McDowell - Its Happening

Some people point from shores of safety to horizons of future possibility. But once in a while God raises up someone with the courage to do more than just talk about distant potential. Instead, they wade into the middle of the miraculous, their faith leaving a wake that will impact generations, starting here and now. My friend William McDowell is a waymaker and walking evidence that the move of God isnt coming; its happening!

STEVEN FURTICK

NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

PASTOR, ELEVATION CHURCH

Many people do a God thing without God; that is the definition of religion. My friend William is the exact opposite. He refuses to continue going through the Christian motions without seeing and hearing from God. His relentless pursuit has been seen and rewarded, as God continues to pour out His presence, miracles, and a sound that takes us all into Gods presence. I thank God for who William is to the kingdom of God at large and to the people who are privileged to call him friend.

JONATHAN STOCKSTILL

LEAD PASTOR, BETHANY CHURCH

Ive known Pastor William McDowell for twenty-five years. We grew up in the same city, both raised by single mothers who wouldnt stop pushing us toward Jesus. I knew God would take Williams heart and gift around the world. It was inevitable. But what I did not anticipate was the level of glory that would be unleashed once Pastor William said yes to leading Deeper Fellowship Church.

God wants glory in the local church. It is what Jesus came to establish. (See Matthew 16.) The power, the beauty, the consistency of spiritual growth and development coupled with tangible miracles, signs, and wonders are the heart of the New Testament church. What God is doing in Orlando, Florida, is unprecedented but shouldnt be unexpected. Its what God intended for the local church. May God give us the blueprint for glory to return to His house through the glorious testimonies of Gods grace and power in this book.

JOHN GRAY

PASTOR, RELENTLESS CHURCH

Not only is William a friend, but he has been a mentor to me over the past few years, and I cannot wait for the words of God written in this book to flow through your heart, mind, body, and spirit. The Holy Spirit is alive and well, not only in this book but in Williams life, church, and songs. I pray that before you read this powerful book, you say a prayer for Jesus to open up your heart and soul to the spiritual journey you are about to go on! This journey will be overflowing with joy, tears, and the presence of Jesus from beginning to end. The anointing and presence of God are real!

William, thank you for being an amazing influence not only in my life but also in the lives of others. Jesus put us on this earth to serve, and you are doing that, my friend. Jesus reigns!

RUSSELL WILSON

QUARTERBACK, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

When he was a young man sitting in the back of the auditorium in my meetings, William McDowell may have been unknown to me, but he certainly was not unknown to God. It has been a tremendous privilege for me to observe his growth and development in so many different areasas a husband, a father, a music minister, a pastor, a songwriter, a worshipper, and now as an author.

It is gratifying but not at all surprising to me to see how God is using him, not only as an unusually gifted worship leader but also as a caring and compassionate pastor whose services are characterized by a remarkable demonstration of the supernatural power of God. Its Happening will take your faith to the next level as Pastor McDowell shares the extraordinary miracles, signs, and wonders God has performed among his dynamic church family.

DR. ROD PARSLEY

PASTOR AND FOUNDER, WORLD HARVEST CHURCH

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ITS HAPPENING by William McDowell

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This book is dedicated to my children, Joshua, Olivia, Caleb, Joy, and the one yet to be revealed. I suspect that throughout history, in every generation, a prevailing thought emerges that God doesnt move the way He used to, but you know otherwise. As you get older, you will flip through the pages of this book and be able to say you were there when this happened. But this outpouring is not limited to a particular place or time. Heaven will always respond to those who are hungry. You can experience what we have seen and more if you will cling to these words written and consistently pursue a relationship with God. No one will be able to convince you that God doesnt move this way, because you were there! May you experience more of God in your future than I ever did.

I am also aware that many in the next generation and others in the years to come will read this book. This book is also dedicated to you. Dont allow anyone to convince you that a move of God is something of the past. You can experience it too. Whatever you do, dont stop until you too can say, Its happening!

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TO MY WIFE, LaTae, your unwavering commitment, support, and partnership are what allow this ministry to happen. What you do that is unseen allows all that is seen. I love you with all my heart.