THE BEGINNING  Restoration Ministries’ founder, Paul Stanton accepted Jesus  Christ as his personal savior on May 20, 1971. On November 20,  1971, the Lord empowered him for the ministry through His Holy  Spirit. It quickly became evident through the ministry of several  local church leaders that Paul was called to Christian ministry. He  started training for this calling at Moody Bible Institute, and later  graduated from Word of Faith Bible College. He also received  extensive training in counseling from a Christian psychologist, Dr.  Gordon Beckstead, and from John Sandford at Elijah House.  Paul has pastured several churches.  In 1975 Paul Stanton started recording seminars and duplicating  tapes for many Christian organizations. He has managed a  Christian recording studio, where he was instrumental in  developing a firm financial foundation for the ministry. As an  active Christian counselor, Paul has authored a Counseling  Center Handbook and several counselor training courses  consisting of over 50 individual modules.  COUNSELING TRAINING  Paul has developed a series of courses to train Christians who desire to improve their own relationships and minister to others in the area of Christian counseling. Each course is a 12-week, 36-hour classroom study on personal relationships from a biblical perspective. The student starts by studying the establishing, healing, and rebuilding of relationships. He is then shown how God heals broken or damaged relationships and God’s method for rebuilding relationships and their foundations. The counselor’s role in this process is discussed in detail. OUR VISION After several years, the Lord gave Paul an expanded vision to bring restoration to God’s people. Restoration Ministries was founded in 1985 as a non-profit corporation with an IRS 501 (c)(3) exemption to provide an organizational basis for this ministry. Paul’s vision is best described as follows: “The burden on my heart is to act as a channel for the healing ministry of Jesus Christ which includes both physical and emotional healing.” Today, more than ever before, the Father is bringing a Father’s love relationship to restore Christians to wholeness through his Son. I believe the healing process is not complete until the person has been taught to experience who he or she is in Christ. This type of ministry is best done on a one-to-one basis. Heart-to-heart communication is required which only happens when compassion and transparency occur. This type of relationship should be the norm throughout the body of Christ. It does not come naturally—it must be learned. This is the ministry God has called me to bring to His people. LOOKING AHEAD  Restoration Ministries is available to teach restoration, renewal, healing, and how to personally experience the Father’s love. We can help you develop an effective prayer group or home group fellowship within your church. We are available to serve as management and administrative counselors to assist in starting ministries and in all phases of developing your ministry to its full potential.