The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: - Vital Christianity

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MINISTERING DELIVERANCE
1. It is always best to minister in groups to encourage each other; to allow some to minister
whilst others pray or sing praises and still others listen to God.
2. It is possible to minister quietly but firmly at all times.
3. It is helpful to sit in a circle with the leader of the group facing the afflicted person.
4. It is better to minister in a private place--preferably in some room in the church building,
where noninterruption may be ensured; better not late at night.
5. In the course of this ministry some dark secret or sin may come to light. Those ministering
must avoid any appearance of shock or disgust if such is mentioned.
6. The afflicted person needs to feel secure in the love and confidentiality of the group.
7. A prayer may be offered for protection through the blood of Christ over all who are present
and the members of their families just where they are.
8. It may help someone in the group to lay one hand lovingly on the person’s shoulder to give
him a sense of assurance. The dignity of the person being ministered to should be preserved,
though this may not always be possible.
9. The ministry may begin with a brief dialogue covering the following areas:
a. Personal occult involvement.
b. Family history—This is especially important for those who died immediately prior to
the onset of the symptoms.
c. Any false religion, cult involvement or masonic links.
d. Any sexual liaison with another demonized person or one with occult
involvement.
e. General case history.
10. The afflicted person will need to repent and renounce all the work of the occult and of the
flesh (Gal. 5:14-21: Col. 3:5-10).
11. One of the group will call down the Holy Spirit upon the one seeking help. The afflicted
person will be encouraged to invite the Holy Spirit to come into his life, welcome Him, and thank
God for His coming.