A
Canonical Neo-Pentecostal Lay Preaching Organisation of
the Catholic Church. (Canon 301 and
300) Head
Office: 6/186
Hay Street, Subiaco, Perth, Western
Australia.
Regional Offices: Singapore -
England. Post:
PO BOX
8133 Subiaco East WA 6008 Phone:
+
61 8 9382 3668 Fax:
+
61 8 9382 4080
Flame
Ministries I
n t e r n a t i o n a l "Feeding the Poor in
Spirit"
A
Neo-Pentecostal Lay Preaching Organisation of the
Roman Catholic Church Canonically Constituted as
'An Association of Christ's Faithful', Canon 301& 300 entitled to use the name
'Catholic'.
Sharing Jesus Christ with the world in the spirit
of Ad Gentes, Evangelii Nuntiandi, Dei Verbum and
The New Evanglisation.
+
The Most Rev.
Barry James Hickey,
Archbishop of Perth,
Western Australia.
1990
- The beginning.
In
January 1990 Archbishop William J Foley (the
late Archbishop of Perth) gave his blessing to
conduct a biblical seminar called Set My People On
Fire which was based upon a prophecy received
during prayer on Christmas Eve 1989. This prophecy
was to later form the vision and mandate for Flame
Ministries International. The first
Set
My People On Fire(SMPOF) seminars was conducted in February
1990 with great success.
Since its small beginning it has been preached
twice a year in Australia and, during 1994 in
Birmingham and Peterborough in England by the
Australian speakers. Since 2004 SMPOF has been
preached twice a year in various areas and parishes
around the United Kingdom.
Flame
Ministries International was founded later in
1990.
Later in 1990 The Lord showed Mr. Eddie Russell his
vision called "Flame" Ministries. This vision was
formulated and accepted by the authors of "Set My
People On Fire" and Archbishop Foley who gave his
blessing to function in the Archdiocese of
Perth.
Status
& Credentials. Canonical
Status.
On January 17th 1996 His Grace The Most Rev, Barry
James Hickey, Archbishop of Perth, Western
Australia granted Flame Ministries International
Canonical Status as "an association of Christ's
faithful" under Canon 301(p3) entitled to
use the name "Catholic" Canon 300.
Commissioned
as Lay Catholic
Evangelists.
His Grace, The Most Reverend Archbishop Barry James
Hickey, gave a Special Blessing and Commissioned
the Senior Directors as Catholic
Evangelists
which was later publicly confirmed during an
Institution Ceremony conducted by Bishop Healy. The
Archbishop also accepted Vows of Obedience and
Commissioned them to Preach the Gospel and to
fulfill the Great Commission.
Our
Mission is to: (1)
Evangelisethe unbeliever that they may know
Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, the Baptism of
the Holy Spirit, the Baptism of Fire and, the
fullness of life within the Church.
(2)
Evangelise the Churched that they may grow in their
Faith, Life in the Holy Spirit and the fullness of
Christian Revelation by the proclamation of the
Word of God.
(3) Evangelise and reach out to lapsed and
disenfranchised Catholics giving them an
opportunity to reconcile and enter fully into the
life of the Church once more.
Above all
- To Love Christ and to Love His
Church.
Second
Edition
It's Faith Jim.
But not as we know it. Second Edition Now Avaialble.
"...The author immediately takes us boldly where
no Catholic writer, as far as I know, has gone
before."
Fr John Rea SM.
New Zealand Catholic
"I've heard from a lady who had just read the
chapter in which he (Eddie) describes
raising the dead nun to life when she herself
had to deal with someone who was apparently
dead. She drew faith from Eddie's book and the
young woman came back to life." Fr John Rea
SM. August 31 2006
"It's Faith Jim, is on a par
with C.S. Lewis 'Mere Christianity'."
- James Hastings, Catholic Times, United
Kingdom
12 Steps to Divine Healing An Internationally popular book by Catholic
Evangelist, Eddie Russell FMI is available in
German, Slovenian and Portuguese. Read
a Chapter
About
the Book
Including the German, Slovenian & Portuguese
editions.
12 passos para a
Cura Divina
by Eddie Russell FMI Euro 9.00
Contact
IGNIS
The Freedom Album.
