Promo video: Bullhorn Conference in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Join me in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for the BULLHORN CONFERENCE on July 10th and 11th!

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Discover how to hear God’s voice and contend for revival as you release powerful prophetic messages into the nations!

The last time I was in Poplar Bluff I released a prophetic word. This is a key area and this is a key season:

JOHN BURTON 5-09-2015

I FEEL THE LORD SAYING THIS LOCATION WILL BE A BULLHORN FOR THE NATIONS. THIS IS A VERY CLEAR WORD OF THE LORD THAT I’M HAVING RIGHT NOW. A BULLHORN FOR THE NATIONS THERE WILL BE MESSAGES COME OUT OF THIS PLACE THAT OTHER REGIONS HAVE REJECTED. AND DO NOT PRESUME YOUR VOICE TO BE QUITE.

DO NOT PRESUME YOUR VOICE TO BE INSIGNIFICENT. OBEY MY WORD AND SPEAK THE WORD OF THE LORD. AND WHEN THAT PURE WORD COMES OUT OF YOU I WILL SHOUT IT TO THE NATIONS FOR YOU.

I FEEL SUCH A WEIGHTY SOBRIETY ABOUT THIS. I FEEL GOD IS WAITING FOR A VOICE THAT WILL SAY THE THINGS THAT WILL GET THEM KICKED OUT OF MOST CHURCHES, THAT WILL SAY THE THINGS THAT WILL CAUSE THEIR FINANCES TO COME TO A STAND STILL- SAY THE THINGS THAT WILL CAUSE THEM TO BE MOCKED AND PERSECUTED. HE IS LOOKING FOR A PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT TRYING TO SURVIVE ON THIS EARTH AND PAY BILLS AND BUILD A REPUTATION. HE’S LOOKING FOR A PEOPLE THAT WILL DIE THAT WILL BE HUMBLE WHO WILL SURRENDER ALL, WHO WILL OPEN THEIR MOUTHS AND SHOCK THE NATIONS WHO WILL DELIVER PEOPLE FROM SURE TORMENT IN HELL.

I HEAR THE LORD SAYING THAT BEFORE REVIVAL BREAKS OUT THERE IS GOING TO BE A GREAT CALIBRATION TO THE TRUTH OF THE WORD OF GOD THAT HAS BEEN HIDDEN UNDER A BUSHEL. NOW IS THE TIME TO SHOUT THE MESSAGE TO SHINE THE LIGHT THAT WILL BLIND THE EYES OF SO MANY THAT ARE NOT WILLING TO SEE. THERE WILL BE RESPONSE BY A READY REMNANT AND A HUNGRY PEOPLE WHO WILL FINALLY MEET JESUS THAT THEY’VE ONLY YEARNED FOR.

LOCATION: Conference Center, 727 Ridge Avenue, Poplar Bluff MO

TIME/DATE: Friday, July 10th 7pm, Saturday, July 11th 1pm & 6pm

Contact us at www.carriersoffire.org/contact if you have any questions.

A church that’s a challenge to run with | Revival Church’s unapologetic mission

imageThis testimony from a 16 year old about the hardcore challenge of Revival Church totally rocked me—and it will you too.

Amy Smith and her 16 year old daughter were having a discussion about the intense environment at Revival Church. The discussion was revealing and quite powerful:

Amy: It seems to be quite the challenge to run with Revival Church. Why do you think that is?

Abby: Because there is accountability through the preaching and teaching. Stuff gets called out and you can't hide. There are no excuses. At other churches it might be easy to act or think everything is fine and you can slip and it seems normal because others are doing that too. It seems lukewarm.

At Revival, it's more than just being taught basics, you feel like you're in training. It's like you're being built up, not just filled in.

Amy: Why do you like Revival?

Abby: It's straightforward and there's nothing fake about it. I can respect someone who is straightforward and tells the honest truth for your own good no matter how hard or risky it is than someone who sugar coats it just so you can follow them.

Long ago I made a promise that I would never tone down the activity of the Holy Spirit out of respect of those less hungry.

