Podcast Summary

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Episode: The Spirit Of Faith & Your Man Of God | Craig Field | Campmeeting 2022 | Tuesday AM | Murrieta, CA
Date: June 14, 2022
Speaker: Craig Field

Overview: Episode Theme & Purpose

This episode centers around the critical importance of the “spirit of faith” and the unique divine role of each minister and church in these last days. Craig Field relates personal prophetic experiences and scriptural insights, aiming to encourage pastors, church leaders, and believers to remain steadfast in faith, hold to sound doctrine, resist fear and distractions, and honor their "man of God" — those spiritual leaders to whom God has connected them for impartation and preparation for the coming revival.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Divine Mandate: The Importance of the Remnant

• Craig begins by testifying to a special experience with God’s presence, emphasizing the following message received:

  “You're important to me, Craig. You're important to me. And your church is important in Toronto for what I'm trying to do in that city.” (02:13)

• God is looking for churches and leaders who are positioned and willing to cooperate with the Spirit for the coming outpouring.
• Not all churches or ministers qualify—not due to pride, but due to willingness, alignment, and faithfulness.
• Many churches have lost the “spirit of faith,” have compromised doctrine, or have sought people-pleasing rather than God-pleasing standards.

2. Prophetic Heritage & Church History

• Personal memories of Dr. Dufresne’s vision in 2010:

  “God's been endeavoring to do something in this city for a long time, over 100 years, and people keep getting in his way… Don't mess it up.” (04:20)

• Reference to Kenneth E. Hagin and Smith Wigglesworth and the importance of inheritance:

  “There is a heritage of the spirit of faith. We are not just faith people; we are word and spirit people.” (18:45)

3. The Reality of the Last Days

• God’s plans cannot be fulfilled through every church; there is a remnant company upholding the Word and Spirit.
• Jesus’ warning: many will not accept the moving of the Spirit and will not be ready at His coming (08:35).
• Critique of churches that compromise—avoiding topics like tithing, holiness, and the gifts of the Spirit.

4. Faithfulness Over Fame

• Ministers are warned to not compare sizes or apparent influence:

  “Their churches may be small and they may seem like all the other places are… eclipsed them in money and numbers. They are important to me because I am gathering my own together.” (10:32)

5. The Law of Impartation & Association

• A repeated theme: spiritual impartation cannot be received from afar or by livestream. Physical association and honoring the call of one’s spiritual leader are essential.
• Drawing on Romans 1:11:

  “I long to see you... that I may impart a gift to the end that you may be established.” (57:09)

• Obedience to the call of your “Nehemiah”—your spiritual leader—is linked to receiving direction, anointing, and the next phase of ministry.

6. The Book of Nehemiah: Tactics of the Enemy

• Craig draws practical parallels from Nehemiah 4 and 6, identifying five major enemy tactics (not all discussed in detail):
  • Discouragement: (25:00) Critics and mockers aim to weary and discourage the faithful.
  • Political Pressure: (26:00) When authorities or prevailing culture oppose the church.
  • Betrayal: (28:31) Even close associates may become adversaries.
  • Distraction: (30:14) “Oh no, I’m not coming down.” The enemy invites distraction from the main work.
  • Fear: (36:05) Fear paralyzes; spirit of faith is vital.

7. The Spirit of Faith

• The hallmark of revival-ready people and churches is the “spirit of faith”—an attitude of abiding confidence and boldness in God.
• Notable illustration: Caleb’s declaration at 85:

  “Give me the mountain.” (42:30)

• The spirit of faith does not shrink from challenges, nor does it count numbers—neither adversaries nor resources.
• Referencing biblical figures: David, Zerubbabel, Shadrach/Meshach/Abednego, and Caleb as examples of this spirit.

8. Staying Close to Your “Nehemiah”

• The conditional promise:
  • “Release your faith and stay close to me. Stay close to me. When I call, come. Did you notice the condition of God manifesting and fighting for them was? They had to be around their Nehemiah.” (49:25)
• Only in proximity to God-ordained leadership is the flow of faith and victory assured.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On importance and uniqueness:

  “God can't pour out his spirit in those churches because those churches aren't right.” (09:45)

• On steadfastness in doctrine:

  “Jesus said, follow the word of God, the spirit of God and me, and you will not be deceived.” (11:30)

• On faith and preparation:

  “In the end days, when I return, some of my bride is going to look like that [unprepared], and some of my bride is going to look like the bride you saw at that wedding… All of them, ugly or not, are going with me in the rapture. But I am not as pleased with those that come unprepared.” (14:57)

• On spiritual impartation:

  “You cannot watch it on livestream. Romans 1:11 says, I long to see you... that I may impart a gift to the end that you may be... established.” (57:09)

• On spiritual battles:

  “Fight for your sons. Fight for your daughters. Fight for your wives. Fight for your houses.” (47:12)

• On spiritual mentorship:

  “You have to find your Nehemiah and you have to show up when they call. Because when you do that, what happens? A voice comes... a fresh anointing comes... the Spirit drives you into the next phase.” (58:54)

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• 02:13 — Craig's hotel room encounter: “You're important to me, Craig.”
• 04:20 — Dr. Dufresne’s vision and “Don’t mess it up.”
• 08:35 — Quoting Jesus to Kenneth Hagin: “Many of my own people will not accept the moving of my spirit.”
• 13:31 — On why God leads people to certain churches.
• 18:45 — Heritage of faith: “We are word and spirit people.”
• 25:00 — Nehemiah and the enemy’s tactics.
• 30:14 — Distraction: “I am doing a great work, so I cannot come down.”
• 36:05 — Spirit of faith vs. fear.
• 42:30 — Caleb’s declaration: “Give me the mountain.”
• 49:25 — Closeness to "Nehemiah": faith and association.
• 57:09 — Romans 1:11: The law of impartation and the limits of streaming.
• 62:07 — God’s urgent message: “Tell them how important they are to me... not to be afraid... stay close to their Nehemiah... I will surely come.”

Structure & Tone

Craig Field’s tone is passionate, bold, and frequently humorous, using vivid imagery and illustrations to drive home his points ("Oh no you didn’t!", “That is the spirit of faith on Red Bull!”). He interweaves personal stories, quotations from Christian forebears, and biblical teaching to challenge and encourage ministers to remain courageously aligned with their calling, their spiritual leaders, and the authentic move of the Holy Spirit.

Closing

The episode concludes in prayer, reiterating the necessity of fighting fear, staying anchored in faith and doctrine, and being present and connected to God’s appointed voices—“our Nehemiah”—so we may participate in the coming glory and revival.

“Let them remember how valuable they are in their city... no matter what size their church is, that they are called to be a glory center for you... When Nehemiah calls, let them come.” (63:13)

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