Melissa How Leaves Jesus Culture

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We want to emphasize the importance of culture in communication before we examine good communication. Culture instills in us the laws of communication from an early age, in both overt and covert ways, depending on our upbringing. For example, if you were ordered to say “please” and”thank you” at all times, this would be included. The things we see in others, such as the way our family members interact with one another (or do not interact with one another), are also included. Keep in mind that there are many various cultures out there, and we cannot assume that the people around us were raised in the same manner that we were growing up.

Intricate and diverse, culture has a wide range of effects on individuals.

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Consequently, someone who was raised in a conservative society may have a distinct viewpoint than someone who was reared in a culture that was far less conservative.

• Simply said, this results from a new way of looking at the world.
• For example, eye contact or the amount of distance between persons might be considered inappropriate behaviour.
• Know of any instances where a cultural gap has arisen between you and another person?
• Finally, culture has an impact on how and when we are trained to express or not express our emotions, which may range from laughing and smiling to sobbing and expressing anger or disappointment.
• You could consider someone who is emotionally charged to be “rude” if you were trained to be emotionally guarded yourself.
• Even though we are uttering the same words, it is easy to see that we may think about the words differently, behave differently while speaking, and have quite diverse emotional displays when we are speaking, simply by looking at these three examples.
• We may not be able to change our culture, but being conscious of the distinctions that exist among individuals can aid in the prevention and correction of miscommunications.

Developing self-awareness is, as previously said, a crucial ability in building effective relationships. As you communicate with people, we encourage you to consider how your cultural background may affect your communication style. GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE.

Youth Group Days

A young man from Redding, California, said “Yes” to the Lord with a dream in his heart to raise a generation to love and serve the Lord by discipling countries. That hope became a reality when Banning Liebscher said “Yes” to the Lord. The inaugural Jesus Culture Conference was held in the summer of 1999 at Bethel Church in Redding, California, under the leadership of Banning Liebscher. It was the brainchild of our youth group. There were around 500 people in attendance, including personnel. God manifested himself in a mighty way.

Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, and Melissa How, who were the worship leaders in our youth group, would always be the ones leading the worship at these conferences.

The Name “Jesus Culture”

‘Jesus Culture’ is a moniker that came about as a result of a shopping expedition. Banning was going around the mall one day when he came across a hat with the logo ‘Counter Culture’ on the front. He loved the notion, but he didn’t want to develop a counterculture; he just wanted to raise one that was centered on Jesus. As a result, the term ‘Jesus Culture’ came to be used.

Our First Album

‘Jesus Culture’ is a moniker that was inspired by a shopping excursion. A hat with the logo ‘Counter Culture’ was on display at the mall one day, and Banning happened to look up to see it. The notion appealed to him, but he had no desire to establish a counterculture; he just desired to raise one that was centered on Christ. It was as a result of this that the term “Jesus Culture” was created.

Conferences in Other Cities

In 2005, we held our first event outside of Redding, in Atlanta, Georgia, for the first time. We came face to face with God in the midst of 300 fervent Christians. We taught and disseminated the young people in the same way that we had done in Redding, and there were healings on the streets as a result. The teens and young people were overjoyed and encouraged by the fact that the Lord was using them in this way. In 2006, we proceeded to expand our conference offerings to include locations such as Orange County, Dallas, and other cities.

Our First DVD

In the next year, our Creative Director proposed that we make a DVD, so we borrowed a variety of cameras (including an old PBS broadcast camera) and produced our own DVD. Because we had outgrown our previous location at Bethel, this was our first time using the local convention center.

YouTube Clip Goes Viral

Kim Walker-Smith had recently returned from a year in Charlotte, where she had worked at ‘Morning Star Church,’ and she introduced us to the hymn ‘How He Loves,’ by John Mark McMillan. This is something we recorded for our DVD album ‘We Cry Out’ (2007). Even though Kim didn’t want us to utilize the lengthier speaking portion of the song, we couldn’t stop ourselves from doing so, and we’re glad we did. It has served a large number of people.

Nations

Our first international conference, held in England in 2005, was a great success. In 2006, we traveled to Australia, where we found 85 hungry revivalists assembled in Melbourne’s Federation Square. To date, over 90,000 people have attended events organized by Jesus Culture in over 30 countries around the world. These countries have included: Germany; France; Hungary; Denmark; the Netherlands; Switzerland; Ireland; Brazil; Columbia; New Zealand; and South Africa, and they have attracted more than 30,000.

As a result, in 2008, we made the decision to shift from the local youth group to an independent ministry.

The Lord summoned us to Chicago in 2011 to empower a generation that would bring about revolution in our country and throughout the rest of the globe.

It was an incredible experience.

The continued testimony from these individuals, as well as the hundreds of thousands of people who watched online, affirmed to us that God’s presence and power were released in a remarkable way throughout those days, marking a watershed moment in human history.

Empowering Leaders Globally

Our first international conference, held in England in 2005, was a milestone for us. A group of 85 hungry revivalists assembled in Melbourne, Australia, in 2006, when we visited. To date, over 90,000 people have attended events organized by Jesus Culture in over 30 countries across the world. These countries have included: Germany; France; Hungary; Denmark; the Netherlands; Switzerland; Ireland; Brazil; Colombia; New Zealand; and South Africa. The Lord was giving Banning more time to lead Jesus Culture in the direction that He was instructing us.

Even though it was still under the umbrella of Bethel Church, ‘Jesus Culture’ was run independently of the church’s youth organization.

For our inaugural arena meeting, we were treated to three days of passionate worship, strong preaching, and ministry.

As fourteen thousand people spontaneously worshiped Him for about twenty minutes on the final night, we were filled with wonder.

Move to Sacramento

Serving and supporting local churches both in the United States and overseas has always been one of the major foci of our ministry. Jesus Culture was born out of a youth group at Bethel Church, and we have been devoted to the local church in Redding, California for the last 18 years. In recent weeks, we were dispatched from Bethel to Sacramento with the goal of planting a local manifestation of Jesus Culture while also transitioning our church’s physical location. In addition, we are committed to the local church and think that God desires to see cities changed and campuses touched through the local church, and we are putting all we have into making that happen.

In order for cities and countries to be immersed in His presence, know the truth of the Gospel, and personally meet Him, God is resurrecting this generation in order for them to do just that.

