As Director for the Alliance of Renewal Churches (ARC), I highly commend to you Heart of the Father Ministries, led by ARC pastor, Dr. Joe Johnson (pictured on the right). Joe is a longtime friend of so many of us in the ARC, and literally incarnates the heart of the Father. Joe’s teaching is biblically based, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and transformational in impact.

Heart of the Father’s kingdom purpose is: To connect you to the Father's heart of love for you, the healing power of Jesus and the empowering presence and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Heart of the Father ministries sponsors a variety of teaching and ministry opportunities throughout the year to equip God’s people to do kingdom ministry and be apprentices of Jesus such as:

• Teaching seminars led by Joe Johnson on topics such as praying for physical and inner healing, and ministering the Father’s love
• Sponsoring men’s retreats – the next one is on April 8-10 at Palomar Mountain Camp near San Diego, CA
• Sponsoring schools of prayer. The next one, “How to Pray for One another in Small Groups and Leadership Teams” will be held March 19 at Grace Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach, CA with guest teacher, Dr. Georgiana Rodiger
• Sponsoring inner healing seminars – the next one features Dr. Chuck Kraft and will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on April 29-30

During the past year, Joe:

• Has traveled overseas to minister in Germany and Norway
• Has held training conferences for Our Saviors Lutheran Church (ARC) in Midland, TX and Community of Hope Lutheran Church (ARC/LCMC) in Tucson, AZ
• Traveled to Sacramento, CA for Courage Be To You ministries, providing prayer appointments, and healing prayer training for their staff and volunteers
• Been a workshop presenter for The Holy Spirit Conference in St. Paul, MN and for both ARC Gatherings in 2010.

I personally, and we as a network, highly trust and commend Joe Johnson to you, and encourage you to consider scheduling him to come teach and minister in your congregation.

In addition to serving as the Director, Heart of the Father Ministries, Joe serves as Community Life Pastor for Grace Lutheran Church in Huntington Beach, CA and as interim Pastor for City on a Hill in Torrance, CA.

To arrange for speaking or ministry with Joe, email jjohnson@gracehb.org