Dr James Maloney

It is Christmas Eve 2020 and the whole Christian World is getting ready to celebrate the most wonderful event in human history, the Birth of Jesus Christ. It is truly a wonderful time of the year. This year, Christmas is even more welcome because of all the events of 2020 that have challenged us all. For me and a host of others, Tuesday December 22 was a shocker when our friend and fellow minister James Maloney departed this life for his eternal home in Heaven.  It felt like a "kick in the gut" and unreal. Though Jim's life was a long tale of suffering, pain, and the fiery trial that tested him, we still thought he could beat this one too and emerge victorious like countless times before. But alas, this was to be his last fight before being promoted to his better place.  Jim came down with a covid related pneumonia and was hospitalized in Dallas, Texas on December 11, 2020. Two weeks later he left his battle weary body and soared to His Lord's Presence.  Jim did not lose.  He gained a far better entrance into Glory than we can imagine. His life was that of a Soldier of the Cross who fought on the front lines of spiritual conflict in many nations of the world with an anointing to break the chains that bound whole people groups through the power of the Holy Spirit.  Jim believed, lived, and proclaimed the Miracle and Supernatural Power of Christ so everywhere he went, people were delivered and set free from demons, sicknesses, infirmities and addictions. Souls were saved on every continent for over 40 years of traveling ministry that literally wore his body out.  Yet, he would not stop. He would not let up until his final days. In recent years he had several near death experiences that left him unable to go, yet he would fight back and get back out there because "sick people need to be healed". His compassion for the sick and hurting drove him beyond his own human strength to the point that he learned to lean into the Lord and draw strength from the supernatural Jesus he had preached about for decades.  Some of the greatest miracles and healings of his ministry occurred when he himself could hardly stand up. So great was the presence of the Holy Spirit in his meetings. Now Jim is enjoying some rest in his new Heavenly Body and reaping the rewards of the Lord, who, according the the last sermon I heard him speak in person last August, is "my Friend". Yes Jim and Jesus were friends. Close friends.  

I am so glad that I can say that James Maloney is also my friend.  We could talk about anything. We could be serious and then light hearted and let our hair down. I always knew that I could count on him and trust him with my congregation. I never saw him abuse or offend people he was ministering with. It was like watching God love on people. Yes there were healings and miracles, signs and wonders, but in every case, he left people knowing that God loved them and that God cared. People would leave his meetings feeling loved, encouraged, and empowered.  Jim knew what real ministry was about. He always gave all he had and left nothing on the table. In his nearly 65 years, he lived a full, fruitful and effective life. He loved his wife Joy and his children and grandchildren with a passion. I know of many sacrifices he made to make it back home after each ministry engagement to be with his family. Our prayers are for them.

 

Adam and Julie Culp, Nepal

 

This picture of me and Adam Culp was taken at a coffee shop in Kathmandu, Nepal back in February 2020. Ruth and I were there with Adam & Julie Culp to Teach in a Ministry Training Center founded by Adam and to speak at the First Annual Nepal Kingsway Fellowship Int'l Minister's Conference.  Both events were highly successful and we had a great time making new friends.  Little did we know that from just a few miles east of where we were, a Chinese plague was already being unleashed upon the world. Within days of our return home, the world shut down. Air traffic from Asia was stopped and many missionaries were stranded and unable to get back to the United States. This included Adam and Julie and  their five children.  Through a series of events and by God's Grace, they eventually got out of Nepal and back to the States. Nepal has been shut down since March.  The Culps arrived back in Tulsa and are making preparations to return to Nepal in a few months.  In the mean-time they are traveling in the United States to meet their supporters and make new contacts.  It is their plan to raise the funds necessary to return to Nepal and continue being a blessing to that nation.

They arrived at our home yesterday. They will be ministering in our Wednesday mid week service tonight (Dec 9) and staying for next Sunday morning (Dec 13) before heading back to Tulsa where they are based.

I have known Adam and Julie since the early 1990's when I first met them at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. They were students and friends of my daughter Heather during her time at ORU. Through Heather, I met these fine folks as well others.  In the years to follow, we have become close friends and ministry colleagues. I traveled to India, Myanmar and Nepal with Adam. Just a few years ago, at my insistence, Adam joined Kingsway Fellowship In'tl and has now established KFI in Nepal as a national organization giving credentials and support to a growing number of ministers. Many of these ministers have been serving God in a harsh environment without any covering or encouragement. Now they have an international ministry organization behind them thanks to Adam's efforts.  It is my joy to have been a part of this effort.

I grew up supporting missionaries. They have a special place in my heart and vision. It is always a delight to meet people who give up everything to take the Gospel to the Nations. Adam and Julie Culp are two of the most dedicated and selfless people I have ever known. Their whole family is committed to going where others will not go. They endure hardness and suffer deprivation willingly in order to establish God's work in remote places.  With Adam, I personally have been to the ends of the earth! 

I can without reservation, totally recommend this couple to you for love, support, partnership and prayers.

You can contact Adam at: fhgttn@live.com or give directly through: https://cash.app/$fhgttn

It is hard to believe that almost a year has passed since this picture was taken of Ruth and me with Papa Doorn at our annual Christmas service! Little did we know what lay ahead of us for the new year 2020.  Papa Doorn prophesied the "CHANGE" was coming. Wow! He nailed it for sure! On January 1st we decided to change locations of our church to a building on Atlantic Blvd. The move was completed in mid February just as Covid-19 was about to hit.  With the shut downs and some building permit delays, we were not able to have services in the new place until August. During those months we met in Robert and Irene Fellows' home. Some of our regular members have stopped coming and we still are less than half the size we were when this picture was taken. Our missions activity was severely cut back with only one trip to Nepal in February. We have sent a lot of support to help feed hungry people in Kenya, India, Nepal, Honduras and others. In all of this, God has been faithful to us all for which we are thankful. Ruth and I have made trips to Nepal, Des Moines, Iowa, Phoenix, Arizona, Spokane, Washington, Knoxville, Tennessee as well as several trips within the state of Florida. In all of this, we have avoided the dreaded virus and other sicknesses all to God's glory. Now we are about to celebrate another Christmas season and Papa Doorn (age 91) is scheduled to be with us again on December the 20th. This will be his 20th year in a row to be with us on Christmas Sunday! We are still in the midst of election controversy and praying constantly about the outcome. We believe the prophets and trust God for a great victory. 2021 is looking to be a great year for the Kingdom of God! I BELIEVE JESUS IS LORD!!!