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Final Command Action Manual
 

by Claude King, coauthor of Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God
Before ascending into heaven Jesus gave one Final Command (Great Commission) to His disciples that He restated in a number of ways to assure that they would not forget. Yet today most of our church members have no involvement in making disciples or being His witnesses. This 112 page workbook provides seven steps to help every member find his or her place in the harvest fields and begin obeying the Final Command together with the rest of the Body of Christ. Leader's material is included for small groups or churchwide use. Mobilize your entire congregation for obedience to the Final Command.

 

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May I share this emessage with you? As an encouragement to those called to pray for my ministry...
 

1.    SAN FRAN: PRAYER - OUR UNTAPPED RESOURCE
 

>From: Prayusasf@aol.com

Our Untapped Resource is Pray U.S.A.!'s newest seminar, and was developed for both new and experienced Christians to grow into a deeper communication with their Heavenly Father.  Pray U.S.A.!'s founders, Bill and Pam Malone, will be presenting topics which include: "How Do I Know God Hears Me?", "What Happens When Men And Women Pray?", "The Results Of Prayer", "Taking Your Problems To God", Hindrances To Prayer", and much more.  Our Untapped Resource Seminar includes a 60 page workbook, 10 hours of teaching with practical application (prayer times) and a certificate of completion.
To be held at:
               Voice of Pentecost Church
               1970 Ocean Ave.
               San Francisco, CA 94127
               
Registration of $30.00 includes workbook.
Dates:    Monday      July 22 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
               Tuesday     July 23 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
               Thursday    July 25 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
               Saturday     July 27 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Call for further information and to register:  415-333-1970  
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>From: Louise Ferrebee  <Ferrebee04@aol.com >
>At: The B & B Media Group, Inc. / 630-690-0642

PlanetWisdom.com's In the Gap 2002 week-long prayer vigil exceeds goal

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX-PlanetWisdom.com  held its second worldwide In the Gap Internet prayer vigil during the week of April 1-7, 2002.  According to Mark Matlock, president and founder of WisdomWorks Ministries that includes PlanetWisdom.com, students as far away as Botswana participated in the event.   Students signed up to pray in half-hour time slots during the prayer effort which is based on Ezekiel 22:30.  

Over 600 students participated, and their efforts resulted in 580 hours or more of continuous prayer in one week.  Seven countries were represented including Finland, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Botswana and the United States.

"We even had students signing up to pray for the next week," says Matlock, of the enthusiasm he saw displayed by the teens.

Following are a few responses from In The Gap 2002 student participants:

"During In the Gap, I fasted one meal a day-lunch!  It was quite hard because during lunch, while the rest of my friends at my public school were eating, I got up and walked around our commons area and around our campus praying!  I have not yet seen any specific results, but I know the seed has been planted, and God will reap the harvest!" - Sarah

"I had an amazing time in prayer.  Lately I have to admit that I have been really busy, and I have not been regular in my devotions or prayer time.  Now, because of this week of prayer, I am back in my devotions and have a longing to know [God] more.  I am at peace, and I am reassured of what a mighty God we serve." - Jessica

"This was my second year of participating in In The Gap, and, like last year, it was an unforgettable experience." - Katy

For more information, go to www.PlanetWisdom.com   or www.WisdomWorks.com
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>From: "Doug Small" <dougsmall@aliveministries.org>
 
For the last several years, city leaders from across the south, particularly those involved in a "prayer-summit" type city-impact launch, have met for dialogue at Shocco Springs Baptist Campground in Talladega, AL (between Birmingham and Atlanta, just south of I-20).
 
This year, the meeting will focus on "city-stories." Instead of training or sharing from IRM leadership, we will showcase the stories of prayer, breakthrough and renewal which are emerging out of the various cities.
 
In the last five years, I have been physically in about 53 SE USA cities, meeting with pastoral groups. We have seen about 25+ cities go to summit. About 20 of those cities have an ongoing pastoral prayer movement in the city, and out of that some city-impact process. We want to hear from the city-leaders who feel they have something to share.
 
