New to the online school of the Spirit?
Here is how to get started:

This school of the Spirit is not knowledge-based, but action-based. This means you can start at any time.

Make it your rule of thumb -- it's always more important to act on what you already know than to keep absorbing new teachings. The Holy Spirit teaches us as we act.

STEP TWO: Chose your topic(s).

These three topics all focus on being led by the Holy Spirit, and there is more about each on its own page on this website:

There are dozens of articles in each topic, and again, the correct way to use them is to let them move you into action. Feel free to post questions, comments, or testimonies, or to send them by email:

Miracle Lifestyle -- http://miraclelifestyle.gospelsmith.com

Prophetic Song -- http://propheticsong.wordpress.com

Culture Shapers -- http://cultureshapers.wordpress.com

There are other materials available for sale on the Resources page.

Many people have written to say the blogs are useful and helpful,
but the best thing about them is your input. Ask questions;
I'll do my best to answer. Post comments or send them by email.
And share testimonies; your stories will inspire others.

STEP FOUR: Start The Three Actions, And Expect To Grow.

It's late June, 2009. In the next few weeks, I'll be reshuffling the blog articles to follow the three actions and three growth principles of the online school. But for now, here's how to get started.

Here are a few articles that give the basics about the three actions and the ways to reach into God for new growth:

1. Soaking -- here's how to start:

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/01/31/soaking/

2. Encouraging -- here's how and why to encourage:

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/how-to-encourage/

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/why-encouragement/

3. Journaling -- here's how and why:

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/keep-a-journal/

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/why-keep-a-record/

4. Grow Your Gift Mix -- begin by making a list:

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/make-a-list-2/

5. Find Ministry Opportunities -- here are several ways:

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/04/10/overlooked-opportunities/

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/mission-to-your-world/

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/create-your-mission-field/

6. Overflow -- let God do things that are beyond you:

http://miraclelifestyle.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/anointed-to-overflow/

The school assumes you have already made Jesus the Lord of your life -- gotten saved -- been born again -- asked Jesus into your heart. If you haven't asked Jesus into your heart, do it ASAP so God will have something to work with in your life. See "Believing Into Christ" and "The Exchanged Life" and start living a life that centers on Christ in you. He is the key to everything God wants to do in your life.

I'll add articles and make more printed and recorded teaching materials available, but in the end it's up to you to act. Start soaking, start encouraging, keep a list; expect your gift-mix to grow, expect God to lead you into new ministry opportunities, and expect mkoments when He does the impossible in you and through you.

And if you are moved to do so, here are five ways you can help me:

1. Ask questions. Your input will help me do a better job, which in turn will help everybody else who uses this course.

2. Post testimonies. As you meet God while doing the assignments, post a short testimony -- 250 words or less -- on the blog. It may be a new flow in the gifts of the Spirit, an encounter with God in prophetic worship, or a divine appointment at an art show. However it happens, your testimonies will build the faith of others.

3. Spread the word about the online school. Send links to friends. And if you know a church that may want to schedule a workshop, let them know about the school.

4. Please pray for us. Your prayers make a difference.

5. Help support this ministry. As you are able and as God directs, please send financial support to help us continue to make these materials available all over the world. You can send checks to the address below, or use the link to donate online. GospelSmith is a 501(c)(3) organization, and sends receipts for tax purposes at the end of each year.