JESUS CULTURE’S KIM WALKER-SMITH’S ALLEGED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD THE FATHER AND JESUS CHRIST : Apprising Ministries

Apprising Ministries has been recording for you the growing apostasy among the mainstream evangelical community, and has warned you that a tsunami of apostasy is on its coming, propelled forward by 1 Peter 4:17judgments, and is going straight for the visible church. Even if things are horrible right now, as the old phrase goes, you haven’t seen nothing yet. A syncretism—a merging together—of portions of professing Christianity has resulted as a result of this drifting away, something we would have never imagined feasible even a few short years ago.

• It all starts with Louie Giglio, Passion 2013, and the Jesus Culture movement.
• When you consider Giglio’s Passion 268 Generation(P268G), it’s crucial to recognize that this is an all-out youth movement: (source)However, as I previously demonstrated in Friends of Bethel Church, Home of Jesus Cultures, Jesus Culture is also present (JC).
• As a general rule, P268G is connected with mainstream evangelicalism and the Young, RestlessReformed groups; nevertheless, JC slithers out from BC, which is unquestionably associated with the New Apostolic Reformation(NAR) and hyper-charismatic signswonders camps.
• Because JC is a ministry that has grown out of BC, it is important for us to become better familiar with the ideology of their pastor, Bill Johnson, as well as the people that inspire them.
• Cindy Jacobs, a NAR Apostlette, is considered to be one of JC’s spiritual moms.

As an example of pastrix KWS’s prophetic worship, see the video below, which was filmed just this previous September while performing for NAR “Apostle” Rick Joyner’sMorningstar Worship Conference2at hisMorningstar Ministries: We get the following from KWS’s profile page on JC’sMain Artistpage: “I have a heart to see the arts, creativity, and innovation resurrected, and a new standard created.” The Holy Spirit is a close friend of mine.

1. I’m married to Skyler, and we have a son named.
2. (source) “The Holy Spirit is my friend,” says one with a chuckle.
3. KWS, formerly known as Kim Walker, is also working on a side project with her husband Skyler Smith, titled Only Love Remains, which will be released later this year.
4. After a year in university, I made the decision to quit and attend Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Nashville, Tennessee.
5. (source) Kim Walker, of the California-based worship organization InJesus Culture, speaks about the ministry’s impact on the world.
6. Pay close attention to what she has to say about the heretical after that.
7. ‘Consider it completed!’ he said.
8. ‘In fact, there are maybe one or two other people to whom I would say that,’ he said.
9. The immense insight he imparts comes through in my life, and he knows me and believes in my dreams.
10. Those who criticize those of us who work in online apologetics and discernment ministry (OADM) are fond of accusing us of being guilty by association.
11. This is not guilt by association; rather, it is guilt by endorsement and practice.

Now, lest you get the impression that Kim Walker-Smith is a non-entity in the charismatic worship community, you should know that just last month, Christian Today wanted to make sure that we were aware that we were about to receive the First solo album from Kim Walker-Smith in five years on January 15th.

1. According to Kim Walker – Testimony about God’s love – Jesus Culture, the story of Kim Walker-interactions Smith’s with these extra-dimensional animals is clearly part of the worship experience of Jesus Culture, as demonstrated byKim Walker – Testimony about GOD’s love – Jesus Culture.
2. as already said.
3. And we need to reorganize our thinking about what is most important.
4. And as a result of my meeting with Christ, I suddenly picture Jesus standing in front of me, reaching out to me with these motions, as if He is inviting me to come to Him with open arms.
5. I—I felt like I couldn’t get to where He was because I couldn’t see Him.
6. I couldn’t even bring myself to look Him in the eyes.
7. I often say that there are three things that are utterly appealing to me at whatever time of day or night.

My hubby comes in at number two.

It is completely irresistible.

And even when I’m resting in His arms, I’m still a little apprehensive of even looking at Him in the eyes.

This is something I would never, ever, ever consider in a million, trillion years, and I say to myself, “I need to ask Him two questions.” He must be asked, “How much do You love me, and what were You thinking when You made me?” I must inquire of Him.

“Those are not the questions I’m posing.” Let me tell you a little about myself and explain why I’m so hesitant to ask such questions.

I was under the impression that I was intended to be born a male; instead, I was born a girl, and I believe that God made a grave error.

As well as to inquire of God, “What were You thinking when you made me?” I honestly believed that He would tell me, “Well, I made a mistake.

That’s exactly what I believed; it’s really insane!

“I mean, I believe you’re OK,” I say.

That’s exactly how I feel; I’m completely vulnerable.

I was in such a bad mood.

When I do eventually acquire the confidence, I’ll tell you it was about this large (holds up finger and thumb to illustrate a pinch)—and bless the Lord, that’s all it takes; you only need a little bit of bravery, don’t you think?

(motions of stepping back) I’m a little nervous.

I realize this sounds crazy, but these are the kinds of lies that I was believing at the time.

It is necessary for you to inquire of God, ‘How much do You love me?’ In addition to the question, ‘What were you thinking when You created me?'” “What?” he exclaims, feigning surprise.

They’re each heading in the other direction, and it looked like Stretch Armstrong.

He was a superhero, and, by the way, saying that makes me feel old, and I am not old, please understand that.

(laughter from the audience) But he was, like, a superhero, and his arms, legs, and other body parts would like stretch out like spaghetti noodles for what seemed like an eternity.

In other words, Jesus’ arms are like stretching out forever and ever, and I’m staring at them in amazement, but I can’t see where they’re going.

And then I burst out laughing in front of the audience.

It seems like I’m suddenly like—I’m—I’m becoming like so full of joy, and I’m like, “What?!

“You love me that much?” I can’t believe it—”You love me that much?” This—this insane delight is like welling up inside of me, and I’m laughing with him, and—and at the end of it, I’m like, “You know what?

I’m not going to bother you with that other question.

Hey, we made some significant strides forward today.

We should do this again later in the future.

A few months later; after a few months, I’m in the prayer house, and it’s like extremely early in the morning at this point.

Which, by the way, is a miracle in in of itself, considering that I am not a morning person.

Currently, I’m just sitting here and reading from the Bible.

Then I just—I mean, I—I suddenly felt this fear of the Lord, almost as if I were being chased by a lion or something.

And I can sense Him going towards me, getting closer to me; and I had a startling realization: He had come to answer that particular issue.

(Laughter from the audience) Because there is only one way out, and it is on the other side of Him (laughs), and I am trapped.

His presence is so overwhelming that I can’t even turn around.

Then I’m like, “Ooh, hey there Jesus.

I’m doing great.

“Have You noticed how well I’ve been doing lately?” (laughs) The jittery laughter.

“Ah, you know, I’m all right.

Hey, hey, you know what I’m talking about?

