Life In The Spirit by: JR Polhemus

About the Author: JR Polhemus

Author. Pastor. Leader.

J.R. Polhemus, author of Life in the Spirit, lives in Castle Rock, Colorado with his wife Yvonne and is lead pastor of The Rock. His son Mike is the executive pastor of The Rock. His daughter, Anna, lives with her husband and two children in Costa Rica. JR has pastored The Rock for 28-1/2 years as well as speaking at conferences, services, men’s retreats, and YWAM bases, etc. His first book, Life in the Spirit, will bring you into a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, the most misunderstood part of the Godhead.
If you are interested in contacting him for a speaking engagement, please email him at jr@therock.org.

The first edition is under revision. The second edition will be available soon.

About the Book

From a troubled childhood, J.R. Polhemus’ search for meaning led him through alcohol, sports, sex, psychedelic drugs and life on a commune. He went on to run a Zen Buddhist center, but eventually encountered the Holy Spirit in a church in Big Sur, California. In due course, his journey brought him through Princeton Seminary and found him pastoring a church caught up in revival. A painful and public divorce brought it all crashing down and God revealed His Spirit to J.R. in even greater measure.

His hunger to know more of God and experience everything the Holy Spirit had for him sent him on this quest. Come; go with him so you too can experience Life in the Spirit.

Together we will explore:
• The Transforming Role of the Holy Spirit
• The Empowerment of the Holy Spirit
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• How the Holy Spirit Communicates with Us
• How the Holy Spirit Heals: Physically and Emotionally
• Speaking or Praying in Tongues
• The Comforting Role of the Holy Spirit

You can download and read the first chapter of Life In The Spirit by clicking here:

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What people are saying about Life in the Spirit:

Kris Vallotton

Bethel Church, Redding, CA

In his new book, Life in the Spirit, J.R. Polhemus shares his journey from the depths of despair to a place of peace, joy and power in the Holy Spirit. J.R.’s insights are inspiring, his stories are gripping, and his research is compelling. Yet Life in the Spirit is more than a theological study or a collection of exciting stories, it’s a training manual filled with wisdom, written from the front lines of the battle field of life. You won’t want to miss this book!

John Bevere

Messenger International

Life in the Spirit invites readers to live adventurously and climb to new heights in their faith. My friend J.R. will challenge and transform your perspective on what it means to follow the Holy Spirit. If you desire to deepen your relationship with Holy Spirit, this book is for you!

Graham Cooke

Author, Speaker, Consultant

J.R. is a leader, filled with the Spirit, who enjoys a wide-eyed sense of wonder about the Lord and His Kingdom. It shows up in how he speaks, acts and leads. I love his honesty in this book. We should all share stories of our needs, failings and growth opportunities created in us by the beauty and power of the Holy Spirit.