Among those I hope will be sharing are the following:
 
Jacksonville, FL - the growth of the movement there, and the city-impact is incredible. A must-hear story for those moving forward in city-leadership paradigms, pastoral and marketplace coalitions, press conferences in behalf of pastoral unity, the black-white bonds of support and understanding.
Tuscaloosa, AL - just had their first marketplace summit with about 90 leaders present. Among them was the Superintendent of Schools; the President of the Chamber of Commerce; University personnel; Business leaders - a great variety. Now, a "business sector" prayer retreat is planned, along with an educators prayer retreat. The goal? To see marketplace leadership emerge in each of these streams that can be envisioned to see renewal in the whole of the city.
Little Rock, AR - Still learning how to adapt the "Sharefest" events they have had to other cities as models of incarnational evangelism.
Miami, FL - Here is our most diverse multicultural city. And there, we recently experience the fall of a key leader - impacted the whole city. Multiple issues here. How do create a genuinely multicultural, city-Church? How do we restore fallen leaders at the city level? Latin American Mission has taken the lead in Miami, in stewarding the prayer and renewal movement there. For a number of years, the growth of the movement was flat. In the last two years, they have seen upward movement, more pastors joining the movement.
Atlanta, GA - Here is the heart of the south. What we are learning here is that we may have to process some of our cities in pieces. Randy Haviland has emerged as a leader of a coalition of ministries and churches in the city.
Charlotte, NC - they are mapping the city. Lighthouses here have become a key part of the strategy which is networking not only pastors, but also churches. Bob Lowman has been deployed to become a full-time catalyst in the city. Here is another metroplex, not as complicated as Atlanta, but still seven counties in two states.
Joplin, MO - they have opened a healthcare facility and a citywide prayer room. Also, doing prayer outreaches to Central America.
Branson, MO - In connection with Silver Dollar city, they have opened a prayer office for the city and are partnering in ways to make Branson not only a mecca for family entertainment, but a place of spiritual renewal as well. Not without challenges. New pastors are "called" to Branson every week. New church starts and washouts, have become standard fare. Special challenges in a city with a high tourist population.

We are interested in YOUR STORY as well. Stories which need to be told revolve around:
 
City-leadership models, bonds, education, mission and purpose - forward looking transformation plans.
Research of the various kinds:
Spiritual Mapping - City History
Harvest Force
Harvest Field
Demographics
Compassion Needs Assessment
Power Mapping

Pastor Healing and Restoration
Church renewal out of prayer summits, gatherings, etc.
Adaptation of prayer-summits to the local church, city-church, area.
Models for pastoral prayer and spiritual growth following the summit.
Marketplace Summits (Layering prayer in the city)
Formation of City "Prayer Councils"
Intercessors networking in the city, training, deployment
Resources that have been developed, modified, adapted.
Funding .... the BIG one!

If your leadership team feels they have a contribution they would like to make to the gathering, please respond by email or phone  ASAP for consideration to the program.
 
Here is a special area we are working on. Silver Dollar City, near Branson, has developed a city foundation for pastoral renewal and the community spiritual enrichment. They have providing significant funding for the renewal efforts in Branson. They have offered to be present to share the model - (not the money) - but the model for structuring their foundation. It is becoming increasingly clear, that we have donors who look beyond their churches for noble causes to which to give. Seeing nothing between the local church and high-profile national ministries, the city itself is left unfunded. We must create a financial vehicle - one which is not focused on one organization in the city, but upon the funding the cause of renewal and transformation itself. This is one of the items we want to talk about at the gathering Talladega.
 
Here are the dates:
    September 2 - 4, 2002
    Monday: 6:00 p.m. - Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
    The price for two nights, lodging on site (double occupancy) is yet to be worked out.
    Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center; Talladega, AL
    Sponsored by International Renewal Ministries, SE USA; Alive Ministries: Project Pray
 
More information as it is available.  Blessings, Doug Small
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>From: "Rob Edwards" <DiscipleMaker@arilion.com>

I'm Rob Edwards, and I've been facilitating the organization of Northside Community Ministries, linking about a dozen churches from about 7 denominations and across racial lines on the north side of Norfolk, Virginia.

