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We are not in a war over information. We’re in a war over encounter. The battle isn’t about what we know—it’s about how we know. And in the words of Jesus, the religious leaders weren’t just misinformed—they were misaligned with the source of revelation itself: “Woe to you experts in the law! You have taken away the key of knowledge; you yourselves did not enter, and you hindered those who were entering.” — Luke 11:52 Jesus wasn’t confronting ignorance—He was confronting a counterfeit way of knowing. They had the scrolls, but not the Spirit. They taught truth, but didn’t enter the reality of it. And worse—they blocked others from entering as well.

We’re standing at a threshold. The Spirit is not just inviting us to ministry—He’s summoning us into governance. Jesus didn’t build a religion; He inaugurated a Kingdom. And with that Kingdom come keys—real keys—delegated to those who have been refined for rulership, not just service. For too long we’ve confused platform access with governmental access. But gates don’t respond to gifting—they respond to keys. And in Scripture, two figures give us a framework for understanding the kind of Kingdom authority the Ekklesia is meant to carry: David and Daniel. These aren’t just historical profiles—they’re governmental prototypes.

There’s a sound returning to the earth — and it’s not coming from the stadiums. It’s not polished. It’s not produced. It’s not center stage. It’s coming from the living rooms, the kitchens, and the back patios where presence, prayer, and purpose meet around a table. It’s not that the big gatherings are bad. It’s that they were never the starting point — and they cannot be the sustaining source of revival. Before the microphones and megaphones, there was a meal. Before the sermons, there was a supper. Before the Acts 2 outpouring, there was an upper room. And I believe the Spirit is calling us back to something primal, personal, and profoundly powerful: The return to the table.

The Mess, The Machinery, and the Ministry Ministry is beautiful. Ministry is sacred. And yes — REAL ministry is messy. Not because we’ve failed, but because we’re following a Jesus who stepped into the mess of humanity — and invited us to do the same. His model was never sterile. It was never smooth. It was never built for comfort. It was built for transformation — ours and others’. In many ways, we’ve all wrestled with the tension between the ministry of Jesus, the machinery we’ve built, and the mess we often find ourselves in. This blog isn’t a critique of individuals or organizations. It’s an invitation — a fresh look at what Jesus actually modeled, and a beckoning back into the simplicity, the power, and yes, the glorious mess of real Kingdom ministry. The Mess: What Jesus Was Never Afraid Of The ministry of Jesus started in a manger, walked among the sick and poor, and ended at a cross. That’s not clean. That’s not controlled. That’s costly, disruptive, and full of interruptions. But it’s also holy. Ministry that mirrors Jesus will always have fingerprints, tears, and dirt on it.

Revelation 12 is not simply an apocalyptic vision—it is a Kingdom blueprint. A divine unveiling of how the saints of God overcome the schemes of the accuser, not merely by survival, but by walking in spiritual authority. This passage lays out not only the cosmic battle in the heavens but also the weapons and posture of those who are destined to overcome. "And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death." Revelation 12:11 (NASB) This is more than a verse to memorize. It is a commissioning verse for every believer called to rise in this hour. The Church in our generation must understand these three keys of authority if we are to walk in victory. But let’s be clear: while all three are essential, one key is the ultimate hinge upon which the others swing.

One of the most costly mistakes I made early in leadership was equating someone’s reaction with their maturity. You know the moment. You deliver a word of correction, share a challenging revelation, or press on a pattern that needs shifting—and you’re watching their face like it’s a stock ticker. You see the eye twitch, the sudden stillness, or the shift in tone. And you think to yourself, “They’re not ready. They’re immature. They didn’t take that well.”

There’s a leadership shift happening across the body of Christ—quiet, but undeniable. We’re watching something long overdue take place: A journey away from the heavy-handed apostolic, into something truer, more tested, and more like Jesus: Heavy Hearted apostolic leadership. We’re not talking about abandoning the apostolic. We’re talking about refining it—returning it to its intended form.

Everyone says they want it. Breakthrough. Purpose. Destiny. The calling. The crown. The fire of God. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: You want to want it, but you may not actually want it… at least not like you think you do. You admire hunger from a distance. You post about fire, but won’t stay on the altar. You love the sound of passion, but not the price of it. Because real passion doesn’t perform. It persists.

