About Stephen Whitwell

Stephen Whitwell – Pastor, Writer, Speaker, and Celebrant.A credentialed Elim Church of New Zealand Minister with a background from a farm upbringing, the motor trade and sales, 30 years as a Pastor, Director of Studies/Principal of a Bible School, experience in other work roles, AND, over 35 years married have all contributed to a wide range of skills and ministry experience.
5 05, 2026

Brief Word #167 May 2026

By |2026-04-07T15:42:44+12:00May 5th, 2026|Brief Word|

When we come to Jesus and are born again, God has promised us so much, He has already given us so much. He had already given us the victory. The trouble is, often there’s mind-sets, beliefs and strongholds.... Read more...

7 04, 2026

Brief Word #166 April 2026

By |2026-04-07T14:41:36+12:00April 7th, 2026|Brief Word|

When we come to Jesus and are born again, God has promised us so much, He has already given us so much. He had already given us the victory. The trouble is, often there’s mind-sets, beliefs and strongholds.... Read more...

5 03, 2026

Brief Word #165 March 2026

By |2026-03-05T22:46:39+13:00March 5th, 2026|Brief Word|

We sometimes think the Christian life is about you’ve gotta to do this and you’ve gotta do that, you’ve got to press in... My understanding of the gospel is that it is all by Grace. Not works. We can’t earn our salvation.... Read more...

5 02, 2026

Brief Word #164 FEBRUARY 2026

By |2026-02-05T08:13:02+13:00February 5th, 2026|Brief Word|

It’s pretty clear that we need to be strong for the days we live in. But purely human strength will not cut it. We need a supernatural Divine strength which is above and beyond the realm in which we live.... Read more...

3 01, 2026

Brief Word #163 JANUARY 2026

By |2025-12-19T15:23:55+13:00January 3rd, 2026|Brief Word|

World events are escalating rapidly towards the fulfilment of God’s eternal plan for humanity and for the Earth. God wants to strengthen us; fortify, toughen, and vitalise us for these very days. In our spirit. In our emotions. In our mind, and yes in our body... Read more...

8 12, 2025

Brief Word #162 DECEMBER 2025

By |2025-12-19T15:33:46+13:00December 8th, 2025|Brief Word|

How many times over this season I wonder, will the words about the birth of Jesus be spoken, acted out in end-of-year plays, portrayed in ornate settings with pageantry and ceremony, or simply thought about in people’s minds as they hear, of the Messiah’s birth. Read more...

12 11, 2025

Brief Word #161 NOVEMBER 2025

By |2025-11-12T13:22:42+13:00November 12th, 2025|Brief Word|

Part 3: When we speak His words, (Rhema) God’s creative power is released. Because God’s spoken words as we know are powerful, creative, and Divine. Read more...

9 10, 2025

Brief Word #160 OCTOBER 2025

By |2025-10-09T10:43:05+13:00October 9th, 2025|Brief Word|

Part 2: The relationship between the Father, Son and Spirit is one of absolute openness, love, respect and care. And we get to become part of that intimacy, part of the conversation, part of that unity. Read more...

12 09, 2025

Brief Word #159 SEPTEMBER 2025

By |2025-10-09T10:45:12+13:00September 12th, 2025|Brief Word|

Part 1: When the Bible speaks more of one thing than another, then it is more important. The Bible speaks most about what is most important, and least about what is least important. Read more...

26 07, 2025

Brief Word #158 JULY 2025

By |2025-10-09T10:46:45+13:00July 26th, 2025|Brief Word|

Here’s something very important. I AM always comes before I will. God’s existence always comes before His working in our lives. His existence is superior to ours. Who God is, comes before what He does in our lives. Read more...

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