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John García

We have taught our children how to feast and play. Now it’s time to teach them how to fast and pra

About Me

Our quest has not been to build a church, that's Christ's job. Neither do we seek to get everyone 'saved' without the commitment demanded to us by Christ to make disciples. Prayerfully, those disciples will make other disciples. Our interests aren't in owning big buildings, though they may be useful and dominion is a sure sign of kingdom authority.

Additionally, our passion hasn't been to be the largest or most recognized ministry in Tampa Bay. If we seek to be first, we will end up in last position. Finally, our pursuit has not been to escape the world with all of its downfalls so that we can party in heaven while humanity sadly goes to hell.

So then, what do we seek, you might ask? We seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness! Everything else just seems to find us. Jesus, promised us a generation of greater works and we are thrilled to be in that generation. There is nothing too difficult for God! He has not fallen off of his throne or is strung out on anti-depresants.

From every nation including the Denomi-Nations, He is actively and miraculously raising up a people with singularity of heart. These people have one cry of desperation the Father is answering today and this cry is simply, "We want Him!" This cry will reveal a Church on planet Earth which has never been seen by the human eye.

The Sanctuary has now relocated to IHOP Prayer Center in Brandon and we whole-heartedly are committed to keeping the fire burning on the altar of Tampa Bay. Additionally, we have married a wonderful group of people, Covenant Community Fellowship. Actually, this is our new name. It is an amazing journey and a new chapter in this never ending escapade of surprises. God is simply too amazing to be replaced with the systems of men.

We frequently receive emails asking about John. For the fame of Christ's name, John is an anointed teacher & psalmist who ministers in apostolic authority and revelation to bring people into their 'greater works' consciousness. He ministers passionately declaring the manifestation of the Sons of God. John has led worship both nationally & internationally. He is working on recording his first live CD. Additionally, he is working on two books, "What the Church Never Told You!" and "Let God, Go!". Together with his wife Marilyn, John is the Lead pastor of Covenant Community Fellowship, founder of The Sanctuary Ministries as well as Call To Deep Music and The Brandon Christian Community School.

♥ Our Home page is http://www.covenant-community.com

My Interests

I am interested in seeing the planet covered with the glory of God!CLICK HERE TO BLESS OUTREACH EFFORTS LOCALLY AND ABROAD!We thank you in advance for partnering with us via your gifts and prayers. Your partnership is helping establish His Kingdom. Via your generosity we're enabled to consult with leaders in several countries including 3rd world countries as well as right here in Tampa Bay. The countries in which we regularly work are Pakistan, Mexico, India, Guatemala, Africa & Honduras. Additionally, we currently support missionaries in China, Iran, Bolivia and Ukraine.

I'd like to meet:

Bill Johnson, Kris Valloton, Francis Frangipane, Andy Andrews, Bob Sorge, Mike Bickle, Jill Austin, Leslie Anne Leighton, Roland & Heidi Baker, George Barna, Todd Bentley, Rick Joyner and many, many more nameless and faceless ones whose destiny is shaping history.

Music:

Misty Edwards, Jason Upton, Israel Houghton, Rick Pino, Rita Springer, U2, Donnie McClurkin,Kari Jobe, Alberto & Kimberly Rivera, Klaus Kuehn, Fred Hammond, UNITED, ... Any as long as it is passionate, sincere and not destructive to others or self.

Movies:

Lord of the Rings, Schindler's List, Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohecans, Braveheart, X-Men, The Notebook, Narnia, Luther, Apocalypto, Eragon, The Incredibles, The Passion, Evan Almighty, Star Wars, Hair Spray, Transformers, August Rush, Horton has Who

For more info please visit www.thecall.com

Television:

Heroes, Discovery and Animal Planet on HD, of course.

Our destiny is to establish an atmosphere where God can live and lead. We exist to provoke and apprehend a spiritual and structural reformation within the Church that will unleash God's glory upon the whole Earth!

