LEADING FROM THE FUTURE: ELDER DAVID BRATTON SHARES HIS PROPHECIES GIVEN BY THE MASTER PROPHET

Elder David Bratton

Born and raised in Vallejo, California, Elder David Bratton has been making his mark as a world-renowned musician and songwriter. He is known for writing one of the most famous gospel songs, “Every Praise” that has been played in 60 countries and in 120 languages. Some of you may have heard this song performed during Sunday services at Zoe Ministries. His continuous success has allowed him the opportunity to write songs for gospel artists such as Vickie Winans, Timothy Wright, and the New York Fellowship Mass Choir, just to name a few. On top of these successes, for the past 3 years, he has dedicated his time as an elder and a minister of music at Zoe Ministries, and has assisted Archbishop E. Bernard Jordan’s musical needs. Elder Bratton and his wife, Elder Valena, and their children have become a staple of the Zoe Ministries family.

So, how did Elder Bratton make his way to Zoe Ministries 3 years ago? He stated,

“I actually got to Zoe in a very interesting way. A friend of mine, my brother, Stanley Brown, called me and said, ‘Hey, Dave, there's a pastor who needs a musician for Easter Sunday.’ I said, ‘You know what, it's at 11 o'clock. I'm free. I'm available.’ So, the night before, Stanley said, ‘Here's the address. Just ask for Bishop Jordan.’ I said, ‘Archbishop Jordan? I've known him for 25 years.’

On that particular Sunday, the previous musician was out of town. He's a jazz musician. He wasn't available for Sunday. So, I showed up at the church that Sunday morning. I walked in the door and Archbishop said, ‘David Bratton, what are you doing here?’ I said ‘Stanley sent me.’ He said, ‘I need somebody to work with me and my music ministry.’ I've been there ever since.”

In this season, Archbishop E. Bernard’s theme is “Leading From the Future.” Elder Bratton shares some of the prophecies given to him by Archbishop Jordan that were fulfilled. He stated,

“When I first met him [Archbishop Jordan], I was actually a musician at Rev. Ike's church. It was after one of Rev. Ike’s services, this was years ago, maybe ‘95/’96. I'm walking out the door and Archbishop Jordan is walking in and I speak to him and say, ‘Hello, Archbishop. How are you? I'm David Bratton.’ He says, ‘Nice to meet you.’ Then I kept walking and he says, ‘Hey, wait a minute. You are very wealthy, but your wealth is coming later. It's not coming now, but it's coming later.’ And he talks to me about what my music is going to do, that it's going to be around the world.

He talked about my son traveling before my son ever did the Lion King, Color Purple, and Thriller Live with Michael Jackson. He talked about my son traveling and performing throughout the world, which he did. He also talked about my music traveling throughout the world. He recently talked about me traveling more than I ever have and that's already starting to happen.

I've often thought that Archbishop Jordan lives 20 years ahead of everybody. So, sometimes what he's saying to you doesn't make sense because you're viewing it right now, but it's for something that's coming. He has always been on target and he is a good person, who loves his wife, family and ministry.”

In celebration of Archbishop E. Bernard Jordan’s 60 th

birthday, Elder Bratton shares a few words.

“I have watched him for 25 years and I always admired him because I always saw him giving 100% in ministry. I never heard wild rumors about him hanging out. I’ve always heard about him doing ministry, being with his wife, and being with his family. He always puts family first. It is that example of a family that has made such a great, tremendous influence in my life and my family. Many of my dreams in ministry have come to fruition since I've been at Zoe. He literally has changed my mentality about ministry and how to be effective in ministry, not just on the preaching side, or speaking side, but on the financial side as well. He is a life changer. I call him the life-changer.”

Final words to Archbishop Jordan…

“The Bratton family loves you dearly, and you know that anything you’re in, I'm in, because you’re in it. I just think you are a great man.” ~Elder Bratton