Statement of Faith
Where 2 or More Gather Ministries is a Christian 501(c)(3) grounded in scripture. This is the doctrinal ground every teaching, prayer, and session on this site stands on.
We affirm the historic Christian faith
We affirm the faith expressed in the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed: one God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the incarnation, death, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ; salvation by grace through faith in Him; and His return. This ministry is not a denomination and does not ask anyone to leave their church. We stand on the ground Christians across traditions have held in common for two thousand years.
We affirm that the gifts of the Spirit are for today
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are not historical relics. We pray expecting the Holy Spirit to move — in healing, in deliverance, in conviction, in consolation, and in words that comfort and set free.
To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.
— 1 Corinthians 12:7
We affirm the reality of spiritual warfare
We affirm what scripture plainly teaches: that the devil and demons are real, that they oppose the work of God in the world, and that they can and do afflict the people of God in various ways. We do not exaggerate this — sound teaching is the opposite of the sensational. We also do not dismiss it. Spiritual warfare is real, and the response to it is repentance, prayer, and the authority of the Name of Jesus.
For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens.
— Ephesians 6:12
We affirm the authority of every believer — and its limits
Jesus gave His followers authority over the enemy (Luke 10:19, Mark 16:17). That authority belongs to every believer, not to a professional class. What we do is prayer for spiritual freedom from oppression — prayed in the Name of Jesus, by believers, with the person's full consent.
We also hold a clear boundary. We are a prayer ministry, not a clinical practice and not an emergency service. Full possession is a rare condition, distinct from the oppression most people come to us with, and it calls for experienced pastoral leadership alongside appropriate professional care.
We affirm repentance and confession as the first step
Sin is the most common doorway, and confession closes it directly. Before any deliverance prayer, we ask people to bring what they know into the light — with God first, and where it helps, with a trusted pastor or believer. Three practices carry the most weight:
- Confession and repentance. Naming sin honestly and turning from it (1 John 1:9, James 5:16). This is where nearly every genuine breakthrough begins.
- Forgiveness. Releasing those who have wounded us. Unforgiveness is the single most common thing we find still holding a door open (Matthew 6:14-15).
- Ongoing life with God's people. Scripture, prayer, worship, and real community are what keep freedom once it is won (Hebrews 10:24-25).
We affirm scripture as the inspired Word of God
We affirm scripture as the inspired Word of God and the final authority for everything we teach and pray. Every prayer and teaching on this site is grounded in scripture, cited by book, chapter, and verse, so you can open your own Bible and check it.
We affirm freedom for all who come
We welcome Christians from every background, seekers, and people who do not yet know where they stand. There is no denominational price of admission here. Anyone who is open to being prayed for in the Name of Jesus Christ is welcome to come pray with us. We will not pressure anyone to change churches; we will pray, and we will trust the Holy Spirit with the rest.
The scriptures this ministry stands on
- Luke 10:19 — authority over the power of the enemy
- Mark 16:17 — signs that follow those who believe
- Ephesians 6:10-18 — the armor of God and the nature of the struggle
- James 4:7 — submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee
- 1 John 1:9 — confession and cleansing
- John 8:36 — whom the Son sets free is free indeed
For the foundational teaching that flows from this statement of faith, see What Is a Deliverance Ministry? and Exorcism vs Deliverance.
Pray with this ministry
If you resonate with this statement of faith, we would love to pray with you.