About Steve Backlund

Steve Backlund was a senior pastor for seventeen years before joining the team at Bethel Church in Redding, CA in 2008. Steve is a leader developer, joy activist, a revivalist teacher, and as Senior Associate Director, is a key part of the Global Legacy (a ministry of Bethel Church) leadership team. He travels extensively throughout the world encouraging churches and leaders and has authored a number of books.

Heaven’s Secret to Commissioning Angels

Angels respond to the words of life spoken by us. When we speak God's promises and hope into situations, we give these angelic beings something to work with to accomplish God's will and promises. 

Heaven’s Secret to Commissioning Angels2016-03-16T04:37:26-07:00

The Key for a Long and Fulfilling Life?

David tells us that we must first concentrate on the words we speak. He basically says, "Don't speak evil and don't speak lies." One of the meanings for evil is "malignant." 

The Key for a Long and Fulfilling Life?2016-03-10T20:50:43-08:00

How to Overcome Word Curses

Our words have the ability to impart decay (death) or grace (life). This impartation is like an intravenous spiritual tube to lives.

How to Overcome Word Curses2016-03-09T02:34:00-08:00

Speaking to Things: Old and New Wineskin Praying

This list starts with the old attribute of begging and the new wineskin of declaring. There is a time to cry out for mercy and help (Hebrews 4:16), but too often those who beg in prayer are like the disciples in the boat in Mark 4 (mistakenly believing they must rouse a sleeping God).

Speaking to Things: Old and New Wineskin Praying2016-03-04T05:59:39-08:00

5 Phrases to Release Life and Strengthen Relationships

Our ministry is to build people and release them into their God given purposes. When we encourage peoples' dreams and come up with ideas and opportunities to make them happen, we will increase our heart connections with those we lead.

5 Phrases to Release Life and Strengthen Relationships2016-02-29T08:11:33-08:00

Praying in Faith

As we battle spiritual forces, it is important to distinguish between the burden of the Lord and the weight of unbelief. We must take inventory of our emotions as we pray. 

Praying in Faith2016-02-27T02:07:04-08:00

5 Common Lies Leaders Face (and a Declaration to take its Place)

The classic, "I'm the only one!" lie. Whatever you are facing, you can be sure you are not alone. In place of this lie, declare, "I live a life of great honor which causes the people of our church to honor everyone including me."

5 Common Lies Leaders Face (and a Declaration to take its Place)2016-02-23T05:31:32-08:00

A Weekend of Breakthrough

I lived in so much pain and so much sorrow that when I moved here 8 months ago I learned not to hope so that I wouldn’t be disappointed. In fact, I prided myself in being “realistic.” I told other people that was a strength I always had. 

A Weekend of Breakthrough2016-02-19T06:01:10-08:00

Negativity Fast Testimonies

I have applied to hundreds of jobs and have not been getting any interviews for work. My wife and I decided last week to join the Negativity Fast/Positivity Feast right before going to bed. We woke up to the phone ringing for Interviews. I received two calls and a third call the next day. 

Negativity Fast Testimonies2020-04-17T12:34:51-07:00
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