GATEKEEPERS Businessmen INTERNATIONAL Format of a gatekeepers’ meeting The President of the Chapter opens in Prayer. Introduce the Executive. One Song Short Testimony of a Gatekeeper who applied last month’s principles. Format of a gatekeepers’ meeting Teaching by an executive/ Kingdom Mentality+ teaching from Notebook. Report on the current Joseph Project “Food Tunnel” Offering Time Ministry , alter call/ Closing Prayer Gatekeepers Businessmen International Introduction lesson from Gatekeepers in the House of God Notebook. If you are interested in opening a Chapter of GateKeepers Businessmen International in your town, city or region , please contact us. GOD’S ORIGINAL PURPOSE 1. The original purpose of God was to extend his invisible heavenly Kingdom on visible physical earth. 2. God strategy was to colonize earth with the heavenly colony community of his children on earth. The plan of God was to rule earth from heaven through his Kingdom of Kings. THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE Matt: 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near. Matt:6:9-11 “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name Thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven. The message is to bring the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in Heaven. Through a new Kingdom Mentality adapting to The Culture of Heaven. CHANGE REQUIRED This course, developed and taught by Michael and Edith Coombes, founders of Bridgehouse Ministries International Inc, is focused on the role, purpose and impact of The Gatekeeper in the House of God. The Notebook has also been written as a helpful resource for individual study. This course will enlighten the Gatekeeper as God releases keys and supernatural insight, as well as spiritual principles, that will unlock the door during these strategic times in the marketplace. This course will teach you the function of your spirit, and the Holy Spirit in you, how to tap into the inner Godly secrets in you through the function of your spirit, allowing God to take you from where you are, to where He wants you to be as a Gatekeeper! Then you will be able to operate in the supernatural through the understanding of your spirit man. The Application/Discussion section is intended to help Gatekeepers put into practice the principles discussed in each chapter. You will find this Notebook helpful only if you take note and apply the principles into your life. Whatever God can get through you he will get to you. A unique principles and understanding of the importance of God’s plan as they become Gateways to unimaginable wealth flowing towards world evangelism. By Michael and Edith Coombes Bridgehouse Ministries International SCRIPTURES HEBREW 11:1 NOW FAITH IS BEING SURE OF WHAT WE HOPE FOR AND CERTAIN OF WHAT WE DO NOT SEE. MATTHEW 25:15 TO ONE HE GAVE FIVE TALENTS OF MONEY, TO ANOTHER TWO TALENTS, AND TO ANOTHER ONE TALENT, EACH ACCORDING TO HIS ABILITY. HOPE LITERALLY CHARTS THE COURSE OF YOUR FUTURE. GATEKEEPERS PRINCIPLES Principle No. 1 Recognize the vital necessity for Christian Business people to realize their staggering importance in God’s plan. Principle No. 2 Discover the greater meaning for your resources, abilities, your distinct function and become a gateway of unimaginable wealth towards world evangelism. Expectation another Word - Hope Gatekeepers principle No. 3 Expectation is a golden key to unlocking God’s best for your life. Remember what you currently have in your life has come, in large part, as a result of your expectation. THE BIBLE USES ANOTHER WORD FOR EXPECTATION. IT’S HOPE HOPE IS POWERFUL STUFF You are a gatekeeper in the House of God. Gatekeepers’ Principle No. 4 God is raising Gatekeepers to become: PORTALS OF PROVISION in the most important time of all history, provision, so that the Great Commission can be fulfilled and the Lord’s return be hastened. Gatekeepers’ Principle No.5 You have been given uncommon abilities to gain wealth, to influence commerce in a community, and to mobilize your profits for the Master’s purpose (Matthew 25:15 FUNDAMENTALS Deuteronomy 8:18..the Lord your God gives you power to get wealth, that He might establish His Covenant. G. Gatekeeper is a portal of provision in the Kingdom of God A. Anointed with supernatural wisdom, revelation and power to get wealth. T. The transferring of wealth is for you. God’s very best in your life. E. Expectation is a golden key to unlocking God’s very best in your life. Fundamentals /2 K. Know that God is giving Marketplace Gatekeepers a clear perspective regarding his purposes and processes for the transfer of wealth so that cities, regions, and nations will be reached with the good news in preparation for the return of the Lord Jesus. E. Enlightened so that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance for us who believe. Ephesians 1:18:-19 FUNDAMENTALS /3 E. Expectations are rooted in the past, influence the present and therefore impact the future. P. Presence of the Holy Spirit is indispensable in the life of a Gatekeeper, hearing the voice of the Lord for His business before every transaction is crucial. E. Equipped and empower by the presence of the Holy Spirit with the ability to create wealth R. Revelation to experience the true function of a modern day Gatekeeper in the marketplace so the Body of Christ and ministries will be able to go forward and focus on feeding the poor, help the widows and orphans and feed the flock . APPLICATION AND DISCUSSION TIME Here is the opportunity to change your way of thinking and have a Kingdom Mentality, The Mind of Christ, the thoughts and the intent of His Heart. You might need to adjust your life and change your Culture to the Culture of Heaven. What needs to change in your way of thinking so you can answer God’s call as a Gatekeeper in the House of God. (Time to Share) the speaker leads…. Chapter one of gatekeepers international Lesson No. 1 Format of a gatekeepers’ meeting The President of the Chapter opens in Prayer. Introduce the Executive. One Song Short Testimony of a Gatekeeper who applied last month’s principles. Format of a gatekeepers’ meeting Teaching by an executive/ Kingdom Mentality+ teaching from Notebook. Report on the current Joseph Project “Food Tunnel” Offering Time Ministry , alter call/ Closing Prayer Gatekeepers influence the flow of resources THE KINGDOM PRINCIPLE THIS MONTH UNITY AND VISION…… Word from the President on Unity and Vision for a Gatekeeper in the House of God.. THE NATION OF LEADERS 1. God created all humans to have dominion but NOT over people. 