What’s happening?
For a number of years we have been contemplating this thing called the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, also referred to as BSSM. This year we have decided it’s time! So, we are making the jump and taking all the steps to attend BSSM for the 2017-2018 school year. At this stage due to circumstances we are not confirmed but in faith are going to meet each deadline (task or financial) as they come and keep going as long as the green lights allow.
What is BSSM?
BSSM is a ministry training school hosted by Bethel Church in Redding, California. The school hosts over 60 nations and many diverse cultures, that all converge to champion one another in a season of training and personal development.
Some of the curriculum covered includes:
- Bible Exegesis, Interpretation and Application
- Prophetic Ministry in the Life of the Church
- Spiritual Formation
- The Supernatural Nature of the Gospel
- Foundational Theology and Church History
- Outreach / Evangelism Practicum
- Kingdom Theology and Identity
BSSM - Will you say Yes? from BSSM Redding on Vimeo.
Why are we going?
We are most excited, and little daunted, about stepping outside of our comfort zones like this! While it has been on our hearts for some time to undergo training, we see BSSM as a twofold venture. We’re ready to be shaken up a little! Both of us tend to be creatures of habit in our day to day and have come to the point where we are ready to step up. We are ready to learn, glean and be challenged on our journey. Most of all, we desire to have His Word written on our hearts. We understand that this can happen anywhere and is a heart choice, but after years of enjoying Bethel teachings and the experience of attending their ‘Worship U School’, we feel a connection to the DNA that has been cultivated through this ministry. We are aware of the mantle that we, and each of us, carry and it’s time for us to be equipped. One of the stories that has most challenged us in the Word is the story of the Rich Man.
He runs up to Jesus and asks ......
“Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus replied.....‘You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. You must not cheat anyone. Honor your father and mother.’[a]” 20 “Teacher,” the man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” 21 Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. “There is still one thing you haven’t done,” he told him. “Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Luke 18:18-22
In reflection of this passage, Jesus is asking the man to give up the God of his life and in return to come and follow Him. But what strikes us most in this passage is that in this time, at this point is Christ’s Journey, the invitation"come follow me" could have very well been the invitation to be one of His disciples, to be one of His closest companions. The Rich Man could have very well gone on to share the gospel, write books of the bible and give hope to generation after generation, but in an instance, he forfeited God’s potential in his life, in pursuit of his own. Throughout life we have been challenged day by day to maintain God as our first priority, a reminder that even the mundane things in our life can consume and take priority over our relationship with Him.
It is our prayer and heart that we would be in full pursuit of Jesus, that this coming year at BSSM will be a season that is set aside to advance and take ground personally, that will set a foundation for things to come. We are excited for what will be another great chapter in our journey with Him.