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Perry Stone Ministries | April 29 at 11:58 AM ·
For many years now, Perry has consistently preached between 4 and 8 times per week. Most months, he does not have even a single day off. In the meantime, he has spent 7 years writing his Old and New Testament commentary Bibles while still publishing new books every year – not to mention the numerous conferences, prayer meetings, and worship services he has led at OCI, and of course the Manna-Fest television program, which airs weekly.
This rigorous schedule has taken a huge toll on Perry’s health and mind. It has left him emotionally depleted and burnt out. Because of all of these factors, Perry needs an extended rest and time of healing. This time will allow him to seek spiritual renewal, emotional help, and physical healing.
Under the direction of the VOE board, Perry will be taking an extended sabbatical for an undetermined amount of time.. The ministry teams will continue their daily operations during his leave.
We ask that our partners and friends respect this time of privacy. All of your prayers are needed and very much appreciated. Perry will not be keeping office hours, taking phone calls, or responding to emails or letters during his absence. All correspondence will be handled by the ministry staff. Thank you for your understanding, and our teams are dependent upon your prayers and support.
Varnel Watson
what happened there Peter Vandever Alan Smith
Fran
He is no different than the rest of you guys.women can intrigue men them selves in a way that opens up the gate. I worked a short time in a ministry .
We were in a meeting . I was setting on sofa and I was listening . And I felt eyes on me . And I looked and the lead pastor was looking at my legs and almost salivating. I immediately pulled my dress as far down to floor as I could . I soon saw other things and heard other things that made me not want to be a part of any Job working with people.
Years before when I was a young girl I had a deacon catch me in a place were no one was for a short space of time , (he was and old fart). He reached and grabbed both sides of my face and tried to kiss me . Even though I was only a teen . I knew that was not right . I wrenched my self away and caught up with his wife and my mom. Never said a word to anybody. Just made myself scarce around him.
I now am an older lady and I have even had young men make eyes at me. But I do not entertain the look and get going about my businesses. I have seen women and men act in ways that suggest more than they intended.
I say this women who wants to be liberated they better learn how to shut a man or another woman down by opening their mouth and saying ,” something like , excuse me don’t say those things to me. Or you can shut up and leave now. “ .
So let’s all be grown ups and get on with the business of getting ready for heaven.
Doyle Rogers
Evidently Perry is being present here to open his ministry up fault finding and gossip . Question. What ever happened to the scripture that says 1Ch_16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.?
Jonathan Barnes
Doyle Rogers that’s a cop out for people to never question something a minister does. How about testing all things with scripture rather than assuming someone is perfect in their actions. The true anointed one is Christ.
But otherwise I don’t see how this article is attacking the man.
Candie Magill
It is more often an excuse for some immature christian to slash another to ribbons so they can elevate themselves. Until you have accurate revelation as to the specific happenings in this issue as well as permission from God to release that information, you would be using Godly wisdom to keep your mouth shut and your head bowed.
Doyle Rogers
My conclusion That Perry Stone is being present here to open his ministry up fault finding and gossip is based on the track record here concerning other ministries. Question How does Perry Stones personal decision fit in with the subject of PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY.
Varnel Watson
Doyle Rogers We LOVE bro Perry and pray for him often as well as you should.
The information presented in this post is true and comes straight from bro. Perry’s page word for word https://www.facebook.com/perrystonevoe/posts/3248949945139706
you however seem to be proving your own track record here Please obtain from inappropriate accusations in this group Your approach is turning from intrusive to abusive Thank you
Kevin Ray Dunn
This man goes non stop. He has a schedule that keeps him very busy. But he has a awesome leadership and board that will keep things going. My previous ministry schedule had me to the point I had a burn out moment. Ministry is very rewarding but we are very human as well. Perry has a strong will and will do what God has called him to do.
Varnel Watson
most of them go non stop – NOT what the note is saying
Varnel Watson
Doyle Rogers We LOVE bro Perry and pray for him often as well as you should.
The information presented in this post is true and comes straight from bro. Peryr’s page word for word https://www.facebook.com/perrystonevoe/posts/3248949945139706
Will you please stop offending this group with your daily unsubstantiated and false accusations especially toward people who have done so much for the Kingdom!
