now (after a two hour exchange of testimonies) it looks like we have gained a first class events planner for the Pastors' Retreat Center ... only God.
A visit this afternoon from another ministry partner revealed possible funding sources that may have a role to play in the acquisition of the real estate.
Thanks for your prayers - KEEP PRAYING!!!
Rhonda and I had our first meeting with the current owner (Gary O'Neil) of Crestwood yesterday. Our initial (spiritual) impressions were extremely positive. The overall condition of the property is somewhat less than desirable, but it is workable with proper vision and resources.
As we were approaching the property, I was sensing that the Lord wanted me to ask Gary to stay on with us (and I did), even though we haven't made an offer on the property yet. Gary is somewhat attached to this property. He has poured his heart and all of his resources into it to try to hold on to it. He is extremely talented in culinary arts and has a deep understanding (and formal education) of "the natural habitat" in and around the area. As I began to speak to Gary, I immediately started to see the need for his gift set in God's plan for the revitalization of this estate, and the creation of this ministry. ...Transitioning wisdom coming from God.
Hinkley, Andy and I will be going back on Monday for a second meeting... it's time to call in Scott Sullenberger (The Branches Group). Rhonda and I are at great peace that building this retreat center is part of what God wants us to do right now. We are seeing this ministry forming by the hand of God.
Rhonda and I had our first meeting with the current owner (Gary O'Neil) of Crestwood yesterday. Our initial (spiritual) impressions were extremely positive. The overall condition of the property is somewhat less than desirable, but it is workable with proper vision and resources.
As we were approaching the property, I was sensing that the Lord wanted me to ask Gary to stay on with us (and I did), even though we haven't made an offer on the property yet. Gary is somewhat attached to this property. He has poured his heart and all of his resources into it to try to hold on to it. He is extremely talented in culinary arts and has a deep understanding (and formal education) of "the natural habitat" in and around the area. As I began to speak to Gary, I immediately started to see the need for his gift set in God's plan for the revitalization of this estate, and the creation of this ministry. ...Transitioning wisdom coming from God.
Hinkley, Andy and I will be going back on Monday for a second meeting... it's time to call in Scott Sullenberger (The Branches Group). Rhonda and I are at great peace that building this retreat center is part of what God wants us to do right now. We are seeing this ministry forming by the hand of God.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
As usual, God won't let me get too comfortable with one concept before He throws another one my way! A while back (June or July this summer), I saw something in my mind's eye - it was a retreat center with a chapel on the grounds. I knew that it was mine, and I knew it was for the purpose of ministering to pastors, as well as my own home.
Occasionally, I have checked MLS listings in NH for property that I think might come close to what I saw that day. Yesterday, I stumbled onto a local listing for a Mountaintop property in Winchester, NH. A Bed & Breakfast pavilion, AND a chapel on the grounds. This is a 157 acre property, in need of maintenance, that is called Crestwood Chapel and Pavilion (currently listed at $1,300,000).
Here's the kicker -Cyrus Ingersol Scofield, a noted evangelist during the late 1800's, created his seminal work (at least the revisions thereof) for the Scofield Reference Bible at Crestwood. He was also a noted 19th century religious scholar, and came to the mountain as a private chaplain to Dwight Moody, founder of the nearby Mount Hermon School, often hosting retreats at Crestwood.
We are praying this through to become a pastoral retreat center, and hospitality pavilion for possible youth as well as a development center for creative arts and music.
Please join us in prayer as we seek God's will in this endeavor.
More Pics: http://www.crestwood-e.com/slideshow/index.html
Many thanks!
- Dave
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October 14th 2009
There will be a few of us breaking bread as a ministry tonight for the first time in three years. Some will be joining us for the first time, like Pastor Beverly Long, pastor of "Church of the Redeemed", a storefront church/ministry in Winchendon, MA, and affiliated with "Higher Ground Ministries" of Gardner, MA.
Although Scott will not be joining us tonight, Scott Sullenberger, Manchester, NH, has offered to provide some planning and structural support for N2C, and was on our original ministry team years ago. Scott has authored a website "Know Your Scripture" and since our last gathering has founded "The Branches Group". I want to say thank you to Scott for walking in the Lord, and also with me. I highly value his friendship.
Also connecting with us, but not joining us tonight, is Mr. Alfred P. Licata, Sr. of "His Watering Whole Ministries", Maine. Al and I have a great prayer life via the phone, and I am helping him with a web site presence for his ministry.
There will be a few of us breaking bread as a ministry tonight for the first time in three years. Some will be joining us for the first time, like Pastor Beverly Long, pastor of "Church of the Redeemed", a storefront church/ministry in Winchendon, MA, and affiliated with "Higher Ground Ministries" of Gardner, MA.
Although Scott will not be joining us tonight, Scott Sullenberger, Manchester, NH, has offered to provide some planning and structural support for N2C, and was on our original ministry team years ago. Scott has authored a website "Know Your Scripture" and since our last gathering has founded "The Branches Group". I want to say thank you to Scott for walking in the Lord, and also with me. I highly value his friendship.
Also connecting with us, but not joining us tonight, is Mr. Alfred P. Licata, Sr. of "His Watering Whole Ministries", Maine. Al and I have a great prayer life via the phone, and I am helping him with a web site presence for his ministry.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Recap Week 1: Thurs Oct 8 – Wed Oct 14
Oct 8, 2009
1.Facebook Announcement: http://facebook.com/talkrite
a. Vision Announcement
b. Call to gather intercessors and a prophetic ministry team for a 7 state outpouring (new England plus New York).
*Prophetic Note* - I expect heavy outpouring in the Connecticut River Valley and in the areas located in mountainous regions such as the Monadnock region, Wachusett region, and throughout NH and VT. But no part of these 7 states will remain untouched.
