More Voices
Our largest hometown event, the
Southwest Believers' Convention, brought
even more voices to proclaim the Word in
truth and power. Kenneth Copeland opened
the weeklong convention, which ran July 29-
Aug. 3, with a strong reminder for us to stand
strong in our authority.
Pastor George Pearsons hosted the event,
and Pastor Terri Copeland Pearsons once
again led us into the presence of God through
Prayer Everywhere. Not only was prayer
a mighty introduction for each morning and
evening service, but it also set the tone for the
whole meeting, echoing Brother Copeland's
instruction for believers to take their authority.
"We are covered and anointed with power
on the outside, but there's power on the inside,"
Terri declared. "If we're in the right place doing
the right thing the right way at the right time,
then there's no foe that can stand against the
power of the Almighty."
Our trusted Partner
ministers joined to rally
the Body of Christ to
fulfill its commission.
Jesse Duplantis en-
couraged us to affect our
surroundings by being
salt and light (Matthew
5:13-16). "Light meets vio
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lence with gentleness," he
said. "It meets falsehood
with truth. It meets hate
with love. It meets evil
with good." When we're
walking in the light of
Jesus, we can't help but
impact our surroundings
for the Lord.
As always, the messages
of each speaker flowed right into the next.
Bill Winston reminded us of the Kingdom
principles that affect believers on earth, while
Mark Hankins taught that each of us has the
responsibility to agree with God and His Word—
no matter what. Keith Moore supported this by
encouraging us to go "all the way" in our faith
and our calling. Jeremy Pearsons added to the
messages when he told us to get a "white-knuckle
death grip on [our] faith."
Two newcomers to the speaking team brought
the week's theme of taking authority home.
Terri Savelle Foy, who is one of the daughters of
Jerry Savelle, shared a practical and life-altering
message titled, "This Is Your Wake-Up Call."
She called on us to get up and fulfill our God-
given calling. And Nancy Dufresne taught how
important it is to celebrate, both corporately
and alone. "Services are places of practice,"
she explained, "so you'll know what to do when
you're alone."
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