We're Starting a Revolution

7 Points to Launch

2011-06-14T09:37:00.000-07:00

1.) I have set my heart to follow after Christ!

John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
2.) I am ready to defy gravity or the weights of this world that would hold me down.

Hebrews12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

3.) I am ready to boldly go where I have not gone before.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

4.) I am ready to break through barriers.

2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

5.) I accept the mission and I am willing to go wherever the Lord takes me.

6.) I have studied to show myself approved a workman that needs not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth.

7.) I am prayed up, filled up, and excited about the destination.

Living in 3-D

2011-02-15T12:29:00.000-08:00

If you want to get somewhere in life you are going to have to have vision. You can only achieve what you can see. Have you ever watched a 3-D movie? When you are wearing the 3-D glasses things seem to stick out at you like they are coming right out of the screen. What used to be two-dimensional is now popping right out at you. But when you take the glasses off and look at the screen there are all these extra colored lines on the screen, (especially in the old school 3-D movies), that blur up the picture.

There are things in this life that at best are just blurry squiggly lines upon the already confused pictures of our lives. But when we put on the supernatural glasses of the Holy Spirit those things that were a blur now pop right out at us. The things that were hidden are now revealed and we are seeing into a new dimension.

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit (our 3-D glasses): for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God (1 Corinthians 2:9-10).”

There are certain things that God has prepared for us that only He can reveal. We will never be able to see them without Him. So then Vision is the revelation or revealing of those things that we cannot see with our natural mind or our natural eyes.

The number one thing that you have to realize about vision is that it comes from God. You cannot make up your own vision. Vision is a revelation or revealing of things that God has planned or seen for you from the beginning of time. Vision is a sneak-peek that God gives us into our future.

The second thing you need to realize about vision is that you cannot live a productive life and reach your destiny without it. The Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs 29:18)”. The word for perish there in the Hebrew is para, meaning naked. Vision literally clothes us with purpose and the anointing of God that we need to fulfill destiny.

The third thing that I want you to understand about vision is that it is a part of faith. The biblical definition of faith given to us in Hebrews 11:1 states, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Vision is the revealing of things that are not seen or what we will call the evidence part of faith. Vision is a spirit eye. It is the seeing part of faith. It is our 3-D glasses.

Team Goal: Work in the area of your strength

2011-02-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

Team Goal: Work in the area of your strength. Just because you want to do it does not mean you are good at it. Find your purpose!

Listen, God has the perfect thing for you to do to help expand and enlarge His Kingdom. Don't get caught doing something your not good at just because it is something you want to do. We are a team, and a team has to work together, everyone working in the area of their greatest strength, so that the whole team can move forward with high intensity.

Now, I know that we all have to occupy roles at times that we know we are not the best at, but there is no one else to do it, so we fill in to meet the need. I am not talking about that. If you are filling in to meet a need you are a strength to your team. The message I want to get out to you today is this. Do not waste your time on things that are not going to be productive for both you and your team.

The most important thing to any team is total participation. So get involved. Full Turn needs you. Your church needs you, and we need you to work in the area of your strength. How can you be valuable to the team? Get plugged in!

Love Bomb

2011-01-31T12:49:00.000-08:00

This Sunday we will be starting a brand new series entitled "Love Bomb". What if we were to live each day in light of Christ's "new" commandment to "love one another" as He loved? What would happen if we took seriously His instuctions to foster authenic, caring relationships? This series will explore the powerful possibilities of lives lived according to the radical "love one another" message that we see in the gospel. What do we have to do to drop a "Love Bomb" on our city?

As a church we just completed a 21 day fast. I am so proud of everyone that was involved in this fast. I know that you are going to see some real fruit in your life from this time of prayer and devotion to God. When I asked everyone to raise their hand who were a part of the fast about 98% of the church raised their hand and the other 2% were visitors or people that are still new to our church.

I want to encourage you to keep up with your time of prayer and devotion. Don't fall back into old patterns. Just because we are not fasting anymore does not mean that we should not still set aside time to pray and read the Word of God. Stay consistent and persistent in your pursuit of God's purpose.

Great things are on the horizon. As we turn the page on the first month of 2011, new opportunities are before us. This is a year of Invasion. We will take our city back for God. We will not settle for the norm. We as a church are hungry to see a supernatural move of God that shakes our city. Full Turn nation rise up! We will do this through prayer, faith, evangelism, power, unity, and LOVE.

Becoming a Champion Part 2

2011-01-19T09:42:00.000-08:00

Let me encourage you to take time to look these scriptures up for yourself and read the points that go along with them. I could write these scriptures out for you, but I want you to devote some personal time with God. If you capture these points your life will change. Full Turn Nation rise up! It is time to be champions for God.

John 6:1-13

1.) In this passage we find an unlikely hero, a small lad that saved the day.

2.) The key to multiplication is taking what you have and putting it in the hands of the master.

3.) True champions seize the moment.

Luke 6:38

1.) God never forgets what you give.

2.) God never forgets the moments that we seize through our faith in Him.

3.) What we have may seem insignificant, but when placed in the right hands become great.

4.) God will take your little and give it back good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over.