“We’re cool; we’re cool Jesus,” says the group.

Moreover, He was utterly seductive yet another time.

Just in front of me is God the Father, who has a table in front of him.

And then it turns into something like clay or Play-Doh.

What exactly is He up to?

I’m right there—on the table with you.

Likewise, do you recall those small jewelry boxes that little girls used to have, where you opened it and the music started playing and the tiny ballerina, like, twirled?

Are you familiar with what I’m talking about?

Is that something that is no longer available?

I’m not that old, believe it or not.

In the meantime, He closes the box and steps in front of it.

Just like that, he opens the box after taking a few steps back and looking around.

“Woohoo!

His movements resemble those of someone running about—he runs around and then comes back, and he shuts the box, as an example.

And then he throws the door open again, exclaiming, “Woohoo!” Afterwards, he starts running around in circles again, and then he comes back over and closes the door on him once more.

He’d get giddy with excitement each and every time.

Right?

It’s like—like it’s He was completely taken by surprise and overjoyed every single time.

” What is it—what exactly is it?

In the process, I go from being (pause) there—watching with Jesus—to being in the palm of the Father’s hand; and I am transformed.

(She draws her palm in the direction of herself) And I’m thinking to myself, “What the hell is going on?

In His heart, I suddenly see this outline, as if it were a picture of His heart itself.

In the meantime, as I’m creeping closer and closer—all of a sudden—He just slides me right into that spot, where I fit like a perfectly fitting puzzle piece.

During that time, He just says to me: “Kim, this is exactly what I had in mind when I made you.” It was from this very spot, right here, that I produced you.

You haven’t made a mistake.

I created you just for the reason that you make me happy.

And guess what?

“You have the ability to make me chuckle.” This is what He’s trying to tell me.

Here, in My heart, in My presence,” says the Lord.

All of the deceptions were—were just absolutely eliminated.

After that, nothing was the same for me again.

Moreover, we were made so that we may react to His love. I truly feel that the finest worship is the worship in which everyone in the room meets God’s presence and unleashes the worship that is already inside them. This is just my viewpoint, of course.

Further reading

• Apprising Ministries has been recording for you the growing apostasy among the mainstream evangelical community, and has warned you that a tsunami of apostasy is on its approach, propelled along by 1 Peter 4:17judgments, and that it will hit the visible church in the near future. Although things are bad right now, as the old adage goes, you haven’t seen anything yet. A syncretism—a blending together—of segments of professing Christianity has resulted as a result of this falling away, which we would have never believed possible even a few short years ago. An additional illustration is as follows: Starting with Louie Giglio, Passion 2013, and the Jesus Culture, the journey is just getting started. where It was Giglio who invited a group calledJesus Culture to lead worship at his recently concluded conference for the 268 generation. The group had previously remained under the radar. Giglio’s Passion 268 Generation (P268G) is a full-fledged youth movement, and it’s important to understand what it is. (source)However, as I previously demonstrated in Friends of Bethel Church, Home of Jesus Cultures, Jesus Culture is also a phenomenon in the United Kingdom (JC). The Jehovah’s Witnesses ministry is also a part of Bethel Church, Redding (BC), under the leadership of pastor Bill Johnson: The band itself is quick to point out that they’re not “just a band, but.a ministry of Bethel Church,” as you can clearly see in the video above. Now that Louie Giglio has decided to invite JC to his Passion 2013 conference and to align his P268G movement with theirs, JC is now also a witness for the BC movement as well. As a general rule, P268G is associated with mainstream evangelicalism as well as the Young, RestlessReformed communities
• Whereas JC slithers out from BC, which is unquestionably associated with the New Apostolic Reformation(NAR) and hyper-charismatic signswonders camps
• Louie Giglio has opened up to your youth, and John Piper and Beth Moore have helped to establish credibility in the process at Passion 2013. We should become more acquainted with the doctrine of their pastor, Bill Johnson, and the people who influence them, given that JC is a ministry that has spread from British Columbia. Only one quick illustration is permitted due to space constraints. The NAR Apostlette Cindy Jacobs is one of JC’s spiritual mothers. The fact is that Cindy Jacobs has been a regular speaker at JC events for many years, and JC director Banning Liebscher, who is also a BC pastor, has publicly stated that Jacobs has “become a real mother to our movement.” Jacobs, according to Liebscher, has “provided some insight” into what they’re up to. 1 Here’s a video of JC mom and NAR Apostlette Cindy Jacobs in action to give you an idea of what she teaches: To set the stage for Kim Walker-Smith (KWS), who, according to her bio, “is best known as the worship leader for Jesus Culture, and a worship pastor for Bethel Church in Redding.” As a result of his ministry at Bethel Church as the worship pastor, many believe that KWS was the first to preach and teach about a new kind of worship known as “prophetic worship.” Over the past few years, this new style of Christian music has gained in popularity because it is much more raw and spontaneous than most contemporary Christian music in its natural environment. As an example of pastrix KWS’s prophetic worship, please see the video below, which was captured during a recent performance for NAR “Apostle” Rick Joyner’sMorningstar Worship Conference2at hisMorningstar Ministries: We learn the following from KWS’s bio page on JC’sMain Artistpage: “I have a heart to see the arts, creativity, and innovation restored, and a new standard established.” My friend is the Holy Spirit. My husband, Skyler, and I have two children. Home church is Bethel Church in Redding, California, where we have been attending for the past several years. (source) “Holy Spirit is my friend,” says a strange phrase. The Holy Spirit, not the Holy Spirit. On the side, KWS (formerly Kim Walker) and her husband Skyler Smith are working on a project called Only Love Remains, which they hope to release in the near future. After growing up in Oregon, she “relocated to Redding, California, to attend a Christian university there,” according to her bio. She explains what happened next in an interview with Cross Rhythms: I was driving around in the middle of the night, crying out to God and asking him what I was doing there, when I happened to drive right up to Bethel Church. After a year at university, I made the decision to leave and attend Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Los Angeles, California. I did that for two years, and then I was hired to be a worship pastor alongside Brian Johnson, Bill Johnson’s son, about two years after graduating from seminary. (source) Kim Walker, of the California-based worship ministry InJesus Culture, speaks about the organization. “Kim developed a particularly close relationship with her pastor,” we’re told by sources. Attention is drawn to the next part of her speech, in which she discusses the heretical Bill Johnson (Bill Johnson’s biography): “We were having a conversation once, and I made the joke that he should adopt me,” I recall thinking. ‘Consider it completed!’ he exclaimed. That he considered me one of his daughters is something he doesn’t say to many people, and I appreciated hearing it. ‘There are probably one or two others to whom I would say that,’ he continued. The man I call “father” in my life is Bill, without a doubt. He has a lot of wisdom, speaks into my life, understands me, and believes in the dreams that I have. And I do believe that I have progressed from being a child in the house to becoming a contributing force to the revival.” (source) Then, here’s what you need to understand: A common accusation leveled against those of us who work in online apologetics and discernment ministry (OADM) is guilt by association. The fact that KWS and JC are representing Johnson and his BC does not constitute guilt by association
• Instead, it constitutes guilt by endorsement and practice. The fact is that there isn’t any other option. For the record, lest you get the impression that Kim Walker-Smith is a non-entity in the charismatic worship community, you should know that Christian Today made a point of informing us that the first solo album from Kim Walker-Smith in five years would be released on January 15th. Another honor bestowed upon King William Smith in 2010 was his inclusion in Charisma magazine as one of the “21 ‘Emerging Leaders of Tomorrow’s Church.” 3 Following is Kim Walker-testimony Smith’s of a literal vision she had in which she saw and interacted with a being she calls “Jesus” and another being she claims was God the Father, to bring this discussion to a close for now, According to Kim Walker – Testimony about God’s love – Jesus Culture, the story of Kim Walker-encounters Smith’s with these extra-dimensional creatures is clearly part of the worship experience of Jesus Culture, as demonstrated by the song “Kim Walker – Testimony about GOD’s love – Jesus Culture.” 4 Moreover, as Phil Johnson, executive director of Grace to You, correctly stated recently: “is a bigger—far more important—issue than, even, abortion
• Becauseabortion.slaughters infants, which we all deplore. The people who follow these false prophets are being herded into hell. because, as I previously mentioned. A much more serious problem than bad politics is bad theology. In fact, it is an incomparably more serious problem. Furthermore, we must establish clear priorities. 5 See what Louie Giglio, along with John Piper and Beth Moore, exposed your youth to at Passion 2013, which was held in Las Vegas this past weekend. Transcription: In an instant—and please remember that I’m repeating myself—and you’re in the middle of something important. For me, having these encounters on a regular basis is not normal, but when one occurs, I rely on it to get me through until the next one occurs (laughs). And as a result of my meeting with Christ, I suddenly see Jesus standing in front of me, reaching out to me with these gestures, as if He is inviting me to come to Him with him. Added to that, I was scared as hell. I—I felt like I couldn’t go to where He was because of my physical limitations. Those were the emotions that I was experiencing: embarrassment, fear, and a sense that I didn’t deserve to be close to Him at all. The thought of looking Him in the eyes made me feel sick to my stomach. In addition, Jesus (laughs) is utterly enthralling. I always say that there are three things that are completely irresistible to me at any time of the year. Christ, to name one example. My husband is the second person on the checklist. Number three on the list is chocolate (laughter from the audience). It is completely irresistibly delicious. In any case, (pause) so I can’t help myself, I run to Jesus and fall into His embrace. In His arms, I’m still a little afraid to look at Him, even as I’m laying there in His embrace. Instantaneously, I have this thought that is completely unrelated to my previous thought. The fact that this has occurred to me is astounding, and I believe that “I need to ask Him two questions,” as the saying goes. ‘How much do You care about me, and what were You thinking when you created me?’ I need to inquire of the Almighty. When this thought occurs to me, I immediately respond with, “No way!” “Those are not the questions I’m posing to you. Now, here’s what you need to know about me, as well as why I’m so afraid to ask those difficult questions. I remember hearing something when I was a little girl, and long story short, I got it into my head that I’d made a mistake and that I needed to correct it. When I was born, I was convinced that I was supposed to be a boy
• However, I was actually born a girl, and I believe that God made a grave error. After all that, here I am, having made a huge blunder, and I literally believed it my entire life before realizing my error. Moreover, to inquire of God, “What were You thinking when you created me?” “I’m sorry, but I made a mistake,” I was convinced He would say to me. Moreover, I was attempting to produce a boy, but the result was a female
• And, at this point, I’m just trying to make the best of a difficult situation.” Okay, I know it sounds ridiculous, but bear with me. (laughter from the audience) Really, that’s what I was led to believe