Got responses from Christians all across denominational boarders, including Catholic, Protestant, Messianic Jewish, and some without denominational ties. Former ministry associates, Patty and Hinkley Tuller were among the first to respond. (Hinkley made the stake that we used to claim the land (see July 2008 blog for details) for revival.
October 11th
On an internal prompting, I contacted a pastor in Winchendon – an old friend from years ago. We met in her home for two and one half hours discussing visions, ministry challenges, family, and much more. New connections were made in the supernatural. I'm certain that there will be more to come on this later.
Oct 8, 2009
1.Facebook Announcement: http://facebook.com/talkrite
a. Vision Announcement
b. Call to gather intercessors and a prophetic ministry team for a 7 state outpouring (new England plus New York).
*Prophetic Note* - I expect heavy outpouring in the Connecticut River Valley and in the areas located in mountainous regions such as the Monadnock region, Wachusett region, and throughout NH and VT. But no part of these 7 states will remain untouched.
Got responses from Christians all across denominational boarders, including Catholic, Protestant, Messianic Jewish, and some without denominational ties. Former ministry associates, Patty and Hinkley Tuller were among the first to respond. (Hinkley made the stake that we used to claim the land (see July 2008 blog for details) for revival.
October 11th
On an internal prompting, I contacted a pastor in Winchendon – an old friend from years ago. We met in her home for two and one half hours discussing visions, ministry challenges, family, and much more. New connections were made in the supernatural. I'm certain that there will be more to come on this later.
Vision of reactivation;
October 8th, 2009 at 1:00 PM
This is what I saw in my mind's eye, and heard in my spirit while working at home on the computer, focused on something entirely different. I regard this as a mid-day vision. And I know the purpose of it.
For those that have ears to hear:
“It's time... I am in an industrial machine shop (metal working). I see the flipping of industrial power breakers to the on position. I hear the turbines begin to wind up, and the compressors pumping and filling with air. The machinery has been abandoned, it's old, dusty and is in the color typical of industrial machines – a dull green. There is a large wheel in front of me (standing vertically), mounted on the front edge of a machine. The wheel is the type that one might use to manually adjust the tolerance of a metal piece (job) with a precision cutting tool – somehow I know that my hands belong on that wheel, and tolerances of the final product are my responsibility, and in my control. It's old, it's dusty, but it's time, it's time. - time to get the equipment operating and production started. God bless! :)”
As a result of this vision, I know that the temporary shutting down of Net2Church Global Ministries has come to an end. About three years ago, two of the ministry leaders had come to my home warning me of a personal attack coming on my marriage, and delivering an instruction for me to temporarily shut down the ministry.
Although there were no signs to me or my spouse that our marriage was in trouble (even after discussion), I shut everything down. The attack followed, and divorce followed the attack. It has taken these last three years to heal and reestablish my home (I have a new partner, and she does too). For those that need to know, there were no third parties involved, and my former wife and I remain friends, and have both moved on successfully with our lives.
Net2Church - "2" Purposes:
One; to build a communications tower:
N2C is a "revival times" ministry. We are specifically called to the lost, the wounded, and the seeking; in order to empower them to perform as they have been called. We see this as building "community" support systems online. The "net" (in Net2Church) in this case means networking the networkers, and networking Christians in general, and it also refers to the use of the Internet.
Two; pastor my pastors:
We are called to love and to serve pastors who are troubled, burnt out, spiritually tired, uncertain of their faith, their boundaries, doctrines and other foundational issues. The "net" (in Net2Church) in this case means safety net, so as to provide protection from a fall, and provisions by which to try again.
October 8th, 2009 at 1:00 PM
This is what I saw in my mind's eye, and heard in my spirit while working at home on the computer, focused on something entirely different. I regard this as a mid-day vision. And I know the purpose of it.
For those that have ears to hear:
“It's time... I am in an industrial machine shop (metal working). I see the flipping of industrial power breakers to the on position. I hear the turbines begin to wind up, and the compressors pumping and filling with air. The machinery has been abandoned, it's old, dusty and is in the color typical of industrial machines – a dull green. There is a large wheel in front of me (standing vertically), mounted on the front edge of a machine. The wheel is the type that one might use to manually adjust the tolerance of a metal piece (job) with a precision cutting tool – somehow I know that my hands belong on that wheel, and tolerances of the final product are my responsibility, and in my control. It's old, it's dusty, but it's time, it's time. - time to get the equipment operating and production started. God bless! :)”
As a result of this vision, I know that the temporary shutting down of Net2Church Global Ministries has come to an end. About three years ago, two of the ministry leaders had come to my home warning me of a personal attack coming on my marriage, and delivering an instruction for me to temporarily shut down the ministry.
Although there were no signs to me or my spouse that our marriage was in trouble (even after discussion), I shut everything down. The attack followed, and divorce followed the attack. It has taken these last three years to heal and reestablish my home (I have a new partner, and she does too). For those that need to know, there were no third parties involved, and my former wife and I remain friends, and have both moved on successfully with our lives.
Net2Church - "2" Purposes:
One; to build a communications tower:
N2C is a "revival times" ministry. We are specifically called to the lost, the wounded, and the seeking; in order to empower them to perform as they have been called. We see this as building "community" support systems online. The "net" (in Net2Church) in this case means networking the networkers, and networking Christians in general, and it also refers to the use of the Internet.
Two; pastor my pastors:
We are called to love and to serve pastors who are troubled, burnt out, spiritually tired, uncertain of their faith, their boundaries, doctrines and other foundational issues. The "net" (in Net2Church) in this case means safety net, so as to provide protection from a fall, and provisions by which to try again.
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