BELONG | To a community journeying together

BEHOLD GOD | Collectively in worship and prayer

BECOME FREE | Be transformed into His likeness

BE SENT | In the power of the kingdom

|What to Expect|

To be honored, loved, encouraged and highly valued

To come as you are and be edified, equipped, activated in your gifts

To experience Koinonia – “Authentic Fellowship” with God and others

To learn how to stand on the Word and obey it

To function and grow in your spiritual gifts and calling

To learn how to hear and discern God’s voice “Rhema words”

To ascend in worship & descend with prophetic prayer and decrees

To share what God is speaking to you with others

To absolutely surrender your life to God

To be asked to serve, lead and share your story with others

Shekhinah (Shuh-Khee-nuh) International is a network of Christians committed to a lifestyle displaying the manifest presence of God, in both practical and spiritual ways. We advance His kingdom in our region, state and the nations. Our teams reflect the 5-fold ministry model Apostle Paul mentions in Ephesians 4:11-12 and are comprised of leaders from multiple churches who are passionate about equipping Christians to walk in purity, power, and their God-given purpose. We welcome the gifts to function in honor, order and humble submission to Holy Spirit and one another. Journey WITH us! God wants to do great exploits through you.

Be Beautiful You!

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

“When the Stakes are high, bow down low.”

Beth Moore

“98% of people who come to the Lord have come through a friend or relative not great programs or events. We are called to be making disciples daily.”

Rick Joyner

“When we keep God in first place, everything else falls into place.”

Joyce Meyer

“Angels and authorities are already in submission to Jesus in heaven. We need only reinforce the reality of His kingdom here on earth.”

Joseph Prince

“The best way to honor past accomplishments is by building on top of their breakthroughs.”

Bill Johnson

Our Dream Team

“Jesus, knowing their thoughts, called them to his side and said, “kings and those with great authority in this world rule oppressively over their subjects, like tyrants. But this is not your calling. You will lead by a completely different model. The greatest one among you will live as the one who is called to serve others, because the greatest honor and authority is reserved for the one with the heart of a servant. For even the Son of Man did not come expecting to be served by everyone, but to serve everyone, and to give his life in exchange for the salvation of many.” – Acts 20:28

The Dream Team is comprised of servant hearted leaders who are passionate about building up the church – “Ekklesia” or “people” with Jesus and with the elders. They are passionate about bringing the whole gospel of the Kingdom of God to the nations.

Brent Chapman has traveled the nation as a professional musician for over thirty years. His primary APEST gift is “Shepherd.” He is passionate about seeing the body of Christ worship authentically and excellently. He coaches and encourages our worship leader and coordinates our Deborah’s Arise annual conference and assists with conference planning. His musical expertise, shepherds heart, natural networking gifts and life experience cultivate cultures of creativity, courage and joy!

Favorite Quote: ”For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

Lyra-Akina Cummings retired from the navy as a war games coordinator. Her APEST gift is “Shepherd” Lyra is a gentle, kind, gracious and servant-hearted leader. She is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Development and works for a local community college as a marketplace minister. She is especially passionate about providing spiritual and practical help for people in need. She currently functions as our hospitality coordinator and a member of the worship team.

Favorite Quote: “Be the hands and feet of God!” – Stephanie Butler

Kamille Butler has a heart for the nations. Her Primary APEST gift is “Teacher” She was trained through YWAM (Youth With a Mission) and spent six months in Lusaka, Zambia sharing the gospel of the Kingdom in 2018. She has a pure heart and is on fire for the Lord. She has a passion for preaching the gospel and worshiping prophetically. Currently she functions as a worship leader, teacher and outreach coordinator.

Favorite Quote: “And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord and I will be the glory in her midst.” – Zechariah 2:5

Jacqueline Dominguez is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Social Work. She has a passion to see people reach their destinies and be fully restored. Her primary APEST gift is “Prophet” She is passionate about leading the Ekklesia into worship that brings them into the very throne room of God. Jackie currently functions as our worship team leader, teacher and writer of our curriculum companion guides.

