Pathfinder-Generations” - Chapter 1 of an eBook by Dave Bessey

Apostle Bo Salisbury

“True Kingdom activity is catalystic. It is never an end in itself. It always is a means to an end because there is always seed to reproduce within Kingdom endeavors initiated by the Spirit.”

and,

“Most people think “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” But apostolic reformers think “if there’s a better way, let’s improve it.”End Quote

We are entering a critical mass time for our generation. We need to listen and obey the command Yahweh is giving. The next generation will be still born if we do not get this right.

Consider this prophetic word from Isaiah which relates to this idea of discipleship in leading people to a relationship with Yahweh rather than idolatry in false religion:

“For I will pour out water on a thirsty land and streams on dry ground. I will pour my spirit out on your descendants and my blessing on your offspring. And they shall sprout among the grass like willows by a watercourse of water. This one will say, ‘I belong to Yahweh!’ And that one will be called by the name of Jacob, and another will write on his hand ‘Yahweh’s’ and take the name of Israel.” Thus says Yahweh, the king of Israel, and its redeemer, Yahweh of hosts: “I am the first, and I am the last, and there is no god besides me. And who is like me? Let him proclaim it! And let him declare it and set it in order for me since I established an eternal people and things that are to come, and let them tell them the things that are coming. You must not tremble, and you must not be paralyzed with fear. Have I not made you hear from of old and declared it, and you are my witnesses? Is there a god besides me? And there is no rock! I know none!” All those who form an idol are nothing, and their delightful things do not profit. And their witnesses do not see or know, so they will be ashamed. Who would form a god and cast an image of which he cannot profit? Look! all his companions shall be ashamed, and the artisans are human! Let all of them assemble; let them stand up. They shall tremble; they shall be ashamed together. The ironsmith works in the coals with his tool and forms it with hammers. And he makes it with his strong arm; indeed, he becomes hungry, and he lacks strength; he does not drink water, and he is faint. The woodworker stretches out a line; he makes an outline of it with a marker. He makes it with a knife and makes an outline of it with a compass. He makes it like the image of a man, like the beauty of a human, to dwell in a temple. Cutting down cedars for himself, he chooses a holm tree and an oak, and he lets it grow strong for him among the trees of the forest. He plants a cedar, and the rain makes it grow. And it becomes fuel for a human, and he takes some of it and grows warm; also, he kindles a fire and bakes bread. Also, he makes a god and bows in worship; he makes himself an image and bows down to it! He burns half of it in the fire; he eats meat over half of it; he roasts a roast and is satisfied. Also he grows warm and says, “Ah! I am warm! I see the fire!” And he makes the remainder of it into a god! He bows down to his idol, and he bows in worship and prays to him, and he says, “Save me, for you are my god!” They do not know, and they do not understand, for their eyes are besmeared so that they cannot see, their minds so that they have no insight. And no one takes it to heart, and there is no knowledge and no understanding to say, “I burned half of it in the fire and also I baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat, and I have eaten. And I shall make the rest of it into an abomination! I shall bow down to a block of wood!” He feeds on ashes; a deceived mind misleads him. And he cannot save himself, and he cannot say, “Is this not an illusion in my right hand?”” Isaiah‬ ‭44‬:‭3‬-‭20‬ ‭LEB‬‬

We love to make idols out of everything, including the bible , our ministers and those who lead praise and worship. We need to repent now!

Once we understand our place in faith, the grace will establish our mission and how we move out. As pathfinders in the apostolic we think generational and connect people to Christ. We are always mentoring and fathering not to lead them to us, but to the Rock of out salvation, the Chief Cornerstone.

Here is an example of the “pathfinder generational” type of discipling, fathering and mentoring that must occur.

Pathfinder Paul passing on to his spiritual son the understanding of passing the truth of the Revelatory Word to the next generation:

“Timothy, my dear son, live your life empowered by God’s free-flowing grace, which is your true strength, found in the anointing of Jesus and your union with him! And all that you’ve learned from me, confirmed by the integrity of my life, deposit into faithful leaders who are competent to teach the congregations the same revelation. Overcome every form of evil as a victorious soldier of Jesus the Anointed One. For every soldier called to active duty must divorce himself from the distractions of this world so that he may fully satisfy the one who chose him. An athlete who doesn’t play by the rules will never receive the trophy, so remain faithful to God! The farmer who labors to produce a crop should be the first one to be fed from its harvest. Carefully consider all that I’ve taught you, and may our Lord inspire you with wisdom and revelation in everything you say and do. But make Jesus, the Anointed One, your focus in life and ministry. For he came to earth as the descendant of David and rose from the dead, according to the revelation of the gospel that God has given me.”2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭8‬ ‭TPT‬

Whether we are called apostle, pathfinder, trailblazer, forerunner, explorer, or pioneer, the function is the same, we are called to set order in the wilderness, or as Captain Kirk said “to boldly go where no one has gone before.” The pathways prepare the paths for the settlers (occupiers) that will come, but also they prep the battlefield too, in a form of infiltration and reconnaissance or intelligence gathering purposes.

