Rain Makers

Each time I attend the Pastors' and Leadership Conference hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes my ministry and church propels to another level. The conference transforms my leaders to the authentic call of not just a title but committing themselves to serve unconditionally. The intensity of this call stretches each one in various ways - it calls every leader to strive for excellence. God gives the Pastor the vision but the leadership is responsible for executing the vision. That is why it’s crucial for leaders to understand the vision, mission, and heart of the Pastor. Building a quality leadership team is vital to our ministry. It is so much more than filling a vacant position! I share with our leaders that their call is a great sacrifice because it's a mandate from God. I pray each day for our leaders because I know they will need to be equipped and empowered to face obstacles, criticism and attacks. The key to success in being a great leader calls for a life of prayer, fasting and devotion. Without these vital fundamentals it will be difficult for any leader to serve. Kneeling In Order to Stand,Pastor Ron Willis

Roll the Stone Away

Blessings to you and I pray everyone is doing well. I’ll share with you how excited I am for the people of God. It is so amazing that whatever we face our God is so awesome. I want to encourage you today by sharing with you how much God will bring you peace to your situation, circumstance or problems. The word teaches us to cast our cares upon Him because he careth for you, in other words whatever you are experiencing in life, God cares about it. While friends, family, co-workers, etc say they care but don’t show it, this will never happen with God. Not only will he show you, he will show up and show out (can I get a witness?)

I am so excited about Resurrection Sunday, we are planning, praying and proclaiming the Holy Spirit will move at VCC like never before. We are petitioning God to send the harvest so we may bring love, hope and peace to the lost. We decree and declare that because Jesus has risen, we have a mandate to celebrate our Savior resurrection. Knowing that God strategically plan the death, burial and resurrection of His Son Jesus, lets me know that what I have gone through cannot even fathom how much God loves me. Even though I cannot comprehend what God is doing with me, I realized it is part of the plan for my life.

So in closing, don’t forget to thank Him for we know all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. God has a purpose for your life and when you don’t understand, keep praising and worshipping Him. You may fall but you will rise again.

Kneeling in Order to Stand,
Pastor Ron

Not Bitter But Better

It has been sometime since I have communicated to our readers, but let me assure you that I plan on getting better in sharing what God is doing in my life. Between my ministry, family and work they have me running 24/7, however, I count it all joy when I think about what the Lord is doing through me. I am so focus with VCC that I do not allow negativity around me instead I am surrounded with positive, constructive and productive people.

My new leadership is the epitome of what it means to be a leader, their commitment to our vision surpasses anything I ever seen. They just do not only talk it, they demonstrate the vision, mission and values of our church. They have designed a church model which is so awesome. The new members of our ministry love the model. They are life changers with a call to equip, empower and edify. I watch them connect, cultivate and care for people that are hurting, hopeless and homeless. I love them for they are truly real and great leaders.

We have incorporated new ministries, and one that I am very excited about is our dance ministry, Worshippers In Motion, they are absolutely anointed and powerful. Their style of ministry is so unique; they reach beyond the heart into the souls of the people. This ministry will be the catalyst for VCC, as we prepare to minister through the arts. We are preparing for a worship arts workshop with various ministries, this is going to be exciting.

In the past, one could say that VCC had such a fabricated, fake and false worship experience through various leaders who were non-effective because of whatever reason. But now we encounter such powerful worship through leaders who are authentic and do not have agendas. Our teachers have such an anointing and they bring the Word in every aspect of their gift. God finally released me to allow our leaders to take the reins and allow them to be used to help me lift this ministry to the next level. I often wonder why God would not release me in the past and allow certain people access to this authority, now I know exactly His plan for VCC. We are very humbled by everything God has done for VCC, even to the point exposing people that attempted to destroy our church.

The enemy has tried to deter, destruct and even destroy our ministry. It's not a secret about how I had to face oppositions because of fabrication, deception and deceit. I take the stones that people throw and use them for the vision that God has shown me for my life and ministry. I call this my Joseph experience. It's great when God will take your setback for a setup.

Kneeling in Order To Stand
Pastor Ron Willis

Praise Report - Evelyn Dorsey

Praise the Lord one and all. First and foremost I’d like to thank my Pastor Ron D. Willis for all he has instilled in me spiritually and personally, for his wisdom and knowledge. We’ve always had an open relationship from the very beginning where I felt comfortable and at ease to talk to him. I thank you in advance for who you are (Transparent), for what you are ‘God fearing’ and for being a friend, I love you.

