Thomas Sheldon Padley
President of the Alliance
For Renewal Churches/Brazil
I remember one day, several years
ago, everyone talking around our homes here on the mission property (situated
just outside of Belo Horizonte in the mountains
of Brazil.) They were saying; “All he said was, ‘Jesus,…..’ and the glory of the Lord filled
the place.” I asked, "Who are you talking about?" They said; “Vincent,…..Vincent Skinner.”
Through my curiosity, I invited Vincent to our home. Vincent, Lisa and their sons have been our
good friends ever since.
I have traveled and worked with Vincent and Lisa in the
nations, and knowing their hearts, I can tell you this is not just another
book. It’s a reflection of the ministry
of Jesus through a man who has a passion for winning the lost as the emphasis,
through the manifestation of God’s presence in the revival meetings. John said in his gospel, “And there are also
many other things that Jesus did. One of the things that
attracted us to Vincent was his love to see God’s glory touch those who don’t
know Him. Vincent draws from the
insights of the rich experiences as he sees God manifest His glory, in response
to men and women who hunger and thirst for God.
When you are with Vincent you soon realize that titles,
positions, rules and regulations of the structured business of ministry is not
as important as God’s presence. Protocol
is not as distinguished when you are in the manifest presence of God, and
relationships are paramount. It’s not
about us, it’s all about Jesus! Yet the closer we get to Him the more we see a
loving Father God and He cares about us.
In Him we live;
Thomas Sheldon Padley
President of the Alliance
For Renewal Churches/Brazil
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Pastor Gregory Haswell
Northlands Christian
Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Hype and pretension
has lost much of its allure for me. I long for authentic expressions of
Christianity. I think most of us are looking for genuine servant hearted
leaders to be consistent examples for the church. Vincent
Skinner is someone like that, whom I have come to admire
for his authentic walk with God. He lives what he preaches and
demonstrates his faith by signs that consistently follow his ministry. His
unassuming manner in life and his confidence while ministering both leave
the impression of the Spirit of Jesus. His impressive ministry of breaking
open new fields by the power of God has spanned over a decade.
Pastor Gregory Haswell
Northlands Christian
Church, Atlanta, Georgia