My Word the Message Album.
FMI is
a Non-Profit Organization.
ABN
92130821513
The
total funding of FMI relies entirely on Divine
Providence and the generosity of those who support
its work by their donations
and offerings.
Membership.
There is no general public membership in Flame
Ministries International: Each member of the
organization has a specific job or role to play,
and is therefore active in the full work of the
ministry in its day to day function and outreaches.
All positions are voluntary, and include full time
and part time positions depending on the member's
state of life.
Application
to join.
After graduating the Set My People on Fire
Seminars, and after meeting the required criteria,
prospective members can apply for a one year term
defining their chosen area of service and
expertise. After one year, a member can reapply for
a one year term, or for two year terms. After
serving two year terms, a member is eligible to
apply for five year terms after which, a life
membership can be granted. Once accepted, each
member is formally inducted in the name of the
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth, and in the name
of the Roman Catholic Church, and as such, make
vows of service and commitment generally taken at
the Mass at the Annual Congress in January, after
which the member is entitled to use the formal
affix "FMI" after their name.
Public
Membership.
Is defined by people of all ages and walks of life
attending our weekly Praise Meetings and other
regular church services. At these meetings,
attendees can be called upon to serve the meetings
in various areas such as; auditorium set up, sound
set up, kitchen duties, greeters, overhead
technology, and other areas as needed in the
Ministry of Helps.
Our
work is to: Preach
and teach the Gospel as our primary function as the
Ministry of the Evangelist. To evangelise; write
and develop evangeliation programmes, Biblical
seminars and Video and Audio Productions. Write and
publish books, magazines, compose and publish
music. Run conferences, rallies, parish and school
missions, retreats, youth programmes and leadership
training. Form, develop, and conduct Prayer
(Praise) meetings and missionary outreaches
both in the Catholic Church and to the wider Body
of Christ throughout the world.
FMI does
not discriminate.
There
is no distinction between age, status, gender or
nationality. FMI gives everyone a clear opportunity
to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour,
the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, the truths of Holy
Scripture and life within the Church as its normal
ethos.
FMI does
not permit
any
form of "Inclusion" nor
"Syncretism." We
believe that the Gospel of Jesus Christ needs no
other religion, pagan belief or New Age philosophy
to embellish its efficacy for Salvation.
Annual
Flame Congress.
An Annual
Congress
is held in Perth during January each year. The
Annual Flame Congress has attracted international
speakers of note and attendance in excess of 3,000
people over any one weekend. During these times
many people have experienced healing and
salvation. Since
its formation in 1990.
FMI
has ministered in Australia, Pakistan, Singapore,
Malaysia, Indonesia, England, Mexico, USA, Uganda
and Portugal where it has conducted seminars,
parish missions, priests and lay retreats, youth
conventions and conferences.
Regional
Offices.
Were
established in Birmingham, England in 1992 and
function as a contact centre for FMI in the UK. A
Regional Office was also established in Singapore
in late 1997 for the same purpose. During 2004 Mr
Derek Williams was appointed as an
FMI Evangelist and established a Regional
Office in Peterborough England. His tenure ended in
June 2008.
Blaze
Magazine.
Over
the years FMI has published a magazine called
BLAZE
four times a year as finances have permitted. This
magazine has been distributed to 14 countries and
has proved very popular with its readers. The
magazine reports news of FMI's ministry activities,
articles and testimonials. Due to its popularity,
the cost of printing, and distribution for no
charge has exceeded FMI's resources to continue as
a print edition. Blaze Magazine is now on the www
as an Online Publication. See Blaze
Magazine Online.
Flame
Revival News Online.
In addition to the print edition the Newsletter is
also published Online. This edition gives a greater
coverage of the news and more photographs. This
Newsletter
is a FREE Confidential Subscription proving
very popular on the Internet with an ever
increasing subscriber list.
FMI
Books Published. In 1997, Senior Director and Evangelist, Eddie
Russell wrote and published his first book called
"12
Steps To Divine
Healing".
This book is proving very popular around the world.
