Understanding Prophetic People
- Theology
- Publisher: Chosen (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2007
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Publisher's Description
Prophecy is cherished by many as one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4:11 and foundational to the life of the church. Yet prophetically gifted people have a reputation of being different and difficult to live and work with. Understanding Prophetic People, written by a prophetic pastor who grew up as the son of a prophetic pastor and leader, helps readers better understand, relate to, and even minister to prophetically gifted people. R. Loren Sandford answers fascinating questions such as, What is it like to grow up as a prophetically gifted person? What is the difference between adrenaline and anointing? Who validates authentic prophetic ministry? How does a pastor rightly relate to a prophet? This rich resource seeks deeper understanding and wisdom on issues of foundational importance for prophetic people and everyone who loves God's gifts.
Endorsements (4)
Foreword
“We need more believers capable of dividing the human from the divine. Loren Sandford’s Understanding Prophetic People is a milestone on the road to finding not only those who live in God’s presence but those in whom God’s presence resides.”
“We need more believers capable of dividing the human from the divine. Loren Sandford’s Understanding Prophetic People is a milestone on the road to finding not only those who live in God’s presence but those in whom God’s presence resides.” —from the foreword by John Paul Jackson, founder, Streams Ministries International “With piercing accuracy, Loren Sandford paints a vivid picture for us in his new book, Understanding Prophetic People. Not only will this book grant sanity to prophetically gifted people, but it will also give a measure of peace to pastors in their quest to relate to strongly gifted prophets. This is a welcome addition to the growing arsenal of equipping materials to help mature the prophetic movement.”
Dr. James W. Goll
“In Understanding Prophetic People, Loren writes from the unique position of being an established prophet himself, but one whose heart is fully and constantly pastoral. Loren continuously asks the questions ‘Yes, but what does this mean on the street?’ and ‘How does this affect the local church?’ and ‘How will what you say affect the common Christian in the pew each Sunday?’ Those questions provide a much-needed check on the prophetic stream. Many emerging prophets have not understood the need for such relevance. Loren makes it clear that each prophet’s heart needs to be informed and checked by such questions, and that pastors and church leaders need to understand and minister to the prophetic. Best, he tells us wisdom for the doing. This book ought to be a required manual for both churches and the emerging prophets within them.”
“When Loren asked me to consider writing an endorsement for his new book, Understanding Prophetic People, I looked forward to reading the manuscript, as I have enjoyed and appreciated his previous books. What I was not expecting was a classic! When I first began in prophetic ministry in the early 1980s, Loren’s father’s book The Elijah Task was the classic that I and many others looked to in understanding the ministry of a prophet. What has been sorely missing, however— until now!—was the companion book on the making and makeup of a true prophet. Because the messenger is the message and the prophet is the prophecy, this book is a must-read for both the Church at large and all called by God to be His prophetic spokespeople. It is with real excitement that I recommend the study of this book. It will prove an invaluable, lifelong tool to many who desire to know God’s voice and ways.”
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