Why S.F.M.

Why Surefooted Ministries?

 

Prayer suggestions for guidance on this page and other materials on this website.

Prayer #1.

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. We thank You for the many resources and insights available on this page. As we navigate through the videos, links, and information, we ask for Your divine direction. Help us to discern what is true and beneficial for our lives. Grant us the understanding to apply these teachings in a way that honors You and transforms our lives for the better.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Now, feel free to share any specific areas or topics you are interested in, and I can help guide you further.

Prayer #2.

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with hearts open to Your wisdom and guidance. As we explore this page and the materials on this website, we ask for Your presence to lead us. Illuminate our minds to understand the insights presented here, and help us to discern the knowledge that will nourish our spirits and guide our steps.

May Your Holy Spirit direct us to the resources that will bring us closer to You and align our lives with Your will. Grant us clarity and understanding as we delve into the videos, links, and various teachings available. Help us to apply these lessons in our daily lives, transforming us and bringing us closer to the purpose You have for each of us.

We trust in Your infinite wisdom and love. Guide our journey and strengthen our faith as we seek to grow in Your truth.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Surefooted Ministries (S.F.M.) offers a structured and personalized discipleship program that focuses on developing godliness and spiritual maturity among believers. Here are some key points:

  1. Personalized Discipleship Training:
    • S.F.M. provides one-on-one discipleship training through various social media platforms.
    • The training is guided by the Holy Spirit and emphasizes transparency, humility, and obedience.
  2. Mission and Goals:
    • The primary goal is to develop godliness in each student by helping them rightly divide and apply God’s Word.
    • S.F.M. aims to equip the saints to advance the kingdom of God by utilizing the power of God in everyday life.
  3. Scriptural Foundation:
    • The ministry is inspired by scriptures such as Colossians 1:28-29, Psalms 121:3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, and 1 Peter 2:9.
    • These verses emphasize maturity in Christ, steadfastness, stewardship of God's mysteries, and the calling out of darkness into God's light.
  4. The Pattern Teaching Series:
    • S.F.M. has developed a teaching series called "The Pattern," which reveals God's lifestyle pattern for believers.
    • This series is designed to help believers incorporate God's pattern into their daily lives and advance His kingdom.
  5. Transformation and Growth:
    • The ministry focuses on identifying and overcoming negative areas in one's life while fostering positive, godly attributes.
    • Personal mentoring and practical application of biblical principles are key components of the discipleship process.
  6. Biblical Encouragement:
    • John 3:19-21 is cited to emphasize the importance of coming into God's light and allowing one's deeds to be exposed and transformed.
    • The ministry encourages believers to move forward on a "more accurate" path, similar to Apollos in Acts 18:24-26, who was guided to a more accurate understanding of the way of God.

S.F.M. seeks to guide both new and seasoned Christians towards a deeper and more effective discipleship, ultimately aiming for a transformative and mature walk with Christ.

(Theme verses behind Surefooted Ministries' purpose and formation)

John 3:19-21
"And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does what is true comes to the light, that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been wrought in God." RSV

Colossians 1:28-29
"Him we proclaim, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man mature in Christ. For this I toil, striving with all the energy which he mightily inspires within me." RSV

Psalms 121:3
"He will not let your foot be moved, he who keeps you will not slumber." RSV

1 Corinthians 4:1-2 
"Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful." (NKJV)

1 Peter 2:9 
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." (RSV)



Click here. More about Surefooted Ministries.

Throughout this website, all character qualities, both written and audio, are sourced from the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) and are used with permission.

The reason I utilize these character qualities is that no other ministry or individual I know approaches this with the same level of intensity. While I may not align with every ministry, I believe in gleaning the spiritual wheat and discarding the weeds, sticks, and bones. No ministry is perfect, but we must collaborate to advance God's kingdom as best we can. Without embodying the true, excellent character qualities of Jesus, we as God’s children will not be credible!

