| Pastor Walter L. Smith III |
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| "The Dawn of a New Day Has Come!" |
For twelve years, Walter and Charlene faithfully pursued
the call of God on their lives by providing organizational development consultation, leadership development seminars,
and power-packed music-evangelism encounters for church and Para-church organizations around the country, and in several countries
on the continent of Africa. Their primary thrust was with pastors of both small/mid-sized congregations, as well
as mega-churches of diverse denominational structures and congregational makeup’s that helped to foster
a kingdom-centered approach to the business affairs and spiritual growth of their ministries, for trans-generational
impact, stability and sustainability of the heavenly vision ordained by the Lord. In
2003, after a clear communication about their future in ministry, during a powerful visitation from the Lord, they accepted
the initial call to "prepare to pastor" with no clear determination from the Lord concerning His timing for their
obedience or steps of faith. Since that time, God has moved them to California, and set them on the course of final
preparation before launching the "church arm" of Pure In Heart Int'l Ministries Inc., which is
called The Center for Kingdom Advancement. Due to the unexpected stroke and third diagnoses of cancer for
Charlene till her graduation to heaven in December of 2009, the church planting was postponed. The
Lord has given Pastor Walter explicit instructions concerning the establishment of this "church plant" in
the entertainment capital of the world. As the Lord wills and directs the apostolic and prophetic mandate that already
rests upon their lives and ministry - which is unique to the ministry vision and impact of their ministry on others through
the years; is critical to the engagement upon the entertainment culture that permeates this region. As
such, Pastor Walter believes that the Father is releasing a fresh new emergence of His ministry-gifts in the New Testament
Church today as an extension of Christ’s earthly ministry, including the office of the Apostle.
Pastor Walter carries the burden and passion of this apostolic office in his oversight of the ministry. The Greek word,
apostolos refers to God’s special ambassadors or “sent ones”, who are commissioned to contend
for pure doctrine, preserve unity among the saints, equip leaders, model Christian character, and help the church advance
into new territory. The challenge and confusion for many in the Body of Christ is that they’re
encountering the cheap imitations and shady counterfeits in many immature personalities seeking applause from men,
rather than being the glowing reflection of Christ in reality; as His righteous servants with a heart for God’s
purposes above their own. There is also a thirst for position and notoriety that perverts
the function of these offices by promoting a political hierarchy amongst men instead of a governmental organization
as a citizen of God’s Kingdom that properly recognizes the contribution of each office, and rewards their faithfulness
for walking in agreement with the Father’s will. As a thriving apostolic movement develops globally in the midst
of changing and challenging times consumed by fear and uncertainty, the significance of the true Apostle’s
role will reveal itself more and more important - as we all prayerfully participate and thoughtfully engage in the next global
awakening in the world, before the eminent return of Jesus Christ. The True Apostle is marked with a special
grace and anointing to mobilize the church to achieve its worthy mission and mandate that we’ve received from the Father.
Cessasionist Theologians believe that the office or apostolic roles passed off the scene following
the publication of the Bible’s New Testament (canon of the scriptures) or following the resurrection of Jesus, but this
unbiblical theological disposition of many learned theologians and church leaders today - is the primary reason we’re
currently in such a desperate need for wiser, inspired, and visionary leaders to help win the world for Christ, in spirit
and in truth. The Apostle Paul called those imitating the office in mere words without the true nature and
character of Christ - impostors, whose misuse of their charisma and hierarchal positions in leadership is constantly seeking
to draw people to themselves – instead of thoughtfully pointing people toward the Lord in thought, word and deed; The
Kingdoms of Men vs. The Kingdom of God. Biblical characteristics and qualifications of the True
Apostle include: - Apostolic Authority is the God-ordained influence, privilege and authorization to prayerfully and
strategically mobilize His unified army of devoted believers over all of the enemy’s works; through the operation of
God’s supernatural presence and power in the midst of resisting demonic principalities and strongholds wielding their
perverted influence in/over people at all levels of society and in various geographic territories - where God’s original
intention has been made known. When the church starts to ask “why” there is such a battle over certain physical
territories and regions by getting the Mind of the Spirit concerning God’s intent, the measure of power and resource
allocation from heaven will be seen or realized as we understand His purpose and enact His plan with greater accuracy and
precision.
- Apostolic Boldness is the unflinching
commitment to the integrity of God’s Word and Will amidst powerful or influential men, religious ideologies and systems,
and oppressive governments and dignitaries that may intentionally threaten or retaliate in word or deed against the fearless
confidence exuded by God’s servants-sent to represent His heart.
- Apostolic Character is the developed spiritual capacity for honesty and transparency through a special
grace revealed in war (severe spiritual warfare) and in peace (season of spiritual rest). The genuineness of their humility
is revealed by their desire to equip and empower others and not exercise control over people. The qualifications for
spiritual leaders listed in both the book of Titus and Timothy, are the benchmark for this capacity-building that is ongoing
in the life of a true disciple of Christ.
- Apostolic Compassion
is the heart’s devotion to serve unselfishly and to suffer gracefully, without forfeiting their eternal rewards for
temporal benefits. The focus is on losing their life for His sake, and not misrepresenting God’s Kingdom by salvaging
their reputation and misusing their position for personal gain.
- Apostolic Intercession is the seasoned grace to pour oneself out with passionate intercession and spiritual
fervor for the breakthrough of others, as led by the Holy Spirit in agreement with the Father’s plans and purposes.
- Apostolic Miracles is the demonstration of Christ’s continuing influence revealed through
genuine apostolic authority for being the instrument of miraculous signs and wonders that focuses searching humanity
on God’s redemptive purposes in reconciling the world to Himself; through healing the sick, raising the dead, and the
multiplication of material goods to reveal His inexhaustible power.
- Apostolic
Vision is the comprehensive spiritual perspective and seasonal
download of God’s big picture for the local and universal church that is inextricably connected to the strategic
implementation of His Great Commission with timely and appropriate divine strategies for accomplishing His eternal agenda
in the earth.
