Office of the Bishop

06/10/2026

We have to stop masquerading and really call it for what it is.. Because

One of the greatest threats to the modern church is not the darkness outside the walls—it’s the unhealed hearts standing on the platforms inside them.

We have become impressed with gifting while God is looking for character. We celebrate charisma while ignoring consecration. We have learned how to build platforms, but many have neglected the altar.

The Bible never teaches that gifting is evidence of intimacy with God. In fact, Jesus warned:

“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? … and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you.” (Matthew 7:22-23)

It is possible to minister publicly while being distant from God privately.

Too many ministers are carrying microphones when they should be carrying their wounds to the Healer.

Too many are leading others into encounters they themselves are no longer having.

We have people casting vision while lacking brokenness, building ministries while neglecting their own souls.

The church is crying out for revival in the pews, but God is looking at the platforms.

Before fire falls in the altar, purification must come to the priesthood.

Malachi 3:3 says:

“And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi…”

Notice that God begins with the priests.

We want Acts 2 power, but we often ignore Acts 1 obedience. We want the crowds, but not the upper room. We want the influence, but not the surrender. We want the glory, but not the crushing that produces it.

A stage can hide a lot of things:

* Pride can preach.
* Bitterness can sing.
* Jealousy can prophesy.
* Insecurity can lead worship.
* Unforgiveness can hold a microphone.

But eventually God exposes what man celebrates.

The answer is not canceling people. The answer is repentance. The answer is healing. The answer is ministers returning to prayer closets, altars, humility, and the fear of the Lord.

David understood this when he cried:

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)

The greatest evidence of revival is not a packed altar, a loud service, or an emotional moment. The greatest evidence of revival is transformed lives and transformed leaders.

If the platform remains sick, eventually the congregation becomes sick.

If the shepherd remains wounded, eventually the sheep will bleed.

We don’t just need revival in the pews. We need repentance on the platforms. We need purification in the pulpits. We need brokenness in the green rooms.

We need shepherds who love His presence more than their position.

I can say The Church Of God of the Apostolic Faith International Ministerial Assoc has many who are not that we are perfect.

But Because revival will never be sustained by gifted people—it will only be sustained by holy people.

“Be ye holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16)

Office of the Bishop will be teaching in the next few weeks on these issues.

06/08/2026

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Homelessness grew by more than 8% in West Virginia from 2024 to 2025, but decreased in the rest of the country, according to estimates released last week by the federal government.

06/08/2026

MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH IN THE BIBLE: LESSONS FROM MEN WHO STRUGGLED AND OVERCAME

Mental and emotional struggles are not new. Long before modern discussions about depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, and loneliness, the Bible recorded the experiences of men who faced these battles.

Elijah became so discouraged that he asked God to take his life (1 Kings 19:4). Yet God restored him through rest, nourishment, and His gentle voice.

David battled fear, anxiety, grief, and betrayal. Instead of hiding his pain, he poured out his heart to God in prayer and worship (Psalm 55:4-5).

Job endured unimaginable loss. He lost his family, health, and wealth, yet he held on to God through his darkest moments (Job 3:11).

Moses suffered leadership burnout and felt overwhelmed by responsibility. God taught him that he was not meant to carry every burden alone (Numbers 11:14-17).

Jeremiah experienced rejection, loneliness, and discouragement. Despite his pain, he remained faithful to God's calling (Jeremiah 20:14-18).

Jonah struggled with anger and disappointment. God patiently corrected him and taught him compassion (Jonah 4:3).

King Saul suffered a troubled mind, and relief came through worship and the presence of God (1 Samuel 16:14-23).

Even Jesus experienced deep emotional agony in Gethsemane before the cross (Matthew 26:38). Yet He overcame through prayer, surrender, and trust in the Father.

LESSONS FOR MEN TODAY

✔ Strong men struggle.

✔ Asking for help is not weakness.

✔ Prayer is a powerful weapon against despair.

✔ Rest is necessary for emotional health.

✔ Isolation can deepen pain.

✔ God often heals through His presence, His Word, and supportive people.

✔ Your current struggle is not your final destination.

