Morningside celebrated the progress of its brand new Red Barn on Friday morning, recording a special episode of The Jim Bakker Show from inside the centerpiece of the ministry’s farm.

“The brand new barn is open!” Pastor Bakker declared in the opening minutes of the taping, drawing cheers from the packed audience that gathered for the first taping held inside the barn.

The audience was treated to music from Caleb, Harmony and the Morningside Band and a pancake breakfast cooked from the 20-year-shelf-life food that is offered by the ministry.

The episode, which is scheduled to air beginning Feb. 19, will give viewers a chance to see some of the exciting developments around Morningside, including the 65-foot-tall barn that will be an important component of the ministry’s agricultural endeavors during the last days.

Some of Morningside’s visitors had a chance to see the barn under construction over the past several months, as the barn has been a popular stop on the ministry’s guided tours, but the show taped Friday allows Morningside to introduce the structure to viewers around the world.

“It is a beautiful, beautiful place here,” Pastor Bakker said.

The pastor said a grand opening is planned for the ministry’s annual Fourth of July Celebration.

“So many different people throughout the winter time we brought here to this barn. They couldn’t believe it,” Lori Bakker said during the taping. “We would drive right in here and they would get out and look up and see this humongous barn and be so amazed at it.”

Pastor Bakker said the ministry has plans to expand its farm, and will soon begin working on a horse stable. Morningside has plans to move horses on-site after the stables are built, he said.

“You ain’t seen nothing yet for what God’s doing here,” Pastor Bakker said.

One of those horses, a black mare named Cocoa, was on set for Friday’s taping, getting a sneak peek at what is poised to be her future home. She was joined by a red horse named Dancer.

The colors of the horses caught the attention of special guest John Shorey, who repeated some of the preparation practices he outlined during his three seminars on Grace Street this week.

“Jim, I noticed there’s no white horse,” Shorey quipped. “Is the white horse out of the barn?”

Shorey was referencing the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse of Revelation 6. Pastor Bakker said the Biblical white horse, which represents the spirit of the antichrist, has been released.

The show also discussed steps people can take to prepare themselves for Christ’s return.

“Too many in the church don’t know that horse is already riding,” Pastor Bakker said. “He’s extended his reach all over the world. … We’re in that day.”

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