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Apostolic Emissary Clifford Crate

My Ancestors

  • I thought I would share how I came to the full realization of Gods calling for me. I've known for many years that I God wants me to be a helper and teacher, but as for preaching and leading a church...that didn't come until I started searching my genealogy. I discovered my ancestors, the Storm family, from the Nederlands came to America to escape religious persecution. They gave up wealth and land and titles and prominence to be able to worship as they believed.

    In New York and New Jersey and Pennsylvania they founded the Dutch Reformed Church. As I began to learn this I began to realize God was calling me to carry on their work. Of course I fought Him. It has never been easy for me to speak in front of groups...even small ones. I DO NOT desire the spotlight. I prefer to support and work behind the scenes. But that is not what He wants me to do.

    Even as I began to get a clearer understanding and in-depth of knowledge of Him, He keeps upping the pressure. And now the time has come for me to start a new work for Him. I think the title 'Emissary' or 'Messenger' would be better, but, again, I don't really get a choice. LOL I think 'Apostolic Emissary' is too wordy and sounds presumpuous. But I know better than to argue with Him on this point.

    So, like my ancestors before me, I must step out in blind fatih and follow where ever He leads me. So far in my life He has never led me wrong.

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