With God's help, we are contending for the authentic New Testament Church— A people who live surrendered to Jesus, share life through covenant with Him, and fulfill His assignments together. We do not join East Gate simply by attending services or signing membership papers. We are formed here through a living process—through interaction with four key tables where Christ is at the center. Each table shapes how we belong, how we grow, and how we worship. Here’s how it works:

The Table of Trust is one of the most sacred spaces in Kingdom culture. It’s where discipleship becomes relational. Where transformation is sharpened by accountability. Where we exchange isolation for interdependence. But make no mistake: this table only works when Jesus is truly at the head. When He's not, it quickly becomes something else: A circle of woundedness that never heals A spiritualized social club A religious system of control A mirror of broken family dynamics So how can we tell if Jesus has been displaced at the Table of Trust? Let’s explore the symptoms—not to condemn, but to recalibrate. 1. Correction Feels Like Rejection

There is a moment in the life of every believer when personal transformation must give way to corporate responsibility. Not because you’ve arrived—but because you’ve been formed. That moment doesn’t begin on a stage. It doesn’t start with a microphone. It begins at a table—a different kind of table. We call it The Table of Leadership. This is not the same as being put into a leadership position. This table is not about titles. It’s about assignment. It’s where the leaders God has formed through communion, trust, and tribe are now entrusted with the responsibility of serving the body.

There’s a kind of unity that can be built through common interests, mutual benefit, or shared goals. But then… there’s oneness. Oneness is not built in the boardroom. It’s not crafted through contracts or networking. It’s forged at a table—through fire, tears, truth, trust, and time. The Table of Fellowship is where we move from mere agreement into spiritual alignment. It is the place where hearts begin to beat together, not just walk side by side. This table is the fruit of the Table of Communion and the Table of Trust. You don’t get here unless you’ve already surrendered at those first two.

You’re not really seated until you’re seen. And you’re not really being transformed until you’ve allowed someone to sit close enough to tell you the truth in love. If the Table of Communion is where we come into union with Jesus, the Table of Trust is where we learn to walk that union out in authentic relationship—with people God places in our lives. This table is often misunderstood, avoided, or misused. But I believe it is one of the most critical spaces in our Table, Tribe, Team, Tent framework—because this is where many destinies are either matured… or aborted.

As the sun sets and the Passover season begins, Jewish families all over the world will gather at tables tonight to retell the story of deliverance—a night when the blood of a lamb covered their homes, when Egypt lost its grip, and when the people of God stepped into a promise that would take generations to unfold. But long after that first exodus, another table was set—this time in an upper room in Jerusalem. It was Jesus’ final Passover, but He wasn’t just looking back. He was setting the pattern for what we now call The Table of Communion. And just like the first table in Egypt… This table marked a turning point.

Let me ask you a question that every believer, every leader, and every community needs to answer— Who is actually hosting your table? I’m not talking about Sunday dinner or who leads the prayer. I’m talking about the table of your life. Your leadership. Your spiritual formation. Your ministry rhythms. Because if Jesus isn’t at the head—then it’s not His table.

Let’s be honest—communion has been watered down in many circles. I have been guilty of it before, but NO MORE! At times, It has been reduced to a quiet moment before a sermon or a symbolic ritual that we rush through without revelation. But the Table of Communion was never meant to be a ritual. It’s meant to be a place of union, where remembering becomes receiving, and receiving becomes becoming. You don’t just reflect on Jesus here. You participate in Him. This isn’t snack-time for the soul—it’s a supernatural exchange.

The Table is Set – Entering the Table of Communion Before we ever thought about sitting down with Jesus, He had already prepared a table. Before we ever knew we were hungry, He was setting the place. Before we even realized we were broken, He was breaking the bread. The Table of Communion is not about our worthiness—it’s about His invitation. It’s the first of the four core tables in our Table, Tribe, Team, Tent framework, and without it, the rest of the framework doesn’t work. This is not a side dish in your walk with Christ—this is the meal that transforms everything else....

Why is it so important that we allow Jesus to sit at the head of EVERY table? I will use the table of transformation to help drive this point home.

Bringing people into a fuller revelation of their identity and purpose often requires us to share space. Let's look at ways to invite them into this space.

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Let's dive into 5 distinct "table" expressions that bring together the realization of Jesus' leadership in His Church, and how we can receive it, and release it into others.

The table of communion with Christ is unchanging. This table is the most important table of all, it is the table where redemption is revealed, and restoration is poured out as living waters.

Last year, the Lord asked me to lay down the most wonderful work opportunity to spend a year building foundations for a great harvest coming upon the earth. The cost was the biggest I had ever paid. Not only monetarily, but things I had believed for in a position for a long time.

For those who are asking for my 2020-2030 pattern teaching, I want to tell you some aspects that we entered into this new Hebrew year. This year will be the most important year of readiness as a powerful restorative anointing comes upon the body.