VCC Welcome to Flight 2012

We are prepared to take off into the New Year. Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked in an upright position. All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away. Should we lose Altitude under pressure, during the flight, reach up and pull down a Prayer. Prayers will automatically be activated by Faith. Once your Faith is activated you can assist other passengers. There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight. The Captain ”God” has cleared us for takeoff.

Destination: GREATNESS

Yours in Christ,

Mother Evelyn Dorsey-McCallum

Forever God is Faithful; Forever God is Strong

Testimony of Evangelist Jones

Dear Pastor Willis;

Thank you for being obedient to God. The Leaders Workshop was for such a time as this. The musicians ushered us into a dynamic worship experience where each of us worshiped God in our own way. The guest saxophonist Brother Andre Cavor was one of the most gifted saxophonists I have ever heard.

And the guest speaker Pastor Michael Exum, Executive Director of The Potter’s House International Pastoral Alliance (PHIPA), blessed me beyond words. I thank God for his testimony on his calling over his life. As a woman minister I have had unpleasant experiences trying to do God will. Oftentimes, unpleasant experiences will make you second guess the call over your life. But God knows what you need when you need it. I know that God loves me and I will continue to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

The Leaders workshop was one of the most powerful workshops I’ve experienced in years, so I was well over due. Pastor Exum confirmed some things that I had been wrestling with for a while. And the way he explained the five-fold ministry, we know it was discerned from God. Pastor Exum walked us thru, around, over and under Ephesians 4:11-16. Thank God you have CD’s of this workshop because I am sure, Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers will befit from this powerful teaching.

Pastor Willis, I know that God is smiling down on you saying well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things. I am so thankful to God for him planning our holy hookup you are appreciated for all you do in the building up of God’s Kingdom.

Much Love,
Evangelist Martha Jones

The Best Is Yet To Come

One of the greatest words I have every received was from a Pastor who once said, To have growth you must be willing to allow God to some things before He will add. Little did I know the impact of these words until I witness the power of God in my life and ministry. In other words God is always working things out for my good and he knows the thoughts and plans He has for me. God will take those who can face the tough times in life (divorce, abuse, financial, marriages, children, etc) and use you for His glory. Never complain about what is happening in your life, praise Him for using you to show you off in your circumstances. Opposition is an opportunity to take you to another level in God, it is the best season of your life, it is chance to show no matter what you face you trust in the provisions and power of God.

When God removes things, people, etc from your life, trust me when I tell you it for a greater plan and purpose. You do not have sit and wonder, speculate or even question why this is happening, all you have to do is begin to have praise and worship on your lips. For someone who is experiencing a season of transition please let me share with you the best is yet to come, matter of fact your breakthrough is right around the corner. You must decree, declare and shout unto your Lord with a voice of triumph your days ahead are the best. Confess you are healed, delivered, set-free in the Name of Jesus. In my next blog title, A Reason For The Season, I will share with you a blessing from God.

Kneeling In Order To Stand,
Pastor Ron D. Willis

A Transformational Life

We often forget the power of Gods divine authority over our life, as we are delivered from the sin that so easily traps and trips us up from time to time. There is a process called transformation that occurs when we allow God to process us for change in our life. One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome is totally surrendering to God, while many will have you to believe that are living a life of total surrender, it still amazes me how many talk about surrendering but cannot fully give themselves to a God of mercy and grace.

When we give ourselves to Him we become a candidate for transformation to take place in our life. There are things that we need to get rid of that has been holding us from moving forward, there are people who we have allowed to speak negativity, destructive and harmful words into our spirit. But the word of God speaks healing, deliverance and peace to our souls. Through Gods transformation process we learn to depend more upon Him than ourselves. He takes us to a place that we have never experience in our walk with Him and reveals a revelation of his good pleasure.

As we approach the Resurrection Celebration of our Lord and Savior, we must awaken to the fact we can transform our lives. When we execute the power of awesome God, we will overcome any circumstances, issues or problems through His divine love.

Kneeling In Order To Stand,

Pastor Ron D. Willis