There have been reports that people have received
healing, insight and encouragement from Jesus
through reading this book. More than anything else,
this book shows the reader "how" to receive from
God what He has divinely promised in His Word. In
January 2001 12 Steps to Divine Healing was
translated into the German language and published
in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is now
available in all Book Stores in all German speaking
countries. In 2003 the book was also translated
into Portuguese and Slovenian.
In 2005 Eddie Russell wrote and published his
second book, now in its second edition, on the
mystery of faith called, It's
Faith Jim, but not as we know
it.
In the August 26 2006 New Zealand Catholic
Newspaper's book by Fr John Rea SM, he said,
"...The author immediately takes us boldly
where no Catholic writer, as far as I know, has
gone before..."
On
August 31 2006, a letter from Fr John Rea
said,"I've heard from a lady who had just read the
chapter in which he describes raising the dead nun
to life when she herself had to deal with someone
who was apparently dead. She drew faith from
Eddie's book and the young woman came back to
life."
Another review by Catholic Journalist James
Hastings of the Catholic Times UK said, "It's
Faith Jim, is on a par with C.S. Lewis 'Mere
Christianity'."
Music
Albums Produced. My Word the Message and The Freedom Album
written and produced by the Flame Music Ministry,
have sold in several countries. Performances have
been to 25 million people on national television
from Mexico City, 2008 World Youth Day, and in
Miami and Pittsburgh USA. Flame Music Ministry are
the worship ministry for FMI and are also in demand
for Masses and events around Perth. The My Word the
Message Album received a Papal Blessing from His
Holiness, Pope John Paul II.
Theatre
Arts Productions.
FMI Moderator, Damien Doherty has written
several Gospel dramas and mini-musicals. His work
was used for the Catechesis sessions at the 2008
World Youth Day in Sydney.
FMITV
& Video
Productions.
Began in 2003 to produce quality Digital
Television, Video and DVD programs. fmitv
channel on you
tube.
Affiliations
& Memberships
>The
State Service
Committee
Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Western
Australia.
>The
Archdiocesan
YouthWestern Australia. > IWT - Impact World Tour
representing Archbshop Hickey. >Church Together Inter Church Committee
Western Australia. >PrayerNet Australia Interdenominational
Intercessors for Australia >Workers For The Harvest Asia-Oceania. In
Foundation Partnership with: Firepower, New
Zealand. Evangelisation 2000 Asia-Oceania,
Singapore. New Evangelisation Team, Singapore.
Evangelisation 2000 Bangkok, Thailand. Youth Praise
Ministry, Singapore. Christeen, India. Jesus Youth,
India. Shekinah School of Evangelisation,
Indonesia. Christ's Youth in Action,
Philippines.
Flame Ministries International, Australia.
International Catholic Program for Evangelisation,
New Zealand. Paraclete School of Evangelisation and
Discipleship, Philippines. Catholic Youth
Evangelisers of the Philippines, Philippines.
Flame
Ministries International Australia
Head
Office:AUSTRALIA:
Suite
6, 186 Hay Street, Subiaco, Perth, Western
Australia 6008.
Postal
Address: P.O.
Box 8133, Subiaco East, Perth, Western Australia
6008. Telephone:+
61 08 9382 3668 - 61 08 9381
4964. Fax:
+ 61 08 9382 4080. E-mail:Flame
Ministries
International
Senior
Directors and Moderators
Founding
Director,
Catholic Evangelist: Eddie Russell FMI
Senior
Director,
Catholic Evangelist; David Harp FMI
Moderator:
Flame
Youth and Music.
Perth. Patrick Carre FMI The
Freedom
Album
Moderator:
Intercessors.
Perth. Kaye Rollings FMI
Moderator:
Drama
& Theatre Arts.
Perth. Damien Doherty FMI
Currently
there are twenty three members of FMI with various
leadership functions and
duties:
Music
Ministry, Intercessors Group, Youth Group, Praise
Meeting, Sound Engineering, FMITV & Video
Productions, Web Design, Helps Ministry, Office
Administration, Art & Design, Regional Offices,
Worship Leaders, Preachers, Prayer Teams and
General Office Duties.
Regional
Offices:
ENGLAND
Regional
Officers: Ray and Dianne Russell FMI
27 Heathgreen Close, Chelmsleywood,
Birmingham, B37 6UH England.