The Ministry of Healing

One of the themes presented in this issue, Vol. 1 Number 5 -- November 13, 1973 is the issue of Healing. The ministry of healing has been a major emphasis in the Charismatic Renewal since its inception in the 1960's. Of course, we would also point out that healing was a major ministry of Jesus and His Disciples. We see a vital ministry in healing both in the Gospels and in the book of Acts. Most of us in this renewal will report many healings that we believe are miraculous. We also are disappointed and confused that so many people don't seem to be healed. This is part of what Clay Ford was grappling with in this article.

Dr. Clay Ford is an interesting man. When he wrote this article he was quite young. While he was still here in Chula Vista, he ran for mayor of the city (I was his campaign manager -- not very good at this). After he left CV, he obtained his doctorate and served in churches in Pennsylvania, and the LA area. Finally he had a long pastorate in Arcata CA. Then, he returned and became pastor in CV for a couple of years. He is now the pastor of the First Baptist Church of La Jolla (forgive me La Jollan's -- I know you changed your name). Clay is now also the head of the Holy Spirit Renewal Ministries. Ken Pagaard started this ministry as the American Baptist Charismatic Fellowship in 1974.


I just placed this in the posting because I thought it was cute. Another early example of the art that was going to become a major part of OLT.