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    The Process for the Product: Enduring the Season of Spiritual Maturity
    The Process for the Product: Enduring the Season of Spiritual Maturity
    The Process for the Product: Enduring the Season of Spiritual Maturity
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    The Process for the Product: Enduring the Season of Spiritual Maturity

    By Thomas S. Cooper

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    In preparation to become a finished product one must undergo a process which is designed to build you by way of a series of experiences. It is through these experiences that our identity is ultimately defined. Identity is who God calls and the process is what reveals over the course of time. Process reveals who God called before the foundations of the world. In Gods process of spiritual development we will face the unexpected. But it is during these times that tenacity is developed. This persistency reinforces and brands the product in production. Henceforth, at the appointed time the product is ready for release. The process is designed to pull out the essences of your individuality specifically carved by the hand of God. We are Gods product and are fashioned as such to withstand the intensity of the turns the process takes us through.
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    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateAug 31, 2011
    ISBN9781463423612
    The Process for the Product: Enduring the Season of Spiritual Maturity
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    Thomas S. Cooper

    Thomas S. Cooper Jr. has committed his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and the work of the ministry over the past 19 years since he was called to be a minister of the gospel. Within this time, Thomas Cooper has worked endlessly to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through various avenues of ministry. He has been commissioned to take Gods word into the land so that His people can be healed and know that there is victory in Jesus. Pastor Cooper aims to impart into the hearts of men and women that no matter what the problem, you can be delivered from it. In his quest to pursue education and biblical training, he has earned one secular degree and three accredited theological degrees. He was first a student, then a faculty member at the Hugee Theological Institute in New York City serving as an undergraduate instructor in Biblical Studies. He is currently a candidate for a Doctorate in Theology from the Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, Georgia. Presently, he serves as Senior Pastor of The Lords Church Family Worship Center, Inc in the Bronx, New York. Thomas S Cooper is married to the beautiful Lynnette, the father of two wonderful daughters LynnaSha Victoria and Tyla Syrae and resides in New Jersey.

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      The Process for the Product - Thomas S. Cooper

      © 2011 Thomas S. Cooper Ministries. All rights reserved – www.thomascooper.org

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      First published by AuthorHouse     08/23/2011

      ISBN: 978-1-4634-2362-9 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4634-2361-2 (ebk)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2011910937

      Printed in the United States of America

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Foreword

      Dedications

      Introduction

      Chapter 1

      There is a Process for This Product

      Chapter 2

      My Father Prepared Me for This

      Chapter 3

      The Progression of Your Call

      Chapter 4

      The Spirit of a Bite

      Chapter 5

      The Power of a Flashback

      Chapter 6

      Breaking Out of the Box of Influence

      Chapter 7

      A Mind for the Time

      Chapter 8

      The Conclusion of the Matter

      Foreword

      The road of ministry can often be a difficult one. It is a road that sometimes does not yield the fruits of success as measureable by the standards of our society. The proving of success however is locked in diligence to the call when the thought of such seemed distant. Spiritual maturity is a time that is often seemingly dark and does not yield the light and ease that one would want in developing what they are working toward—the product. Whether it is a costly piece of jewelry, a uniquely designed and constructed building, or even a deliciously prepared meal, it is usually the finished product that is admired without much (if any) consideration being given to the process that brought it to that state. But the beautiful diamonds set in that gold ring did not start out that way. The diamonds were formed beneath the earth’s crust by extreme pressure and intense heat. The gold had to be melted and formed by being twisted and bent. In actuality most people would not even recognize the materials of a gold ring when in its natural state and it is generally only a veteran professional that can determine if there is any value in a diamond before it has been properly treated and cleaned and made ready for use through series’ of cutting to fit into its final setting.

      That wonderful building that catches the attention of all that pass by started out on a piece of paper, probably years before construction began. Permits had to be obtained and engineers had to make assessments before that building could be completed. That wonderful meal had to be grown, harvested and/or slaughtered, then cleaned, seasoned and cooked before it was garnished and laid out on the table in front of you. The point is that everything goes through a process.

      Moreover, the true strength of process is that the same diamond which is formed in a dark place would have no value to the common consumer if it was presented unprocessed and not first finished—cut into shape and cleaned to resplendent elegance, thus making it worthy of the price to be asked and truly a final product.