• It’s insane. Afterwards, to inquire of Him as to “how much You love me?” “Well, you’re a mistake, so how much love could I have for you?” I imagined Him saying to me. You’re fine, I think.” I mean, “I believe you.” I’m feeling a little like the little kid who just got caught with their hand in the cookie jar right now (pause) The way I feel is that I am completely vulnerable. Suddenly, I was enraged, thinking, “Anthony, you just stated your position publicly in front of everyone—now everyone knows
• And He (indicating the sky) probably heard you.” And now I have a question! (laughter in the audience) I was in such a tizzy about it all! Last but not least, I’m just trembling, and I can see myself in Jesus’ arms just—just trembling and shaking—I can’t even look Him in the eyes at the moment. And at long last, I muster up the courage—and let me tell you, my courage was about this big (holds up finger and thumb to show a pinch)—to say thank you to the Lord, because that is all you need
• You just need that much courage, okay? “How much do You care about me?” I finally ask. Retrenchment (motions restraining) In a way, I’m a little nervous. I mean, this is what’s going through my head right now, really. It may seem absurd, but these were the kinds of lies that I was believing at that time. In the natural—outside of my field of vision—K, Anthony Skinner says to me, “You need to ask God two questions,” and he says it over the microphone, out loud and in the natural. “What?” I think as my heart begins to pound. God must be asked, ‘How much do You love me?’ says the author. In addition to the question, ‘What were you thinking when You created me?’ “What?!?” he exclaims, feigning surprise. All of a sudden, Jesus throws me to the ground (laughs) and begins stretching out his arms, which the audience cheers. Everyone was heading in opposite directions, and it appeared to be Stretch Armstrong himself. Moreover, I frequently refer to Stretch Armstrong, and some of the younger people are unaware of who I am referring to, please understand this. By the way, the fact that I am thinking about him as a superhero is making me feel old, and I am not old, believe it or not. So, if you don’t know who Stretch Armstrong is, you’ll have to look him up on the internet. Despite this, he was something of a superhuman, and his arms, legs, and other body parts would seem to stretch out like spaghetti noodles for what seemed like an indefinite time. So, say you’re on the verge of falling off a cliff, and he’d be like (makes stretching motions) and save you, all right! So, Jesus, k, His arms are like stretching out forever and ever, and I’m looking and looking and I can’t seem to see where they’re going to end. I’m not sure where it’s going, and he bursts out laughing, saying, “I love you this much ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!” Also, he’s giggling uncontrollably with laughter. Afterwards, I burst out laughing in front of the crowd. Laughing out loud at this point. It seems like I’m suddenly like—I’m—I’m—I’m becoming like so full of joy, and I’m just like, “What?! That’s how much you adore me?!?” My eyes can’t even see the end of it
• It seems to be going on for an eternity and an eternity and an eternity. What can I say? “You love me that much?” I can’t say it fast enough. This—this crazy happiness is like welling up inside of me, and I’m laughing with him, and—and at the end of it, I’m like, “You know what? I’m glad you’re here.” Everything is fine with me. That other question is unnecessary for me to ask. I’m fine, thank you. Good news: today was a productive day for the team. This has been a fantastic experience. Thank you. Sometime in the future, we should repeat this activity. I’d like to express my gratitude to Jesus. That’s how I’m wired, you understand. So I’m at the prayer house, and it’s really early in the morning a few months later
• A few months after that. Whenever the sun was just rising, I’d like to go there and just sit and pray while watching the sun rise over the horizon. Considering the fact that I am not a morning person, this is a miracle in and of itself. For some reason, there’s a period of time in my life where—I don’t know, maybe it’s just the Lord working on me, but—whatever the reason, I’m there and nothing seems to be happening that’s unusual. For the time being, I’m just sitting here and reading the Bible. As I stand with my back to the door, I suddenly sense the presence of the Lord walking into the room and literally walking in. Then I just—I mean, I—I suddenly felt this fear of the Lord, almost as if I were being chased by a tiger. Inside of me, there’s a trembling. In fact, I can feel Him walking towards me, getting closer to me, and I had a sudden realization: He has come to answer my question. And I’m freaking out because there’s nowhere else to go. (Laughter from the audience.) Because there is only one way out, and it is on the other side of Him, I am trapped. Suddenly, I sense Him approaching me from behind. My inability to turn is due to the overwhelming presence of the man. The only thing I’m doing is sitting like this, and my heart is pounding, and I can hear him saying, “Kim, please ask me that question.” “Oh, hello there, Jesus,” I exclaim. Have a nice day! All right, I’m doing fine. This is a question that I don’t have to ask, because I’m doing so well. Recently, have you noticed how well I’ve been doing? (laughter) Laughing with trepidation As if to beg the question: “Please, please, ask Me that question,” Jesus says. “It’s all right, you know
• I’m fine. You can count on me to be fine, Jesus. And you know what? I’ll tell you what. I mean, everything is fine, everything is fine, everything is okay. God bless us. We’re cool
• God bless us, Jesus.” “Please, please, ask me that question,” I sense Him saying again. Moreover, He was completely irresistible yet again! Eventually, I collapse on the floor, sobbing uncontrollably (as I always do in His presence), and I say to Him, “Jesus, what were You thinking when You created me?” And then, all of a sudden, I’m standing next to Christ. Just in front of me is God the Father, who has a table in front of Him. He reaches into His heart and rips a chunk of it away from His heart, which He then places on the table in front of him. Everything turns into clay or Play-Doh all of a sudden! And He begins molding and shaping it, and I’m thinking to myself, “Jesus, (pointing) what is He doing? ” What exactly is He up to these days?! He’s making something, but what exactly. Suddenly, I realize—He forces me to do it! I’m right there—on the table with everyone else. In the meantime, He reaches across the table and grabs this box, bringing it over, and placing me inside it. Moreover, do you remember those small jewelry boxes that little girls have, the ones that when you open them, music begins to play and the little ballerina twirls around? Hello? Are you aware of what I’m referring to? ‘No,’ you say. (laughs) What happened to those? Do they no longer exist? ‘Oh my goodness,’ the audience exclaims. You must understand that I am not old. There was a box like that, too. (laughter from the audience) In addition, he closes the box and walks in front of it. Then He gets all giddy with excitement (crouches). It’s almost like He takes a quick look around before opening the box! Then, when He does, I begin to twirl and dance in my own home, as well as singing and dancing to Him in worship of Him. “Woohoo! Woooo!” he exclaims as a result. He, like, runs around—He runs around and then comes back and closes the box, as if he were running around. Also, what does he say? (looks side to side grinning as audience laughs and then motions upward). After that, he throws the door open again with a yell of delight. And then he starts running around in circles again, and then he comes back over to the door and closes it once more. An—And—I mean, this is going on and on and on and on
• It’s completely insane! His face would light up with delight every time. The jack-in-the-box reminded me of those little kids who are shocked every time the jack pops out of the box, as if they are unaware that it is going to do so. Right? Something similar happened. As if every time He did it, he was completely taken by surprise and overjoyed. And, as I’m standing with Jesus, watching everything unfold, I think to myself, (taking a deep breath) “What the hell is going on? What is it—what is it that you are talking about? I don’t understand why He is so joyful.” And, without warning, He reaches into the box and pulls me out. After that, He places me in the palm of His hand, and I transition from being (pause) there—observing with Jesus—to being in the palm of the Father’s hand. So that I can be closer to Him, He is bringing me to this point. she draws her palm in the direction of the speaker During this time, I’m wondering, “What’s going on? “Can you tell me what is happening?” Every day I’m getting a little bit closer to you. In His heart, I suddenly see this outline, as if it were a picture of His heart. The spot where He’d ripped that chunk of His heart out was the one in question. In the meantime, as I’m creeping closer and closer—all of a sudden—He just slides me right into that spot, where I fit like a perfectly fitting puzzle piece
• In a way, it was like a perfect match. While I’m sitting there, He simply says to me, “Kim, this is exactly what I was thinking when I created you.” The place where you are now is where I created you. The actions I was taking were completely deliberate. Not a single error has been committed by you! You are exactly how I envisioned and designed you to be: flawless. Because you make me happy, I decided to create you. My happiness is heightened by your presence. Surprise! You’re right. What can I say about you? I think you’re hilarious. you are a source of amusement for me” This is what He’s trying to tell me, according to my interpretation. In response, He states, “This is the place from which I created you
• This is the place from which I have returned you
• And this is the place where you will remain.” This very moment, within My heart and within My presence” After that, all of the lies simply dissipated, as if they were made of nothing. Suddenly, all of the lies were gone—were just gone. Everything in my life changed in that one instant. After that, I was never the same again. (Applause from the audience) All it takes is one contact with God’s love. Moreover, we were made so that we may react to His affection. I truly feel that the finest worship is the worship in which everyone in the room meets God’s presence and unleashes the worship that is already inside them. This is just my opinion, of course, but I believe it to be true.

