Ruling in the Gates: Reviews

I’ve just finished your book….I have to go back over it again.

Some of the things you talk about in your book we are doing – what a great encouragement! The one thing that sticks out in my mind – the one thing that changes everything is the church is not the kingdom of God – it is in the kingdom. I had not taken that perspective and it’s what I needed – how could I have missed that?

May God richly bless you,

Fred Schultz
Executive Director
Las Cruces Prayer Network

Joe-

Please send me 30 copies of your book.

Every day I am coming in contact with people who NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. It is an incredible call to action and such a strong piece of vision casting which the church needs desperately.

Linda P. Lindquist-Bishop
The Kairos Network

Dr. Mattera,

I read your book and was challenged and encouraged. I am going to recommend it for reading at our Bible College/ urban studies. Thank you.

Dr. Debra Schwartz
Christ Fellowship
Liberty Center Bible College

Dear Pastor Mattera,

Receive Calvary Christmas greetings from Nairobi, Kenya. I trust that this email finds you well in the Lord.

After going through this book, I have experienced a radical transformation, and having a different perspective in Ministry. The book "Ruling in the Gates" has become my manual in my day to day life and Ministry.

Far now, God bless you wishing you, your family and the church God's unlimited favour and blessings as you celebrate Christmas.

Waiting to hear from you soon.
Welcome to Africa.

Pastor Nimrod Mwangi
Nairobi - Kenya

Rev. Mattera,

I received your book "Ruling in the Gates" yesterday and found it insightful..

Robert Case
The World Journalism Insitute

“..I read portions of it and skimmed through all of it. He’s got some marvelous stuff in this book, things I’ve been preaching about for years.

The church needs to wake up to the fact that we’re not there just to comfort the flock that come into our doors, we are there to transform the world . We are to be Christians in every walk of life and make an impact for Christ.

If Dr. Mattera is putting this to work in his church, I am absolutely thrilled; if he is I’m not in the slightest surprised that his church is prospering and that he’s receiving God’s favor .

I really did appreciate going through it I saw a lot of things in it that are nearest and dearest to my heart.

Chuck Colson
Prison Fellowship

Dear Rev. Joseph Mattera,

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

It is good to hear from you. I am so thankful to you for your wonderful book.

In His Grip,

Pastor Salem William Johnson
Missions Director
Pakistan Gospel Assemblies

Joe,

Congratulations! And, thank you for the personal copy of your book, Ruling In The Gates. This is a wonderful contribution to the body of Christ where there is a quest for His kingdom. I devoured it, and was edified.

Warm personal greetings. I hope that it is in God's plan for us to meet again before too much more time goes by.

Much love,

Don Atkin
www.DonAtkin.com

Dear Joe:

Good to see you the other night. Enjoyed your book. It is certainly a challenge to the Evangelical community.

Blessings,

Bishop Craig Bates
Cathedral Church of the Intercessor

Dear Pastor Mattera:

God's best to you, your family and your ministry. Maythe reality of Ephesians 3:20 increase in and through you.

I was pleasantly surprised to receive your book yesterday in the mail. Thank you for this most timely book. As I read various chapters, I found myself saying, "That is what I am discovering" or "Yes, I observe that as well" or "That is really good." Thank you for articulating so well not only the issues of the next reformation, but the encouraging examples as well.

Keep us in your prayers.

Sincerely,

James (Jim) Burkett
ChristLife Community Church
Athens, Georgia

Dear Pastor Joseph,

Greetings to you in the name of Jesus! Reading your book was like an echo of my own messages teachings. It is unbelievable! I thought I was the only person in the whole world with the revelation that we have. I did not know that God had given you this revelation, even before me. Truly our God can not be limited! Thank you again and God bless you as you press toward the mark God has put before you!

Yours in Him,

Pastor Sunday Adelaja
God Embassy

Beloved Pastor Joseph,

Special calvary greetings to you and yours in the Exalted Name of Jesus Christ. Alleluia.

I do congratulate you and thank God very profoundly for your recent book - 'Ruling in the Gates'- a copy of which was freely given to me yesterday. I have almost finished reading through the master piece and I make bold to assert that the book itself is a special gift to the body of Christ.

In His Noble Service,

Bishop Taiwo Akinola.
Nigeria

Dear Joe

Thank you so much for a copy of your book.

I salute you on a job well done. Thank God for the insight and for your anointing to bring transformation.

Blessings

Naomi Dowdy
Singapore

Dear Apostle Mattera;

I finished your book, Ruling In The Gates and loved it. I have ordered more copies which we are selling to our people passionately.

Michael Lindquist
Mission, Texas

“I love everything about “Ruling in the Gates”! Especially the powerful cover !. The 10 points of the Kingdom is clearer than Calvin. I am taking it everywhere to sell. The Church needs this book. Keep up the good work !

