With less than 9% of born again christians holding a biblical worldview, it is vital we begin to reverse this trend. Learn about the 7 mountains of influence and christian culture in this lance rewind from the video archive. Also referred to as the 7 pillars of culture or spheres. God simultaneously gave each of these change agents a message to give to the other.
They were given what they called 7 spheres of influence, or the 7 mountains. In between those cultural mountains is a connective landscape just as powerful as those majestic formations. Likewise, a nations society isnt made up of a single mountain but of seven distinct peaks. Whatever hs is sayinghe usually is saying to more than one person. Seven mountains prayer points crying out for more of him. The enemy has attacked our nation and culture from every direction, making it difficult to know where to even start.
How to pray for the 7 mountains of influence in america. The seven mountain mandate or the seven mountain prophecy is an antibiblical and damaging movement that has gained a following in some charismatic and pentecostal churches. The more righteous people at the top of each mountain, the more righteousness will reign in our country. In the last half century, the american society has seen profound erosion in the moral fiber of our society. Their ministries were to focus on 7 areas of influence in their youth training programs. However, jesus did instruct us to be salt and light, and to go into all the world, and the new testament is replete with admonitions that we are to influence the culture. In july we will be looking at these seven mountains of prayer, exploring each one and learning how to more biblically and effectively pray. The radical 7 cultural mountains conservative movement. David barton advocates seven mountains dominionism right. The 7 mountains of influence business philadelphia house of prayer pastora claudia londono 2. When you pray for the seven mountains of influence and godly leaders to rise. Deceptive 7 mountains strategy illuminism repackaged for christians. Do you believe it is our responsibility to influence those around us.
Reclaiming the 7 mountains that shape culture, 7 cultural mountains. Engaging the seven mountains of culture christians. Reclaim 7 mountains of culture, os hillman this presentation is the plenary presentation by os hillman given at the 2008 church in the workplace conference on reclaiming the 7 mountains of culture. Reclaiming the 7 mountains of culture how to become a person of influence. With a sharp sword in our mouth, we will influence spheres and advance areas of the seven mountains through strategic prayer. When jesus walked the earth, he came with a simple yet profound message the kingdom of god is at. Forum, the seven mountains of culture section, are. Pray leaders on the business mountain will not only be concerned about the bottom line, but will also have compassion for those affected by their leadership.
The 7 mountains of influence family philadelphia house of prayer pastora claudia londono 1. A christian initiative seeking to build a network of leaders committed to centering the seven mountains of culture to the values of jesus christ, is urging christians to be active in engaging and transforming culture outside of church walls. For too long, christianity has been defined by a false concept of church. Were hearing people talk about the country being shut down for months while were dealing with coronavirus, but i think president trump has already decided he wants to get businesses reopened. What is the seven mountain mandate, and is it biblical.
An excerpt from a woman rides the beast by dave hunt p. Gods first instruction to man and god said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Society is changedtransformed through all 7 mountains. Lance wallnau the 7 mountains to culture transformation. These seven mountains refer to seven mountains of global society, media, government, education, economy, religion, family and celebrationarts.
You may have heard of the 7 mountains, or the 7 mindmolders, or the 7. They both are founders of one of the largest christian organizations in the world. As the people of god prayed, contended and cried out i saw the fire of god falling upon the seven mountains of culture in australia. Already sharing her humble wisdom with other professionals seeking gods revelations for cultural transformation. Lance wallnau spends a few moments going over exactly what the 7 mountains are, and what they mean for us as christians, and taking our godgiven place in the world.
As christians have tried to keep culture out of the church, unfortunately, the church has kept itself out of the culture. As a result, believers have built walls around their lives, keeping culture at a distance. A watchmans guide to praying gods promises global prayer worship. To impact all of a culture, people, or nation with the total. Reclaiming the 7 mountains of culture 7 cultural mountains. And not, i might add, to be influenced by the culture.
And theres a scripture they used that came out of isiah 2. Many years ago, the lord spoke to loren cunningham youth with a mission and bill bright campus crusade for christ, first separately, then he brought them together to pray through and discuss this. As the fire of god was falling upon these mountains, it was setting the seven mountains of culture alight with the fire of god. Religion, education, family, government, media, artentertainment, business. If we can influence each of these areas for christ, we will win the culture of our nation. Your roadmap to change culture 7 mountains explained lance. In 1975, bill bright and loren cunningham were having lunch together. Proponents of the seven mountain 7 m mandate say and teach that the church must take control of seven important aspects of society, or mountains, before jesus will return to earth.