Apostle Rick Claeson

“APOSTLES & PROPHETS........are often considered strange or different because they are different. They move to the beat of a different drummer. They don't go down paved roads, instead they make roads. They move ahead to take ground, seeing what is not yet seen, calling it out and into existence. To the world, sometimes even to the Church, they are often strange, trouble makers and unaccepted. Some prophets are called to walk out and demonstrate what Father God has spoken.

Think of Jeremiah. The man was just weird at times. He was obedient but he was also maligned and misunderstood.

Some of you have pioneered hard places in new ways in NEW seasons, and in doing so became a catalyst that has sparked a flame. That flame has many times sparked revival and criticism. Know that there will always be those from past seasons who are unwilling to move into the NEW, who choose to criticize because they unwilling to accept that the NEW has come.” End Quote

Generations

There are no Grand Fathers in the Spiritual Kingdom of Christ, sitting in rocking chairs and watching reruns on the American Movie Classics Channel. Each generation must raise their spiritual sons and pass the ball to the next generation of pathfinders. How is this executed? We model or demonstrate the word through a well established method it is called the 5 fold ministry. Each of us helps in raising up the next generation leadership. We impart Christ in us to them. These warriors then do the same thing also and so on. We failed to fully impart Christ by only imparting His shepherd’s heart and rabbinic or teacher’s heart. Then when came time for evangelism we only trusted the evangelist to go and we did not truly allow them to impart their DNA to the NEXGEN. But worst, we tried to leave out the prophets and the prophetic and even worse than that, we blocked any apostles from taking their place with their grace. If we the Ekklesia were a tire it would not roll and if a real building it would not withstand the storms, for we forgot the Chief Cornerstone and the other cornerstones which give us foundation stability.

Equipping the next generation takes the whole tribe. We need every gift fully functioning and not just talk. Teachers of the word are highly needed, but practical functional training must come next in each grace ministry function of the five fold ministries (apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, pastoral snd teaching). If neglect this command from our King we will continue failing in our “occupy until He comes” mode, in our building up the Church and in advancing the Kingdom. We will prevail against the gates of hell. Are you ready?

We need to see intercession, yes prayer as the primary method of pathfinder warfare. Wd need to hear from our Warrior King. We need to go and fight where God says and not just on our own fleshly desires or stubborn will. We need to be directed by faith and in the power grace from God, His grace as we seek his face and will. His kingdom come His will be done on earth realm as it is in heaven realm.

Apostle Cindy Allen

“The ministry of Intercession becomes very diverse within apostolic graces.

Tending the Garden, or "taking care of our terrain", obviously requires some Holy Spirit strategy that comes from the Word of God in how we're led to further intercede for our cities and nations.

The Word of God draws us onto foundations built upon Christ, which then lead us out onto paths where ministry is further cultivated through teams and companies.

When the word of God is paired with the gifts and ministries of Christ, we experience the ministries in their ascension form for greater purposes. Over a course of time, we see the word fulfilled on many levels through team and family relationships. Titus 1:5 as one example, in respect to what the prophetic words and visions have spoken of what is to come to our cities and nations. (pandemics, pestilence, wars, political and economic unrest, etc.)

Apostolic ministry is cultivated for the purpose of becoming needed Kingdom provision when "the sign's of the times" also begin appearing on the horizon of the seasons that the ministry was created for. The "signs of these times" are those which mark where and how previous prophetic words are presently coming to pass.

The word that is fulfilled within spiritual and natural families abounds to greater grace towards greater communities, cities, regions, nations without end. What we have cultivated for one part is purposed to be multiplied to other parts.”End Quote

This leads to a “pure white dress” or holy actions (works) for the bride of Christ, the Church, because we finally do it God’s way on His pathways and not our own.

The kairos timing and discerning the times then is critical in any targeting campaign of warfare, especially spiritual warfare. His strategic plans will come about despite us, but His tactical plans can bring victory through us or not. Hopefully we learn to humble ourselves and submit…