John P. Kelly
International Coalition of Apostles

Praise be to God for revealing an important message for the Church today through you! I look forward to reading what I’m sure will be a powerful book. Thank you and congratulations!

In His Sincere Love and Appreciation for all you and your teachings mean to our region,

Beverly Cook
Concerts of Prayer Greater New York

Joe:

Congratulations! I am very interesting in reading your upcoming book. Your thoughts on ministry in the urban context excite me not only because of the sound theological foundation, but more importantly because you are an urban practitioner. Keep up the great work in building His Kingdom.

An object of grace,

Marc Rivera

Dear Joe :

As I said I would, I reread Ruling in the Gates. By the time I finished I think I had underlining on every page.

You did a fantastic job!

Blessings,

C. Peter Wagner

Dear Joe:

I want to thank you for coming ALL the way to Painted Post, NY. Your ministry and presentation along with your book which many people are saying (as they have already begun reading it) that this will be the model they will use in their cities to see transformation take place.

May God richly Bless you and your family for ALL you are doing to establish His Kingdom in NYC, NY State, Our Nation and THE NATIONS.

Blessings,

Joseph & Vonnie Askins
USSPN New York

Not only does Dr. Mattera`s book reveal the heart of God`s will concerning the church`s work on earth, but the heart of a man on a mission for heaven. Joe Mattera positions the Body for the proactive-offensive needed which contrasts today`s Christian`s (settle for) reactive-defensive strategy.

Scott Caesar
God4me.com

Hi Joe,

I wanted you to know that I read your book and was impressed by a number of things ...I was impressed by the spirit of activism, your determined call to unity, and your personal warmth. You emphasize many of the things we have come to value most ... spiritual vitality among leaders, spiritual warfare within the city, and priority upon relationships. I also appreciated your emphasis upon the fivefold ministry that must be expressed through the City Church and to the community in order to see the changes needed that our cities our facing and the Church must deal with.

Way to go my brother!!

Jack Dennison
CitiReach International

Dear Pastor Mattera,

I wanted to say “Well Done!” with your book. It provides a refreshing perspective about the church. We may have fallen into a myopic position too easily. I am considering using your book for my adult Bible class this fall.

May the Lord use your work to advance His.

In His service,

Bill Hill
WMCA & 970 DJ

Joe,

Congratulations!

The transformation of culture is at the core of my worldview.

I commend you for raising the bar for "The Church".

