This page has been provided to answer commonly asked questions about Raffa Front-Line Ministries. An interview was conducted with Raffa Founder and President, Larry Reese. Below is a copy of that interview.

What does Raffa mean?
Where is Raffa Ministries located?
Is Raffa a church?
What is the difference between Raffa Ministries and Raffa Discipleship School?
What denomination is Raffa?
I've heard that Raffa is a prophetic ministry, what does prophetic mean?
Is Raffa only about the prophetic?
What is a Raffa Celebration?

Q: What does Raffa mean?
LR: Raffa is taken from the word "Rophe" (Jehovah-Rophe) which means "The Lord Who heals you" (Exodus 15:16). Although we spell the word differently, technically, it is pronounced the same. It defines (RAFFA) as the ministry we are. Our primary concern is to see to it that Christians are whole and healthy, by imparting spiritual principles in their lives through personal and intimate discipleship. I believe that if a Christian has a right, healthy knowledge of God's word, and is being discipled properly, then he is a healthy Christian.

Q: Where is Raffa Ministries located?
LR: Raffa Front-Line Ministries home office is located in Lawrenceville, GA, just a few miles outside of the Atlanta city limits.

Q: Is Raffa a church?
LR: Raffa Front-Line Ministries is not a church in and of itself. The primary goal of the ministry is not to grow a church but to disciple Christians, enabling them to have a strong, practical, vibrant life with Jesus Christ. Through careful and wise discipleship, which includes Fathering and Mentoring, the Christian is better able to serve in his/her local church body.

Q: What is the difference between Raffa Front-line Ministries and Raffa Discipleship School?
LR: Raffa Front-line Ministries and Raffa Discipleship School basically comprise each other. Raffa Front-line Ministries extends itself to any area, as the Lord leads, to minister to and bless area churches. Raffa Discipleship School is an extension of Raffa that targets the needs of the local church for discipleship. As we do this, we are enabling those who attend the school to reproduce themselves. In other words, when students finish the year long course of study in the school, they should prove to be better able to minister, share their faith, teach in classes, and share in public ministry, if they feel led to do so. As the founder of the ministry, I make the decision whether or not an individual is able to minister publicly or not.

Q: What denomination is Raffa?
LR: Raffa Front-line Ministries and Raffa Discipleship School does not hold to any particular denomination, as discipleship within itself is not denominational. We train men and women in the Word through practical (hands on) experience. All the students involved in Raffa Discipleship School are required to attend a local church. We do not tell them where to go to church. There are different denominational backgrounds represented in Raffa.

Q: I've heard that Raffa is a prophetic ministry, what does prophetic mean?
LR: Prophetic means not only "speaking" something that God is saying, but also doing what He says. Both accomplish God's will. Raffa's focus is to teach students to hear and recognize God's voice as they should, that way they become better equipped to be a blessing to whatever ministry they are called to.

Q: Is Raffa only about the prophetic?
LR: Raffa's focus is not limited to the prophetic. We train people to understand it more, but our overall focus is on preparing and equipping the student to know God, which includes many areas of interests. We are also available to come to churches for special programs. We want the local body involved.

Q: What is a Raffa Celebration?
LR: Raffa Celebrations are for the general public. It provides an atmosphere where people can get together have fun, fellowship, and enjoy the presence of God. It is not a setting intended to recruit people for different churches. Once the people leave the meeting, they are encouraged to attending whatever church they attend. The celebrations also give people an idea of what RAFFA is about.