I often am celebrated for taking that stand as most people presume I’m simply in favor of more freedom during the services. I am, but that’s barely the tip of the iceberg.

When the Holy Spirit moves, a culture of brokenness, conviction, submission, training and fear of the Lord is also the result.

After 24 years of ministry, I’m absolutely confident that my wife and I have the skills to grow a church of at least 200-300—if we toned down the message, the call and the expectations. I’d have a healthy salary and a stable life. There would be no need to develop additional income streams. We’d be beloved by many! However, my stomach turns when I think about that option. It scares me a little that it’s available to me!

I have never had even the slightest passion to lead a ministry that affirmed the lukewarm, game players or those with their own agenda. That may seem harsh, but the truth is that the end is near and the mission is extreme. Only those who are willing to die in the battle are going to crucify their flesh, lay their own desires down and run toward the enemy.

Of course, even the most immature, weak and struggling are welcomed in if they are ready for boot camp and the resulting war! It’s the hungry, rejected and broken that will be leading the charge!

I want to challenge pastors to grab hold of the vision God has given you and call everybody up much higher into it. When the call reaches the point where comfort is violated, many will probably bolt for the exits but those who remain are more precious than you can imagine.

It’s that remnant army that will turn the world upside down. Abby Smith sure seems to be developing as a general in that army.

Burning ones in Detroit : A school of fire : $200 discount

theLab is a school of the Holy Spirit that’s raising up burning ones for Detroit and the nations of the Earth.

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There are a few key strategies for releasing revival in the city of Detroit that we are deeply involved in—and you are invited to run with us at theLab.

Everybody involved with theLab is stunned at the grace and miraculous power that has landed here. The spirit of revival is truly visiting us and we are inviting Detroit and the nations to burn with us.

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Invite our team to facilitate a powerful school of burning in your church. We are available to travel domestically or internationally and hold weekend, seven day or one month long sessions. We will prophetically impart the fire and life of God into those who register for the school. We’ll train in revival, prayer and city impact and look forward to investing deeply into everybody!

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Pray Magazine interviewed me about prayer-fueled city strategies and I made a simple yet powerful point:

It’s impossible to hate or compete with other pastors if you are praying blessing and the life of Jesus into their lives.

This is the Friday night strategy. I’ve heard much about the struggles within the landscape of the church in Detroit. The fastest road that I’ve discovered to legitimate unity between pastors and churches is prayer. As we call pastors to host us, and then travel with us each Friday, we are developing key relationships and breaking through division.

We are calling together 1000 people to pray with us and the pastors of Detroit every Friday night from 10pm to midnight. Check out the schedule and location of the next prayer event at our newly redesigned site: www.revivallab.com. The favor of God is on this prayer movement as doors of churches across the region are opening to a growing team of prayer warriors!

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Can you help us spread the world all the way around the world about the next internship at theLab?

After our first two sessions which have been made up mostly of people local to the Detroit region, we are encouraging people from other cities and nations to join us for three months of trembling, burning and training in revival.

Head on over to www.revivallab.com and investigate the vision, the classes and the testimonies of people who have been previously equipped.

The next session begins on January 3rd, 2012. It’s not too early to apply!

The cost of the internship is $699, which includes books, event fees, classes and the internship experience.

If you register by November 30, 2011, you qualify for the early registration discount of $200!

PLUS, if you are a student (ages 18-25) or a minister, you get an additional 50% discount!

Apply today at www.revivallab.com/apply.

If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].

CLASSES

THE MINISTRY OF THE FORERUNNER
There is a rising remnant of prophetic messengers who are consumed by fire and propelled by a burning zeal for advancing God’s Kingdom. Discover more about this critical end-time ministry.

INTIMACY/LOVE
The most critical fuel the church needs to go empower every key ministry is the same fuel we need to launch us in our personal lives. That fuel is the burning desire that results from an intimate encounter with the Lover of our souls.

UNOFFENDABLE
Offended hearts are imprisoned hearts. This teaching has set many people free, and you will learn how to grow in God without the hindrance of offense slowing you down.