2. You were created to Rule in an area of gifting. 3. You were created to serve your gift to the world as others serve their gift to you. 4. God’s goal was CORPORATE LEADERSHIP. THE NATION OF LEADERS 5. God’s purpose a Kingdom of Kings – each one a leader. King of your domain. 6. You were never created to succeed alone. 7. Gatekeepers Chapter will help you reach this Noble goal. Gatekeepers influence the flow of resources Scriptures: Isaiah 60:11 “ Your gates will always be open, they will never be shut, day or night so THAT men may bring you the wealth of the nations. (application of the Word) When Isaiah gives his last days description of God’s people – your gate will stand open- this now means to the Gatekeeper that God’s people will conduct business activities that will gather wealth. ON A CONTINUAL BASIS. PAUSE SCRIPTURES FOR MEDITATION Because they were 31:23 Her influential businessmen, husband is respected gatekeepers are more as the city gate, where important than the gate he takes his seat itself. among the elders of the land. THE GATES OF A Why did the respected GATEKEEPER ARE ALWAYS men, the elders, these OPEN. “City Fathers,” sit at APPLY AND PRAY THIS the city gate? PRINCIPLE Proverbs CHAPTER ONE/PRINCIPLES Gatekeepers’ principle 1 See things in a new way. In the Bible “city gates” refer to the physical entry points where the resources and supplies flowed into a city. Today’s modern high-tech world the term gateway is often refers to the portal or entry point of a Web site where one can conduct business. Gatekeepers are the one who determine what comes through the gates. In a very real sense, however, they are the gate itself. CHAPTER ONE/ PRINCIPLES Gatekeepers’ principle 2 God’s people could conduct business activities that would gather wealth on a continual basis. God has an end-time plan for businesses. Gatekeepers’ principle 3 Gatekeepers are the one who determine what comes through the gates. In a very real sense, however, they are the gate itself. Principles (Continued) Gatekeepers’ principle 4 Gatekeepers are the ones who influence the resources and supplies that flow into a business organization. It is the decision makers in their business organizations that decided what commodities would enter the city. Principles (Continued) Gatekeepers’ principle 5 Gatekeepers in God’s Kingdom dramatically influence the flow of resources and supplies into His work today. Gatekeepers’ principle 6 Gatekeepers are part of the shift of wealth taking place today as Isaiah prophesied. This financial shift and the Gatekeepers, godly business people, have an essential part to play in that exchange of riches. You could dare to be part of the wealth shift. Principles (Continued) Gatekeeper’s principle 7 It is God’s plan to empower Gatekeepers because they are a focal point for provision to flow into His work. Proverbs say “He who increases his wealth by interest and usury gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.” Prov. 2:8 Gatekeeper’s principle 8 Gatekeepers are the point of transfer where improperly gained wealth becomes properly utilized wealth. There is an old Egyptian proverb that says, “Wealth which comes through the door unjustly will go out the window quickly.” Gatekeepers are the windows that unjustly gained wealth will pass through on its way to higher purposes. Principles (Continued) DARE TO BE A GATEKEEPER CHAPTER ONE/ FUNDAMENTALS G Gatekeeper is a portal of provision in the Kingdom of God A Anointed with supernatural wisdom, revelation and power to get wealth. T The transferring of wealth is for you. God has mobilized you to establish His Covenant. “Deuteronomy 8:18 ….says the Lord your God who gives you power to get wealth, that He might establish His Covenant.” E Expectation is a golden key to unlocking God’s very best in your life. CHAPTER ONE/ FUNDAMENTALS K Know that God is giving the marketplace Gatekeepers a clear perspective regarding His purposes and processes for the transferring of wealth so that cities, regions, nations will be reached with the Good News in preparation for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. E Enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:18,19. FUNDAMENTALS (CONTINUED) E Expectations are rooted in the past, influence the present, and therefore impact the future. (PLEASE REPEAT THIS TRUTH) P Presence of the Holy Spirit is indispensable in the life of a Gatekeeper to hear the voice of the Lord for his businesses before every transaction. E Equipped and empowered by the Presence of the Holy Spirit with the ability to create wealth. FUNDAMENTALS (CONTINUED) R Revelation to experience the true function of a modern day Gatekeeper in the marketplace so that the church and ministry will be able to go forward and focus on their ministry to God and the people without the frustration of lack of funds to feed the poor, help the widows and orphans as well as feeding the flock. APPLICATION AND DISCUSSION ANOINTED WITH SUPERNATURAL WISDOM SCRIPTURES Here is the opportunity to change your way of thinking. A Gatekeeper has the mind of Christ the thoughts and the intent of His heart. Meditate on the verses of this chapter and write down your reflections. What is God saying to you through these verses? APPLICATION AND DISCUSSION ANOINTED WITH SUPERNATURAL WISDOM PRINCIPLES Remember the definitions of a Gatekeeper. Review the 5 principles. Think of your own business or career and evaluate it in the light of what you learned. Do you need to adjust things in your life as well as your business? What needs to change in your way of thinking to answer God’s call as a Gatekeeper? APPLICATION AND DISCUSSION ANOINTED WITH SUPERNATURAL WISDOM FUNDAMENTALS Fundamental truth in this chapter: “G” Gatekeepers are portals of provision in the Kingdom of God. By declaring this truth you will activate a spiritual law that will release your ability to create wealth. APPLICATION AND DISCUSSION ANOINTED WITH SUPERNATURAL WISDOM Time for discussion Guideline for discussion: Stay focused on the content of this chapter.