Apostolic Focus

Fulfilling the Great Commission

Motivated by the Future… Revelation 12:10-12:

Bishop Rick spent many years in church planting, pastoring churches, and traveling to nations of the world fulfilling ministry opportunities in helping local pastors grow and develop leaders and churches.

In 1996, while in Seoul, Korea, Bishop had the opportunity to attend a prayer service on Prayer Mountain and later met with Dr. David Yonggi Cho who laid hands upon him and prayed an anointed prayer over him. Out of this experience, Proceeding Word Ministries, International … a dynamic and anointed ministry with an Apostolic call and vision, whose purpose is to enhance and encourage the body of Christ at large … was birthed. Prayer was monumental in the conception and birthing of this ministry, and it continues to be a major factor contributing to the ongoing success of Proceeding Word Ministries, International.

Three Biblical Events that motivate God’s people for the Great Commission:

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    The Great White Throne Judgment motivates us to Evangelism- (Rev.20:11-15)

  • 2

    The Judgment Seat of Christ motivates us to Holiness- (2 Cor.5:10-11)

  • 3

    The International gathering around God’s throne motivates us to Missions-
    (Rev. 5:9; 7:9-10)

Ten Biblical reasons why the Body of Christ must go into all the world and preach the Gospel:

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    Jesus is Worthy- (3 John v.7)
  • 2
    The Father is Longing- (2 Peter 3:9)
  • 3
    The Spirit is Moving- (Habakkuk 1:5)
  • 4
    The Harvest is Ripe- (John 4:35)
  • 5
    People are Lost- (John 3:16)
  • 6
    The Nations are Deserving- (Malachi 1:11)
  • 7
    The Church is Commissioned- (Matthew 28:18-20)
  • 8
    We must give an Account- (2 Corinthians 5:10-11)
  • 9
    The Promises of God are Sure- (Isaiah 11:9)
  • 10
    We are people of Destiny- (2 Peter 2:9)

Biblical Reasons why I must go to reach the Hungry, the Hurting, and the Hidden:

  • 1
    His Commission is our Mission
  • 2
    Spread the whole Gospel to the whole World
  • 3
    Plant the whole Church in the world for the Kingdom of God
  • 4
    A Command from Above (Mark 16:15 & Acts 1:8)
  • 5
    A Burden from Within (Acts 15:36-41)
  • 6
    A Vision from Without (Acts 16:9-12)
  • 7
    A Voice from Below (Luke 16:19-31)

We must take the Gospel of Christ to every nation through partnerships throughout the world as the Holy Spirit leads.

Global Missions

Taking the Gospel to the nations — serving, teaching, and building His Kingdom worldwide
Dominican Republic

Dominican Advance — feeding and educating children through Christian schools

Philippines

Faith Island Mission — church planting and Bible college on Negros Island

Nigeria

Victory Church International — discipleship and equipping leaders in Aba

Spain

Church planting — 35+ years advancing the Kingdom through Pastor John Cutler

Ecuador

Newest mission field — training young pastors and promoting God’s Word

Partner With Us

In the development and expansion of any ministry, being partnered with others is essential. Very few people are “self-made” — they have had help along the way. Proceeding Word Ministries is a collective effort of many people like you, who give, who pray, and who share words of encouragement and hope.