If you are carrying a burden today, remember that God sees your tears, knows your battles, and understands your pain. The same God who sustained Elijah, David, Job, Moses, Jeremiah, Jonah, Saul, and Jesus is able to sustain you.

"Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

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The strongest men in the Bible had moments of weakness, but they overcame because they took their struggles to God instead of suffering in silence..

Office of the Bishop

06/06/2026

Bill Gates believes the population of the earth should be 500 million. We are currently about 8 billion.

God told Adam to populate the earth. Satan told Bill Gates to depopulate it.

06/05/2026

Archbishop Lee Bowling signing proclamations

05/29/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Office of the Bishop
The Church of God of the Apostolic Faith
St. Albans, West Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bishop Responds to Mayor Whitaker’s Actions Toward Greenville’s Homeless Community.

The Office of the Bishop issues the following statement in response to Mayor Whitaker’s recent comments and actions regarding Greenville’s homeless population:

The mayor has publicly claimed that the removal of public benches was due to “safety concerns” and because the presence of homeless individuals “casts negativity” on downtown Greenville.

This narrative is unacceptable.
Greenville has always had poor, homeless, and vulnerable citizens.

This city is not exempt from human suffering, and attempting to hide the problem by removing benches is not leadership — it is avoidance.

Scripture teaches that the poor will always be with us, and it warns that neglecting them is a moral failure of the highest order.

Jesus Himself said, “What you have done to the least of these, you have done it unto Me.”

Any public official who claims Christian values should understand this clearly.

The mayor’s hostility toward the vulnerable is not new.

When our General Headquarters operated in Greenville, the city — was also under his leadership when he was a city councilman member — cut off our gas and subjected us to unjust pressure and obstruction.

The public has never been told the full extent of what we endured.

Furthermore, Mayor Whitaker has a documented history of opposing the needs of seniors and the homeless.

He openly resisted senior housing developments, stating he did not want Greenville “filled with retirees.”

He supported ordinances that effectively criminalized homelessness, empowering law enforcement to harass and intimidate individuals who already have nothing.

Our church was even targeted for offering basic humanitarian aid — showers, bathrooms, and compassion.

We were treated as if helping the homeless was a crime, and were told we needed special permits simply to provide dignity.

Now, the mayor attempts to shift the narrative by invoking unrelated fears about “sexual predators.”
This is a distraction.
This is misdirection.
And this is not leadership.

The benches he removed were public property, funded by taxpayers, and he did not have unilateral authority to remove them without council approval or public input.

This action represents a troubling pattern of bypassing democratic and due process and acting outside the scope of his office.

The truth is simple:
Greenville’s homeless population exists.

They are human beings.

And they deserve solutions — not scapegoating, not harassment, and not erasure.

The Office of the Bishop calls upon the City of Greenville to stop the punitive measures, stop the political theater, and begin working toward real, humane, and sustainable solutions for the homeless, the poor, and the elderly.

Greenville deserves leadership that serves all of its people.

Office of the Bishop
For City of Greenville, Ohio

05/27/2026

Official Statement by The Office of the Bishop on City of Greenville, Ohio Mayor Jeff Whittaker

Removing downtown benches is the wrong decision.

Public space is meant to be shared, and stripping away basic seating punishes everyone—seniors, disabled residents, workers, shoppers, and visitors.

This policy doesn’t solve homelessness; it just pushes people out of sight while making downtown less welcoming and less humane.

A city that removes benches instead of addressing real needs is choosing exclusion over community.

We deserve leadership that improves public spaces, not one that makes them unusable for the sake of appearances. The mayor is barbaric and evil when it comes to the homeless.

He always has been and always will be I'm so glad I packed up and left that City.

We tried to warn Greenville and nobody listened to us so you got what you voted for. He is nothing MORE but a vindictive, overbearing, barbaric man when it comes to homeless people.

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05/26/2026

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05/25/2026

Please be in prayer for our teams today as they travel deep into the mountains of West Virginia to McDowell County serve and bless families in need. They are carrying truckloads of supplies, resources, and hope to communities that have been facing difficult circumstances.

We are grateful for every volunteer willing to go, every donor who made this outreach possible, and every supporter standing with us in prayer. Pray for safe travels, strength and encouragement for our teams, and for each family we encounter to feel the love, hope, and compassion of Christ through this mission.