Endnotes

1. See the video clip inFRIENDS OF BETHEL CHURCH, HOME OF JESUS CULTURE
2. , which was accessed on January 24, 2013
3. —, accessed 1-24-13
4. From:50-1:14 of the video clip can be watched here: accessed 1-24-13
5. Kim Walker-whole Smith’s sermon presented at Jesus Culture Awakening 2011, from which the video clip was taken, may be seen here: accessed 1-24-13

Jesus Culture – Wikipedia

Jesus Culture

Formation	1999
Purpose	Christian revivalism
Headquarters	Sacramento,California, U.S.
Website	jesusculture.com

Founded in the Bethel Church of Redding, California, in the United States, Jesus Culture is a Christian revivalistyouth-oriented organization that promotes biblical values among young people. The Jesus Culture Ministry organizes seminars and runs a record label, Jesus Culture Music, among other things. In 2013, Jesus Culture relocated to Sacramento to begin the process of planting a church. The first meeting was held on September 14, 2014.

Background

It was in late 1999 that the inaugural Jesus Culture conference was organized by the youth group at Bethel Church in Redding, California, under the direction of youth pastor Banning Liebscher. “One of the most significant Christian movements in post-war America,” according to Tony Cummings, music editor of Cross Rhythms, describes the ministry. As stated on the website of Jesus Culture, the “heart of these meetings was to serve other churches and inspire young people to experience the radical love of God.” In 2013, Jesus Culture relocated to Sacramento in order to create a church, with sessions beginning on September 14, 2014, at Folsom High School.

Conferences

Jesus Culture presently holds an annual conference in Sacramento, California, as well as gatherings on a regular basis in other cities across the world. Thousands of young people from all over the world attend the conferences, which are held in places all around the world. The conferences bring together a number of pastors and ministers who deliver sermons to the audience of conference goers. Worship is conducted through song, with a variety of worship leaders on hand to lead the congregation.

Jesus Culture Music

It is the music label for the Jesus Culture Ministry, which is based in Los Angeles, California. Each of its albums features the Jesus Culture Sacramento, who sing a combination of original and cover songs in their worship of the Lord Jesus. Youth worship leaders Kim Walker-Smith, Melissa How, and Chris Quilala, who had been involved with the youth group at Bethel Church in Redding for a long time, formed the nucleus of the Jesus Culture band. “Ignite revival in the nations of the globe; push the Body of Christ to fully dedicate itself to a lifestyle of worship; and discover His lavish love and raw power,” says the Jesus Culture website on the purpose of music in their movement.

On the Canadian SoundScan charts, their 2011 album, Awakening (Live from Chicago), debuted at No.

Several publications, including Christianity Today, gave the album a negative review, stating that its “amps of staggering sound leave little room for thoughtful reflection or deliberate contemplation,” while Jesus Freak Hideout praised it for its “very overt sense of passion for the LORD and worshiping him,” among other things.

Some critics have praised it as “one of their best,” “passionate,” and “powerful,” while others have criticized it as “a missed opportunity for the band to push themselves a little further musically,” as opposed to another CD with musicality that “gets bigger and bigger, wider and wider,” as the band continues to grow.

Discography

• The following albums are available: Everything (2006), We Cry Out (2007), Here Is My Song (Kim Walker-Smith) (2008), Your Love Never Fails (2008), Those Who Dream (Kristene DiMarco) (2008), Marked by Heaven (EP) (2009), Consumed (2009), My Passion (EP) (2010), Come Away (2010), Freedom Calling (Jake Hamilton) (2011), Here On Earth (BryanKatie Torwalt) (2011), Awakening When Christmas Comes, Kim Walker-Smith sings “When Christmas Comes.” Other songs include “When Christmas Comes,” “When Christmas Comes,” “When Christmas Comes,” “When Christmas Comes,” “When Christmas Comes,” “When Christmas Comes,” “When Christmas Comes,” “When Christmas Comes,” and “When Christmas Comes,” all by Kim Walker-Smith. Other songs include “When Christmas Comes,” “When Christmas Comes,” and “When Christmas Comes,” all by Kim Walker-Smith. “When

Artists

Members who are currently in the organization

• The following players are Derek Johnson, Chris McClarney, Chris Quilala, and Bryan. Katie Torwalt and Kim Walker-Smith are two of the most talented women in the world.

Members who have served in the past

References

1. The prominent California-based worship ministry “Cross Rhythms” is discussed by Kim Walker in “Jesus Culture: Kim Walker Speaks About the Powerful California-based Worship Ministry”. Crossrhythms.co.uk. The Jesus Culture website can be found at Jesusculture.com, which was accessed on October 24, 2011. The “JC Move: Jesus Culture is relocating to Sacramento” can be found at Jesusculture.com, which was accessed on October 24, 2011. “Welcome – Jesus Culture.” Jesus Culture. RetrievedSeptember 5,2014
2. “Welcome – Jesus Culture.” Jesus Culture. RetrievedSeptember 5,2014
3. Amanda Winters is credited with inventing the term “absWinters” (January 16, 2010). “Bethel flourishes as a result of the pastor’s visions of wealth.” Searchlight should be recorded. On September 24, 2010, the original version of this article was archived. Mike Mahoney’s “Jesus Culture – Come Away” is available online. The review conducted in collaboration. Obtainable on September 28, 2011. A characteristic of this album is also that it contains both originals and cover tracks
4. Chris Quilala’s “Encountering God in Jesus Culture” is available online. 700 Club Interview, CBN, retrieved on October 24, 2011
5. “SoundScan Charts,” Jam! Music, Canoe
6. “Sound “Jesus Culture, “Awakening: Live From Chicago” Review”.jesusfreakhideout.com. RetrievedMay 1,2015
7. “Jesus Culture, “Awakening: Live From Chicago” Review”.jesusfreakhideout.com. RetrievedMay 1,2015
8. “Jesus Culture, “A ‘Jesus Culture- Unstoppable Love – The Phantom Tollbooth – The Phantom Tollbooth’ by Haydon Spenceley is available at tollbooth.org. Obtainable on May 1, 2015
9. In “Live From New York – Jesus Culture,” Jesus Culture was able to be reached on March 17, 2016.

External links

• Site dedicated to the author, Chris Quilala, and his book, Encountering God in Jesus Culture.

