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Posted on July 29, 2025 - 3:34 pm by KCM

Life is often filled with unexpected challenges, hardships and times when we’re left wondering if God provides or not. In tough times, it can be overwhelming, forcing us to question how we will survive.

Whether it’s the loss of a job, crippling debt, the end of a relationship, or the passing of a loved one, these experiences can leave us feeling shaken and uncertain. However, as believers in Jesus Christ, we can find comfort and assurance that God provides, especially when life seems to subtract rather than add.

Kenneth Copeland Ministries Partner Kelly Ficarra understands wondering about God’s provision and ultimately, seeing His faithfulness firsthand.

Kelly owned two successful dance studios in Jersey City, N.J. As expenses skyrocketed, she struggled to stay current on her bills, eventually landing $52,000 in debt.

“I needed to get rid of the debt because it was weighing on me and was a source of stress,” said Ficarra. “A lot of creditors and collection agencies were calling. Every day, it was a constant reminder that I had that debt.”

In her time of need, a friend recommended a book by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland about a financial breakthrough. A particular chapter stood out to Kelly because she learned about a word she hadn’t heard before—tithing.

Kelly picked up her Bible and began studying the scriptures, realizing there was clear direction to tithe. “It was at that point that I decided to step out in faith,” said Ficarra.

Watch Kelly Ficarra share her story about the journey to debt freedom. It began with learning about the tithe!

For anyone walking through a challenging situation and wondering if God provides, Kelly has this to say: “Start your journey. It’s one day at a time. Don’t lose hope, don’t give up, don’t lose faith, and look toward God; because He wants to bestow a blessing on you, more than you could ever think or imagine.”

God Is a Good God

Gloria Copeland emphasizes the importance of having faith in God’s provision. She states, “God is a good God, and He wants to bless you. He wants to provide for you in every area of your life.”

When we shift our focus from our circumstances to the character of God, our perspective changes, and we find hope to take a step forward. When life subtracts and times are tough, we can remind ourselves that God’s resources are limitless. God’s ability to provide is not dependent on our situation.

In difficult times, we can look to the Bible for examples of how God provides for us. Exodus 16 tells the story of the Israelites in the wilderness. Despite their complaints and doubts, God provided manna from heaven to sustain them. This miraculous provision illustrates that even when we feel lost or abandoned, God is actively working to meet our needs.

God often provides through unexpected channels. It may come in the form of a job opportunity, a sudden financial blessing, or a friend’s support, much like Kelly Ficarra’s friend, who told her about the book that ultimately led Kelly to a revelation she found in Scripture.

The key is to ask the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) regarding our circumstances and remain open to how God may be working in our lives, even when we don’t realize it.

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As believers, we can rest assured that when life subtracts, God provides. By meditating on this truth, we can confidently declare His promises and trust in His provision. As we navigate through hard times, let us hold onto the truth that God is always with us. He does not abandon us in our times of need (Hebrews 13:5); instead, He invites us to trust in His goodness and faithfulness.

Know where your source of supply comes from. Join Gloria Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons for the powerful series God Is Your Source for Everything!

Never Too Late: There’s Still Time to Register for SWBC 2025

Posted on July 27, 2025 - 11:30 am by KCM

A banner from Kenneth Copeland Ministries and SWBC 2025 about finding time to register.

July 28 is only a few days away, but there is still time to join us–and experience the Holy Spirit–in Fort Worth, Texas, at SWBC 2025!

Abraham Lincoln once said, “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Life is the result of a matter of choices, and attending the Southwest Believers’ Convention is a choice you need to make.

Registering for this conference isn’t about visiting another city or attending another Holy Spirit camp meeting. This is about a divine appointment, a moment to invest in yourself.

We have worked on every way to reduce the cost for you. Travel to SWBC 2025 and the Fort Worth Convention Center is as easy as it has ever been. The drive time from local airports is relatively short. Flights are reasonable. Kenneth Copeland Ministries is pleased to announce three host hotels, all conveniently located within walking distance of SWBC 2025.

The Spirit of God has been urging you to consider this journey to draw closer to Him, discover your true identity in Christ, and understand how God can love you more deeply.

Coming to SWBC 2025: 12 Reasons Why

If you need encouragement and a mighty word in due season, 12 anointed teachers will take the stage over six power-packed days to share what God has put on their hearts and provide it to you.

From the divine wisdom of Kenneth Copeland, Bill Winston, Creflo Dollar and Bill Johnson to the anointed encouragement from Nancy Dufresne, Keith Moore, and Jeremy Pearsons, and firebrand empowerment from Jesse Duplantis and Jonathan Shuttlesworth to fight all the works of the enemy, the Southwest Believers’ Convention has it all that the Lord has to offer!

The worship before each session will reach the heavens, and on Friday, a little something for your soul as the world-famous, GRAMMY-winning Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band join Kenneth Copeland on stage. And, to conclude SWBC 2025, receive your healing and change your life as Benny Hinn leads Healing School Saturday morning and Brother Copeland wraps up the best year yet that evening!

If you want to bring the kids, ages 6 to 12, Superkid Academy will be open the entire time. For older kids, ages 13 to 18, the energetic and spirited 14forty will cater to them. Throughout the week, four to five times a day, nothing but the life-changing, uncompromised Word of God–and it’s all FREE to register!

The only thing preventing you from receiving all God wants you to have is a choice—your choice to demand better and get better. Join us in Fort Worth, July 28 to Aug. 2 and come alive in 2025!

Serving at the Southwest Believers’ Convention is a Sacred Experience

Posted on July 24, 2025 - 4:32 pm by KCM

A group of people laughing together in a church lobby

Christ followers know the importance of serving one another, as Jesus served us all. Imagine thousands of believers gathering at the annual Southwest Believers’ Convention and investing your time into their lives.

There are many ways to serve and volunteer at SWBC 2025, and any of them will leave you with a smile on your face and some additional love in your heart. It’s the annual event of Kenneth Copeland Ministries, and there is nothing like it in the Church.

“For even the Son of Man came not to have service rendered to Him, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for (instead of) many.”
–Mark 10:45 (AMPC)

If you are already here or headed to Fort Worth for the Southwest Believers’ Convention, consider serving. We could use the help to serve the thousands of people coming for their word from God, their blessing, their healing. The better everyone’s experience, the easier it will be to focus on the love of God and get what everyone ultimately came here to get—a touch from Him!

Interested? Here are some of the powerful ways you can serve at SWBC 2025:

Street Evangelism at Southwest Believers’ Convention

Since 2007, Kenneth Copeland Ministries has empowered its team to go out into the communities it serves during any event and bless people. These disciples of outreach go out in teams, sharing God’s love with those they meet, and some of those they encounter agree that their lives are empty, dark and void of redemption.

Led by Riley Stephenson, people are trained twice daily during the Southwest Believers’ Convention to engage in real evangelism in downtown Fort Worth, Sundance Square and the famous Fort Worth Stockyards. At 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., join the street ministry teams and help KCM create a movement during SWBC 2025 that walks out the doors of the convention center and into the hearts of souls.

EVANGELISM TRAINING

Ushering In His Presence at SWBC 2025

Greeters and ushers at church or ministry events are crucial for the guest and member experience. When people think about the two areas of volunteering, images of assisting with seating, opening the front doors, or collecting an offering come to mind. Yet, the purpose is much more important than tactical duties.

The purpose of a greeter or usher is to create a lasting first impression. Without that, some people won’t return to church. They ensure a smooth flow of people and information. It’s their job to be the information booth, smartphone map, order of service, and to offer warm smiles.

At the Southwest Believers’ Convention, the volunteer meeting is open for everyone in Room 204 on the second level of the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Join us in the room at the Southwest Believers’ Convention or watch LIVE on The VICTORY Channel all week long.

4 Solid Reasons To Attend the Southwest Believers’ Convention

Posted on July 24, 2025 - 11:46 am by KCM

The Southwest Believers’ Convention is a gathering of believers who spend time worshipping God, hearing the preaching and teaching of the Word of God, and fellowshipping together. This year marks 44 consecutive years of believers gathering in Fort Worth to celebrate their freedom and faith in Jesus.

“Not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching,” reads Hebrews 10:25 AMP.

As the days draw near to the return of Jesus, we are reminded to gather together as believers and encourage other believers to do the same. You can do this today! Join us in person or online at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

But, before you register for your seats, here are four reasons to attend the Southwest Believers’ Convention!

Immerse Yourself in the Word

In your daily life, you focus on responsibilities at home, at work, and within your family. There are natural things that require attention every single day. It can be challenging to set aside the time you need to immerse yourself in the Word.

Why is immersing yourself in the Word so important? When you do so, you are taking time to sow to the spirit rather than the flesh. “Those who live only to satisfy their sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit” (Galatians 6:8).

When you choose to lay aside some worldly demands and focus on God, you are sowing to the spirit, which always results in more life for you.

Watch Kenneth Copeland at a Southwest Believers’ Convention of the past teaching on how to put God’s Word in first place.

Fellowship With Other Believers

God thought of you when He sent Jesus for our sins. He wanted a family. He wanted a relationship with you. Jesus prayed that we would be one, just as He is one with the Father (John 17:21). Relationship and fellowship are essential to God.

1 John 1:7 says, “But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.”

How do you know you are walking in the light? When you have fellowship with other believers.

Hear From the Lord

The Lord is your Shepherd to feed, guide and shield you (Psalm 23:1, AMPC). He doesn’t want you to lack in any area of your life. To follow His leading, you have to hear from Him. John 10:27 says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

The world around you can be boisterous, making it difficult to hear from the Lord amid all the distractions and images vying for your attention. When you take time to attend the Southwest Believers’ Convention, you are choosing to hear from the Lord. And when you hear from Him, you know exactly what to do.

Watch Gloria Copeland and Billye Brim explain how to be led by God in the end of days.

Be an Example to Others

1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” The way you live your life is a testimony to others. They see how you spend your time and how you treat others.

Choosing to attend the Southwest Believers’ Convention shows that you make time for God and His ways and His plans for your life. This sets an example to them, showing them that they can live this way too.

Whether you are joining us in Fort Worth soon or planning to attend another Believers’ Convention, we want you to know that every moment you spend investing in God, His Word, and others will pay rich dividends. Invest today!

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Football Player Healed of CTE at Southwest Believers’ Convention

Posted on July 23, 2025 - 1:00 am by KCM

An American football player in full gear rests, bent over at the waist with hands on knees, hanging his head in exhaustion.

Nick Nance endured repeated head injuries as a college football player, eventually causing a brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). However, at the 2023 SWBC, he received the revelation that healing was his as a born-again believer in Jesus Christ.

His journey had been grueling.

The anxiety and panic attacks had escalated so much that his wife, Aubrey, feared she would become a widow. They had tried everything they could think of in hopes of relief: physicians, counselors, psychiatrists, and even neurofeedback therapy that involved brain mapping and iridology.

They spent thousands of dollars searching for help. Eventually, Nick and his wife sold their house and moved into his parents’ house with their young children.

Living the Dream as a College Football Player

Nance had lived the kind of life many young men only dreamed of, playing collegiate football on a scholarship. However, it was a life that came with a price.

Several years after his college career ended, he developed symptoms of mental illness that grew worse as the years went by. The torment was so intense at times that he would try to knock himself out.

For 12 years, this was his “normal.” They endured a silent battle together, all the while hoping for relief, deliverance, and healing.

“We lived every day in uncertainty of what the day would hold,” said Aubrey. “I thank God for protecting our children from witnessing the things Nick and I dealt with in those late-night hours.”

They experienced hundreds of sleepless nights, hours of crying, praying, reading about diet and what doctor to try next, but nothing seemed to work. “The torment that took place in his mind was straight from the devil,” said Aubrey.

Listen to Nick and Aubrey Nance share their miraculous story from the 2023 Southwest Believers’ Convention

Diagnosed with CTE

They had done everything they could. He’d seen the doctors, he’d asked for help from the church, he’d taken the pills, he’d read the books, he’d done the research.

Their last resort was to visit Amen Clinics to have a scan of his brain. The scan came back showing signs that were consistent with trauma in his brain from repeated concussions sustained during his collegiate playing career.

According to the Mayo Clinic, there is no cure for CTE. However, as a born-again believer with a covenant right to healing, Nance’s story wasn’t one without hope when he heard his CTE diagnosis.

A benefit to moving into his parents’ house was that they had VICTORY Channel playing, practically 24/7. While lying on the couch one day, Nance heard a commercial for the 2023 SWBC.

He knew he had to go.

Healed at the Southwest Believers’ Convention

“In my life, I’ve always lived off of my emotions and the feelings of my body,” Nance said. “The Southwest Believers’ Convention is where I found my deliverance.”

At SWBC, he received revelation from God while listening to each speaker. Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes from hearing…the Good News about Christ.”

Aubrey said, “We went from begging God to heal him, to knowing that Jesus already did it at the cross.”

They went from not knowing what to do, to doing what the Word of God told them to do. Nick and Aubrey learned to stop guessing whether it’s God’s will and to believe it is God’s will for them to experience physical healing.

Miraculously, at the 2023 SWBC, Nick was delivered from the torment caused by CTE and healed!

The same month he was delivered from CTE, Nance applied for Kenneth Copeland Bible College. He graduated with honors from KCBC in 2025.

John 8:32, 36 says, “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free…. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” Understanding his freedom, Nance only had one thing to say, “It was like a veil just lifted off my face.”

Nance attended KCBC to discover his calling and find his purpose. Watch him tell his story!

Are you in need of healing in your mind or body? Join us this year at the Southwest Believers’ Convention Healing School in Fort Worth, Texas! Registration is FREE. Immerse yourself in the Word of God alongside believers from around the world and learn how to apply it to your daily life.

How to Prepare for a Week of Restoration at SWBC 2025

Posted on July 22, 2025 - 4:05 pm by KCM

An image of a young man in a church service with hands raised submitting to God during worship

Time is running out for registration at SWBC 2025. There is still space available for you and your loved ones. Get in the room and prepare for a life-altering moment in Fort Worth. From revelation to healing, from worship to watching you kids receive the blessing of their lives. There is something for everyone at the Southwest Believers’ Convention.

As you plan your travel, pack your bags and get ready for THE BLESSING OF THE LORD, there are some things you need to know. It’s not like the past 43 years; there are some new things for you to do.

NOTE: Some of these new measures may prevent an on-time arrival or even prevent entry to the Fort Worth Convention Center.

These are new regulations ensure the safety and security of you and your loved ones. There are new ways to navigate the accessibility options at SWBC 2025. However, you must print, bookmark, and read this to understand what to expect.

This year’s Southwest Believers’ Convention is about providing a place for you to get quiet. You need to hear the Holy Spirit’s voice and receive whatever you need from God—renewal, direction, healing or provision. And while the Lord works everywhere, there’s something special about being in the room with other believers who are seeking His voice and presence for themselves.

That corporate anointing can be affirming and life-changing. Ready?

The Fantastic Four (Things You Can’t Forget)

Please save this email for important information that may apply to you or people you know, as we enter this exciting and life-changing week.

On Sunday, check in early! Beat the lines or prepare to wear comfortable shoes.
Enter through Houston Street for the check-in location. That’s a must.
Please keep your badge with you at all times, as you won’t be able to enter the arena without it.
Most importantly, check-in for the convention is required. There will be no exceptions for safety. On that note, if you have kids coming for Superkid Academy or 14forty, they must have a signed waiver before attending (available upon registration).

Sunday Extra

Although the schedule runs from Monday, July 28, to Saturday, August 2, there are a couple of items to note on Sunday, July 27, in your day planner.

Eagle Mountain International Church (EMIC) is holding a service for SWBC guests and KCM partners, followed by a Welcome Home Celebration. If you need a ride from downtown Fort Worth to church, our EMIC shuttles are available (and free) for pickup and drop-off on Sundays, July 27 and August 3. Additionally, registration for the complimentary shuttle service is necessary.
You can check in EARLY for SWBC 2025 at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Why is that important? Everyone must register AND check in before entering the main arena.
If you want to know how Christians should engage with the government and reach for the righteousness we’re destined to experience in America, FlashPoint will be LIVE on stage at 6 p.m. Join Gene Bailey and his guests.

The Gang is Getting Back Together

If you haven’t heard by now, we hired some up-and-coming broadcasters to share some news about SWBC 2025.

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Registration and Participation

To ensure we have enough people to serve you, your children, your grandchildren, and your loved ones, everyone must register to be in the room. That news may be expected, but one thing that is different in 2025 is that everyone must check in upon arrival.

It’s FREE. Your preregistration is greatly appreciated as it helps us prepare for the event. To register by phone, please call 1-800-600-7395. Everyone is encouraged to check in upon arrival at the event.

Testify

Have you ever wanted to share with KCM and the world about how God changed your life at the Southwest Believers’ Convention? It’s always a blessing to hear from you at VICTORY Central, but we have two other ways for you to share your testimony!

VIDEO – We will have a dedicated crew seeking praise reports of physical healing, financial restoration, emotional peace, and restored relationships through the power of God!
QR CODES – If you want someone to get back with you via email or video call, find the Testimony QR Code, scan it, fill out the brief questionnaire, and someone from KCM Communications will get back to you and help you let your praises get heard!

Get Prayed Up

There is nothing more critical for preparing for SWBC 2025 than opening your mind and releasing your spirit to receive what is waiting for you in Fort Worth. See? THE BLESSING is already there! The Holy Spirit is waiting for you, but you need to be prayed up! Get ready to make the most of this–it’s not a vacation, but a destination!

You will take off work, get a nice outfit, prepare your travel plans, let people know you won’t be available, and withdraw some spending money for the Fort Worth Stockyards. But do NOT forget to pray ahead of time.

Take time to spend alone with God and prepare your heart as fertile soil. There will be seeds of growth, healing, rejuvenation, and peace. It’s coming, but water that field first to receive your harvest!

SWBC 2025 Features the Most Dynamic Speaker Lineup Yet

Posted on July 19, 2025 - 11:48 am by KCM

Come Alive at the Southwest Believers' Convention with all 12 speakers in horizontal alignment

From July 28 to August 2, SWBC 2025 is coming alive! Also known as the 44th annual Southwest Believers’ Convention, KCM welcomes thousands of expecting believers. They’re coming from around the world to Fort Worth, Texas. Will you be there? Seats are still available. Registration is free.

And, at SWBC 2025, it only takes one word from God to change your life forever.

What are you waiting for? This is 2025: your year to come alive! If you need any more convincing, take a look and listen to the videos below. These dynamic faith leaders will join Kenneth Copeland LIVE in the room or on VICTORY Channel the entire week.

Hear from God and see if He is leading you to SWBC 2025. We want to see you there and watch as God has in store for you at this life-changing event. Bookmark this post and hear from this amazing list of speakers. They’ll all be in Fort Worth waiting for you to join us!

Kenneth Copeland

In nearly six decades of sharing God’s Word with boldness and declaring the principles of faith worldwide, Kenneth Copeland is among the few generals of the Christian faith. For his 44th annual Southwest Believers’ Convention, Brother Copeland will have a fresh word of wisdom to help us discover our identity in Christ and equip us for victory in these last days! SWBC 2025 is a must-see event, but it’s even better when you’re there in person.

Keith Butler

Bishop Keith Butler has been the senior pastor and founder of Word of Faith International Center in Southfield, Michigan, since 1979. His syndicated broadcast “Live Your Faith” emphasizes the importance of understanding and applying the Bible to daily life. It can be found on major satellite providers, such as DirecTV and Dish; streamers like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon; and featured on the VICTORY Channel.

Creflo Dollar

Senior Pastor and Founder of World Changers Church International in College Park, Georgia., Dr. Creflo Dollar is a renowned speaker and author. His association with Kenneth Copeland goes back to the late 1980s.

Early in their relationship, Brother Copeland shared something with him that he never forgot. “Teach the Word of God so simply that people could do what he taught.” From his pulpit to his global broadcast “Changing Your World,” Creflo Dollar has remained solely focused on that counsel. SWBC 2025 is going to be an anointed time and a glorious return for him.

Nancy Dufresne

Nancy Dufresne, the president of Dufresne Ministries and an instructor at World Harvest Bible Training Center, is a highly sought-after speaker with a practical and challenging word at the right time.

She has served in the ministry for over 40 years, and for 25 of those years, she pastored World Harvest Church in Murrieta, California—a church she co-founded with her late husband, Dr. Ed Dufresne, who passed away in 2013. Her televised ministry, “Jesus the Healer,” can be found on notable networks like TBN and Dominion.TV, Faith Broadcasting Network, and here at home on the VICTORY Channel.

Jesse Duplantis

Known for his electric smile and hilarious, evocative storytelling of God’s Word, Jesse Duplantis has been involved with Kenneth Copeland Ministries for decades. His commitment to an uncompromising truth found in Christ has ministered to millions globally.

Duplantis is one of the longest-tenured guests, having been a featured speaker at the Southwest Believers’ Convention for many years. Alongside his wife, Cathy, JDM has been a fixture in Christianity—and on the VICTORY Channel—from his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bill Johnson

As the Senior Leader of the world-renowned Bethel Church in Redding, California, since 1996, Bill Johnson has been at home in the pulpit, delivering practical and profound biblical teaching and demonstrating a keen discernment of the Holy Spirit.

Johnson has been a speaker at several Southwestern Believers’ Conventions and is returning to SWBC 2025 by overwhelming popular demand. His conviction, heralded teaching, and keen insight about God’s Word make his sessions in high demand, personally attended, on television or by demand.

Keith Moore

For over 30 years, Keith Moore has been a part of Kenneth Copeland Ministries, serving as a worship leader and lead speaker. He is the founder and president of Moore Life Ministries and Faith Life Church in Branson, Missouri, and Sarasota, Florida.

Moore is also the host of two popular shows on the VICTORY Channel, which feature topics such as love, faith, healing, prosperity, and honor. He ministers strongly, with his heart set on seeing the lost saved, the sick healed, the distressed relieved, the broken restored, and the discouraged empowered to victory.

Jeremy Pearsons

A second-generation pastor, grandson of Kenneth Copeland, and host of Legacy TV on the VICTORY Channel, Jeremy Pearsons, resides in Woodland Park, Colorado, with his wife, Sarah, and two children.

Jeremy and Sarah were led to Colorado in 2010, where they began Legacy Church. His holistic messages speak to the believer’s spirit, soul, and body, encouraging them to live by grace through faith—a lesson that has been passed down in his family.

Jonathan Shuttlesworth

An acclaimed multimedia evangelist and pastor of Revival Today, Jonathan Shuttlesworth has been traveling worldwide, preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, since 2002. His signature firebrand messages are as inspirational as they are foundational.

Learning from a family of evangelists and pastors, both he and his wife, Adalis, seek to help believers grow, learn and excel in areas of faith, healing and a victorious lifestyle. Brother Copeland and Shuttlesworth have developed a strong professional and personal respect for each other, which is evident every time they take the stage together at a Victory Campaign or another Southwest Believers’ Convention.

Bill Winston

Considered an elder statesman of the Gospel, Dr. Bill Winston is the founder and senior pastor of Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park, Illinois. Before dedicating his life to inspiring Christians worldwide, he served his country as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force.

His extraordinary achievements in aerial flight earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal for performance in combat, and the Squadron Top Gun Award. His ministry, Believer’s Walk of Faith, can be seen on many Christian networks, including VICTORY Channel.

The KCM Street Evangelism Team Prepares for a Powerful SWBC 2025

Posted on July 16, 2025 - 3:59 pm by KCM

A young man smiling, wearing a “Truth and Freedom” eagle T-shirt, is chatting with a young woman outside on a sunny day.

As the KCM Evangelism Team prepares its volunteers for the most significant year yet, it’s essential to understand its foundation.

Riley Stephenson started listening to Kenneth Copeland over 25 years ago. He was sitting in a service at the Southwest Believers’ Convention (SWBC) in Fort Worth, Texas. That’s when he asked the LORD, “What’s my vision?” He felt impressed to read Matthew 6:33 and Luke 19:10:

“Seek first His kingdom, His righteousness,” he said about the rhema word from God. “Follow His way of seeking and saving the lost, then all these things will be added.” Stephenson took that as His personal commission. He was to find those who were lost by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with them.

“Brother Copeland’s passion inspired me,” he said. “I recognized many Christians were hungry to reach others but lacked the confidence to evangelize. In 1998, I started serving with Eagle Mountain International Church’s (EMIC) outreach team,” Riley said.

In 2000, as a Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM) Partner and EMIC volunteer. His evangelism training became the foundation of the evangelism team, but Riley was unaware of this at the time. By 2003, he began volunteering with EMIC’s “Friday Night Evangelism,” leading teams to events throughout Fort Worth.

Original of KCM Street Evangelism Team

It wasn’t immediate. Six years later, he hit the road, going to events as a KCM employee.

“The evangelism outreach developed organically at a Kenneth Copeland Ministries’ event in Anaheim, Calif.

Someone at the KCM Partner Booth said, ‘Riley, teach me how to win souls.’ It’s a simple enough request, but that was Riley’s on-switch. “That’s when I began equipping believers hands-on for street evangelism,” recalled Stephenson.

The first training sessions were simple: small groups at conferences.

“We saw remarkable results with people getting saved in hotel lobbies, restaurants and convention centers. By 2007, it became a structured evangelism training held at every major KCM event, empowering thousands of Partners to share Jesus confidently.

When Kenneth Copeland Bible College (KCBC) launched in 2018, Stephenson was the ideal instructor for the Personal Evangelism class. He continues training the Bible school students to this day and recruits members of the evangelism team there.

Why Evangelism Is Essential at KCM and for Believers Everywhere

Evangelism is at the heart of KCM’s mission: To teach believers worldwide who they are in Christ and how to operate in the scriptural truths of faith, divine healing, biblical prosperity, and the God kind of love, taking them from spiritual milk to meat, from religion to reality.

Evangelism is essential, not only for fulfilling KCM’s mission but also for believers everywhere who are walking with the Lord.

In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus said, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Believers find “The Great Commission” in those verses. Stephenson believes the scriptural truth to fulfill this command is by seeking and saving the lost (Luke 19:10).

According to Stephenson, the events at Kenneth Copeland Ministries draw people from around the world. “We want them to receive and to be activated,” he said. “Our evangelism training turns every convention into an outreach opportunity. Trainees don’t just learn; they go out immediately to win souls. It fulfills Jesus’ command to make disciples and allows KCM Partners to experience the power of God working through them.”

2025 Will Come Alive as We Fulfill the Great Commission

Brother Copeland gave the word of the Lord for this year: “2025 Will Come Alive.”

“My mandate is to awaken, teach, train, equip and mobilize our Partners to fulfill the Great Commission,” said Stephenson.

He does this at the SWBC evangelism trainings by igniting attendees’ faith, activating their spiritual gifts, and inspiring bold action that multiplies the impact of the gospel, not only in Fort Worth but when they return home to their local areas.

This 8-year-old young man went out with the evangelism team in 2024, and he won over 100 souls for the Lord!

What You Can Expect at SWBC Evangelism Trainings

This year’s training schedule includes morning and evening sessions to accommodate attendees. Each day begins with training, followed by sending teams into Fort Worth for real-world outreach at hotels, bus stations, restaurants, and parks.

“We’ll gather daily testimonies to celebrate salvations and miracles,” said Stephenson. “In past years, the Evangelism Team has seen over 2,000 souls saved during SWBC week alone. We believe for even greater numbers this year as more believers step up to lead.”

Attendees can expect dynamic sessions with hands-on practice, activation prayers, role-playing, hands-on outreach and hearing inspirational stories about faith. Previous trainees will model how to share Jesus boldly. Many who trained in past years are now leaders in their local areas, leading groups and teaching the same soul-winning method that changed their lives.

The Future of the Evangelism Outreach at KCM

The future of the evangelism outreach at KCM is expansion, both in reach and depth, from the top of the world to the bottom and all the way around the middle, as we like to say around here.

“We’re developing online evangelism courses so Partners who can’t attend in person can still be equipped. We plan to increase our regional training worldwide, empowering local churches to train up soul winners year-round,” said Stephenson. “Our heart is for evangelism to become a global movement, a lifestyle so every believer knows how to confidently share Jesus with everyone, everywhere (Mark 16:15 TLB).”

You can join Riley Stephenson for Evangelism Training at the 2025 Southwest Believers’ Convention! At this evangelism training, you won’t just learn how to share your faith; you’ll be ignited with fresh boldness, equipped with simple, powerful tools, and sent out with a clear mission.

Whether you’re brand new to sharing or ready to go deeper, this is your launchpad.

Follow Riley (@RileyStephenson) on social media for updates, testimonies and evangelism tips or visit his website at RileyStephenson.com.

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Learn How To Be a Hero of Faith

Posted on July 15, 2025 - 12:41 pm by KCM

A woman and her child are reading a story dressed as superheroes, complete with costumes, masks, a star insignia and capes.

What is a hero of faith?

Superman, Batman and the Fantastic Four are imaginary heroes who do extraordinary things. Military assets such as the SEAL team and Army Rangers are real-life heroes. The same can be said for first-line responder groups, such as SWAT teams or bomb squads. Each person who defends and serves the public braves dangerous tasks to protect the United States and everyone who calls it home.

Everyone loves to see real-life and imaginary heroes in action, even heroes who have faith in God.

The Old Testament speaks of men and women who won battles, reigned over nations, and were promised blessings because of their faith in God. 1 Corinthians 11:2 refers to these heroes of faith when it says, “Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.”

Let’s examine the actions of Noah, Abraham, Joseph and Moses to learn how to be a hero of faith, do extraordinary things, and receive a good reputation with God and others.

1. Follow the Faith of Noah

You have undoubtedly heard of Noah, a hero of faith. Hebrews 11:7 says, “It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the righteousness that comes by faith.”

God judged the earth and everything in it (Genesis 7:23). Everyone on the planet died in the worldwide flood except Noah, his wife, his three sons and their wives, because he had faith enough to build an ark and do what God asked him to begin a new journey.

You know the rest of the story. Noah and his family were saved along with enough animals to repopulate the earth. Because of Noah’s faith in God and his obedience, we are here today!

How do you follow the faith of Noah? Hebrews 11:6 says, “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Believing that God exists rewards you when you seek Him. That is living by faith, and that’s how you please God and follow the faith of Noah.

Watch Kenneth Copeland explain how to live by faith every day.

2. Believe the Impossible as the Original Hero of Faith, Abraham

One of the great heroes of faith was Abraham. God told Abraham and his wife, Sarah, they would have a son. This was going to be a miracle baby, because Sarah had been barren all her life, and Abraham was old as well.

Sure enough, God’s promise happened! When Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah was 90, they had a baby by faith in God’s promise. “So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe” (Romans 4:16).

Abraham’s faith is an example of how you can believe in God without first seeing the evidence. “God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did” (verse 17).

Abraham believed the impossible, and so can you! Trust in God, and you will see the result of what you believe the Lord will do in your life.

3. Stand In the Face of Persecution Like Joseph

Joseph was a hero of faith. He had dreams from the Lord concerning his future, and he believed they would come true. However, his life as a young man took a turn for the worse. His brothers hated him; they sold him into slavery, and he went to prison. Yet, he still lived by faith.

Two years later, the Pharaoh of Egypt had a dream that none of his wise men could interpret. Pharaoh’s official cupbearer remembered Joseph’s gift of dream interpretation from prison, and he was brought to the palace. Joseph gave the glory to God, who knows all things, and he interpreted Pharaoh’s dream.

As a result, Joseph was immediately appointed the highest ruler in Egypt under Pharaoh himself. Later, Joseph encouraged his brothers by saying, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people” (Genesis 50:20).

Joseph’s faith in God saved him, delivered his family, and provided food for Egypt and the rest of the world (Genesis 41:54).

Maybe you have experienced persecution at the hands of your family, your so-called friends or both. God can take any situation and turn it for good. Trust in God. Give this situation to Him, forgive and believe God to get you out of the circumstance in better shape than before.

Learn from Kenneth Copeland and Bill Winston how, like Joseph, the favor of God will open doors for you.

4. Overcome Failure Like Moses

Another hero of faith was Moses. He lived in Egypt in the Pharaoh’s palace about 400 years after Joseph, but when he realized God had called him to deliver the Israelites and lead them back to the Promised Land, he left the palace!

Hebrews 11:27 says, “It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.” In the desert, 40 years later, God renewed His call on Moses.

Moses didn’t think he could do it. He had failed before when he tried to convince the Israelites that God would use him to deliver them from Egypt. God had a plan for Moses, and He wouldn’t stop until it was accomplished, but Moses had to live by faith.

Have you failed in life? Are you afraid you can’t be the person God wants you to be? God will pick you up and set you back on a path to be the help others need, if you open your heart and let Him.

5. You Can Be a Hero of Faith

Study these heroes of faith and learn how their faith in God caused them to be victorious. They discovered how to move mountains in their lives to obtain God’s promises.

You can do the same! Philippians 2:13 says, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

Picture yourself as a hero in the faith, someone living by faith in God no matter what. You might not see yourself that way, but you can be.

It takes desire, decision, discipline and determination to put your natural inclinations down and imitate Jesus in all parts of your life. Even if you fail, get up and try again, and you can be a faith hero!

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Discover Your Identity in Christ at SWBC 2025

Posted on July 10, 2025 - 2:21 pm by KCM

Carlos Martinez gave his heart to the Lord as a young man. Yet, he was without a church home or someone to disciple him or help him understand his identity in Christ. He continued to struggle with sin.

“The thing is that a lot of times people receive Him, but don’t have a church or somebody to mentor them. Mine was a beautiful experience, but it didn’t last long,” Carlos told KCM. “It was ‘hell on earth.’ I was not connected to a ministry. Working on my salvation by myself felt like hell on earth because of all the temptations.”

Then, one day, he met a pastor from Montebello, Calif., and Martinez rededicated his life to the Lord. The pastor invited Martinez to a faith-based convention that was happening the following week.

It was the West Coast Believers’ Convention in Anaheim, Calif.

“When I walked into that place, I heard the music and the shouting. I saw happy people, and then a powerful man emerged. I didn’t know who he was, but when I saw him, my heart leaped. It was Brother Kenneth Copeland. I fell in love with his spirit,” recalled Martinez.

He Learned His Identity in Christ

Martinez heard Kenneth Copeland teach about his identity in Christ with foundational truths, such as he is valuable, God is not mad at him, and “the old man is gone;” he has a new identity in Christ.

“He said that I’m valuable, and preached a message about the reality of the new birth,” said Martinez. “I received it. I rejoiced in that. That was over 30 years ago, and you know what? I have not looked back since. I never missed a Believers’ Convention after that.”

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As he listened to what Brother Copeland was ministering, Martinez’s spiritual eyes were opened to the truth that he is a new creature in Christ, just as we read in 2 Corinthians 5:16-18.

“So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time, we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.”

After several years of faithfully serving other ministries, Martinez sensed the Lord leading him to become a pastor. His identity in Christ was becoming more real.

“Today, I look at my congregation and I see police officers who come to my church. I see city officials who show up, and then I see some schoolteachers who come to listen to God’s Word,” shared Martinez. “I laugh because I used to run away from people in those positions.”

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Martinez attributes his spiritual growth to the teachings of Brother Copeland and KCM, which have always focused on discovering your identity in Christ. “Brother Copeland paved the way for us ministers so that we won’t have to go through challenges and things that he went through. And it’s the same way now with us. We’re paving the way for the next generation.”

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Jesus teaches in Mark 4:3-20 that where you plant the seed matters. Martinez enjoys being a Partner with a ministry like Kenneth Copeland Ministries because he knows that he can trust this ministry to do something good with the finances he sows. A place where souls are won, and where the job is getting done.

“You know, a farmer doesn’t just throw seed anywhere. He puts it in good soil. KCM is good soil, and I’m reaping a harvest because of it,” said Martinez.

Have you ever been to a Southwest Believers’ Convention? Join us this year at the Fort Worth Convention Center, July 28-Aug. 2! Registration is FREE.

Immerse yourself in the Word of God alongside believers from around the world and learn how to apply it to your daily life. This event is for the whole family. Bring your children and teens for their own exciting services. Come discover your identity. Register now!