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What is Theophostic ® Prayer Ministry?

Theo (God) Phostic (light) is a Divinely powerful and thoroughly biblical approach to counseling ministry. Theophostic Ministry is based on the words of Jesus who said, "When the Son of Man sets you free, you will be free indeed!" Jn.8:36.

Present emotional pain comes from past lies.

Theophostic Ministry believes a person's present emotional pain comes from the misinterpretations (lies) embedded in their memories and not from the memories themselves. For example, an incest victim feels shame not because she was molested but because she may believe it was her fault (the lie).

Mind renewal is key to emotional freedom.

Theophostic Ministry recognizes that we can only "act as far as we can think." Our behavior is limited to the data stored in the mind. Therefore, in order to act differently we must be "renewed in our minds." Renewal must go beyond the passing of information from counselor to counselee, as seen in many Christian counseling practices. Only Jesus can free us from the lies our experiences cause us to believe.

Present behavior is based on past experience, not logic.

Theophostic Ministry understands present behavior to be caused by "experiential knowledge" (what we have actually experienced) and not from logical truth (data believed as truth but never realized through experience). Theophostic Ministry is about renewing the mind at the experiential level.

Heal the past to redeem the present.

Theophostic Ministry recognizes that every emotional pain in the present has an origin, source and beginning. It believes that emotional pain is rooted in this original historical faulty thinking. Therefore, unless the person is able to return to the original memory event where the lie was first embedded, true release of the emotional pain will not occur.

Abstinence is not true victory.

Theophostic Ministry recognizes that counsel based on logic and reason will not result in release of the pain one carries from historical woundedness. Cognitive approaches require the individual to exert continuous self-effort toward freedom with little or no lasting results. Theophostic Ministry recognizes that controlled behavior and abstinence are not victory but rather an ongoing battle.

Authentic healing is only possible through Christ. Theophostic Ministry recognizes that it is futile to try to talk a person out of a false belief and into a new belief system. Theophostic Ministry acknowledges that apart from a direct word from Christ, no significant change will occur.

Basic training in Theophostic ® Ministry

Theophostic Ministry training is available through a video training series and seminar material. This material has recently been updated, and is the primary method of receiving basic training.

Benefits of receiving Theophostic ® Training

Theophostic is a unique method of ministry which brings about expedient healing and restoration in the lives of hurting people. Over 15,000 therapists, counselors, pastors and lay ministers worldwide have discovered Theophostic Ministry to be consistent and valid. Your participation in this training will equip you to administer this process.

This brochure is only an introduction to this ministry and does not cover such matters as the theological basis, mission statement, statement of faith, overriding principles. Please visit the website for further information or email phostic@kyol.net

*Theophostic is a trademark of Dr. Ed Smith and Alathia Ministries, Inc., of Campbellsville, Kentucky. For further information about Dr. Ed Smith and Theophostic Prayer Ministry see www.theophostic.com or call 888-467-3757.

River of Life Prayer Ministry uses the name Theophostic* with written permission from, but is not endorsed by or affiliated with any entity, corporation, or aspect of Theophostic Prayer Ministry.