Rome Meade
Exactly what the article says. He needs a break. Not a break from the Lord but a break from Church. I salute him for taking time to recharge instead of Purim flat, non life changing messages into other.
Varnel Watson
the article does not state the reason but such is understood
Candie Magill
No Varnel it is not understood. When you are given 0 revelation as to the specifics of a matter all you are left with is conjecture. I suggest everyone abandon conjecture and keep your head bowed and your eyes on God.
Rome Meade
Troy Day “For many years now, Perry has consistently preached between 4 and 8 times per week. Most months, he does not have even a single day off. In the meantime, he has spent 7 years writing his Old and New Testament commentary Bibles while still publishing new books every year – not to mention the numerous conferences, prayer meetings, and worship services he has led at OCI, and of course the Manna-Fest television program, which airs weekly.”
That’s why.
Varnel Watson
Rome Meade “…Perry needs an extended rest and ****time of healing.**** This time will allow him to seek spiritual renewal, emotional help, and ******** physical healing.” emph. added Peter Vandever
Peter Vandever
If my intel is right, he needs a miracle and it quite serious.
Varnel Watson
Peter Vandever I do not believe your so call intel comes from a reliable source Sounds more like gossip with people afraid to be identified as sources of such info
Ellen Smith
The same thing happened to Rick Renner, missionary to Russia in Moscow. He went nonstop for years and his board made him take an extended rest. He came back stronger than ever, with his family members now engaged in the ministry with him. No man can do it all himself, ministry must be shared as the body.
Timothy Staggs
This article was partly taken from a post on his FB page. I commend the board for helping Perry take a Sabbatical rest. I never knew he had a schedule like that. I pray for Perry to be renewed and revived by the Lord. I pray for his family as well. Let’s all lift him up in prayer
Varnel Watson
not partly but fully – and word for word thank you
Doyle Rogers
Perry Stone was raised up within an atmosphere of urgency OF THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION . that supersedes most ministers.. His father was the same way. He was aware of Ezekiel Chapter nine ….Eze 9:4 And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.
Eze 9:5 And to the others he said in mine hearing, Go ye after him through the city, and smite: let not your eye spare, neither have ye pity:
Timothy Staggs
Yes. So true and his work and anointing revealed that. Let’s pray for his rejuvenation. This is a great time for Perry. Not anything to be ashamed of.
Timothy Staggs
Troy Day then if it was taken it should have been cited.
Varnel Watson
Timothy Staggs it was cited with a direct URL link to Perry’s ministry page and time stamped April 29 at 11:58 AM Pls check your facts first No need for more drama
Sabrina Jones Hunt
Praying for healing, wholeness, and renewal for Bro. Stone. His is one of the few television ministries that my family watches regularly. We’ve been to a number of conferences and meetings for many years.
Darla Vidal
Exhaustion
Amber D Simpson
We love you and Pam. We meet you and Pam , back in the old days….down in Florida and we spoke at the Prophecy Convention. You are in our hearts and we dearly love you. You deserve a long vacation and just take it easy. We are about the same age, I keep telling my husband slow down, take care of yourself. The one thing , Im glad of , is that you slowed down in your preaching, in otherwords… you use to talk so fast it was hard to keep up with you then. So, now, me and my hearing aid husband can understand and grasp more. Just know you are loved.
Vicki
Truth will stand and will be revealed.
Janna
What does that even mean??
Linda King
All I know is that I. miss Bro. Perry and looking forward for him to come back on fire as usual and all this speculation needs to stop we should all be praying and not assuming evil things I know he is a Man of God and yes he needs to rest and he needs ministering to because he pours out into others as the spirit of God uses him let’s be kind and loving speaking words of encouragement build up not tear down PLEASE DO NOT LET THE ENEMY USE YOU. God bless everyone.
lee ann williams
Prayers for Brother Perry Stone, Rest in the Lord.
