5 Tips for Developing a Healthy Prophetic Culture

Julian Adams • January 16, 2020
A healthy prophetic culture demonstrates the value of people and reflects the heart of Jesus. Learn these five tips on maintaining a wholesome internal environment in the midst of ministry.


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    - Hi, my name's Julian Adams. I wanted to give you my top five tips for developing a healthy prophetic culture. So, I got to pastor a local church in Cape Town for over seven years as a social pastor and we would have loads of people coming in and out, amazingly gift ministries, prophetic people, and prophets coming in and out. And one of the things I had to learn was how to pick up the pieces when prophets who had not developed an internal core system that valued the church, that valued people well, but were in it for the honorary and were in it for the publicity. Maybe not even as deeply sinister as that but just unwise in their own internal world. I had to pick up those pieces and come to people when destiny words were not fulfilled, when brokenness was a trail that was left. And one of the things that I've learnt is to hone my internal culture, so that I get to to be a blessing to the maximum amount of people and reflect Jesus well to the world around me. The first tip that I want to communicate is around discovering a deep love for Jesus. I know that sounds obvious but as a prophet who has an emergent prophetic course, you need to learn how to love Jesus. Not only learn to love Jesus but you have to learn to love your church. The church is the most beautiful thing that God has fashioned together for Jesus and Jesus wants to come back for his bride, and I see often that prophetic ministries love Jesus but struggle with the church. The second top tip I want to communicate is simply understanding that everything we do must flow from the place of humility and servant heartedness. We've got to be a people as prophetic ministries who go low and who go slow. Who learn to stop for the one in front of us and serve them with the prophetic. It's most often what we do in the hidden place with honoring instilled in the prophetic that gives us opportunity and platform in the public space. My third topic point is learning to discover a love for scripture. We have got to be a people who learn to wrestle with the text of scripture, who learn to give ourselves to understand scripture, because all of scripture the bible says speaks of Jesus. It reveals who Jesus is and when we get to discover the prophet Jesus in scripture, when we get to discover how the bible reveals Jesus as the perfect representation of the father, our prophesied will be better. It will be deeper and it will fill out in more ways to discover and unlock people's destiny in this way. My fourth top point or top tip for the prophetic is learning to walk in a place of submitted accountability to people around us, not only to our friends but to ministries around us. We need to be people who learn to live in a place where ministries speak well of us. Where people around us, we're in deep relationship with them, with leaders. An accountable relationships that get to shape our prophetic gift, that get to shape who we are and who speak well of us. It is so important that we have a level of integrity that is reflected by other recognized ministries recognizing who we are as prophetic voices and emergent prophetic voices. My fifth point is very simply learning to walk in emotional health. That is so important that as prophets we get emotionally healthy. We deal with our junk, we get rid of the stuff that has caused rejection and pain in our lives. We process that with people and it is important for the sake of revealing who Jesus is to walk in incredible emotional health for the sake of our families, for the sake of legacy, and for the sake of those around us. We want to represent Jesus well and so how we deal with our integrity personally, with out finances, with the purity that we walk in all reflect something of Jesus. If you want to learn more about how you can develop your prophetic gift, I want to encourage you to get my e-course amplified which will help define and refine your prophetic gift. It's got over six hours of teaching where I instill about 20 years of walking in the prophetic for you. It comes alongside with a workbook which is incredible. It's got incredible activations that will help you learn how to shape the prophetic in you. Just click on the link below and you're be able to get all the information that you need to go on this e-course with us. It's really, really encouraging. We've had incredible feedback.

