Presbytery is the corporate expression of a “council of elders” affirming the calling and direction of faithful members of the house. At Mercy Culture, this is accomplished through prophetic ministry from seasoned leaders, specifically our apostolic elders and pastors. “Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders (Presbyterian) laid their hands on you.”  — 1 Timothy 4:14 

Presbytery at East Fort Worth was led by Pastor Will Ford, Pastor Dehavilland Ford and Pastor Chris Donald.

In this powerful episode of 'Holy Disruption,' host Heather Schott is joined by Jaco Booyens, a South African-born American abolitionist who's been fighting sex trafficking for over 20 years. Together, they delve deep into exposing the corruption, slander, and lack of unity within the anti-human trafficking industry. They discuss the pervasive fit-in spirit plaguing organizations, the necessity of Holy Spirit-led intervention, and the dire need for a mass exodus from systems of exploitation. Through prayer and testimony, they call for a reformation that aligns with the word of God to truly set captives free and eradicate human trafficking. Join them on this journey to challenge the status quo and bring heaven's justice to earth.

In Worship: The Labor of Love, Pastor Will Ford teaches that work is more than a task—it’s worship. Drawing from the Hebrew word avodah, which means work, worship, and service, he illustrates how daily labor was always intended to be an act of devotion to God. Since the Garden of Eden, man was created to cultivate in partnership with God, but after the Fall, humanity began working for significance instead of from significance. Jesus redeemed this curse, restoring work as a labor of love. Pastor Will emphasizes that excellence in work honors God, and when we offer our best, even mundane jobs become sacred. Drawing parallels between the Levites and modern believers, he charges Christians to carry God’s glory into every sphere—business, politics, creativity, and culture. Through biblical insight and inspiring stories of believers like Madam C.J. Walker and William Merrill Vorhies, the message commissions every Christian to see their vocation as a calling, their workplace as a ministry, and their work as worship.

This episode from Mercy Culture Church features an inspiring conversation with worship leader Ryan Horton, focusing on his unique street ministry and the concept of adoration in worship. Host and guest discuss Ryan's journey, his ministry of singing and prophesying over strangers, and the transformative power of adoration—worship motivated solely by love for Jesus. The session includes a call to embrace deeper intimacy with God, urging congregants, particularly men and business leaders, to prioritize time with the Lord and eliminate distractions. The gathering concludes with a powerful act of worship and a call for new believers to commit to a relationship with Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Les exposes the orphan spirit and calls the Church into true sonship. This spirit thrives in shame, striving, and insecurity—but Jesus breaks it with His blood. You don’t have to earn God’s love. You just have to receive it.

In this episode of Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott, Landon discusses the misconception that serving and knowing God, as well as ministry, has to be hard. He explains how the presence of God makes life's challenges easier, debunks common lies about the difficulties of a spiritual life, and shares practical advice on connecting with God daily. He also recounts personal stories and biblical examples to illustrate how staying in God's presence can transform hard situations into manageable ones. Finally, Landon provides actionable steps for viewers to overcome bad choices, sins, and the burden of religion, emphasizing the importance of daily encounters with God.

In Pastor Will Ford's message "From a Glimpse to a Gaze"  he emphasizes the power of spiritual intimacy with God over mere activity for Him. Drawing from biblical examples like Mary and Martha, it contrasts being busy serving (Martha) with abiding in God’s presence (Mary), highlighting that true anointing flows from relationship, not performance. The anointing is likened to a fragrance that influences both the natural and spiritual realms—drawing angels and repelling demons. Just as perfume was used in the Old Testament to consecrate and set apart, believers today are anointed to love, worship, and gaze upon Jesus. This gaze transforms both the worshipper and the heart of God. Ultimately, we are invited to move beyond a passing glimpse of God into a deep, life-altering gaze that shapes us into His likeness.

This service from Mercy Culture Church features an engaging conversation with Catherine Mullins, an international worship leader and pastor. The discussion explores various forms of worship and praise, distinguishing between the two and highlighting the importance of outward expressions in praise. Catherine shares her journey from being a pastor's kid to leading her father's church, emphasizing the significance of carrying forward a legacy of worship and the transformative power of praise in spiritual warfare. She passionately illustrates different Hebrew words for praise and their meanings, emphasizing the biblical framework for worship. The service concludes with a high-energy worship session, encouraging congregants to fully engage in praise and declare victory over their battles through worship.

This morning, Pastor Matt Wakefield delivers a powerful message on the theme: "How We War in Worship."Drawing from the rich narrative found in 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Matt unpacks how worship is not just a passive act, but a dynamic spiritual weapon used to engage in spiritual warfare.

Pastor Matt emphasizes that praise is a weapon—not one forged of human strength, but one that shifts the atmosphere and invites God's presence to move on our behalf. When we worship, we are not ignoring our battles; we are positioning ourselves to let God fight for us.

Throughout his message, he outlines 7 expressions of worship—practical and biblical ways we can outwardly express our praise—and shares 6 foundational truths about praise, each pointing to the power, purpose, and spiritual authority that praise carries.

He boldly declares that when praise goes first, we don't have to force the breakthrough—we simply watch God bring it. Just as the enemies of Israel turned on themselves when Judah praised, we too will see confusion fall on the plans of the enemy when we exalt God above our circumstances.

In the end, Pastor Matt leaves the church with a call to live a lifestyle of worship—not just on Sunday mornings, but in every moment we face opposition. Because in worship, we don't just survive the battle—we declare victory before it even begins.

The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God.

At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community.

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In this sermon, Pastor Clay teaches what it means to worship in truth—not through emotion or performance, but by aligning with the person of Jesus. Truth isn’t just knowledge—it’s Him. Real worship begins with revelation and leads to surrender.

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49462577

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