Robyn Redding
I’m so sad in my heart for Perry Stone…. His face shows the toil he has endured. I just a couple of mos ago found him online and I kept passing him by but 1 day I stopped passing him by and I watched his video… Thru him the Lord spoke to my brokenness and picked my heart up and restored my spirit filling my lungs with the air of hope , being so torn my hope had laid down to just die . Doesn’t matter what foolish folks think , say, or feel about him I am up off the ground and back in the saddle again because this man devoted his all to preaching and teaching the word of God . I’m very thankful for Perry Stone and to God for him. Take the time Perry Stone that you need to heal what the enemy wants to destroy… God is going to bring this man back in a perfect time with a perfect word ….. Praying for Perry Stone from Texas
Rick Donaldson
No matter what it is, sin over worked, exhaustion, mental or physical,
He is a man that loves God and he needs our prayers. If he does nothing else he has fought a good fight and is one of the generals in the army of God
Candie Magill
I could cite dozens of scriptures from not speculating, not sticking your nose into somebody elses business, restoring someone who has fallen, praying for others, lifting them up instead of tearing them down, wheat and the tares, offenses, having ought against you or others, the scriptures are endless as we all well know.
An article which states he is taking a needed break is not precise revelation as to the specifics of the issues. Until God or Perry provides someone with the specifics of the issue at hand as well as permission to reveal it to others; everybody needs to keep their conjecture to themselves and offer it to God and not man. Let God do with your sacrifice of conjecture what God will choose to do with it.
I don’t have to guess, do you? Give your sacrifice of praise to God for the gift of Perry and your sacrifice of edification to Perry, the ministry and the family.
I absolutely abhor christian cannibals. This is time when we are called to unite in corporate prayer and that is scripture.
Betty Scribner
You have written very arrogantly. It would be nobody’s business if Perry’s personal life would not have been posted on facebook or in a bulletin. It would be better to take care of the problems within his ministry with the persons involved, not the public. And move on. The world doesn’t need to know. Because of how it was done, no one stuck their nose in his business. We opened up facebook one day and there it was. When it is approached that way, opinions of all kinds come into yes, even Christians, minds. Because of Perry’s credibility, all Christians can stand firm that he will work through it with yes, the Christians prayers for him. It is coronavirus time. He needs to take a break with the rest of us and prepare for returning as he has. And, I will have to say by the loveless piece you wrote, that you are most absolutely the worst christian cannibal in the church. If you don’t agree, for heaven’s sake, read what you wrote to your Christian brothers and sisters.
Linda Talley
All of us are human and should be mindful to heed God’s Word to take a Sabbath break every week. Preachers (except SDA) can’t do that on Sundays, but they should make sure to have at least one “down” day a week for restoration – ANY mind and body is vulnerable during unceasing activity leading to spiritual, mental, and physical exhaustion.
Laura-Ann L Ruppelt
I have fed on Gods word often fed from Perry’s hand. My prayers are for him, and not a word against him. Being a mom of 4 kids on the spectrum from asperger’s to full on autistic, I know how naturally driven those on the spectrum can be, (and brother Perry is both the most driven and the most prolific writer and teacher I’ve ever seen). He himself taught that after Elijiah was so successful at defeating Jezebel and her prophets at mount carmel, that Elijiah was exhausted. Ive heard brother Perry teach, that it’s exhaustion that causes us to act in ways not consistant with what we know to be right in the Lord, (anything from a wrong attitude to a poor choice in actions) fact is it doesnt matter! Because its at that point that the enemy not only tries to ensnare the Lords faithful servants, but the enemy will also attempt to insite the very people brother Perry ministers to, to condemn him. Its called condemnation and it has no place in the body of Christ. If I never heard another word from brother Perry’s pulpit (and I hope that isnt the case) I would consider him a great man in the Lord and a truly successful teacher and preacher of the word. I am glad he has a board that seeks to both protect him and challenge him to rest. Those like my sons, on the spectrum, often only have their emotional throttle in the fast forward position. I pray for Perry stone’s board. I pray for brother Perry, for rest, restoration and for more balance as he comes into his later years. I am only a year younger than he, and I too have had a small crisis that came from failing to see my own need to adjust my life to a slow growing need for more rest and a more realistic pace. The years are creeping up on us all and natural changes in strength and energy can cause any of us a mistep (of any kind). For sure It takes humility and wisdom to adjust to our new normal, be it because of age, energy, or our new covid normal. Please know my love and prayers are with brother Perry and his board. I have no doubt that he will get what ever he needs.
Joel Blankenship
Be very aware of casting stones. No pun intended.