a word from Rocky Byers

Friends and Family,

A priority on my schedule is meeting people in our DFW community and I am frequently asked, "Why Sunday night?" This very important question, since most people consider church as only being held on Sunday morning, I respond with the affirmative, "I'm looking for people who want to go deeper with Jesus and want Revival. " 

The truth is that studies (Barna) tell us up to 90% of Sunday morning church goers are satisfied with their church experience and do not want more. Meaning they are very comfortable and do not want to go deeper. Those people may never experience revival anyway.  The 90% is not my target.

History proves the past moves of God have always been about the remnant. It was not the majority of the Israelites who possessed the promised land. Gideon went from 32,000 warriors to his remnant of 300 to fight against the huge Midianite army and won. King David didn't recover all their riches, wives, sons and daughters from the Amalekites with his army of 35,000 but with the remnant of 400 warriors. The Lord has never used the majority to birth a "move of God." He requires ‘the hungry for more’ remnant. 

On Mount of Olives before ascending to the Father, Jesus gives his last instruction to 500 followers to go to Jerusalem and wait for the "promise from the Father"...the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. A remnant of 120 out of 500 obeyed and birthed a move of God.

For forty years, I have studied the revivalists. Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, pioneers of the 1st great reformation awakening in America and the great revivalist's, D.L. Moody and Charles Finney (one of my favorites) who both birthed revival in the 1800's when America's population was 2 million people. Between D.L. Moody and Charles Finney, they led 1 million people to the Lord.  William Seymore, Kenneth E. Hagin (my spiritual father), Smith Wigglesworth, Leonard Ravenhill (my second favorite) and Steve Hill. All these men led revivals in the 1900's, as well as many others I read about.

My pastor Todd Smith has been in revival for 6 years now. After the first month, 1/3 of the people left the church. Fortunately, Pastor Todd kept the revival alive. Now, six years later at the North Georgia Revival over 50,000 people have been baptized with thousands of signs, wonders and miracles. God is only looking for the remnant. 

The common denominator from the revivals of the 1700's to the revivals of today is this: NONE OF THEM happened on Sunday morning. Jesus says in Matthew 5:6, "Those who hunger and thirst...will be filled." Those who want more, beyond Sunday morning, will be filled. Go to Sunday morning service but realize to experience and encounter Jesus on a deeper level, you must leave the comfort and convenience of Sunday morning only. 

I will never tell anyone to refrain from Sunday morning services, but I have told pastors, if you want revival, you must add Sunday night to your life. This is why every Sunday night we are worshiping and praying into Revival. It only takes a remnant! Will you be part of the Revival Remnant, or will you look back with regret?  

Rocky Byers

Testimonials

“Rocky is real and relevant in what he teaches. Roocky’s ministry time here at Generations Church was powerful. We probably saw more people come to Christ in the three services he ministered than on Easter. Rocky and his wife Susan flow together in the gifts of the Spirit. Without hesitation we recommend Rocky and his ministry to any church.”  

Pastor Troy, California (Rhema Church)

“Rocky was asked to be a guest speaker at The River…our non-denominational church in Delevan, Wisconsin. At dinner the evening before and at lunch the following day, my wife and I had a terrific time with both Rocky and Susan! Their love for God and their love of life was evident, right-off-the-bat! By the time we parted, it was like saying good-bye to old friends…but the best was saved for Sunday morning when Rocky gave his passionate and very insightful message to the congregation that was immediately riveted on his every word. His sermon was clear. It dug deep. Rocky really knows how to capture an audience! When it was over, we had more people step forward than I had ever seen. Our sincere thanks to both of the Byers for gracing us with their time and making God’s Word come alive at The River!” 

Elder Michael, Wisconsin

“Pastor Rocky’s ministry here at Calvary Temple was nothing short of Awesome! The anointing that he ministers under is so refreshing and breaks down barriers and walls on people’s hearts. We had Rocky minister at our 55th church anniversary and I cannot remember more people ever coming to Christ. I strongly recommend Pastor Rocky and his ministry.” 

Pastor Wayne, Virginia (Baptist Church)

“Rocky has been a friend and colleague in ministry for over three decades. I am always encouraged by his passion for Jesus, along with his unwavering commitment to propelling the Gospel forward in the nations. He speaks with honesty, vulnerability and compassion. Love this brother!”

Freedom Coach Blaine, Oklahoma (Rhema Grad)