Jesus Culture’s Kim Walker-Smith Talks Tragic Loss Leading Up to New Album

In 2015, members of Jesus Culture posed for album photographs with their instruments.| Jesus Culture provided the image for this post. Since 1999, Jesus Culture has existed as a community of worship leaders and musicians whose passion is to see a generation transformed by the presence of God. The Christian Post spoke with the band’s lead singer, Kim Walker-Smith, to learn more about their next album, Let It Echo, which she claims was inspired by the group’s most difficult time together. Walker-Smith claims that this album differs significantly from their previous work in that there are “a few things distinctive about this record.” The band has just celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of their new church, Jesus Culture Sacramento, in Sacramento, California.

1. Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, BryanKatie Torwalt, and other artists appear on this CD, which has 12 new songs.
2. “We are quite proud of this album.” When Jesus Culture used to record their live performances at events and conferences, they would do it in two or three days.
3. “It’s a very different experience singing new songs with individuals who know you and with whom you’re going through life versus doing songs with people who are only there for a short time,” she explained.
4. However, this time around, all of the tracks onLet it Echo are completely original.
5. They have completely distinct approaches to the way they make music compared to Quilala, who has been her buddy and bandmate for 15 years.
6. Quilala, on the other hand, is more “diligent” when it comes to writing, and she claims that he generally selects a theme.
7. They only sought out to perform songs that they had experienced while on their journeys with God.

“We’ve really pushed ourselves and developed as songwriters as a result of this.

“Songs that are born out of our personal walk with God and the interactions that we’re experiencing,” says the group.

“There has been significant progress, and they are truly coming from some deep places, and it is all very unique.

Throughout the CD, there are songs that were born out of hardship and anguish.

His wife, Alyssa, shared details of the tragedy on social media.

When you talk about your faith being tested, or when you talk about moments of losing hope or feeling a little lost – even one of my struggles this past year was simply asking God, “Do you see me, are you here with me, are you aware of what I’m going through?” “Do you see me, are you here with me, are you aware of what I’m going through?”” Walker-Smith recounted the experience with emotion.

It takes a great deal of bravery and guts to do what you’re doing. It is one of the most lovely aspects of having a church family and a community to walk through life with you when things become tough.” [email protected]

How Jesus Culture’s Kim Walker Smith Found Her Purpose

The singer explains why she made the decision to take a chance, quit her job, and pursue God’s calling on her career and life. Kim Walker-Smith, a singer-songwriter, had no idea she’d one day make a living as a professional musician. Despite the fact that she is currently one of the worship leaders for the international ministry, After graduating from college and joining Jesus Culture, a music group that has sold one million records worldwide since its inception in 2005, Smith began his professional banking career.

• Her realization came at this point, and she realized that God could have a different vision for her life than the one she had envisaged.
• Knowing the impact that popular Christian music may have on the young people in attendance, Smith and Quilala decided to record some versions of popular worship songs to send home with the kids who were in attendance at the Conference on Christian Music.
• “We didn’t want them to go home and undo all of their hard work.” Smith was able to witness the results of her team’s efforts the following summer.
• As a result, Jesus Culture recorded a new album.
• It was around this time that they began uploading live worship videos on YouTube and even began producing some original music to blend in with their successful covers.
• “Someone posted the ‘How He Loves’ video on YouTube, and my younger brother – who was maybe 12 at the time – called me and said, ‘You’re on YouTube,'” I remember thinking.
• The band had grown in popularity, gaining new members and accumulating thousands of admirers.

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‘It seemed like I was making a commitment to absolutely trust God with my life, my finances, my goals, my triumphs, and my future,” Smith says of his choice to put his faith in God.

2 on Billboard’s Christian Albums list, Smith has seen his decision pay off just eleven years after making the decision.

It’s a significant shift for the group, which previously sang only covers.

Quilala and his wife were just a year and a half ago when they gave birth to a stillborn baby boy.

Smith’s father died five months after that, bringing the total number of deaths to five.

It felt like God was teaching me something very important this last year: ‘You aren’t alone in the flames.'” “It’s difficult, it’s difficult, but it’s not designed to ruin you, and I’m not going to allow it to do so,” Smith explains.

“Alive In You,” a song she wrote at that terrible period, she hopes will serve as an inspiration to those who are going through similar difficulties.

Aside from that, she is happy that God directed her toward singing all those years ago, providing her with a platform from which she can interact with others who are seeking to develop their faith and live a more meaningful life.

In knowing that I’m doing what God has called me to do at this point in my life, the most essential thing is to be fulfilled. My life is at its most fulfilling when I am in the center of God’s plan for me.”

Jesus Culture Singer Kim Walker-Smith Reveals Painful Years of Childhood Abuse, in New Book – Hope 103.2

Few people are aware that Kim Walker Smith, the worship leader for Jesus Culture, began her musical career as a result of the trauma of an abused upbringing.

Jesus Culture Singer Kim Walker-Smith Reveals Painful Years of Childhood Abuse, in New Book

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Listen in on Kim Walker-conversation Smith’s with Laura Bennett. Image courtesy of Kim Walker-Smith on Twitter. The music of Jesus Culture, which originated at Bethel Church in Redding, California, is well-known across the world for its lyrical force and passionate expression of faith. The group is known for being prolific composers, having recorded more than 30 albums as a collective and as separate artists, and earned a Grammy nomination for their 2018 album, Living with Fire, among other accolades.

• Kim speaks up about her childhood in her first book, Brave Surrender, and how Jesus helped her discover genuine healing and release from the trauma of her past.
• “My childhood was really chaotic most of the time,” Kim shared with Hope 103.2 during an interview.
• and two of them were quite abusive.” I credit him with being the first person who demonstrated to me that a connection with Jesus might exist outside of the confines of a church.
• Even after Kim had reached her adolescent years, it wasn’t until Kim’s third stepfather, George, came into the picture that Kim began to soften and the family’s instability began to ease.
• He was the first person to demonstrate to me that a relationship with Jesus might exist outside of the confines of a church.
• The activity, which she had before dismissed as just ceremonial, was transformed into a place where she could feel God’s love and express her gratitude to Him via worship.
• “We simply come as we are,” she stated.

The Power of Vulnerability

Watch this video to hear Kim Walker-interview Smith’s with Laura Bennett: Kim Walker-Smith (Twitter) contributed this image. The music of Jesus Culture, which originated at Bethel Church in Redding, California, is well-known across the world for its lyrical force and sincere expression of Christian faith. The group is known for being prolific composers, having recorded more than 30 albums as a collective and as separate artists, and earned a Grammy nomination for their 2018 album, Living with Fire, among other honors.

