Author: Theresa Harvard Johnson

Theresa Harvard Johnson is the founder of The School of the Scribe and progenitor of The Scribal Anointing® teachings, the 21st-century revelation of the office of the prophetic scribe. She has authored more than 25 books to help prophetic scribes navigate their calling, taught thousands of scribes globally and developed safe spaces online and in person to foster prophetic community. Theresa holds an M. Div. in biblical studies and an M. A. in professional writing. As a scribal historian and mentor to many, she has pioneered exclusively in this area for more than two-decades.

Apostolic scribal shifts emerging in the 21st Century congregation

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Copyright 2018 Theresa Harvard Johnson

1. The restoration of scribal groups, teams- administrative, creative and instruction. (The “intentional and purposeful” unifying of scribal groups for a specific, biblical mandate and call)

2. The awakening of scribal churches. (Leaders discovering that their whole churches are high in “scribal specific” culture, mandates and activity)

3. Moving from individuality in comprehending apostolic-prophetic scribal ministry to focus on scribal revival within the community. (Less focus on me, more focus on the Body)

4. A resurgence in preserving and protecting historical the apostolic-prophetic history of the church. (Expect to see a push to investigate, research, report and document with academic and prophetic accuracy the ACTS of the apostles and the history of the congregation. There will be a push to write, record and produce an accurate history that is reflective of the “entire” congregation not just a certain demographic)

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Scribal Ministry Development

Prophetic Word: Keep Moving!

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Released July 13, 2018
Through Theresa Harvard Johnson

To the faithful….

Beloved, this is not the time to slow down and lose traction. This not the time to sit in the shade, under the tree. Keep moving.

This is not the time to lay down your current progress and look for a new focus. You have plowed, planted, tilled and weeded in this place at my direction. Your harvest is upon you!

I am urging you to look at the maturity that has come from this season you have been faithful over. Consider the endurance, the wisdom, and the understanding that you have received and stored up. Look closely at the boundaries you have set for yourself and how you have built line upon line into the vision I have given you.

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Prophecy 2018

Part III: When tribes become cults (2)

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Copyright 2018 Theresa Harvard Johnson
Read Part I: The Critical Importance of Your Tribe 
Read Part II: The Authority of Your Tribe

In the Christian faith, a cult is generally defined as a group whose members are a part of a manipulative and controlling leadership that demands total trust, exclusivity, secrecy and unquestioned loyalty. Generally, the type of commitment required places the leaders of these organizations and its members above all other relationships including family.

Cults can exist in any area of society – not just in religious contexts. However, the behavior of cults often mimic religious contexts through its devotion and practices; and as such becomes a religion. As such, some groups that start off right – if not careful – can enter cult-like behavior and practices. We must be mindful of this, especially within our Christ-centered faith. Cultish assimilation “of any kind” completely contradicts the message of the Gospel, the intent of fellowship, the call for brotherhood and the lifestyle of Christ we are urged to imitate.

What separates Christ-centered tribes from ANY type of cultic groups is the central focus on Christ after the pattern of New Covenant fellowship. Tribes, from biblical patterns, focus on strong, spiritual family units, the building of spiritual maturity, encouragement in the heart of God and the building of the collective Kingdom. They are never self-serving, personality-driven or selfishly focused. Please understand: ANY TYPE OF GROUP CAN BECOME A CULT WITHOUT PROPER EQUIPPING!

Cults are detrimental! But the idea of “finding your tribe” or “connecting with your tribe” from a Christ perspective is LIFE GIVING AND COMPLETELY BIBLICAL!

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Article History

Part III: When tribes become cults

Posted on by Theresa Harvard Johnson

Copyright 2018 Theresa Harvard Johnson
Read Part I: The Critical Importance of Your Tribe 
Read Part II: The Authority of Your Tribe

In the Christian faith, a cult is generally defined as a group whose members are a part of a manipulative and controlling leadership that demands total trust, exclusivity, secrecy and unquestioned loyalty. Generally, the type of commitment required places the leaders of these organizations and its members above all other relationships including family.

Cults can exist in any area of society – not just in religious contexts. However, the behavior of cults often mimic religious contexts through its devotion and practices; and as such becomes a religion. As such, some groups that start off right – if not careful – can enter cult-like behavior and practices. We must be mindful of this, especially within our Christ-centered faith. Cultish assimilation “of any kind” completely contradicts the message of the Gospel, the intent of fellowship, the call for brotherhood and the lifestyle of Christ we are urged to imitate.

What separates Christ-centered tribes from ANY type of cultic groups is the central focus on Christ after the pattern of New Covenant fellowship. Tribes, from biblical patterns, focus on strong, spiritual family units, the building of spiritual maturity, encouragement in the heart of God and the building of the collective Kingdom. They are never self-serving, personality-driven or selfishly focused. Please understand: ANY TYPE OF GROUP CAN BECOME A CULT WITHOUT PROPER EQUIPPING!

Cults are detrimental! But the idea of “finding your tribe” or “connecting with your tribe” from a Christ perspective is LIFE GIVING AND COMPLETELY BIBLICAL!

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Leadership Development

Prophetic Word: Step Away from the Situation

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Released June 30, 2018
Theresa Harvard Johnson

I heard this: Step away from the situation, NOW! No longer will you apologize for guarding your heart — choosing to step away from legitimate situations that have and are detrimental to your physical, emotional or spiritual safety. You owe NO ONE your peace… that inward prosperity that I have ordained for you. You are not obligated to present yourself to or in abusive environments.

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Prophecy 2018