Favorite Quote: “Just do it!” –Nike

Jaden Butler serves on various worship teams in the city. He loves the word of God, entertainment and sharing the gospel with the lost. His primary APEST gift is “Evangelist” He functions as a worship leader and teacher in our gathering. He is a marketplace minister who regularly shares the gospel and the hope of Christ with those around him.

Favorite Quote: “I have no special talent, I am only passionately curious.” –Albert Einstein

Jamaar Brown loves extravagantly. He serves faithfully on MSU Campus sharing the gospel and the hope of Chris with everyone he meets. His primary APEST gift is “Apostle” with a secondary gift as “Evangelist.” Jamaar is passionate about reaching the lost and helping the body of Christ successfully love those who are far from God. He is a worshiper in Spirit and Truth and brings his whole heart to everything he does. His smile lights up a room. He functions as an “Evangelist” in our gathering, serves on the worship team, and also preaches and teaches classes.

Favorite Quote: ”When it feels like life is knocking us down God is really helping us to walk out Victory.” – Jamaar Brown

Todd Wilson has a quiet strength about him. His APEST gift is “Prophet” and he often shares words with the leadership and in the weekly gatherings. He has a love for Israel and a fierce desire to see the unborn protected. He has worked in construction for eight years and is our goto guy for the building and grounds. Todd serves as our Sound Technician and Grounds Coordinator. He is a servant of servants and is always quick to take care of others.

Favorite Quote: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18

Cami Rapson is full of life and brings a unique perspective to the team. She has and extensive background in both the medical and technology fields and has studied deliverance ministries up-close and personal the last several years. Her primary APEST gift is “Prophet.” She currently functions as the Online Broadcast Coordinator and Onsite Medic. She has a passion to see people delivered from the torment of the enemy and encounter the pure love of God.

Favorite Quote: ”Worship changes the worshiper into the image of the One worshiped.” – Jack Hayford

Our Prayer Warriors

Our Verse: “See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” – Jeremiah 31:28.

This team leads a group of prayer warriors from multiple churches. As dreams and prophetic insight are given they travel the state, nation and the world to pray as directed bringing the tangible love of God and breakthrough to cities world-wide. They desire to see the church in cities bring the fullness of the Kingdom of God. This team is honored to be affirmed and commissioned in their callings by the First Nations Leading Apostolic Couple in our state.

Stephanie Butler | Founder & Apostolic Leader Shekhinah Int'l

Holy Spirit directed Stephanie to expand this team to include regional leaders in 2017. Stephanie longs to equip these members and other city leaders to breakthrough in their lives, churches and cities. She leads, coaches and assists with the land assignments to cities and the nations. Stephanie specializes in creating a culture of unity, courage, transparency and purity. She coaches the team as the leaders hear, pray, personally process with Holy Spirit together and then go wherever God leads.

Favorite Team Quote: “We are gonna take off the mask and deal with our stuff first.”

Laura McMurtry | Prophetic Leader, Shekhinah Int'l

Laura and Stephanie have been together doing land assignments since 2010. Together they have partnered with Holy Spirit and others to hear, invite and equip leaders and this team to navigate land assignments as the Lord gives the prophetic revelation. Laura has traveled the state for two decades and has a unique perspective regarding Michigan and the nation. She dreams and dreams and dreams and is often given a key component to start us on each new journey.

Favorite Team Quote: “The way out is through!”

Lhauren Singleton | Minister, The Bread House

Lhauren Singleton is a member of Bread House Church in Lansing, Michigan and has been a member of both our Dream team and the Prayer warrior team since September 2018. She has led regional assignments with this team in the past. Her primary APEST gift is “Apostle” and she functions in our midst as a preacher and intercessor. She has a heart for biblical justice and compassion. She uniquely shares both the love of God and his truth in a way that captivates hearts. She is a regional leader who is often used to bridge generations, denominations and cultures.

Favorite Team Quote: “You get it you give it!”