Matthew 25:21

1.) Little is much when God is in it.

2.) Use what you have where you are. (Ex: Moses and David used what they had in their hand to bring about great miracles because they offered what they had to God.)

3.) Despise not the day of small things.

Becoming A Champion Part1

2011-01-18T10:56:00.000-08:00

I want to give you some points on championship living, because God has called us to be a Championship Church!

^{Romans 12:1-2} Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ² Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

1.) One of the first steps to becoming a champion is changing your mindset.

2.) The way you think is very important.

3.) “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”

4.) You need to know and understand who you are in Christ.

What is a champion?

1.) A champion is someone that is out of the box. A champion will always break the mold.

2.) A champion not only knows how to lead but how to follow.

3.) A champion sets an example and raises the bar for future generations.

4.) A champion never gives up.

Romans 8:31-39

³¹ What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? ³² He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? ³³ Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. ³⁴ Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. ³⁵ Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ³⁶ As it is written:

“For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”

³⁷ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ³⁸ For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ³⁹ neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1.) We are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ.

2.) We can overcome anything and defeat the attack of the enemy in our minds if we realize the power that we have through the love of God.

3.) The carnal mind is God’s enemy, but we can be transformed and changed into God’s image and have his mind at work in us by allowing his spirit to move in our lives.

Teamwork

2011-01-17T09:10:00.000-08:00

Today I would like to offer you some powerful points on teamwork. Full Turn we are a team and we are a family.

1) We have to be willing to lay down everything.
*Without self-sacrifice, there is no teamwork.

2) It requires giving of yourself and passion. In Romans 12:1-3, it talks about conforming oneself to a model or pattern. Compare this verse to 1 Peter 1:14, where it describes those conforming themselves to worldy lusts. Even apparent or superficial conformity to the present world system or any accomodation to its ways would be fatal to Christian life. We, as Christians, are to be transformed by a renewed mind committed to the ideals of the kingdom of God.

3) We have to realize it's not about ME, it's about ALL OF US!!
*Everyone on the team is valuable.
*It's more than just a group of people who are together. There are lots of people together at the grocery store, cinema, in the stands, on buses,
on trains, in churches, but they are not on a team!
*People on the team are people who love and protect each other and people who feel each is a part of the others.

4) You cannot get offended!! Whoa!! This is a big one for all of us. Leaders cannot get offended and they do not get offended. They have to come
to a higher understanding. At this level, there can be no offenses.
*Taking correction makes you a more valuble teammate.
*Who God loves, He corrects. Proverbs 3:11-12
* If you are going to inspire someone, you HAVE to be above average.
-Who are you inspiring today? Who inspires you?

Be Strong & Do It!

2011-01-05T09:16:00.000-08:00

This is a guest blog written by my wife Jenny Mushegan:

Good Morning, Friends!!

We are so excited about this year being Full Turn Church's Year of Invasion. We are storming the gates of hell and HEAVEN WILL PREVAIL!!! It's only January 5th and I am so excited about what this year holds for each and every one of us! If you are in the Atlanta area, please make it a point to come to the first Wednesday night service of 2011 at Full Turn. It is going to be powerful!!

Just wanted to share with you today, being a new year and all, Godly habits we all should be forming. The key is to not just start them and let them slowly linger away, but to KEEP ON and STICK WITH IT, not giving up, even when you have opposition against you. Let's finish this to the end!! Something quoted by my husband this past Sunday seems very relevant with what I am sharing with you today. He said, "Once you start doing something over & over again you get comfortable doing it. The hardest part is getting started. Start your year off right. Develop the right patterns!" It works the same way in reverse...."The longer you stay away from something and don't keep up at it (i.e. going to church), then the easier it is to stay away for good. Same example goes for addictions..."

It says in Deuteronomy 11:18-21, "Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds...talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates, so that your days...may be...as many as the days that the heavens are above the earth."

Waiting for God's direction each day is something you may have to make yourself do at first, but through practice, it will become natural to begin your day this way. New habits are formed by being consistent. Seeking God first in the morning will soon be something you can't do without.

When God wanted His people to remember something, He told them to write it down. You may have to post reminders to seek the Lord around your house in order to follow through with your new intention. BUT be consistent to seek God first every single day, and He will make your ways successful.

-Joshua 1:7-9 "Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the elft, that you may prosper WHEREVER you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go....

I encourage you today to be STRONG in the Lord....be COURAGEOUS, VALIANT, MANLY, STRENGTHENED, ESTABLISHED, FIRM, FORTIFIED, OBSTINATE, MIGHTY!!!!

Invasion 2011

2011-01-04T12:15:00.000-08:00

1 Chronicles 19:13
"Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight."

Invasion- entrance as if to take possession or overrun.

We need to realize that there is an all out spiritual attack on our families, and on our homes. There is an attack on our hearts and on our minds. Our marriages are under attack. Our children are under attack. There is opposition on every side. Our cities are being torn a part by corruption. We are at war! Full Turn, this is the year we fight back! We are going to take this city back for God!

Full Turn Nation rise up! This is how we will take our city back:

1. Prayer- The prayers of a righteous man are powerful and effective.
2. Faith- 1Timothy 6:12: Fight the good fight of the faith.
3. Evangelism- Spread the Word
4. Power- We will be led by the Spirit of God
5. Unity- We will stand united!

In 2011, here is how you will be powerful and effective:

1.) Don’t get lost in the crowd- You are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. You cannot be like everyone else.

2.) Find Your Voice- Get plugged into the ministry. Give of yourself.

3.) Start Leading- Be a living example of who God is to this world.

Flip Devotional 12-30-10 "Bye Bye Tree"

2010-12-30T10:20:00.000-08:00

Twenty Eleven

2010-12-29T13:36:00.000-08:00

This is going to be a powerful year. I am very excited about Twenty Eleven.I have decided to go for it this year. If you are with me then stand up on your seat right now and let me hear you say "OH YEAH!" It's time to buckle up, buckle down, and get ready for the ride of your life. When you follow God and make a decision to go for it Hell might come against you but you can run confidently into the battle knowing that God has got your back.

For all you Full Turners out there don't worry, I am not going to give anything away in this blog. If you want to hear the WORD for the year Twenty Eleven then you need to be at Full Turn Church Friday for our NYE Gathering at 6pm. Don't get lost in the crowd. Step up and start leading. This is your moment. Don't settle for less. Step up, find your voice and start leading. It is time for the Full Turn Nation to rise up and take our rightful place in the Body of Christ. Jesus is calling us out! It's time to rise and shine forth the glory of God. Oh yeah, and don't forget, in this New Year let's keep it all about JESUS!

Wait On the Lord

2010-12-16T08:36:00.001-08:00

Good Morning it’s Thursday December the 16th and today is going to be a great day. I know yesterday we had an icy day, and I am sure that you all made it home safe. Today I just want to encourage you with this thought. Isaiah 40:29 says, “He gives power to the weak and to those who have no might He increases their strength.”

Have you ever felt like you’re tired of going through the motions? You are tired of the same old same old and you are ready for things to change. Right here in Isaiah we see that God can take what is weak and make it strong. God can turn things around for you.

That is what I want you to understand today. God can do anything! God can turn things around in your life today. The Bible says that God can make the crooked path straight. God can make a way for you where there seems to be no way.

Listen to what else he says here in Isaiah. “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

What does this mean? Well, if you look at the word wait, it means to serve. When we serve God, when we seek God, when we serve God with all of our heart, the Bible tells us that when we serve God He is going to strengthen us. God gives us power for purpose. God gives us power to walk and live the life that He has called for us to live.

So, when we are serving and seeking God we are going to run and not grow weary, we will walk and not be faint. Until tomorrow this is Pastor Alan reminding you that God has a plan and a purpose for your life!

Narrow World View

2010-12-14T12:04:00.000-08:00

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 7:13-14

You’ve got to choose a worldview. Sooner or later, everyone has to choose a way they’re going to see the world.

I’ve chosen a narrow way.

We’ve got to stop thinking that Christianity can be broad and inexclusive. It’s not. Jesus said it wasn’t. And no matter how hard we try to spin or frame it, there’s no getting around it.

There are pros and cons to a narrow way to see the world.
On the one hand, you’re focused and defined. You know your message. It’s clear, distinctive, and calls people to a decision.

On the other hand, you’re limited and exclusive. There’s going to be a large constituency that will write you off before you even have a chance to tell them your message. People aren’t going to like you. They’re going to judge you for being judgmental. Exclude you for being exclusive.

There’s no way around these pros and cons. You’ve simply got to decide how you’re going to see the world, and accept the consequences.

Just make sure you see it the way Jesus does. More is at stake here than being right. Or being right and then getting people to agree with you. The two roads Jesus talks about aren’t ways to being right and being wrong. They’re roads to life and death.

Destinations every person is walking to. And destinations that every believer in Jesus is pointing and carrying people to every second of every day.

I’ve chosen a narrow way. It might be exclusive, but it’s the only way to life. And life is exclusive of death.
In that case, I’ll accept the pros and cons of Jesus’ worldview.

Full Turn Update

2010-08-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody, great things are happening at Full Turn. Our opening Sunday is September 12th @ 10:30am. Our billboard just went up on HWY/278 in Dallas, GA and our TV commercials will start airing soon in Paulding and Polk County. We are getting ready to launch our church in a big way! This week is going to be a special week for Full Turn. Jenny and I will be at a pastor's and leaders conference in Florida, so we have a special musical guest coming in to lead you in worship and Garrett Cole will be bringing the Word of God. I know that Thursday night is going to be a powerful night. Don't miss it and come expecting. I love you and I am proud to be your pastor. God is doing great things. Let's keep moving forward!

GO

2010-04-27T10:33:00.000-07:00

God said GO and so we went! In January 2010 plans had begun for Full Turn’s first meeting in Rockmart. We began meeting on Wednesday nights at the Rockmart Community Center on February 24, 2010. Expectations were high after a crowd of 60 or more people turned out for the opening night. Our plan was to meet at the Community Center for six weeks on Wednesday nights to develop a core group of people to help establish Full Turn in the area. In March 2010 We began promotions for our opening night at our new location, a few miles down the road, in Yorkville. We did this because we needed a more permanent place to meet. The date was set. We would open on April 8, 2010. We celebrated our opening night in Yorkville with 102 people in attendance after only seven weeks in the area. This will be our fourth week in Yorkville, and already we have seen 65 people rededicate their lives to Christ at our new location. I am very excited about what God is doing. Prayers are being answered and lives are being changed. The best is yet to come.

Full Turn's Opening Night

2010-04-08T06:08:00.000-07:00

Tonight is the night we have all been waiting for. Tonight is our opening night at our new location. So many people have worked so hard to get our new facility ready, and it is better than we even imagined. I want you to know, it does not matter what denomination you have been a part of, or what banner or name you work under. Whether the name be Full Turn Ministries or any other name. The most important thing to understand is that we are all a part of the Body of Christ and we are all working together for one goal. The goal we share is to build the Kingdom of God and to help people that are far from God find their purpose and destiny in Jesus Christ. For this reason we have planted a ministry in the Rockmart/Dallas area. I know that together we can do something great for the Kingdom of God. Together we can build a ministry that will change thousands of lives. It is time for God's people to come together. It is time to display our unity. For this very reason I ask you to come tonight and worship with us as we work together to promote the name of Jesus Christ to our world. We will have a cookout at 6:00pm. This will be a great time to meet some new people and have some fun. After the cookout, our Full Turn service will begin at 7:30pm. The address of our new location is 53 Golden South Place, Dallas GA 30157. We hope to see you there. Let's make a statement tonight to our city and to our world by coming together under the banner of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Alan Mushegan, Jr.
Full Turn Ministries

Directions:

Directions from Rockmart, Cedartown, and surrounding areas

Take Hwy 278 south towards Dallas.

Turn Right onto Hwy 101.

Take Hwy 101 (approx 4 miles) to split in the road.

Stay Right on Hwy 101.

Proceed to 2nd road on Left which is Golden South Parkway.

Turn Right into Golden South Place.

End @ 53 Golden South Place (Grey Building on your left)

Direction from Dallas, Hiram, and surrounding areas

Take Hwy 278 North towards Rockmart.

It is approximately 8 miles from hwy 61 to Yorkville.

Turn Left onto Goldmine Road.

Go approx. 2 miles, turn left onto Golden South Place (between the Dollar General and Gas Station)

Take 1st Left onto Golden South Place.

End @ 53 Golden South Place (Grey Building on Left)

St. Patrick's Day

2010-03-17T09:24:00.000-07:00

Today is St. Patrick's Day, so I though I would give you some old Irish blessings and sayings. Some are serious and some are funny. Enjoy!

May you always have
Walls for the winds,
A roof for the rain,
Tea beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire!

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.

May the best day of your past
Be the worst day of your future.

May those who love us, love us
And those who don't love us,
May God turn their hearts
And if he can't turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles
So we will know them by their limping!

As you slide down the banister of life,
May the splinters never point in the wrong direction!

May your neighbors respect you,
Troubles neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And Heaven accept you.

May God grant you many years to live,
For sure he must be knowing
The earth has angels all to few
And Heaven is overflowing.

May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.

Have a great day. Full Turn is tonight. We hope to see you there.

What is a Swagger Jacker?

2010-03-15T07:08:00.000-07:00

I don’t know where I originally heard the term swagger jacker. I don’t think it’s technically a theological designation. But I want to sanctify it for a minute and bring it over into a ministry context.

Have you ever faced any swagger jackers in your attempt to do God’s will?
I’m identifying a swagger jacker as anyone who tries to back you down from doing what you know God has told you to do. There are plenty of swagger jackers exposed in the pages of the Bible. They make a lot of noise. They inflict a lot of pain. But they simply can’t stop the purposes of God-if God’s servants stay focused on God’s will.

The swagger jackers laughed at Noah for building a boat to prepare for a flood before anyone had ever seen rain. They weren’t laughing on day 40 of the storm.
Joseph’s swagger jacker brothers threw him in a pit. But they couldn’t keep him from rising to a position of prominence in the palace-and ultimately saving their lives despite themselves.
Nehemiah faced swagger jackers like Sanballat. They insisted he halt the work of the Lord and come down off the wall. He stayed on the wall and finished the work.

And so on. You see the point.

I’ve seen too many men and women of God stripped of their courage by swagger jacking critics, haters, and generally negative or mediocre people.

Keep building your boat.
Stay faithful in the prison.
Remain on the wall.

Don’t concede your confidence in Christ. No one can take away your swagger if your swagger is rooted in Jesus-powered by grace-activated by faith.

The World's Only Hope

2010-03-09T08:04:00.000-08:00

The church is the worlds only hope. We should be the example and we should be the light. The Bible says that we have been called kings and priests. Let's think about this for a second.The title king denotes authority. This means that the church is God's authority here on the earth. We should lead the way and make things happen. Then we see that we are not only Kings but we are also priests. A priest is someone who is subject to God. So not only have we been given great authority through Jesus Christ, but we are also people under authority. We take our orders from the King of Kings. A priest is someone that is set a part for the work of the ministry. We have all been called to be God's hands and to be His feet. We are the arm of the Lord extended to this world.