The 7 cultural mountains website describes their movement as. A mountain range, by definition, always involves a series of mountains connected by passes or valleys. Change must take place in the 7 mountains of culture in order for this trend to be reversed. They include business, government, media, arts and entertainment, family, religion and education. In 1975 bill bright and loren cunningham met for the very first time. The great city of rome located in italy has been long known as the, city of the seven hills or the city of seven hills.
Those who follow the seven mountain mandate believe that, in order for christ to return to earth, the church must take control of the. How intercession will help us invade the 7 mountains. Deceptive 7 mountains strategy illuminism repackaged. Bill bright is the founder of campus crusade, and loren is the founder of youth with a mission ywam. In 1975, bill bright, founder of campus crusade, and loren cunningham, founder of youth with a mission, had lunch together in colorado. How to pray for the 7 mountains of influence in america kenneth. They are available for instant download in pdf format. Nonantum hill, waban hill, chestnut hill, bald pate, oak hill, institution hill and mount ida. Many warriors carry the mandate to pursue, overtake and recover all. Prayer for all the seven mountains calling exemplary. A kingdom is the sovereign rulership and governing influence of a king over his territory, impacting it with his will, his intent, and his purpose, manifesting a culture. Cavallisforza, piazza, menozzi, and mountain 1988 have shown that considerable similarity exists between canns tree of genetic relationships and the tree of language groups, which hypothesizes that all the worlds languages can be traced to africa. If you are a christian radical enough not to just pray for transformation and revolution in society but to live it, this prophetic blueprint can show you the destiny only you can fulfil. Those who follow the seven mountain mandate speak of occupying the mountains, invading the culture, and transforming society.
For too long the church has been trapped within the four walls of its own buildings, however in invading babylon we see a fresh call and strategy to go into all the world 7 mountains of culture and shine our greater ministry for the glory of god. It is a movement of 24 7, day and night prayer and worship over the nations and peoples each day as well as the seven mountains or spheres of influence profound. Over time these became known as the 7 mountains of god. The 7 mountains are 7 sectors in society that mold the way we think, that is our culture is shaped by these spheres or mountains. Those people at the top of each mountain are the gatekeepers of that particular influence. As a part of enrolling in this course today, you will receive.
Three famous christian leaders heard god telling them that what they needed to do to impact the world for christ was to have christians become active in the spheres of culture that have maximum influence on peoples lives, which god called the seven mountains of influence. Those who follow the seven mountain mandate believe that, in order for christ to return to earth, the church must take control of. Seven principal elevations mark its surface, like the seven hills of ancient rome, with the difference that the seven hills of newton are much more distinct than the seven hills of rome. Tommi femrite is an ordained minister and the founder of gatekeepers international and the apostolic intercessors network and author of invading the seven mountains with intercession.
Every human society has its own shape, its own purposes, its own meanings. In an era of soccer moms, littleleague dads, and tiara queen toddlers, many people believe american culture has become more. In that sense, the seven mountains teaching is quite biblical indeed. Core the parameters of our kingdom assignment to influence extend beyond our church culture into all the culture centers of society. Today, a new trend is emerging in the faith at work movement the idea that the culture is shaped by seven mindmolders, or mountains, in society. Our mandate the central purpose of a christian is not to serve within the four walls of the church we are. However, god had shown both of them that many areas of modern culture still needed.
Overall prayer for all mountains pray that god will position his sons and daughters true followers of jesus to positions of influence on every mountain of culture. If you are interested in seeing the 31 days of prayer for oregon material, you are welcome to click the empower page of this blog where you will find the first of the weekly segment of this prayer guide. The seven mountains of influence and how you influence. Printable pdf notes of each session follow along with each session and write your notes. Seven mountain mandate new apostolic reformation althusser. Seven mountains of influence 101715 the seven mountains of influence colossians 3. W hen warfare and stress hit we are tempted to revert back to our old nature and thought patterns to get relief. A simple way of approaching it is this there are seven distinct cultural areas, or mountains, that shape and influence our culture and nation. What is the seven mountain mandate 7 m 7m, and is it biblical. Thank god for his people whom he has placed in your life to be encouragers and partners with you in. Lance wallnau explains the seven mountains mandate youtube. Now is the time to take dominion on the seven mountains of the lord. It just so happened that god spoke to each of these leaders that very week about the importance of the 7 cultural spheres, or mind molders, as bill bright called them, if we are to affect the culture.
Here are some jawdropping facts on this tectonic shift were seeing in our culture today. Why focus prayer on the seven mountains of culture. It just so happened that god spoke to each of these leaders that very week about the importance of the 7 cultural spheres, or mind molders, as bill bright called them, if we are to affect the culture for jesus christ. Abba heart strategies for the 7 mountains of prayer. Joshua and the 7 enemies then joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, pass through the camp and command the people, saying, prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this jordan, to go in to possess the land. The names of the seven mountains on which the woman sitteth.