I am attaching the various statements that they have drafted per your request.  They have also adopted articles of incorporation, bylaws and a constitution for their board of directors. They have applied for a corporate charter, and are in the process of applying for 501(c)3 status.

Facilitating the writing of these statements was the most incredible thing I've ever witnessed in 20+ years of ministry!
Blessings!  Rob
 

Northside Community Ministries
A Call to Service

 

We, congregations of the Christian faith community on the north side of Norfolk, Virginia, formally join together to create and establish Northside Community Ministries.

-We, the members of the body of Christ, confess that the current division within many parts of this Body of believers is not pleasing to God.

- We commit, in word and deed, to stand together, united in our love for Jesus Christ, for His Body of believers, and for those desperately lost in sin.

- We believe that God’s Word affirms the functional, visible unity of the Body of Christ without compromising the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

- We believe that our purpose is to foster relationships among our congregations by affirming the value of inter-church cooperation, which will enable us jointly and individually to address individual and community needs of residents within our area. We agree to do so by sharing our resources, coordinating ministries, and providing needed services and spiritual ministry.

- We pledge our support through our Spirit-led prayer, seasonal worship, educational endeavors, common financial commitment, sharing of facilities, and congregational volunteers.

- We further believe that the only hope for our churches, community, and country, is a God-ordained, Christ-centered, Spirit-led awakening.  It is toward that end that we joyfully join together to symbolize our common mission to serve.


 

OUR PURPOSE
 

The purposes of Northside Community Ministries are to promote relationships between pastors and local churches on the north side of Norfolk, Virginia, and to enable them collectively to address individual and community needs of residents within that area, by sharing resources, coordinating ministries, and providing needed services.

 

OUR MISSION
 

The mission of Northside Community Ministries is to nurture and build cooperative relationships between pastors and local churches, in cooperation with other organizations and individuals, to provide support services and spiritual ministry to people in need on the north side of Norfolk, Virginia.

 

OUR VISION
 

Our vision is to be a life-giving community of Kingdom building Christians transforming the north side of Norfolk, Virginia.  (Psalm 127:1)

 

OUR SHARED CORE VALUES
 

Because we pray, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done,” Northside Community Ministries holds to these core values:

… The reconciliation of people to God and to each other.
 

All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:18-20, NIV

… The functional, visible Unity of the Body of Christ
 

“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.  I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
John 17:20-23, NIV

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Ephesians 4:3-6, NIV

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:28, NIV

… Servant Ministry to the whole person
 

Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:42-45, NIV

Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until that day when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God, who calls you, is faithful; he will do this.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, NLT

‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’
Matthew 25:40, NASB
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5.    NORTH VIRGINIA:
    TRANSFORMATION CONFERENCE REPORT
 

>From: "Jack Stagman" <fai@megapipe.net>
 
On behalf of our team here in Northern Virginia we wanted to thank you for making the effort to be with us (April 19-20, 2002).   George was a real blessing to us at the conference. We want to give God the glory for starting a fire in Northern Virginia. We had representatives from a number of counties present. People enjoyed seeing both Transformation one and two and the new Fiji release. The practical video on the Core Principles of Transformation is an excellent tool.
 
I had one pastor already report that he had showed the Transformation video during this past Sunday service and resulted in his whole congregation spending a further one and a half hours repenting and weeping before the Lord. This pastor further said that God has been hounding him since we started the conference on Friday and just  cries when he speaks to people. He is totally consumed with God's presence and love.
 
Four positive aspects came out of the conference which requires further follow up and work:
 
1) We already have the commitment of ten leaders who have taken up George's invitation to travel for further training to where you are. We will try and obtain representation from other counties in Northern Virginia and expect at least 15 that will be willing to attend. I am writing to you now while the iron is hot so that you can advise us of possible dates and cost implications.
 