The early church in the book of Acts grew by the thousands daily. How was this accomplished. It was not accomplished by one man, but by many people filled with the Holy Spirit, spreading the message of Jesus Christ. This is why it is so important for us to continue to spread the Word. The church is made up of many people, but we have all been called to operate and carry ourselves as kings and priests, humbly following the voice of the Lord. God desires His church to grow. He desires us to be His ambassadors.

Ephesians 3:20

2010-03-03T11:27:00.001-08:00

Ephesians 3:20 is one of my all time favorite verses:
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…

That’s a hot one right there. An astonishing promise. God can do so much more than what you’re expecting. His performance isn’t limited to the confines of your imagination. The implications of this statement are hard to believe…but simple to understand. It’s a straightforward fact: The wildest dreams you can conceive don’t even compare to the endless power of God.

Full Turn Tonight!

2010-02-24T06:48:00.000-08:00

Tonight is our opening night in Rockmart. We will be at the Nathan Dean Community Center 604 Goodyear Street, Rockmart, GA 30153 at 7:30pm. The excitement has been building in me now for two months. The day is finally here. I can not wait to see what God is going to do. This is a verse that has been on my heart this morning. 1 Corinthians 2:9 (King James Version)"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." I have never been able to figure God out. Just as soon as I see things going one way God steps in and totally does something unexpected. He always has something better for us then what we have already seen. Trust in God and He will turn you in the right direction. He will lead you into your purpose and destiny. He will take you to places that you can not even imagine.

What is Full Turn?

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About Full Turn
The heart and soul of Full Turn is to introduce and connect people with the living God. Full Turn’s mission has always been to reach those that are far from Christ. We believe that Jesus has called us to be fishers of men. Rather than run from culture we have chosen to harness it to connect with people and show them God's timeless truths. Although our approach is anything but traditional, we believe in and maintain a conservative theological position.

History
Inspired by the Holy Spirit in May of 1998, Pastor Alan proceeded with a vision for ministry to teens and young adults, which was the beginning of Full Turn Ministries. Full Turn combined a dynamic concert-style ministry with a strong spiritual insight into God's plan and calling for the individual believer. Full Turn’s cutting edge style quickly caught the attention of the youth in Marietta and the surrounding areas earning them the title of one of the fastest growing youth ministries in the state of Georgia. What started out as a youth movement quickly evolved into a ministry that reaches people of all ages and from all walks of life. Through the ministry of Full Turn, thousands of lives have been inspired by the love, goodness, and hope of a compassionate and faithful God.

The Easy Way

2010-02-16T07:40:00.000-08:00

I recently had this thought about faith. Faith is never taking the easy way out. The Bible states that the carnal mind is the enemy of God. Our natural mind always wants to take the easiest route, when our faith is pressing us into the unknown. We should walk by faith and not by sight. Don't take the easy way out. The easy way is not always the best way. Let your faith in the Lord be your guide. Faith will always take you somewhere you have never been before. Walking by faith is not easy but it leads to health, prosperity and true happiness. Jesus said that the road to destruction is wide and easy to walk, but the road to life is narrow and takes more effort. The Bible teaches us that faith requires effort. "Faith without works is dead." Nothing good comes easy, but it comes through the trying of your faith. It is easier for us to ignore the truth and to lie to ourselves then it is to embrace the truth and walk in it. Don't take the easy way. Choose to follow God's way. Have faith in God and you can accomplish anything.

Ignite

2010-02-11T12:01:00.000-08:00

God has given us such a great ministry vehicle here at East West Church with Full Turn Ministries. We have been given the opportunity together to change our world through the power of Jesus Christ. Last week I was thinking about this. If the ministry is the vehicle then we must be the engine. What good is a vehicle without an engine? If we are going to accomplish the plan of God then we must be an engine full of faith and power, ready to carry all that God has given us into our tomorrow. I want you to think about this. You are an important part of the engine. You are very important to the overall plan of God. Lets keep working together so that we can accomplish all of the awesome things that God would have for us to do as a people. We have the vehicle, let's make sure our engine is running right.

A Personal Invitation

2010-02-10T10:28:00.001-08:00

Full Turn Ministries is coming to Rockmart. Our opening night will be February 24th at 7:30pm in the Nathan Dean Community Center. I really want you to be a part of this new Ministry. If you know people that are looking for an exciting worship experience you can help us by spreading the word, and by telling all of your friends in the Hiram, Dallas, Cedartown, Rome, Rockmart area about our opening night. I believe if we all work together we can start something really special in Rockmart. Thank you in advance for any help you can bring towards making this new service a success.

Who Dat Full Turn?

2010-02-09T13:18:00.001-08:00

I desire to see thousands of people finding God and His purpose, plan, and destiny for their lives. I have a vision to see people being touched by God in a new and a fresh way. I can see a move of God sweeping this area. I know that God has called us for such a time as this. I am asking you to stand with me today in prayer and agreement. We can reach our city and we can reach our world with the message of Jesus Christ. I truly believe this. There is much to be done and we must stand together.

