Pastor Carlton Howell
I am a Disciple of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Called into his Ministry to preach, teach and witness about his death and resurrection bring forthwith disciples for his namesake, build in his namesake and give all for him. Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead. My call has come after a life of sin which was leading to eternal death. But what was once used as a tool of death, will be used to spread the word of God through the guidance of the Holy Spirit which Christ sent to us so that we would not be alone.
This is a move that has come at a high cost, from effective my family, friends and life in order I may gain a greater understanding and a closer walk with Jesus Christ. I am paying this price willingly and with the utmost pride. Because he has called me from out of the wilderness into the light. (Damascus Ministry). The name comes from the life story of Apostle Paul. When he was known as Saul, he persecuted Christians because they proclaimed the name of Christ. While on the road to Damascus, the Lord Jesus came; Acts 9:3-8 ”Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.” Just as Saul did, I was persecuting Christians and did not believe until one night when the lord came to me and changed me forever. he pulled habits out of me and a change started to happen. I longed to see him again and talk to him. During this time I was unable to see the promise that Jesus told me, only the suffering that was going on. I suffered two thyroid storms during this time. I also became deeply in debt unable to provide for my family. After losing my home and moving into a two bedroom apartment with 6 people in my family, the lord started to move in my family and myself. After finally going under for surgery the Lord appeared to me again and told me to follow him, minister the Father’s word, and to allow his light to shine through me. I woke up from surgery preaching the word and did not stop. I preach to the I.V lines, the hospital bed, my wife, my kids, the walls, the floor, the doctor, the hospital staff. One lady told me “you’re going to need to slow down, you just got out of surgery.” I replied, “I saw the Lord Jesus and was told to preach the word, I will not stop.”
Lady Ivy Howell
I was saved by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 5 years old! Filled with the Holy Spirit at the age of 5 also with the evidence of speaking in tongues. I never went to bible school or been to seminary school, just always had a hunger and thirst for the things of God, I was baptized during camp when I was 14. I remember being there and feeling the presence of God that night after I was baptized. While I was in high school I remember hearing the Lord’s call to me to preach the gospel and set the Captives free letting people especially the rejected, the unchurched and the church hurt letting them know that they can be free.
It was during this time I was a part of the Christian Club where we would meet on Monday mornings for study and prayer before school started. While in my early 20’s I volunteered at a storefront church and faithfully sung for their services and was used by the Holy Spirit. During this time of serving, I met many key people in my life who have helped me to know my purpose and understand the deeper levels of God. I attended a revival and felt and bore witness to the move of God that went around the whole world where I receive many impartations of things that I am walking in now in my life! All Honor and Glory goes to my Abba Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit!