Ron and Debbie Brown have been KCM Partners since Believer’s Voice of Victory (BVOV) was just a once-weekly TV broadcast. “It was like going to Bible school every time we watched it,” said Ron.
As they learned, they grew. Much like seeds sown in nourishing soil, as they sowed time studying their Bibles and praying, things began to progress in their lives.
One day, they heard guest John Avanzini on the BVOV broadcast talking about war on debt. Soon after, the Browns attended their first Southwest Believers’ Convention (SWBC) in 1991.
John Avanzini was one of the speakers that year.
As the Browns listened to Avanzini speak about the war on debt, the message took root in them. They decided to take steps to become debt-free themselves.
“When we left that convention, Ronald said to me, ‘God is telling the Body of Christ to get out of debt based on what John Avanzini ministered.’ So, we decided to agree with that,” said Debbie.
The Browns seemingly didn’t have much debt to overcome. Just the “usual” things like most Americans: a little student loan here, two car notes over there, with a bit of credit card debt on the side. What seemed impossible to them was paying off their home mortgage.
“It was hard to believe that we could get out from under that. But we started applying the principles we were learning from KCM to work toward our mortgage payoff,” said Ron.
The Browns remained encouraged by Brother Copeland’s ministry to Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM) Partners and the Body of Christ about living free from the bondage of owing money to others.
They paid off their smaller debts swiftly enough; the giant still in front of them was the mortgage payoff. They remained faithful to keep applying the principles they had learned as KCM Partners as they battled their personal war on debt.
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Light at the End of the Tunnel
With the smaller debts paid off, they were able to start paying more toward the mortgage principal, eventually paying twice as much. The momentum accelerated over time, which encouraged them to remain focused. “It was still a little way off, but we were beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel,” said Ron.
Eventually, they reached a point where it made sense to refinance their mortgage loan with the bank. “We refinanced the home for five years. But we paid it off in two and a half years,” Debbie said.
Since 2002, the Browns have not borrowed any money. They haven’t needed to because God has met every need, which is a principle most KCM Partners have embraced in their lives. They’ve continued seeking Him for direction while applying the principles of faith they learned years ago.
Not only have their needs been fulfilled, but they’ve been able to bless others along the way.
“We’re committed to the ministry as KCM Partners. What we’ve learned from the Copelands has completely changed our lives and absolutely transformed us,” said Ron.
The Browns’ story is an encouraging reminder that no matter how insurmountable an obstacle in our lives may seem, if we determine in our hearts to ask the Lord for His direction, He will lead us each step of the way.
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