REVELATION DRIVEN PRAYER
There is a dramatic and wildly dynamic life of revelation that is available to all of us. Learn how to hear God clearly, encounter his heart and advance with a precision focus of prayer and intercession.

INTERCESSION
You are a carrier of the mighty presence of God. As you pick up the Ark of God’s presence and move ahead through rivers and around imposing walled cities, you will lead the people through their own seemingly impossible situations.

DELIVERANCE
First, you will discover the wonder of freedom from personal struggles, fears and obstacles. Then, you’ll learn how to set the captives free!

20 ELEMENTS OF REVIVAL
There are over 19,000 cities in the nation, and none of them are experiencing the biblical normalcy of revival. You will investigate how to initiate a step-by-step process of transformation and revival in your city.

A SPIRIT OF INSIGNIFICANCE
Many in the church are convinced they do not play a significant role in God’s great plan. That strategy of the enemy will be dealt with directly as we learn how God sees each of us-as mighty people of valor.

ENCOUNTERING AND RELEASING THE FIRE
There is a baptism of Fire for every Believer in Jesus Christ. Experience this Fire personally and learn how to release as burning men and women of God.

COVENS AND PHARAOH IN THE CHURCH
There is a way to interact with authorities in our lives that will result in a great escape into the wilderness of encounter. Learn how you can move out in abundant life and extreme freedom while running well with the leaders God has put into your life.

theLab Internship RSVP deadline : The Fireplace TONIGHT

If you are craving encounter with the fire of God and to discover how to release the burning to the nations, theLab Internship is for YOU!

[FIRST—The Fireplace is coming back to REVIVAL CHURCH TONIGHT at 6pm! Get ready to be burned by the Holy Spirit as special guest Brian Simmons prophetically calls this city into its destiny!]

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If you are interested in attending theLab Internship INFO MEETING, you MUST RSVP by THIS WEDNESDAY!

Go to www.revivallab.com/internship and fill out the form.

Join with a team of burning men & women on a journey into the fire of God’s presence.
We believe there is a significant yet hidden company of Believers that God is gathering together to be trained, healed and infused with fire. These mighty people will carry and release the burning of the Holy Spirit into the revival-ready Detroit region…and beyond to the cities of the Earth.

RSVP for a fun and info-filled potluck dinner and meeting at www.revivallab.com/internship.
The meeting will be held on Saturday, March 26th at 6pm at Revival Church in St. Clair Shores.
The internship will be fueled by deep and prophetic prayer both in a small group setting and as we move out together to intercede in churches throughout the region.

YOU MUST RSVP for the info meting by this Wednesday by visiting www.revivallab.com/internship and filling out the form.

INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE

MONDAY NOON-1PM
Debriefing and intercession

WEDNESDAY NOON-1PM
Debriefing and Intercession

FRIDAY 10PM-MIDNIGHT
theLab Intercession Event

SATURDAY 10AM-2PM
Primary teaching session

SUNDAY 6PM
Revival Church

CLASSES (ONE CLASS PER WEEK)

THE MINISTRY OF THE FORERUNNER
There is a rising remnant of prophetic messengers who are consumed by fire and propelled by a burning zeal for advancing God's Kingdom. Discover more about this critical end-time ministry.

INTIMACY/LOVE
The most critical fuel the church needs to go empower every key ministry is the same fuel we need to launch us in our personal lives. That fuel is the burning desire that results from an intimate encounter with the Lover of our souls.

UNOFFENDABLE
Offended hearts are imprisoned hearts. This teaching has set many people free, and you will learn how to grow in God without the hindrance of offense slowing you down.

REVELATION DRIVEN PRAYER
There is a dramatic and wildly dynamic life of revelation that is available to all of us. Learn how to hear God clearly, encounter his heart and advance with a precision focus of prayer and intercession.

INTERCESSION
You are a carrier of the mighty presence of God. As you pick up the Ark of God's presence and move ahead through rivers and around imposing walled cities, you will lead the people through their own seemingly impossible situations.

DELIVERANCE
First, you will discover the wonder of freedom from personal struggles, fears and obstacles. Then, you'll learn how to set the captives free!