We are a group of people who care about one another, who want to help each other. My vision is to see a place where others can come and be welcome, be encouraged, and be loved. More than that, I want to see a place where children, young people, and families can be given hope. I picture a room full of people that have come together from different backgrounds and stages of life. They are excited and enthusiastic about their future because they are connected to a place where they can become involved and develop as a people. This is our opportunity. We have an opportunity to do something great, to be someone great for God. We have an opportunity to make a difference and be a positive influence on the people around us. We have an opportunity to be a part of something much bigger than ourselves, much bigger than what we could accomplish as individuals. This is our moment. We will reach our city with the power of God and the message of His son Jesus Christ.

Live Out Loud

2010-02-08T13:58:00.000-08:00

Don't put yourself in a box. You can do all things through Christ. We limit ourselves when we settle for less. God has the best in store for us if we will believe. Don't hide the talents and abilities that God has given you. Use them for His glory. Live your life out loud. Let people see the goodness of God in you. Jesus said that we should shine our light before men so that they can see God at work in our lives. So don't hide your light. Take a stand for God. Ignite the passion and the purpose within.

21 Days

2010-02-03T07:25:00.000-08:00

21 days until our first meeting in Rockmart and the excitement continues to build in me. I can see in my minds eye thousands of people finding God and His purpose, plan, and destiny for their lives. I can see people being touched by God in a new and a fresh way. I can see people being baptized and born again. I can see families being renewed. I see a move of God sweeping the area. I know that God has called us for such a time as this. I am asking you to stand with me today in prayer and agreement. We can reach our city and we can reach our world with the message of Jesus Christ. I truly believe this. There is much to be done and we must stand together. If you live or know people that live in the Rockmart, Dallas, and Hiram area, then please help us to spread the word. Opening night is February 24th at 7:30pm at the Nathan Dean Community Center in Rockmart.

Nathan Dean Community Center
604 Goodyear Street, Rockmart, GA 30153

Purpose

2010-02-02T08:33:00.000-08:00

When you talk about purpose and destiny people often think that if their life is already mapped out for them, then whats the point in putting forth an effort. What ever will be will be. That is really not the case. Purpose and destiny come from God and our destiny lies in Jesus Christ. There are two roads before us and it is our choice which road we will follow. One day Moses gave the children of Israel an ultimatum. He said, "Choose you this day whom you will serve". We still have the same choice. Either we will serve God and fulfill the purpose and plan that He has for our life, or we will chose to go down a different road. One road leads to everlasting life, and the other road leads us to destruction. Choose you this day who you will serve. Because we are all going to serve something. Some of us choose to serve our own purpose. Some of us choose to serve the plans that others have made for us. All roads lead to a destination. Today let me encourage you to choose the right path. Follow God and He will lead you into the purpose that He has for your life. God's way is perfect. If you want to fulfill your true destiny, you have to follow the one that has authored it from the beginning of time until now.

True Wisdom

2010-02-01T11:18:00.000-08:00

Some people say that wisdom comes with age. I say with age comes experience, but not necessarily wisdom. Let me explain. True wisdom comes from God. I believe that wisdom is not just for the elderly, but for all that put their faith and trust in God. Life experience can only teach us so much. Have you ever heard some one say, "They should have to learn it the hard way"? While I believe that experience is a good teacher, I also believe that the wisdom that comes from God can keep us from getting ourselves into a mess in the first place. Experience teaches us from past mistakes, but wisdom shows us how we should deal with the future. You can wait and gain some knowledge from experience, or you can have the wisdom to know what to do right now. Wisdom comes from God. Ask Him to show you the next step. He is ready to direct your path.

Reminder

2010-01-29T11:36:00.000-08:00

Reminder:
Jesus is so much greater than any trial you’re facing today.
He’s so much greater than the pleasure of any sin you’re considering.
He’s so much greater than any other ambition you could pursue.

To truly be great, never forget that He is so much greater.

Keep On Keeping On

2010-01-28T13:20:00.000-08:00

I am very excited with the things that have been happening with Full Turn Ministries. I want to thank everyone that is out there promoting our opening night. Without you we could not make a difference.

On a side note I want you to know that God will never fail you. At times we fail ourselves, but God never brings failure into our lives. If you want to affect your future in a positive way, start by making the right choices today. We are the sum total today of the choices that we made yesterday. As long as Jesus Christ is in our life we cannot fail.

My prayer is that God will continue to bless you in an awesome way. Keep up the good work. It will pay off.

Everything in the Right Place

2010-01-27T11:30:00.000-08:00

They left and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover.
-Luke 22:13

Jesus gave the disciples very specific instructions about the preparations they needed to make for the Passover meal. See Luke 22:7-12.

The disciples followed His instructions to the detail. And everything was in place, just like Jesus said.

When God asks you to do something just do it. There is a lot to be said about obedience. There is no way to count the number of times God has called me to take a step of obedience that seemed crazy at the time. But when I got to the place where he told me to go, I found things just as Jesus told me they would be.

When God calls you to obey Him in your finances, career, or relationships, do it. And once you get there, you’ll find everything is in its place.