Your Story Matters: Here's Why

By Julian Adams • January 3, 2025
We are living in a world of dramatic change. The relentless pace of development often leaves us breathless and exhausted. The demand for innovative ways of communicating, inventing, and staying ahead of cultural trends can feel daunting and demoralizing. It can push us into a space where we find ourselves trying to copy rather than be authentic, to imitate rather than create. This pressure can lead us to believe that we need to be more creative, and that our individual stories do not matter. But nothing could be further from the truth. Your story, no matter how small, matters and is powerful. One of the remarkable aspects of ancient manuscripts, like the Bible, is that they tell the stories of individuals whose lives may seem small and insignificant. Yet, God chose to make their lives a memorial of what He could do with a life that the world deems insignificant. The incredible power of the gospel is that it changes lives one at a time. God is as interested in the individual story as He is in redeeming the cosmos. The aim of the gospel is not just dealing with personal sin; it is about restoring individuals to a relationship with a kind Father. In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis beautifully said, "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God." Justification addresses our standing before God, but our adoption invites us into a relationship with the Father. It allows us to partake of who He is and to live in a place of deep joy from who He is. Romans 3:23 reminds us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Many of us forget that the work of salvation has turned this verse around. Through Jesus, we have been restored to the glory of God. One description of the word "glory" refers to the divine quality, the unspoken manifestation of God, and splendor. It is the revelation of God's intrinsic worth and beauty. Do you see that? We have been restored to His divine quality, splendor, and beauty. In a world where it can be easy to feel like just another face in the crowd, remember that your story is significant. Your experiences, your journey, and your voice matter. Embrace the unique narrative God has given you and let it shine. You are not just a spectator; you are a vital participant in God's grand story. Your authenticity, creativity, and individuality are valuable. As you navigate the rapid changes of our world, hold on to the truth that your story has power and purpose. God sees you, knows you, and has a plan for your life that is uniquely yours. Let us celebrate the beauty and significance of each individual story, knowing that together, we contribute to a tapestry of divine splendor and glory.

Pursuing Wholeness: My Journey from Rejection to Healing

By Julian Adams • July 17, 2024
Rejection is a powerful force that can shape the trajectory of our lives, often in ways we don't fully realize until much later. For me, this journey began in childhood. I was born with a cleft palate, which affected my ability to speak, and coupled with my passionate devotion to Jesus, I faced daily ridicule and rejection throughout my school years. My speech and my fervent faith made me a target, and I found myself isolated and misunderstood. Despite the rejection, something beautiful began to grow within me: a deep and abiding friendship with Jesus. Through profound encounters with the Lord, I began to walk in the prophetic. This newfound gift led me to public ministry, where I started releasing prophetic words. However, beneath the surface, I was carrying an immense amount of pain that I hadn't dealt with. This pain manifested as a lifestyle of performance, driven by the need for acceptance and validation. Though I was a new creation in Christ, I was living as if I were still bound by my old wounds. In Matthew 23:27-28 (MSG), Jesus describes the Pharisees as "manicured grave plots, grass clipped and the flowers bright, but six feet down it's all rotting bones and worm-eaten flesh. People look at you and think you're saints, but beneath the skin, you're total frauds." These words struck a chord with me because I realized I was living like a professional Pharisee. Outwardly, I appeared to have it all together, but inside, I was disconnected from the healing process that God wanted to take me through. This disconnect had a significant impact on my prophetic ministry. My words, especially those concerning sin, were often harsh and unkind, reflecting my damaged perspective of myself and the world. It wasn't until I began to address my heart issues that my approach to the prophetic truly changed. God started speaking to me about the connection between my gift, my performance, and my worth. Through this process, He took me back to moments of pain and difficulty from my childhood and even into my adult life. In one profound moment, God said to me, "Son, I want you to grow up and be a child." This statement might seem paradoxical, but it revealed a crucial truth: the posture of the kingdom is one of childlike fascination and trust. My journey into sonship transformed how I viewed the prophetic and how I ministered to others. No longer driven by judgment and legalism, I began to approach people with love, kindness, and the heart of the Father. Understanding my identity as a beloved child of God allowed me to see others through His eyes. This shift not only brought healing to my heart but also enabled me to minister more effectively and compassionately. Rejection and pain had shaped my early years, but God's love and healing power brought me to a place of wholeness. This journey has taught me that dealing with our heart issues is essential for authentic and impactful ministry. As we pursue wholeness, we open ourselves to deeper intimacy with God and greater effectiveness in serving His people. If you find yourself struggling with similar issues of rejection, pain, or performance, I encourage you to invite God into those wounded places. Allow Him to heal and transform you, just as He did for me. Embrace the posture of childlike wonder and trust, knowing that you are deeply loved and valued by your Heavenly Father. In this place of wholeness, you will find the freedom to live and minister authentically, reflecting the heart of God to a world in need.

Four Practices for Hearing God's Voice

By Julian Adams • July 21, 2023
In my years of teaching people the prophetic and how to hear God's voice, I've learned several practices that help people hear Him. Here are a few of my most helpful!
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