20 ELEMENTS OF REVIVAL
There are over 19,000 cities in the nation, and none of them are experiencing the biblical normalcy of revival. You will investigate how to initiate a step-by-step process of transformation and revival in your city.

A SPIRIT OF INSIGNIFICANCE
Many in the church are convinced they do not play a significant role in God's great plan. That strategy of the enemy will be dealt with directly as we learn how God sees each of us-as mighty people of valor.

ENCOUNTERING AND RELEASING THE FIRE
There is a baptism of Fire for every Believer in Jesus Christ. Experience this Fire personally and learn how to release as burning men and women of God.

COVENS AND PHARAOH IN THE CHURCH
There is a way to interact with authorities in our lives that will result in a great escape into the wilderness of encounter. Learn how you can move out in abundant life and extreme freedom while running well with the leaders God has put into your life.

theLab Staff : Cool confirmation : You are invited to apply

We are developing our launch team, and YOU are invited!

In this message:

  • Amazing confirmation
  • The Vision
  • The Requirements
  • The Plan

At noon prayer yesterday we prayed for two specific things:

  1. That there would be a rapid response to the call
  2. That people would respond from other nations

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When I got home from prayer, Amy handed me a letter (snail mail!) from The Netherlands. He wrote, in broken English,

“I have heard about the teachings of Rev. John Burton… I desire to receive more information… I desire to come in contact with them who walks in the way that Rev. John Burton have teach. I don’t have email possibility. Thank you very much in advance.”

Amazing! No internet, no email yet God use him to send a confirmation from the other side of the world!

Then, later that day, I received a message from someone in Australia asking how they can participate.

That’s rapid, and that’s international!

The Revival Church staff is leading the charge in the development of theLab staff, and others have already come on board with us. It’s still very much in development, but here’s some of what’s being prayed and thought through:

THE VISION

The vision is really what it has been since we’ve arrived in Detroit. To gather together burning revivalists, intercessors and prophetic messengers who will carry the fire of the Holy Spirit to Detroit and the cities of the Earth.

We are very aggressively calling together 1000 intercessors to gather every Friday night in prayer, and theLab staff will be leading them.

Additionally, theLab will be developing a monthly large scale event where we’ll bring in anointed men and women of God to infuse life into this region.

THE REQUIREMENTS

In order to join theLab staff, there is a mandatory level of participation (you basically have to be extremely available and ensure theLab is your primary ministry focus several times a week).

  • Arrive by 9:45pm every Friday night for theLab prayer event and be ready to impart into the church leaders and others through prayer and the transfer of our key values of intercession, prophecy, intimacy and deliverance.
  • Attend every noon prayer meeting. The only excusable absence is for those who have to work during the noon hour. Those that have a job MUST still attend at least one noon prayer event. The noon prayer meetings are critical as we debrief, listen to God for further strategy and pray together.
  • Attend Revival Church’s evening service (when we move to Sunday mornings, people who are on theLab staff who attend other churches will attend their own morning church service, but they will be required to attend the Revival Church evening service(s)). This service is the primary briefing for the week and it’s a time of deep prayer, corporate worship and impartation.
  • Attend weekly training sessions. This has yet to be developed, but we plan on developing a ‘school of the Holy Spirit’ where we will train people in the core values of theLab so they can, in turn, impart them into others.
  • Travel locally together when I’m ministering in another church or when theLab is serving in a particular function. The team will join with me as instruments of fire as we infuse churches and conferences. An example is the upcoming Fire in February conference where theLab has been asked to provide the intercession coverage for each of the event’s services. (be sure to register at www.awakeningnet.us)
  • Traveling with me outside of the region (more than 2 hours away) will be optional, but is still encouraged.
  • Participating in other ministries is allowed, but theLab must be your primary commitment. If there is a conflict between ministry schedules, it’s required that you fulfill your commitment to theLab.
  • You will have the opportunity to serve in a variety of ministry functions at theLab. Administrators, teachers, singers, worshipers and others will be needed to run the ministry.

Keep in mind as you evaluate whether you can participate or not—these are minimum requirements, and are not optional.