Be Encouraged

2010-01-26T07:13:00.000-08:00

Life can be like a baseball game. We see all kinds of things thrown at us and sometimes it can be hit or miss. Let me give you a few helpful ways to get through anything. First you have to have faith. There are things that we cannot see or understand, but we have to believe that God sees all and knows all. When we put our faith and trust in Him He brings us true understanding. Second you have to stay focused. Ask yourself, why do I do what I do? If you can answer that question and stay focused on the true reason for living, working, relationships, money, etc., you will be able to get through anything. The third thing is to encourage yourself. Sometimes you don't get a whole lot of encouragement from the people around you so you have to be like David in the Bible and encourage yourself in the Lord. Live your life the way that God wants you to live it and stay encouraged.

Full Turn

2010-01-25T07:31:00.000-08:00

Tonight I am going to be playing a concert and speaking at Rockmart High School. I am very excited about the opportunities that God has given us this year to get out and minister His Word. Full Turn Ministries will be starting an outreach service in Rockmart beginning February 24th and will be meeting there every Wednesday night. If you know people that live in and around the Rockmart area, please help me to spread the word. I truly believe that we can start a movement in the city that will change lives.

This is a New Year. It is not to late for you to set goals and go for it. I believe that there are no limits to what we can accomplish if we will follow God with our whole heart. Dare to believe. Dare to dream. All things are possible if you put your trust in Him. Let's make a Full Turn towards God.

Full Turn Press Release

2010-01-21T07:21:00.001-08:00

Below you will see a press release that we have put out in the Rockmart Journal:

Full Turn Ministries is coming to Rockmart February 24th, 2010 and will be holding meetings at the Nathan Dean Community Center. Full Turn Ministries was established in 1998 by Pastor Alan Mushegan, Jr. under the covering of East West Church in Marietta, GA. Full Turn started as a high energy worship experience for youth and young adults. Their cutting edge style quickly caught the attention of the youth in Marietta and the surrounding area earning them the title of one of the fastest growing youth ministries in the state of Georgia. Since that time, Full Turn Ministries has been seen on national and international television, published two books, and has released multiple musical projects. What started as a youth ministry has now become a ministry for people of all ages. Pastor Alan has been working with the Rockmart High School FCA and desires to plant something lasting in this city by bringing Full Turn Ministries to Rockmart. Full Turn will begin by meeting every Wednesday night at 7:30pm in the Nathan Dean Community Center February 24- March 31. Every one and every age is welcome. This will be an exciting time of worship, special performances offered by the Full Turn Ministry teams, and the word of God taught on a level that all can understand.

In a Moment Everything Can Change

2010-01-19T08:03:00.000-08:00

Okay, I know it's been over a week since my last blog. I was taking a bit of a blogger vacation, but I am back and ready to blog again. When you look at the things that are going on in the world you can see more and more how things can change quickly. I think about the people in Haiti whose lives have been forever changed in a moment by this devastating earthquake. Yes, things can change quickly in a positive or a negative direction. So we have to be ready, awake, and alert. When a surfer is out in the water they have to be ready to catch the wave, and once they have caught it, they will ride the wave or be crushed by the swell. This is the way life is for us today. The wave of change is coming. Will we ride the wave or be crushed by the roaring tide? Here is what I want you to take from this thought today. If you are ready for change you will not be crushed by it when it comes. You can control the change in your life. Ask God for wisdom, insight, and direction. When you receive it, run with it, so that you can become what God is calling you to be.

Stick To It!

2010-01-05T07:24:00.000-08:00

What is your plan for achievement? If you have set personal goals for the New Year, then make sure that you have developed a plan on how you will accomplish each goal. Here is a suggestion. Write your goals down and under each goal write the steps that you are going to take to make it happen. Once you have come up with a plan then stick to it. You might see a better way once you have started and that is okay, but make sure that you follow the path that leads to your success. Never give up. When it seems like your plan is failing always look to the Lord and He will show you the way. The Bible tells us that a good mans steps are ordered by the Lord. So allow God to light the way before you and no matter what stick to the plan.

"To be or not to be?"

2010-01-04T09:50:00.000-08:00

I have found out that if it is to be, then it is up to me. In life you cannot wait for others to make something happen for you. You have to be the one to take the step of faith and make it happen. If God is for you then His purpose in you will be achieved. Stop waiting, and get going. The Bible says that faith without works is dead. This means after we have prayed, contemplated, and come up with a plan, that we have to put the wheels in motion and put some legs on our faith. Take initiative, take action, believe in God and the purpose that He has for your life. Stop thinking about it and just do it.

Think about all the great inventions out there. The car, your TV, your X-box, the phone, the computer, the internet, etc. Do you think the inventors of these things got it right the first time? Of course not, but we would not have any of these things without someone daring to dream and saying, "if it is to be, then it is up to me."

Uncharted Territory

2009-12-31T11:55:00.000-08:00

Today is New Years Eve. Tomorrow is the first day of a New Year and a new decade. Looking back on the past ten years I have seen God do a lot of wonderful things in my life. There is no way to say all the things that He has done for me so let me give you some of the highlights. I wrote two books that were published and one became a best seller overseas. Full Turn Ministries reached thousands of youth and young adults. I recorded four CD's with my band LMC. I got married to a beautiful girl that I met at a church in South Florida. Met a lot of wonderful people. Totally renovated our facility and went to a whole new level in ministry. Well, I could go on and on with this. The point is, if God could do all of this for me, then imagine what He can do for us as we march into a new decade? We are in uncharted water. The future is ahead of us. So, set your heart for the best. Your greatest days are still ahead of you. Happy New Year!