• Kim speaks up about her childhood in her first book, Brave Surrender, and how Jesus helped her discover genuine healing and release from the trauma of her upbringing.
• The divorce between my parents occurred when I was four years old, and my mother went on to marry three more times after that.
• I credit him with being the first person who demonstrated to me that a connection with Jesus might exist beyond the confines of a religious institution.
• Kim’s adolescence was marred by the arrival of her third stepfather, George, who was the catalyst for her softening and the family’s instability to begin to fade away.
• The first person who taught me that a connection with Jesus might exist outside of a religious institution was him.” Kim’s church attendance increased steadily during the years that followed.

It was through this action that she encountered God’s love and was able to express her gratitude to Him in worship, something she had previously dismissed as just ceremonial at first. He meets us where we are,” Kim explained. “We simply come as we are,” Kim added.

Jesus Culture: Kim Walker speaks about the powerful worship ministry from California – Jesus Culture

Jesus Culture is a way of life for many people. The publication of the fourJesus Culturealbums by Elevation Records – ‘Everything’ (2006), ‘We Cry Out’ (2007), ‘Your Love Never Fails’ (2008), and ‘Consumed’ (2009) – brought one of the most significant Christian movements in post-war America to the attention of the United Kingdom. There is much more to Jesus Culture than a brand of best-selling worship records (Jesus Culture’s “How He Loves” from the ‘We Cry Out’ album is a significant success in the United States), and there is much more to Jesus Culture than that.

First held in the summer of 1999 at Bethel Church in Redding, California, the Jesus Culture Conference was initiated by a youth group directed by Banning Liebscher and facilitated by Banning Liebscher.

At each conference, there was a powerful presence of the Lord, and the adolescents and young adults returned to their homes, schools, places of employment, and churches enthused and transformed by the experience.

While serving as worship leaders for Bethel Church’s local youth group, Kim Walker, Chris Quilala, and Melissa How witnessed how the Lord was able to use them to draw a whole generation into whole-hearted praise when Jesus Culture conferences were organized in various locations across the world.

1. “I was born in Albany, Oregon, and grew up in a little rural community named Klamath Falls, also in Oregon.
2. My upbringing was a little rocky; my parents split when I was four, and I had several stepfathers throughout my childhood.
3. As a result, I became quite introverted and reclusive.
4. Even though I started engaged in order to please my mother, I didn’t truly devote my life to Jesus until the age of 18.
5. He helped me find healing and love in my life.
6. I grew up singing and performing in musical theater, and I continue to do so now.” Kim had migrated to Redding, California, in order to pursue a degree at a Christian university in the city.
7. She went on to say, “I wasn’t satisfied with my life and found myself battling with my academics and feeling like I didn’t belong.

They had just recently completed construction of a prayer place that was open 24 hours a day.

I was fascinated and decided to visit the church the next Sunday to see what it was all about.

She assisted me in being plugged in, and after a year at university, I chose to leave to attend Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, which she helped me find.

(2007).

She expressed herself as follows: “One day, we were having a talk, and I jokingly suggested that he should adopt me.

He informed me that I was considered one of his daughters, which is something he doesn’t say to many other women in his life.

Bill has obviously taken on the role of a “father” in my life.

Even though I am no longer a child in the family, I do believe that I have matured and become a contributing factor to the revival.” By 2005, theJesus Cultureworship aggregation had landed on a lineup consisting of three worship leaders: Chris Quilala, Kim Walker, and Melissa Wise, who were all members of the Jesus Cultureworship group (later How).

1. have both been cited as key inspirations by the group.
2. Eventually, we’d like to write and perform all of our own music.
3. As a result, all of the songs we sing are songs that have personal significance to us.
4. Yes, we desire originality and perfection in our music, but nothing can take the place of God’s presence in our lives.
5. In my opinion, the best way to explain it is as a close relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Some of the album’s outstanding tracks were recorded live at Bethel and included songs such as “Oh, How We Want You To Come” and a dramatic rendition of “Spontaneous Song.” But it wasn’t until the following year that Jesus Culture released what has since been hailed as a landmark release, the CD/DVD combo ‘We Cry Out’, that the band truly came into their own.

1. The song “How He Loves” first featured on the indie album ‘The Song Inside The Sounds Of Breaking Down’ by singer/songwriter John Mark McMillan, which was released in 2005.
2. As it turns out, Kim has a good working relationship with John Mark McMillan.
3. I met him for the first time while I was residing in North Carolina for a period of time.
4. I was brought to tears when he performed ‘How He Loves’ during a seminar, and I had an incredible encounter with God as a result.
5. John Mark released his second album, which included the song, and then JC’s album was released.
6. He is currently working on a video that will tell the narrative of the song – it is going to be incredible!” Kim acknowledged that, despite the release of two more fantastic albums, ‘Your Love Never Fails’ and ‘Consumed,’ her favorite recording, ‘We Cry Out,’ is still her favorite.

The presence of God was palpable, unlike any other time I’d experienced it before.” While their popularity grows, Jesus Culture (which presently consists of the three original members as well as bandmates Brandon Aaronson on bass, Josh Fisher on drums, Jeffrey Kunde on lead guitar, and Ian McIntosh on keys) continues to perform regularly at Bethel Church in Los Angeles.

As a result, when they are not traveling with Brian Johnson, me, or Jesus Culture, they are playing music at their own residences.

As a result, I’m at Bethel once or twice a month at the moment.

Skyler Smith is his name, and I’m now Kim Walker-Smith, and we’ve been married for nine months at this point.

Jesus Culture accounts for around 40% of the total.” Jesus Culture served at the Revival Fires church in Dudley, West Midlands, last year, and he will be back there this month as part of his ministry.

We experienced a similar experience in Dudley to the other sites we visited in that God is pouring out his Spirit on us and teaching us what it means to worship in ‘Spirit and in truth.

Skyler and I will be preaching there with Danny and Sheri Silk in March, so stay tuned for more information.

Her second solo album, which she hopes to release before the end of the year, will be her second solo release.

Jennifer Kim continues to be excited by the positive impact that the ministry ofJesus Culture is having on people’s lives.

During worship, she had a life-changing encounter with God’s love and was set free from the habit of cutting herself.

I have a photo of her on my refrigerator door.” The views and opinions represented in this article are not necessarily those of Cross Rhythms, which is a non-profit organization.

In addition to being the music editor for the Cross Rhythms website, Tony Cummings is a member of Grace Church in Stoke-on-Trent.