THE PLAN

  • We’re in the development stage right now, and we need as many people to jump on board during the pre-launch as possible. You will help pioneer and form this new ministry of revival!
  • We are considering 4 or 6 month semesters/trimesters.
  • The pre-launch starts immediately. Simply show up at the next prayer meeting and/or send me an email at [email protected].
  • We’ll be training in the prophetic, intimacy, intercession, reformation in the church and other key focuses.
  • theLab staff will be giving leadership to the 1000 intercessors who will be giving leadership to the entire region.
  • This is open to anybody who is a deeply committed Christian, and who will be honorable in their commitment to the team and the mission at theLab.
  • For those moving from other states or nations, you will be fully responsible to secure housing, transportation and the necessary finances to live in Detroit.
  • **SPECIAL: those who join us in pre-launch any time in February will be exempt from any tuition that we may implement at launch time—for life! (this does not include costs for conferences, materials, etc.)

Contact me at [email protected] for more info or to apply!

A new partner in revival : many resources available to you

FIRST- Be sure to listen to a clear message on revival strategy.  I believe the fire of God will erupt in you as you listen.  If you want to know what Revival Church is all about, you’ll find out as you listen to this message.  We’ll use it for leadership training in Revival Church as we call people into position for the coming move of God.  It’s titled “Intro to Revival Church- The Joshua 3 Mandate.”  Listen now at www.detroitrevivalchurch.com/teaching.

SECOND- I want to take loads of people with me as I minister at Revival Nation Church in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada on Sunday morning, November 8th.  Let me know if you want to go!  (You’ll need your passport.)

Revival Church is deeply focused on impacting your life with the message of legitimate revival.  The Lord burned in my spirit recently a call: Hope & Hype- We must move beyond unfulfilled hope and man-made hype. 

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We are seeking new ministry partners locally and around the nation and world to infuse Revival Church financially.  The Detroit mission is demanding, yet we know that success here will result in a domino affect through the nation and around the world. 

You can give your tithe or special offerings on our new giving system at www.detroitrevivalchurch.com/donate

Additionally, you can set up RECURRING donations on the same page.  A monthly recurring donation would be a wonderful way to plant seed into this fertile soil all year long.

Here are some of the ways you can stay connected to our ministry:

  • NEW internet radio show at www.detroitrevivalchurch.com/radio. You can pray with us, listen to prophetic insights and vision casting and, if you would like, call in to the show and participate.  Every Monday at 8pm sharp we'll start with focused prayer for an outpouring in Detroit and then we’ll move on to discussion.
  • FREE teachings. You can listen to the messages from Revival Church every week, and also enjoy a vast archive of past teachings at www.detroitrevivalchurch.com/teaching.  Be sure to listen to The Joshua 3 Mandate and Six Enemies of Fulfilled Destiny from this past weekend.
  • Subscribe to our email updates.  I regularly share prophetic messages, insights and teachings on a variety of topics.  You can also be alerted to new sermons that are uploaded, special events and other news items.  www.detroitrevivalchurch.com/subscribe.
  • Podcasts on the go. I regularly call in from my cell phone and record quick, punchy podcasts.  If the Lord is burning in me on a certain topic, I just pick up the phone and share.  It’s instantly added to the site at www.detroitrevivalchurch.com/podcast.
  • Articles. You can read articles on revival, prayer, prophecy and other topics at www.johnburton.net/blog.  Be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed!
  • Books.  I’ve written five books, and am convinced that the Holy Spirit will impact you powerfully as you read through them.  www.detroitrevivalchurch.com/resources.
  • Facebook.  Become a FAN and follow along with everything that’s going on in the church.  http://facebook.detroitrevivalchurch.com.  Also, send a friend request to my personal profile at www.facebook.com/johnburton.
  • Twitter.  I update to Twitter several times a day.  Follow me at www.twitter.com/johneburton.
  • Personal ministry site. Head over to www.praytherevolution.com and see booking info, my bio, video and other info not on the Revival Church site.

Thank you for your support of this ministry.  Your donations are very meaningful and will go a long way toward enabling ministry in Detroit and beyond!

www.detroitrevivalchurch.com/donate.

John