Mind Riot

2009-12-30T08:39:00.000-08:00

Inspiration, motivation, passion, desire, focus, determination, discipline, compassion, forgiveness, faith, purpose, covenant, patience, partnership, integrity, sacrifice, effort, and giving. These are all words that we should add to our life in this New Year. If you want to be successful these words are the qualities that you need to possess. To know your weakness is to find your strength. Look at these words again and find what you might be lacking. Set your heart to have all these things at work in your life and you will make 2010 your best year ever. I believe in you. Start a revolution in your life today. Overthrow the old system that has been at work in your mind and become a new creation in Jesus Christ.

The Bible teaches us that our carnal mind is the enemy of God. We have a war going on in our minds. A riot going on between our two ears. Resolve the situation today. Take a step. Have faith in God. Set your mind to do good.

Prayer: Father I know you know my heart and that you see my thoughts. Help me to be what you have purposed for me to become. Change my way of thinking. Help me to take on your devine nature. I submit my will to you.

Equal Sacrifice

2009-12-29T08:29:00.000-08:00

Last night I had a meeting with my leaders and we talked about the New Year. We also talked about equal giving verses equal sacrifice. If you read Mark 12:41-44 you will find that God is not looking for us to be equal in our giving. It is impossible for us all to be able to give the same amount of our time, effort, energy, and finances to God. Let's face it, some of us have more of the before mentioned to spare then others. Plus, it is all relative. For example, you may have more time, and I may have more money. So, God does not demand equal giving, but He does require equal sacrifice. This simply means that we are all giving Him our very best. The best we can offer Him when it comes to our time, effort, energy, and finances. I want to pose a question. A question I asked the church on Sunday. Are we giving God our best, or are we giving Him our leftovers? Think about it. Consider what you have done and what you are really capable of doing so that you can offer Him your very best.

On a side note I asked the leaders to tell me what they believe some of the keys to our personal and corporate success will be in this New Year. This is what they had to offer: Understanding the vision, Setting realistic and tangible goals, Staying determined, Being tenacious, Having faith, Being patient, Walking in covenant with God, Walking in unity, and having a passion and desire to carry all of these things out.

Remember, you can do all thing through Christ. Let's give Him our best!

Resolution

2009-12-28T07:31:00.000-08:00

Okay, so Christmas time is over and I had a great time with friends and family. Have you ever noticed that whatever you do for the holidays some kind of food is always involved? If you are not careful all you do is eat. On that note I have decided to fast during the month of January. Not because I ate too much in December, but because I believe if we want to go to a new level we have to get out of our comfort zone. The only reason I tell you this is because maybe there are some of you that would like to join in this with me. I told you last week that if you want to do something new then you need to break old patterns. In the first month of a new decade and a new year I have decided to break my old patterns, to give up something that I enjoy for the month of January to start the year off right. Even if you do not want to be a part of this, think about what you have been doing that possibly you need to change so that God can take you somewhere new. God bless!

Purpose

2009-12-23T08:42:00.000-08:00

You are not a mistake. The fact you are alive and breathing on this earth is not the result of a random chance or accident. It does not matter where you were birthed, or what your ethnicity, you were created on purpose. Why am I so certain? It is because everything God does He performs with an ultimate objective in mind. He knows the end from the beginning. Each week it is my desire to use this blog to help you in your personal journey. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Let's take this journey together.

"The Love We Take is Equal to the Love We Make"

2009-12-22T08:40:00.000-08:00

The Bible tells us that we reap what we sow. This simply means that whatever we give is what we are going to receive. At the end of the Beatles Abbey Road album they sing, "And in the end the love we take is equal to the love we make". We only get out of life what we put into our living. Jesus said, "Give and it will be given, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over". You get what you give. We should make giving to others a lifestyle. Giving pays off in the end.

Jesus is the Reason

2009-12-21T12:42:00.000-08:00

Jesus is not only the reason for the season, but he is also the reason that we have life and the right to be called children of God. People will tell you there are many reasons and many ways to live a productive life. I say there is only one real reason to live, and that is to live for Christ. In Him we not only have a productive life, but a reason to live. We have purpose and destiny in Him. If you want to know more about yourself, find out more about Him. When you understand who Jesus is, you will begin to understand who you are, and what you are capable of accomplishing. Jesus is the reason.

Change is Necessary

2009-12-21T11:36:00.000-08:00

We all have room for change in our lives. The question is what are we willing to do to bring about change? We must develop a plan for change and ask ourselves what we must do to see the change that we want to see. If there is one thing that you could do to bring about the change that you desire would you be willing to do that one thing? We are the product today of the choices that we made yesterday. Stop and think about it for a moment. If we want our lives to change then we must break the old patterns in our lives and do something new. If you want to see something that you have never seen before you must be willing to do something that you have never done before. Are you ready for change?