Endorsements
My father-in-law, Bishop Bill Hamon, has been in ministry for over 65 years and has experienced many challenging seasons, both personally and ministerially. In Your Highest Calling , he shares powerful keys for overcoming difficulties and living a life of success, fulfillment and victory. A must-read for every believer!
Jane Hamon, co-apostle, Vision Church at Christian International
Dr. Bill Hamon offers powerful insight into Gods highest calling for our lives while confronting the barriers that obstruct our path. A profound legacy message!
Benny Hinn, pastor, Benny Hinn Ministries
In a very real sense, this book will serve as a personal prophecy for each reader. It answers the question, What is God doing? Hamon explains both the highest and the lowest points of life. Courage and a new sense of purpose await behind each chapter heading. Enjoy the journey!
Bishop Harry R. Jackson Jr., senior pastor, Hope Christian Church, Beltsville, Maryland
Bishop Bill Hamon is one of the wisest people I know. He has lived the message of this book. Bishop Hamon is one of the great Church historians of today, but he also understands building the character of Christ in Gods people.
Cindy Jacobs, president and co-founder, Generals International
Dr. Hamons book, Your Highest Calling , defines the ultimate God-given destiny of mankind: to become like Jesus and co-labor with Him forever. Understanding this makes rejoicing in trials the only logical response, as the outcome is more glorious than we could have ever imagined. I highly recommend this book for every believer, young and old alike.
Bill Johnson, senior leader, Bethel Church, Redding, California; author, The Way of Life and Raising Giant- Killers
I have read every book written by Dr. Hamon. Each one is full of prophetic insight concerning the times and seasons of the Prophetic and Apostolic movements. In Your Highest Calling , he writes not only as a prophet and a teacher, but also as a Pentecostal theologian. This book brings the relationship between God and mankind to its highest level to fulfill the highest purpose unto God!
Dr. John P. Kelly, international convenor, International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders
I honor my spiritual father, Bishop Hamon. As the father of the modern Prophetic movement and a pioneer in the restoration of the Church, he is mightily anointed to bring transformative revelation. His latest book, Your Highest Calling , reveals our supreme purpose in life and ministry: to become like Jesus.
Apostle Guillermo Maldonado, King Jesus International Ministry
It doesnt matter what the enemy has done to distort your identity in God. You can shake off the remnants of those tattered garments and be re-clothed! No matter what you go through, you can shout, But God! He will show Himself faithful. He will restore, He will heal, and He will move you forward into new levels of prophetic fulfillment. Your Highest Calling will cause you to expect God to move on your behalf to accomplish His plan for you.
Dr. Chuck D. Pierce, president, Global Spheres and Glory of Zion International Ministries
Dr. Hamons legacy of pioneering the restoration of prophets and prophetic ministry has been so significant and far-reaching that only heaven can measure its full impact. In the pages of Your Highest Calling , you can now learn and apply many of the principles and truths that have made Bill Hamon the general that he is. Do yourselfand those you are destined to toucha favor. Read and digest this book!
Dr. Dutch Sheets, president, Dutch Sheets Ministries
I have loved and highly respected Bishop Bill Hamon since my initial meeting with him in 1987. Hes down-to-earth, relational, fatherly and even fun. Yet great knowledge and wisdom continually gush out of this seemingly ordinary man. To me this book is the story of how hes come to be the great man of God that he isa man conformed to the image of Christ! And hes shared the story with us so that we can also become conformed to the image of Christ!
Barbara J. Yoder, lead apostle, Shekinah Regional Apostolic Center and Breakthrough Apostolic Ministries Network
Title Page
Copyright Page
2019 by Bill Hamon
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Dedication
This book is dedicated to my loving and faithful wife of 59 years. She and I went through many Processes of Conformity in our journey to fulfill Gods predestined purpose of us being conformed to Christlikeness. One of my greatest trials was when God put me through a process of having to die to being an active ordained minister. God could not answer my questions and problems for He was my teacher giving me the test, and teachers cannot give you answers when you are taking their tests. But my wonderful wife continually encouraged and reassured me that I would yet fulfill my ministerial calling. She was faithful and true until she went home to be with the Lord September 22, 2014. Her reward will be great.
Contents
Cover
Presentation Page
Endorsements
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Foreword by Jennifer LeClaire
Introduction
1. Gods Purpose for His Greatest Creation
Before Man Came into Being
At the Right Time, a New Race
Our Goal: To Understand the Process
Trials and Rewards in the Process
Your Own Journey Begins
2. What Is Man?