Books:

The Supernatural Ways of Royalty- Bill Johnson & Kris Valloton, The Traveler's Gift-Andy Andrews, You Have Not Many Fathers-Mark Hanby & Craig Ervin, The Ministry of the Saints-Mark Hanby, The Final Quest-Rick Joyner, Secrets of the Secret Place-Bob Sorge, Future Worship-LaMar Boschman, Jesus CEO-Laurie Beth Jones, David,a Heart for God-Stuart Briscoe, The Practice of the Presence of God-Brother Lawrence,

In His Face-Bob Sorge, Secrets of the Most Holy Place-Don Nori, Red Moon Rising-Peter Greig and Dave Roberts, Unrelenting Prayer-Bob Sorge, Spiritual Authority by Watchman Nee, Holiness, Truth and the Presence of God’ by Francis Frangipane, Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola, The Seven Longings of the Human Heart by Mike Bickle, Revolution by George Barna, Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis

Heroes:

My main godly influence is my spiritual father, Dr. Mark Hanby. There are many other notable people such as Keith Green, Lou Engle, Kent Henry, Mother Theresa, St. Frances of Assisi, Roland & Heidi Baker, Smith Wigglesworth, Joan of Arc, Jabez, Rosa Parks, John the disciple, Watchman Nee, David Livingstone, William Wilberforce, Mary and Joseph, the Daughter's of Zelophehad, Martin Luther King...

My Blog

What is A Genuine Revival? --A Definition and Course of Action

What is A Genuine Revival? A Definition and Course of Action By Daniel Kolenda It's been nearly a decade since I have heard so much dialogue on the topic of revival and perhaps more now than ever be...
Posted by John García on Fri, 23 May 2008 09:39:00 PST

Revival- To Be or Not To Be

I am firm believer in the divine attributes bestowed upon the Church of Jesus Christ to heal the sick, cast out devils, speak in new tongues and so much more. Although I am not a fanatic of hype, I am...
Posted by John García on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:26:00 PST

Thoughts on the Kingdom Pt. 2

The More Excellent Way However, not all the signs of the Kingdom are equal. Remember, like the Corinthians, we may experience the supernatural, but still be called upwards to the more 'excellent way'...
Posted by John García on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:26:00 PST

Thoughts on the Kingdom Pt. 1

The laws of the Kingdom of God are contrary to the ways of men (Mat 13:44). Hidden from the casual seeker or church-goer, the Kingdom is not superficial to be stumbled upon. It does not lie on the&nbs...
Posted by John García on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:32:00 PST

21st Century Church Leadership

Leaders, who have been around the block a few times, tend to use old maps to find new lands. Time and experience can work against a seasoned leader, if they are not actively listening to th...
Posted by John García on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 05:45:00 PST

Cutting Edge

Ps 110 the Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool by your feet."  The Lord will stretch forth Thy strong scepter from Zion saying, "Rule thou in the mid...
Posted by John García on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:28:00 PST

Voice or Echo- You decide!

In this generation God is raising up men and women to be a voice, not simply an echo. There is a distinct difference between a a voice and an echo. A voice can be traced to a point of o...
Posted by John García on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:14:00 PST

God and Mad-Crazy Sex!

If we can tolerate all the perverted single's ads on myspace.com, then we can deal with some truth. Israel would send its 'Head' into the secret place. If a priest would go behind the veil of flesh un...
Posted by John García on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:22:00 PST

Hybrid Thoughts on Worship

In my years of study on this subject, I have discovered three frequencies of expression toward God. As with many things in scripture, there are gateways into the realm of truth. Thanksgiving is always...
Posted by John García on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:19:00 PST

Finish Lines & Launching Pads

Allow me to begin by stating that we have been pre-destined and not pre-purposed. The Father doesn't simply have a function for us to perform; he has an identity locked up inside of us he desires to r...
Posted by John García on Wed, 09 May 2007 08:17:00 PST