...glory. There are banner makers who depend on other artists with more refined skills to contribute to their designs. This is all part of the Body working together

Who should carry banners? Physically, large banners require some upper body strength, good balance and enough stature to handle the scale of the banner. Spiritually, banner carriers are operating in the Levitical office of Gatekeeper. Those who have an understanding of the intercessory nature of banner ministry and a sense of the prophetic will be able to minister powerfully with appropriate banners. In processionals, the leader can impart understanding to those who are carrying the banners in a rehearsed event. We always desire for elders as banner bearers in our events, because those are the ones whom God has called to lift up a standard of righteousness before the people, these are those who sit on the spiritual gates of the city and have authority to give and deny access.

Where can I get information on how to build poles and stands for my banners? ZionFire's Banner Maker's Resource packet contains measured drawings and plans for stands, poles and finials. Dean is also happy to help those with additional woodworking questions in this area.

Can the ZionFire banners come to our church? Dean and Helena are often available to bring the ZionFire banners for workshops, concerts, and special events at the invitation of the church leadership. We would be happy to talk with you about arranging an event for your church.

Can we just rent some of the ZionFire banners for our event? We believe that the banners are best stewarded by being accompanied on any ministry trips they make. For this reason, we don't send the banners out without someone who knows how to minister with and take care of them

How do you travel with the banners? The banners are designed to break down for travel. They are rolled in a muslin sheet and packed in hard resin golf cases for airline travel.

How are they stored? The best way to store banners is hanging them their full length. They can also be stored in rolls. For years, we stored the ZionFire banner rolls under our grand piano. Thankfully, we have a facility now where they can be set up except when traveling.

Where do you get those extension flag poles? The aluminum extension poles we use to fly our large flags are actually golf-ball retrievers. You can purchase them at golf discount shops for about $20 for the 18-foot length. Remove the cup from the end and voila--a collapsible, lightweight flag pole.

I've seen people bow or kneel before banners; does that mean they are worshipping the banners? The banners are symbols of the character of God and His kingdom. When people acknowledge them, it is as representations of the truth and real presence of God. As emblems or icons, they are given honor much in the way we give honor to our national flag. No American questions the ceremony and reverence given the American flag. It represents something grave and beautiful. The red stripes remind us of the blood shed by men who died to preserve our freedom. For that sacrifice, we give them honor. How much more should we honor the sacrifice of Jesus, and the emblems that represent His truth? We do not worship banners any more than we worship the American flag. We allow the banners to direct our thoughts and attention to the glories of His kingdom with the respect and reverence warranted by such great truth. They merely point us to Him.