A. R. Bernard
Christian Cultural Center

		Preparing the Church to Transform Cities


Pastor Mattera's book is a sorely needed clarion call to awaken the sleeping Church. E.A. Kampouris former Chairman and CEO American Standard I read your book "Ruling in the Gates" and it has really changed my life. I have been inspired through your book. Pastor, I want you to know your book has been a great blessing to the Church I am ministering - now we have an open vision to build God's Kingdom and not build our own church. Pastor Jeff Foulstone AOG Church Kantale, Sri Lanka	REVIEWS I’ve just finished your book….I have to go back over it again. Some of the things you talk about in your book we are doing – what a great encouragement! The one thing that sticks out in my mind – the one thing that changes everything is the church is not the kingdom of God – it is in the kingdom. I had not taken that perspective and it’s what I needed – how could I have missed that? May God richly bless you, Fred Schultz Executive Director Las Cruces Prayer Network Joe- Please send me 30 copies of your book. Every day I am coming in contact with people who NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. It is an incredible call to action and such a strong piece of vision casting which the church needs desperately. Linda P. Lindquist-Bishop The Kairos Network Dr. Mattera, I read your book and was challenged and encouraged. I am going to recommend it for reading at our Bible College/ urban studies. Thank you. Dr. Debra Schwartz Christ Fellowship Liberty Center Bible College Dear Pastor Mattera, Receive Calvary Christmas greetings from Nairobi, Kenya. I trust that this email finds you well in the Lord. After going through this book, I have experienced a radical transformation, and having a different perspective in Ministry. The book "Ruling in the Gates" has become my manual in my day to day life and Ministry. Far now, God bless you wishing you, your family and the church God's unlimited favour and blessings as you celebrate Christmas. Waiting to hear from you soon. Welcome to Africa. Pastor Nimrod Mwangi Nairobi - Kenya Rev. Mattera, I received your book "Ruling in the Gates" yesterday and found it insightful.. Robert Case The World Journalism Insitute “..I read portions of it and skimmed through all of it. He’s got some marvelous stuff in this book, things I’ve been preaching about for years. The church needs to wake up to the fact that we’re not there just to comfort the flock that come into our doors, we are there to transform the world . We are to be Christians in every walk of life and make an impact for Christ. If Dr. Mattera is putting this to work in his church, I am absolutely thrilled; if he is I’m not in the slightest surprised that his church is prospering and that he’s receiving God’s favor . I really did appreciate going through it I saw a lot of things in it that are nearest and dearest to my heart. Chuck Colson Prison Fellowship Dear Rev. Joseph Mattera, Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is good to hear from you. I am so thankful to you for your wonderful book. In His Grip, Pastor Salem William Johnson Missions Director Pakistan Gospel Assemblies Joe, Congratulations! And, thank you for the personal copy of your book, Ruling In The Gates. This is a wonderful contribution to the body of Christ where there is a quest for His kingdom. I devoured it, and was edified. Warm personal greetings. I hope that it is in God's plan for us to meet again before too much more time goes by. Much love, Don Atkin www.DonAtkin.com Dear Joe: Good to see you the other night. Enjoyed your book. It is certainly a challenge to the Evangelical community. Blessings, Bishop Craig Bates Cathedral Church of the Intercessor Dear Pastor Mattera: God's best to you, your family and your ministry. Maythe reality of Ephesians 3:20 increase in and through you. I was pleasantly surprised to receive your book yesterday in the mail. Thank you for this most timely book. As I read various chapters, I found myself saying, "That is what I am discovering" or "Yes, I observe that as well" or "That is really good." Thank you for articulating so well not only the issues of the next reformation, but the encouraging examples as well. Keep us in your prayers. Sincerely, James (Jim) Burkett ChristLife Community Church Athens, Georgia Dear Pastor Joseph, Greetings to you in the name of Jesus! Reading your book was like an echo of my own messages teachings. It is unbelievable! I thought I was the only person in the whole world with the revelation that we have. I did not know that God had given you this revelation, even before me. Truly our God can not be limited! Thank you again and God bless you as you press toward the mark God has put before you! Yours in Him, Pastor Sunday Adelaja God Embassy Beloved Pastor Joseph, Special calvary greetings to you and yours in the Exalted Name of Jesus Christ. Alleluia. I do congratulate you and thank God very profoundly for your recent book - 'Ruling in the Gates'- a copy of which was freely given to me yesterday. I have almost finished reading through the master piece and I make bold to assert that the book itself is a special gift to the body of Christ. In His Noble Service, Bishop Taiwo Akinola. Nigeria Dear Joe Thank you so much for a copy of your book. I salute you on a job well done. Thank God for the insight and for your anointing to bring transformation. Blessings Naomi Dowdy Singapore Dear Apostle Mattera; I finished your book, Ruling In The Gates and loved it. I have ordered more copies which we are selling to our people passionately. Michael Lindquist Mission, Texas “I love everything about “Ruling in the Gates”! Especially the powerful cover !. The 10 points of the Kingdom is clearer than Calvin. I am taking it everywhere to sell. The Church needs this book. Keep up the good work ! John P. Kelly International Coalition of Apostles Praise be to God for revealing an important message for the Church today through you! I look forward to reading what I’m sure will be a powerful book. Thank you and congratulations! In His Sincere Love and Appreciation for all you and your teachings mean to our region, Beverly Cook Concerts of Prayer Greater New York Joe: Congratulations! I am very interesting in reading your upcoming book. Your thoughts on ministry in the urban context excite me not only because of the sound theological foundation, but more importantly because you are an urban practitioner. Keep up the great work in building His Kingdom. An object of grace, Marc Rivera Dear Joe : As I said I would, I reread Ruling in the Gates. By the time I finished I think I had underlining on every page. You did a fantastic job! Blessings, C. Peter Wagner Dear Joe: I want to thank you for coming ALL the way to Painted Post, NY. Your ministry and presentation along with your book which many people are saying (as they have already begun reading it) that this will be the model they will use in their cities to see transformation take place. May God richly Bless you and your family for ALL you are doing to establish His Kingdom in NYC, NY State, Our Nation and THE NATIONS. Blessings, Joseph & Vonnie Askins USSPN New York Not only does Dr. Mattera`s book reveal the heart of God`s will concerning the church`s work on earth, but the heart of a man on a mission for heaven. Joe Mattera positions the Body for the proactive-offensive needed which contrasts today`s Christian`s (settle for) reactive-defensive strategy. Scott Caesar God4me.com Hi Joe, I wanted you to know that I read your book and was impressed by a number of things ...I was impressed by the spirit of activism, your determined call to unity, and your personal warmth. You emphasize many of the things we have come to value most ... spiritual vitality among leaders, spiritual warfare within the city, and priority upon relationships. I also appreciated your emphasis upon the fivefold ministry that must be expressed through the City Church and to the community in order to see the changes needed that our cities our facing and the Church must deal with. Way to go my brother!! Jack Dennison CitiReach International Dear Pastor Mattera, I wanted to say “Well Done!” with your book. It provides a refreshing perspective about the church. We may have fallen into a myopic position too easily. I am considering using your book for my adult Bible class this fall. May the Lord use your work to advance His. In His service, Bill Hill WMCA & 970 DJ Joe, Congratulations! The transformation of culture is at the core of my worldview. I commend you for raising the bar for "The Church". A. R. Bernard Christian Cultural Center