Prayers for Bishop Marvin Winans as Bishop Darrell Hines Steps In

A sacred moment unfolded at Perfecting Church as Bishop Darrell Hines stood before the congregation, not as a replacement, but as a brother answering a call.

His words were clear, emotional, and resolute: “I’m your pastor this morning… because I’m helping God heal my friend.”

With that declaration, the atmosphere shifted from concern to confidence, from uncertainty to faith-filled resolve.

Bishop Marvin L. Winans, the visionary leader and spiritual father of Perfecting Church, is currently in a season of recovery.

While specific details about his condition have been kept private, what has been made public is the overwhelming love, unity, and intercessory strength surrounding him.

In his absence, Bishop Darrell Hines—longtime friend, fellow bishop, and trusted ally—stepped in to shepherd the congregation, even if only for a moment.

This was not a strategic appointment or administrative formality.

It was covenant in action.

Bishop Hines made it clear that his presence was rooted in relationship, not obligation.

“As many times as he needs me, and as often as he needs me, I’m just a phone call away,” he told the church.

Their friendship spans more than four decades, dating back to a time before titles, platforms, and megachurches—when both men were young evangelists preaching in the same regions, driven by calling rather than recognition.

That shared history gave weight to every word Bishop Hines spoke.

He described Bishop Winans as a man who hears the voice of God and responds faithfully to God’s people, a leader with no quit in him, one who forges ahead even when the battle is fierce.

His voice cracked at moments—not from weakness, but from the depth of respect and love he holds for his friend.

It was evident that this was not a guest preacher filling time, but a brother guarding a gate.

Throughout the service, Bishop Hines emphasized healing—not just physical healing for Bishop Winans, but spiritual strengthening for the church body.

He framed his role clearly: he was there to help God heal his friend.

Not to take over, not to redirect the vision, but to stand watch while the shepherd rests.

The congregation responded with overwhelming affirmation—applause, tears, and worship filling the room.

One of the most striking moments came as Bishop Hines reflected on what he had witnessed that very day during Perfecting Church’s Sacrificial Sunday.

Having preached around the world for more than 40 years and pastored for nearly 37, he said without hesitation that he had never experienced anything like what he saw at Perfecting.

The unity, generosity, and spiritual intensity of the people made one thing clear to him: this church is dangerous to the enemy.

“The kingdom of God suffers violence,” he declared, “and the violent take it by force.”

Yet he was quick to clarify—this was not about fighting the devil.

“He’s already defeated,” Hines said.

“I’m fighting the good fight of faith.”

His words reframed the moment.

This was not a crisis response; it was spiritual warfare carried out through obedience, sacrifice, and unity.

Bishop Hines also spoke directly to those watching online, affirming that Perfecting’s virtual congregation—the “cyber sanctuary”—was just as vital as those physically present.

In a time when many churches struggle to integrate in-person and online worship, his words reinforced that the body of Christ is not limited by walls or distance.

A particularly powerful insight came when Bishop Hines shared how Bishop Winans had once told him about the sacrificial vision God placed in his heart.

Hines admitted that while he admired it, he could not replicate it—because God had not given him that word.

That distinction mattered.

It underscored that what Perfecting Church is experiencing is not a copied idea, but a divine instruction uniquely entrusted to Bishop Winans.

“Don’t ever let anybody talk down to the sacrifice,” Hines warned the congregation.

“This is how God moves on your behalf.”

As the service continued, Bishop Hines physically stepped down from the pulpit to lay hands on the people, anointing them with oil and praying over every seed sown—both in the room and online.

In that moment, he stood “proxy” as pastor, not replacing Bishop Winans, but covering the church until its shepherd returns.

The symbolism was unmistakable: leadership rooted in humility, authority expressed through service, and power released through unity.

The repeated refrain throughout the service—“I’m here for his healing”—became more than a statement.

It became a charge to the congregation.

Healing would not come through worry or speculation, but through prayer, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

In moments like these, churches reveal who they truly are.

Perfecting Church revealed itself as a body that knows how to rally, how to cover its leader, and how to keep moving without losing heart.

Bishop Darrell Hines’ presence was not just reassuring—it was stabilizing.

As prayers continue to rise for Bishop Marvin Winans, one truth stands firm: he is not standing alone.

He is surrounded by brothers, covered by a faithful church, and upheld by a God who heals.

And until he returns, the house remains in good hands.

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