Jeanine Simpson | Musician, Writer, Producer, Mount Hope

Jeanine is passionate about the Arts. She is a musician, songwriter and producer of collaborative projects in the arts, and is working on her first movie script. A woman of so many talents but a mother at heart to many in the body of Christ. Her primary APEST gift is “Evangelist” and she functions as an intercessor, worshiper and evangelist on our team. She longs to see multitudes reconciled to Christ and the nations worshiping Him this is what drives her. She also longs to see the Bride strong in love and walking in unity. She has led us on team land assignments and is passionately in love with Jesus. She always has just the piece we were missing!

Favorite Team Quote: “Bring who you are!”

Yvette Chase | Pastor, Kingdom Ministries

Yvette is a pastor at Kingdom Ministries and a prayer warrior at heart. She loves God’s people and is passionate about His word and is a worshiper in the presence of God. She longs to see God’s children protected, healed and blessed with all the fullness of their inheritance in Christ Jesus. She helps her Pastor Terrence King and First Lady Cynthia King coordinate an annual statewide gathering called WOW – Women of Witness. Her primary APEST gift is “Shepherd” and she functions in our midst as a shepherd, worshiper, preacher and intercessor.

Favorite Team Quote: “We are in it to win it!”

Kamille Butler | Minister, Shekhinah International

Kamille is the youngest member of our team. Her APEST gift is “Teacher”. She is precious, powerful and and inspiration to us all. She is passionate about seeing abortion eradicated in our land and seeing her generation baptized with the glory and fire of God. She is a leader in her own right and functions as a teacher on our team as we are sent out together.

Favorite Team Quote: “Be beautiful you!”

Our Elders

“So guard your hearts. Be true shepherds over all the flock and feed them well. Remember, it was the Holy Spirit who appointed you to guard and oversee the churches that belong to Jesus, the Anointed One, which he purchased and established by His own blood.” – Acts 20:28

This team sets our kingdom culture and ensures that all we do aligns with the heart and word of God. They equip the body to absolutely surrender to Christ and receive all the fullness of His Grace to remain in His love and obey His word.

Stephanie ButlerSenior Apostolic Leader

Stephanie has ministered the word of God since 2005, powerfully sharing the revelation of Christ with those desiring to know Him more fully. Currently, she is the Founder & President of both the COGL Network and the Women of Glory Prayer Network. She is also an Advisory Board Member for the National Day of Prayer for Michigan and affiliated with the Heartbeat Coalition. Stephanie is ordained by Patricia King and her Women in Ministry Network. She is also an author and a leadership coach who works with regional pastors, NPO’s, government officials, and community leaders, to create a unified approach to advancing the kingdom of God in Lansing Metro and coaching other city leaders to do the same.

Favorite Quote: “Our love of God is measured by our everyday fellowship with others and the love it displays.” – Andrew Murray

Laura McMurtrySenior Prophetic Leader

Laura has been a minister of the word since 2007 and our prophetic leader since 2012. She is a government leader who is privileged to have kingdom influence across the state of Michigan. She serves as a Member of COGL Network’s Government Team, Patricia King’s WIMN Network, and is the founder of Metamorphosis Consulting. Currently, she is an elder ordained as a prophet for Shekhinah International, who functions prophetically in the region and the state. Also, Laura is the author of a prophetic blog entitled On Eagles Wings. Read about what God has shared with her on the latest blog entry On Eagles Wings.

Favorite Quote: “If you want to go fast, Go Alone. If you want to go far, Go Together!” – African Proverb

Shane ButlerSenior Shepherding Leader

Shane has been demonstrating the love of God through practical acts of love and service in the marketplace and neighborhoods 2008. Currently he is an elder whose primary APEST gift is “Shepherd”. He carries the Fathers heart to protect the elderly, women, and children, those most vulnerable in our society. He oversees our security, finances and helps with sound and conflict resolution as needed. He is a leader in the community. Shane is a straight shooter and has a great sense of humor, recognizing the importance of working hard and playing hard.

Favorite Quote: “Sir my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side for God is always right.” – Abraham Lincoln

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719 East Grand River Lansing, MI 48906

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