Scriptural Foundations

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NKJV)
9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

John 15:5 (NKJV)
5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

John 21:17 (NKJV)
He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep."

My Goal

One of my primary goals is to love Jesus by feeding His sheep—the Family of God.

Thank you,
Pastor Vince Marino

Surefooted Ministries Overview

Surefooted Ministries (S.F.M.) provides personalized, one-on-one discipleship training, guided by the Holy Spirit, through various social media platforms. The ministry emphasizes transparency, humility, and obedience, aiming to transform students into practicing disciples of Jesus Christ.

Mission and Objectives

  • Develop Godliness: Helping students rightly divide and apply God’s Word to their lives.
  • Equip the Saints: Enabling believers to utilize God's power in daily life to advance His kingdom.

Scriptural Inspiration

  • Colossians 1:28-29 (RSV): Emphasizes maturity in Christ and striving with divine energy.
  • Psalms 121:3 (RSV): Highlights God's protection and steadiness.
  • 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 (NKJV): Stresses faithfulness as stewards of God’s mysteries.
  • 1 Peter 2:9 (RSV): Calls believers to proclaim God's marvelous deeds.

The Pattern Teaching Series

S.F.M.'s teaching series, "The Pattern," reveals God's lifestyle pattern for believers, aiming to incorporate it into daily life for the advancement of God's kingdom.

Transformation and Growth

By identifying and overcoming negative areas and fostering positive, godly attributes, S.F.M. helps believers grow more mature in their faith and become practicing disciples of Jesus Christ.

Encouragement

John 3:19-21 emphasizes the necessity of coming into God’s light, allowing our deeds to be exposed and transformed. Similarly, just as Apollos in Acts 18:24-26 was guided to a more accurate understanding of God, S.F.M. aims to guide believers on a "more accurate" path.

Surefooted Ministries is dedicated to helping individuals within the body of Christ overcome problem areas, grow in godliness, and advance the kingdom of God.


Listen to Pastor Marino's personal testimony. Very enlightening! This is part  6 of the series entitled "Red and White Blood Cells".



Click here. Part 1 of the series.

Testimony from two Royal Prayer Guards!

Why Surefooted-The Surefooted and Royal Prayer Guards site is our go to site when we need sound, true and meaty words of encouragement, course correction or teaching that makes a difference.

We have been involved from the beginning of this site. Pastor Vince offers everything on them with no strings attached. You will not be tracked and get emails or ads asking if you want to join. You will not need to enter any information to access the teachings, videos, or insights from students. There are areas for beginners as well as those who have been walking with the Lord for some time.

If you are searching for the simple truth according to the Bible; if you want to supplement your weekly church meeting; if you want to begin taking your children to a deeper understanding of God's word, we encourage you to check out Surefooted and Royal Prayer Guards.

Joe and Cheryl Palechek

Click here. Three Miners by Joe and Cheryl Palechek

Related materials for understanding Surefooted Ministries.

Click here. The Pattern in simple form. Absolutely needed for the body of Christ!

Click here. Short Synopsis. Vision of Surefooted Ministries Part 1 and 2. Click on each link in the PDF files and enjoy the vision. Pray first, take one thing at a time, (Maybe a little each day) sit back and feed on His word. By faith His presence will be there.

Click here. More Vison for Surefooted Ministries 2024 and Onward!

John 14:26 
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. (NKJV) 

Click here. Surefooted Ministries is a spiritual grocery store. (Testimony, Examples, and Clarification)

Click here. Surefooted Ministries is like a School, College, and Training Center!


Click here. Many facets for leadership. Consider the eagle.

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Note: Surefooted Ministries and Royal Prayer Guards have consolidated their online presence into a single website, now featuring two distinct home pages. This integration allows users to access the unique offerings and missions of both organizations from one central platform while maintaining their individual identities. Visitors can seamlessly navigate between the two home pages to explore resources, updates, and services tailored to their specific interests.