For Pastors
Thank you for allowing us to serve your church.
This page contains practical information pastors, church staff, and host families frequently ask for as they prepare for a meeting. We are grateful for every church that welcomes our family, and our desire is to come ready to serve—not to be served.
THE SMITH FAMILY
Justyn - 7/7
Rachel - 4/8
Lydia - 2/16/17
Anniversary - 7/21/07
LOVE OFFERINGS OR SUPPORT
We do not have a minimum charge to minister at a church. We come by faith, trusting the Lord to provide through His people. Churches may give a love offering by check (written out to "A Heart For Revival") or through our online giving platform.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Transportation
We currently travel in a Honda Odyssey. When traveling fully loaded, we average approximately 23 MPG.
Accommodations
When possible, we are grateful to stay in a missions apartment, prophet's chamber, hotel, or with a pastor and his family. We are flexible and appreciate whatever arrangement works best for your church.
MEALS & PRACTICAL NEEDS
Meals
Every church handles meals differently, and we are happy to work with whatever schedule is most convenient. We are perfectly comfortable eating with church families, going out, receiving gift cards, or taking care of meals ourselves.
A couple things to know:
• Rachel eats gluten-free.
• Justyn avoids pork.
Snacks & Drinks
We don't require snacks, but if you'd like to have something available, we enjoy fresh fruit, vegetables, cashews, and water. We rarely drink soda and don't drink coffee.
DURING THE WEEK
Fellowship
We enjoy spending time with pastors and church families, but please don't feel obligated to entertain us throughout the week.
School & Work
We homeschool Lydia, and Rachel also teaches online during the week. Because of this, we may occasionally need a few quiet daytime hours and reliable Wi-Fi. We are happy to coordinate our schedule with you before the meeting.
Free Time
We enjoy staying active during free time—golfing, working out, biking, visiting parks, sightseeing, or simply resting between services. Please never feel obligated to plan activities for us.
CHURCH SERVICES
Pastor, we are coming to serve alongside you and your church. We are happy to follow your leadership regarding the order and format of each service.
MUSIC
Rachel sings and plays piano and is happy to assist with congregational music, offertories, or special music as desired.
PREACHING
Justyn preaches from the King James Bible with an emphasis on Biblical, Spirit-led preaching that exalts Christ. A typical full-length message is approximately 40 minutes, but he is happy to work within the time available.
INVITATIONS
Justyn is happy to lead the invitation or turn the service back to\ the pastor—whichever you prefer.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MEETING? -EMAIL JUSTYN
PREPARING FOR REVIVAL
Before the Meeting
- Pray specifically for God to work.
- Promote the meeting consistently.
- Encourage your people to invite others.
- Prepare the congregation spiritually through preaching and prayer.
After the Meeting
- Reinforce what God did during the meeting.
- Encourage continued obedience to decisions made.
- Stay in touch and continue praying for one another.
- If the Lord leads, consider scheduling another meeting in the future.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOUR CHURCH
Thank you for considering A Heart For Revival Ministries. We count it a privilege to serve alongside pastors and local churches, and we look forward to whatever opportunity the Lord may give us to minister together.
Until then, please know that you and your church are in our prayers.