Living Waters Thailand

What is the Living Waters Programme?

Living Waters Programme is an in-depth teaching and discipleship course
developed by Andrew Comiskey of Desert Stream Ministries.
It is run over a period of 25-30 weeks, 1 time a week.

Living Waters Programme is designed to minister to those struggling with relational problems
such as homosexuality, sexual abuse, sexual addiction and other relational problems.

How is the Living Waters Programme presented?

Living Waters programme is taught in a closed group setting.
The leaders have been trained and a confidentiality policy is in place to help ensure trust and safety in the groups
for participants and team alike.

What will I learn?

The Living Waters Programme uses a detailed guidebook - some topics addressed include:

WWWWAcknowledging our need for God.
WWWWHow the ‘fall’ affects our relationships
WWWWReceiving Father God’s love
WWWWWho we are as men and women
WWWWThe Cross and confession
WWWWReconciliation between men and women
WWWWRoots of gender brokenness
WWWWUnderstanding and overcoming temptation
WWWWBuilding healthy relationships
WWWWWalking as mature Christians

Is the Living Waters Programme for me?

Thankfully, Christ’s capacity to restore and touch us at deep levels of shame and brokenness
extends to all of us, regardless of what our problems are.

WWWWWWWWWWJesus said to His disciples, 'Now that I have washed your feet,
WWWWWWWWWWyou also should wash one another's feet.'
WWWWWWWWWW(John 13:14)

WWWWWWWWWW'Living Waters is that part of the Church where we can extend
WWWWWWWWWWthe lowliest parts of ourselves and there discover His compassion.
WWWWWWWWWWMercy and truth meet us. As we reveal our brokenness to others,
WWWWWWWWWWGod's living water cleanses us.' [from the author, Andy Comiskey]

How do I participate?

Please contact the Living Waters Thailand office.
To enter the programme requires an application process.

So far we have run groups in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
In Bangkok, a Living Waters programme is run once per year, usually beginning in February.

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LIVING WATERS LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR

Most years in January, we have a 5-day Living Waters leadership training usually in Bangkok.
This is your opportunity to learn how to implement proven, in-depth healing programmes
for the relationally and sexually broken, into your Church.

A Time of Healing For You

The following section of a letter of invitation from Andrew Comiskey [Founder and Director of Desert Stream Ministry]
outlines the emphasis of the training:

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww'Jesus is committed to enabling us to love.
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwThat's the basic foundation of the Living Waters programme.
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwWhen we are confused or broken in our sexual identities,
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwit stops us from loving others as Christ wants us to.
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwWe need His restoring grace to heal our sexuality.
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwWhen we experience that, then we can in turn help others.

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwThe main emphasis of our time together will be personal healing for you.
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwIt's as we learn to enter into the healing process ourselves
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwthat we can learn how to help others.

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwWe believe it's especially important to have a sound Church
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwbase and a team of leaders working together to administrate
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwthe Living Waters programme, rather than just one leader.

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwI hope you will consider being part of this marvelous opportunity
QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQw to be personally touched by the Lord in the areas in which you need it most,
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwand from that, to establish a strong healing outreach in your Church/ministry.

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwWe will be offering input during our week together
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwon whether you and your Church are ready to actually introduce
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwthe Living Waters programme. For some the time will be right.
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwFor others, this training will be an important first step
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwin establishing Living Waters programme in their own fellowship
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwat some later date.

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwWhatever your case may be, you'll come away with a clear understanding
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwof how to begin or develop healing programmes for the relationally
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwand sexually broken. We also believe you?ll come away refreshed
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwand renewed by God?s Spirit.'

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What will be Taught?
The Living Waters training includes:

QQBecoming familiar with the Living Waters Programme and its 20 lessons found
QQin the 'Living Waters - Pursuing Sexual and Relational Wholeness in Christ Guidebook' by Andrew Comiskey.

QQTeaching on a variety of topics such as:

QQQQQ1. QEffective prayer ministry
QQQQQ2. QUnderstanding and praying for the healing of problems in our relationships with others
QQQQQ3. QReleasing Living Waters into your Church / ministry
QQQQQ4. QUnderstanding the Living Waters Programme structure and format

What else do I need to know?

Each participant will be involved throughout the week in a small group to receive personal support and healing prayer.

Who is Eligible?

Living Waters leadership 5-day training is made available for those in Church/ministry leadership and interested church members.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please get in touch with the Living Waters Thailand office.

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OTHER SEMINARS

We usually organize 1 special seminar per year dealing with various relevant issues.
For example, recent topics include:

QQQQQ'Embracing Life --Finding Hope in Despair'
QQQQQ(ministry to people with AIDS)
QQQQQ'Building up Men in the Kingdom of God'
QQQQQ'A Pure Life by the Power of the Cross'
QQQQQ(purity, confession and the healing of wounds)

Please get in touch with us to get the latest information on this opportunity to engage with quality input
from international and local speakers.

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How is Cross Current presented?
The group involves worship and various teachings.
We also incorporate healing prayer in both the large and small group segment of each meeting.

What will I learn?
Topics include:

WWWWGod’s unfailing love
WWWWThe true and false self
WWWWConfession of sin

Is Cross Current for me?
Run as an open or closed group, it is suitable for Christians and non Christians alike.
The group has helped many participants begin to identify their areas of true need.

How do I participate?
The course takes place in various Churches/locations throughout Thailand.
Cross Current has been run in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Please contact the Living Waters Thailand office if you are interested in the Cross Current group.

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