Bella Vista Baptist Church
50 East Lancashire Blvd.

Bella Vista AR  72714

   

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"If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

~John 8:36

 

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Our mission, in the Freedom Ministry is to make available to church members and others in the community an opportunity to seek God's healing for emotional and spiritual wounds through prayer and Christian ministry.

 

 

 

Many people live lives of quiet desperation, dominated by fears, hurts, failures, broken relationships, addictions, and hopelessness.

 

Freedom Ministry would like to help by making available an opportunity to seek God's healing for spiritual & emotional wounds and other life dominating issues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Does it Work?

Our focus will be on connecting you with the Lord in such a way that Biblical truths cease to  be mere intellectual concepts and become life transforming principles.  Normally, a team of two persons will minister, one leading the session and the other serving as a prayer intercessor.

 

How Do I Get Started?

Contact the church office at (479) 855-3748 and ask for extension 204.  Leave your first name and phone number in the voice mail box - not with the church Receptionist.  Someone from the ministry will contact you to arrange for a time to meet.  Sessions take place at the church in a room set apart for this ministry.  Confidentiality concerning names and issues will be carefully observed.

 

How Much Does it Cost?

There are no charges for services rendered.  However, should you desire to show appreciation, you may make a  contribution to the church in an envelope with Freedom Ministry written on the envelope.

 

 

 

Ministry Training Opportunity:

 

If you are interested in being a part of the Freedom Prayer Ministry, or if you would like to learn more about this ministry please contact the church office (479- 855-3748 extension 204). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Pat Hay is a senior (or "experienced") citizen who has been groomed by the Lord Jesus over many years for this latest assignment as a Prayer Minister in the Freedom Ministry of Bella Vista Baptist Church for the past 6 years.  She finds great joy in being used of Him to bring healing and peace to many, learning along with them of His personal tenderness, love and commitment to the hurting.  Previous to participation in Prayer Ministry, she was privileged to teach Bible Study Fellowship and Precepts Upon Precepts, work under Restoration Village in the area of Abuse Support, and lead people through the Steps to Freedom in Christ by Neal Anderson.  Pat has completed TheophosticŪ Ministry Basic and Advanced Training and has led several ministry training sessions.

Cynthia Marshall has worked alongside her husband in ministry for 15 years.  She received a Family and Marriage Counseling degree but, found it left her still looking for the true freedom that Christ promises His children.  Cynthia started facilitating prayer ministry 9 years ago on an as needed basis.  She was shocked and amazed to see the unique transformation that would take place with the Lord's truth.  As she continues to seek His truth in her own life, she longs for others to also find His freedom! John 8:36--"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

Sheryl McAfee has taught God's Word to women for the past 7 years.  It has been her calling and desire to encourage, educate, energize, (and even entertain from time to time) women to know their identity in Christ and the freedom that He has for them.  Life on earth is hard, but Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" - John 10:10 NIV.  We can have peace, joy, and freedom in the midst of suffering and chaos.
Individuals serving in this ministry are considered lay ministers, though in some cases they may be from pastoral, nursing, or professional counseling backgrounds.