From April 30 to May 4, 2025, nearly 200 women leaders from across the regions of the Sword of the Spirit gathered in San Jose, Costa Rica for a grace-filled international conference themed “Renew, Revive, Restore.” The Lord’s presence was powerfully at work throughout the conference—renewing hearts, reviving vision, and restoring strength. Through rich times of […]
We should understand, beloved, that the paschal mystery is at once old and new, transitory and eternal, corruptible and incorruptible, mortal and immortal. In terms of the Law it is old, in terms of the Word it is new. In its figure it is passing, in its grace it is eternal. It is corruptible in […]
A meditation by Don Schwager Scripture: So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Hail!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go […]
Marc Merhej, a member of our community in Beirut, was recently featured in an article in Christianity Today. The article highlights a 10,000-person worship event that he organized in January of last year. It was a very ambitious undertaking, but God really opened doors for Marc in organizing this landmark event. The event was called Beirut 2024, and in […]
– by Andy Pettman, service team secretary One of the fruits of the Sword of the Spirit’s “widening our tent pegs” priority has been the formation of IPECC. IPECC stands for the International Partnership of Ecumenical Charismatic Communities, and came about initially through the desire of some members the Sword of the Spirit leadership, and the […]
Don Schwager, editor of the Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations, provides an example of how to drink in the words of the Lord, and gives us an opportunity to consider our own inner disposition.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 202518-25 January, 2025 She said to him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.” (John 11:27) Table of Contents Introduction The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an important opportunity for us in the Sword of […]
– by Bibiana Barretto A life well-lived!04-06-1964 – 11-09-2024 Deanne was a person who wore many hats. But primarily she was a very simple, humble, unassuming, hands-on doctor, specialized in Pediatrics. She chose to work in a Municipal Hospital. She saw her profession more as a vocation, as she desired to utilize her expertise in rendering service to […]
Elections for a new International President of the Sword of the Spirit as well as members of the International Executive Council (IEC) took place during the meeting of the International Assembly last May in Costa Rica. They will serve for a 4-year period effective immediately. We would like to introduce Manny de los Santos as […]
More than 350 leaders from around the Sword of the Spirit as well as some guests from our strategic partners gathered in Costa Rica for four days of inspiring talks, useful workshops, lively worship times and upbuilding fellowship. Thank you for your prayers! Here is a short recap video that highlights the event:
