4ThePeople Ministries

PROPHET OR PRIEST? The modern pastor faces more demands than ever before. Administrator. Counselor. Shepherd. Teacher. Leader. Yet amid the pressures of church growth, organization, and public ministry, one question remains: Has the preacher remained a prophet of God, or has he become merely a ministering priest? In this challenging and thought-provoking work, the author calls ministers back to the divine priority of Spirit-anointed preaching. Drawing from Scripture, church history, revival movements, and practical ministry experience, he examines the vital role of the preacher as God’s voice to a generation desperately in need of truth. The church does not merely need more administrators—it needs prophets who will faithfully proclaim the Word of God.

Where Are the Dead confronts the timeless question: what truly happens after death? In these illuminating pages, the author explores the eternal destiny of every soul, drawing deeply from the well of Scripture to reveal the mysteries of the unseen world beyond the grave. Through careful study of the Bible’s original Hebrew and Greek words—Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, Paradise—and the teachings of both Old and New Testament saints, this book clarifies the distinct destinies of the righteous and the wicked. Let the Word of God lead you beyond human speculation—into the divine revelation of what awaits us beyond the grave.

This historical work chronicles powerful revivals, Holy Ghost outpourings, divine healings, and the spread of Apostolic faith across North America and beyond. Through the experiences of influential ministers such as Frank J. Ewart, Andrew D. Urshan, and Leamon T. Reynolds, readers witness the challenges faced by early Pentecostal believers, including opposition, persecution, imprisonment, and social rejection. A major focus is the emergence and spread of the Oneness (Jesus Name) message following the 1913 Arroyo Seco camp meeting. Rich with historical accounts and personal testimonies, this volume offers a unique look into the struggles, victories, and spiritual passion that helped shape modern Pentecostalism.

Elder Paul D. Dugas guides readers through the most misunderstood and overlooked prophetic book in the Bible—the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Written with an Apostolic Oneness perspective and rooted in sound dispensational interpretation, this study unfolds God’s eternal plan, Israel’s prophetic future, and the glorious return of our Lord. With clarity and conviction, Dugas walks through every chapter and symbol, uncovering how Revelation completes the redemptive plan prophesied from Genesis to Malachi. This book defends the futurist interpretation—affirming that the rapture, tribulation, rise of the Beast, and return of Christ are still ahead.

The remarkable true story of Andrew Bar-David Urshan—a young Assyrian from Persia who journeyed to America in 1902, experienced a dramatic conversion, and became a pioneering voice in the early Pentecostal movement. From his childhood in Urmia, Iran, through miraculous deliverances, the horrors of the Christian massacres during World War I, and powerful revivals across America and Russia, Urshan shares raw, faith-building testimonies of divine healing, Holy Ghost baptism, and bold preaching in the Name of Jesus Christ. A must-read for anyone interested in Apostolic history and unwavering faith in the face of extreme hardship.

Studies in 1 Corinthians is a verse-by-verse journey through one of the most practical and corrective books in the New Testament. Written to a troubled church in Corinth, Paul’s words confront issues that are just as real today—carnality, division, immorality, disorder in worship, and misunderstanding of spiritual gifts. This book brings the reader face-to-face with the Word of God—calling believers back to holiness, order, and true Apostolic doctrine. Inside you will discover the root cause of division in the church, biblical teaching on marriage and purity, the truth about spiritual gifts, and the meaning and power of true biblical love.

Often overlooked, the twelve Minor Prophets carry some of the most urgent and powerful messages in all of Scripture. Their words speak of judgment, repentance, restoration, and the coming Day of the Lord—truths that are just as relevant now as when they were first proclaimed. You will journey through the writings of men like Joel, Nahum, and Malachi, uncovering the seriousness of sin and God’s righteous judgment, the urgent call to repentance, prophetic insight into the Day of the Lord, and patterns that point toward the last days and the return of Jesus Christ. God still speaks—the question is, are we listening?

What if the “mysteries” of the Bible were never meant to stay hidden? In 11 Mysteries of God, Paul D. Dugas opens the Scriptures to reveal eleven profound truths once concealed—but now clearly made known through the Word of God. These are not man-made ideas or theological guesses, but divine revelations given to those who hunger for truth. From the mystery of God manifest in the flesh to the mystery of the Church, the Bride of Christ, and the unfolding of end-time prophecy, this powerful study leads readers step-by-step into a deeper understanding of God’s eternal plan.

For centuries, theologians have debated one of the most profound questions in biblical prophecy: Has the Church taken Israel’s place in God’s plan? Rev. Paul D. Dugas carefully examines the Scriptures to reveal the truth about God’s unchanging covenant promises. With spiritual clarity and biblical precision, he exposes the fallacy of “replacement theology” and reveals that Israel and the Church each hold a distinct and divinely appointed role in the eternal purpose of God. Profound, scriptural, and deeply Apostolic, this book calls every believer to rightly divide the Word of Truth and discern the times in which we live.

This work examines the biblical pattern of church government and explores God’s design for church leadership, pastoral authority, and the relationships between local congregations and the broader Body of Christ. Written from an Apostolic perspective, it encourages readers to evaluate traditional church practices against Scripture and align their leadership structures with biblical principles. A vital resource for pastors, elders, and all who seek to build the Church according to God’s blueprint.

This work examines the sweeping spiritual revival in America from 1858 to 1906, focusing on the vital period preceding the Azusa Street Revival. It highlights influential figures like Charles G. Finney and Charles Parham and documents how speaking in tongues was recognized as the biblical evidence of Holy Ghost baptism through personal testimonies and documented accounts. The work reveals a vital preparatory phase characterized by fervent prayer, supernatural encounters, and divine healing that set the foundation for the modern Pentecostal movement.

This work explores the powerful religious revival movement across the American frontier from 1800 to 1879. It examines frontier camp meetings and the extraordinary role of itinerant Methodist preachers known as circuit riders. The narrative features dramatic accounts from figures like Peter Cartwright, depicting the raw, emotional nature of these revivals—mass conversions, intense preaching, and divine encounters—at gatherings such as the Cane Ridge camp meeting. A compelling look at a foundational and dynamic period of American religious history.

15 Questions & Answers on the Godhead is a clear, Bible-centered explanation of who God is, written by Andrew D. Urshan, one of the most influential voices of early Apostolic Pentecostal theology. Presented in a straightforward question-and-answer format, this concise work addresses the most common and important questions surrounding the nature of God. Drawing exclusively from Scripture (KJV), Urshan explains the biblical teaching that God is one, and that the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:9). Timeless, bold, and deeply scriptural, this book remains a trusted resource for a Bible-only understanding of God’s oneness.

Andrew D. Urshan delivers a powerful and timeless call back to the one thing the Church cannot live without—prevailing prayer. First published in 1923 and reprinted across multiple generations, this classic work exposes prayer not as a religious duty, but as the supreme need of the hour and the very source of every true revival. Drawing from Scripture, historical revivals, and decades of personal ministry, Urshan reveals why prayer must come first before preaching, worship, or Christian service. This is more than a book about prayer—it is a revival manual.

A profound theological exploration of the complete embodiment of the Deity in the person of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Scripture and historical theology, this work argues that the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Christ—not symbolically, but completely and eternally. Through careful exegesis and typology, the author dismantles traditional misunderstandings of the Trinity, affirming the biblical view that Jesus is not a secondary person in a triune model, but the express image, the face, and the living temple of the invisible God. It will challenge your assumptions, sharpen your understanding, and deepen your worship.

Originally published in 1921 and now reprinted for a new generation, The Doctrine of the New Birth cuts through religious speculation and denominational tradition to present a profound, strictly scriptural truth as taught by our Lord, proclaimed by His Apostles, and confirmed by the Holy Spirit. This book meticulously explores what it means to be born of water and of the Spirit, revealing this two-fold experience as the sole entry into the Kingdom of God. Urshan unpacks the inseparable roles of water baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, demonstrating how they were foreshadowed in the Old Testament and perfectly fulfilled in the New.

Originally published in 1917, this collection compiles five powerful sermons from the pioneer Pentecostal evangelist known as the “Persian Evangelist.” The messages—“True and False Holiness,” “Anathema Maran-atha,” “Fervent in Spirit Serving the Lord,” “Overcoming Life,” and “The Timely Message”—confront lukewarm Christianity and examine the believer’s responsibility to abide in Christ and remain spiritually watchful. Originally published in The Voice in the Wilderness, these timeless messages address holiness, devotion to Jesus Christ, and spiritual vigilance as we await Christ’s return.

What does it truly mean to believe in Jesus Christ? In a world filled with conflicting doctrines and easy-belief messages, Dennis D. McCreery returns to the Word of God to answer this vital question with clarity, conviction, and scriptural authority. This book challenges the modern idea that belief is simply a mental acknowledgment or verbal confession. Instead, it reveals the consistent biblical pattern of salvation demonstrated throughout the New Testament—especially in the Book of Acts. Drawing from key passages such as Acts 2:38, Acts 8, Acts 10, and Acts 19, this book presents a powerful message: True belief is not passive—it responds, obeys, and follows the full plan of God.

This work explores biblical perspectives on personal adornment, examining scriptural passages from Ezekiel through the New Testament and tracing how outward ornamentation relates to spiritual principles. The book also includes historical documentation from early church fathers regarding first-century Christian practices. Pence argues that believers should prioritize inner spiritual beauty over external accessories, emphasizing the concept of “the hidden man of the heart” as the true measure of worth. Includes a foreword by Rev. Howard Davis, D.D.

A fast-paced prophetic novel following Jason Elliott, a high-profile investigative reporter on assignment in Israel. Elliott and his team witness biblical prophecies unfolding before their eyes in real time, including connections to a sweeping peace agreement and events leading toward Armageddon. As Elliott uncovers a deadly assassination conspiracy by white-collar terrorists, his faith is tested as he and his family become targets. A gripping story that merges current events with biblical prophecy in a way that will challenge readers to pay attention to the signs of the times.