      Romans 8:28 says, For we know that all things work together for the good of them that love the Lord and are the called according to His purpose. The apostle is letting us know that everything that we go through works when we put it together. In other words, the process makes the product.

      The problem is many people look at the finished product of a successful business, a thriving ministry or an accomplished career and desire to have the same, without realizing the sometimes long and painful process it took to arrive at successful, thriving and accomplished. Many businesses that are successful now were at some point on the verge of bankruptcy. There were probably times when the owner had to forfeit his or her pay so that the employees could get their salaries. Most thriving ministries at some point had days when the tithes and offerings were low along with the attendance and participation of the congregants. The accomplished career came only after much study, pain and disappointment . . . the process.

      My son, Thomas Cooper, is a gifted and anointed man of God that has been through his process, and he has seen me go through my process. He continues to emerge with the strength and fortitude that qualifies him to write this book. I believe that inscribed in the pages of this book are directions and instructions that will help you embrace your season of maturing and preparation.

      He is evidence to the truth of ‘process to product’. Having known Thomas for quite some time I am able to personally attest to the path on which one’s life must go before reaching a pinnacle or stable point which can be deemed a ‘product’.

      Thomas has grown up in the church his entire life and could say that his ministry career began as being a drummer in our church many years ago. His tenacity and commitment has been unstopping and that ministry grew, taking him on the road of becoming an ordained minister and then elder and eventually going out to pastor. It is these developments in his personal life that can easily be compacted into a few short words but in actuality have taken years to accomplish.

      As you read these words which will encourage and empower you, know that the author has lived the pages of this book. It is from his own experience that he draws the conclusions of how one can successfully become a finished product and it through his words that you too will be directed through the divine path which you are already on to being a complete product yourself.

      This book is for anyone going through the process, which can at times be extremely hard. You will be encouraged, and empowered to endure the process because without it, there is no product.

      —Bishop Eric A. McDaniel

      Dedications

      To the love of my life, my wife Lynnette Cooper, You are my everything! Words can’t express the love I have for you. You make my heart sing. Thank you for your love, support, prayers and encouragement through every season of ministry. I love you forever and a day!

      To my beautiful daughters, Tyla Sy’Rae and Lynna’Sha Victoria, I love you both so very much. I’m excited about your future!

      To the spiritual leadership and mentors through my life, Bishop Samuel Canion(Gospel Temple Church), Pastor H. Underwood(Tabernacle of Prayer—Harlem), The Late Bishop Allen McDaniel(Greater Emmanuel Temple), Dr. Otis Hugee(Hugee Theological Seminary), Dr. Beverly Smith-Crafton(Hugee Theological Seminary), Elder Lula B. Jeffries(Lynnette’s Grandmother). Thank you for protecting and nurturing the gift within to ensure excellent and endurance in ministry. I am grateful for your sacrifice.

      My spiritual father and mother, Bishop Eric A. McDaniel and Pastor Subrenia Mcdaniel, Your love, support and impartation has impacted my life for over 22 years and continues to be a driving force. Your support is priceless and continues to thrust me towards destiny. Thank you for loving me as a spiritual son. Thank you for the push!

      To My mom and dad Alice Cooper, Thomas Cooper Sr., Your love and support through the years have been endless. You are the reason I am the man of God I am today. You understood what God placed in me and you protected it until God revealed it. Thanks for saying no! I live today because you weren’t afraid to say no. I love you both so much.

      To my Sisters and Brothers, Carolyn Cooper-Chambliss, Audrey Cooper-Penzellna, Marcus Cooper and Daniel Cooper, My family! Thank you for being there from the inception ministry. You never missed a moment of Gods move in my life. I love you.

      To my grandparents, The Late Mother Carrie Campbell and The Late Deacon Thomas Campbell, I will never forget your spiritual impartations throughout the years of my life. Your Simple words assisted in building the man of God I am today. Thank you for your sacrifice!

      To All of My Colleagues in Ministry (My Brothers & Sisters of divine connection) your Words of Inspiration & Encouragement and your Support have impacted my life for the greater over the past 20 years! Thank You! I Love You All!

      A Special thanks to Brother Peter Saunders for a great cover photo! Our relationship extends over 12 years. Thanks for covering the ministry from day one. I thank God for the connection. I appreciate the gift in you.

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