There was also a specific protocol for a person in the congregation to follow if they believed they had a “word” for an individual. They were to share the word of prophecy or exhortation with Dad Goodwin. He would weigh it, and if he felt the Lord wanted it shared with the individual, he would ask the intended recipient if he or she wanted to receive some personal ministry. If so, the one with the “word” was allowed to give it under Dad’s oversight, to the individual. If the person did not want to receive personal ministry, they were free to decline it. This gave ample opportunity for those
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