2) We want to move towards adopting Lighthouses as a lifestyle in our churches here in Northern Virginia. We believe that Alvin Van deGriend has a God appointed vision which we need to support this vision to help change the spiritual environment of our families and community. Alvin laid a very good foundation at the conference and then again on Sunday April 21 through  Pastor Jeff Good of  Christ Community Church. We are committed to work with Alvin in our region.
 
3) We believe that what Rev Smiley Papenfus from South Africa had to offer through the add 100 cell structure and Fishers of men will be adopted by a number of churches to Pray in the harvest, evangelize the harvest and shepherd the harvest. Further training will also be required here.
 
4) The concept presentation by Dr Denny Nissley of taking the church outside the four walls through a family festival was well received. A steering committee is already in place In Loudoun County, Virginia and they are planning to involve a minimum of 50 churches and feed 10,000 people on September 7, all free of charge to the community. We also saw the corporate impact of reaching a city through the presentation by Reggie Register of Life events ministries. We want to partner and support the DC Mall event with Luis Palau  during 2003
 
We see that the four projects above blend in nicely , working towards the transformation process. We are making a start and giving our prayer legs.
 
Thank you both again for your ministry and commitment to advance the Kingdom of God,  Jack Stagman, Conference Chairman.
540-338-0409
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>From:  Robert E. Fisher  <emailupdate@spiritualrenewal.net>

*National Solemn Assembly

A new six-page, full color brochure giving all the details concerning the National Solemn Assembly is now off the press. It tells the story of what is going to happen in Washington, DC this coming October 8-9 and provides important registration information. If you would like to have a copy (or a number for distribution), please let us know.

Support for the NSA continues to grow in the DC area. In recent meetings with key leaders, the consensus seems to be that this is God's time to send revival to the nation's capital and that  solemn assembly is one of the important scriptural ingredients He will use to accomplish that purpose. The exceptionally positive response to the NSA is a strong affirmation that this is a "God thing" and not just another meeting.

Opportunity is still available to become a member of the Group of 120. The only requirement for membership in this select group is the commitment to pray every day for the anointing of God to be upon the National Solemn Assembly. If you would like to join in this important effort, please let us know by return e-mail. We will keep you updated on NSA developments.
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>From: "Darlene Cothron" <cothron@hotmail.com>

The "Evangelistic Strategies and Networking Ministers Breakfast" on April 27, 2002 at the Oak Lawn Hilton was a tremendous blessing.  It has been quite encouraging to meet others of like mind and purpose who desire to see the Chicago region transformed by the power of God.  We have had the opportunity to meet with other ministry leaders since the Ministers Breakfast either in person, by phone, or email so the networking continues.  Susanne Marder of "Pray Chicago!" put me in touch with Phil Miglioratti who led and facilitated the "One Great City" meeting in 2000.  At this meeting, pastors and ministry leaders gathered together to share information, network and strategize.  They have continued to meet together since the initial meeting, that in doing so, God's plans and purposes for our GREAT CITY would be revealed.  Pastor Phil Miglioratti is also the facilitator of the National Pastor's Prayer Network.  Since hearing of the Ministers Breakfast and receiving the information regarding our meeting, our slide presentation has been posted on their website.  
 
If you are interested in viewing the slides from the "Evangelistic Strategies and Networking Ministers Breakfast" or in obtaining information about "Pray Chicago!," please go to the following web address: http://www.praychicago.net/ocg/OneGreatCity.htm
 
Let us TOGETHER as One Body seek the Lord in prayer, obediently follow His leading, and fulfill the Great Commission.
 
Blessings, Evg. Darlene Cothron
(866) 857-9880
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>From: "Jeff Beacham" <firepowerministries@attglobal.net>

CITY COVENANT COALITION held its second annual MASTER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE 2002 “CONVERGENCE” April 25 – 27 hosted by Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, Jamaica NYC. Keynote speakers included: Bishop Joseph Garlington, Rev. Dr. Floyd Flake, Dr. John Kelly and Bishop Roderick Caesar.
also speaking were Pastor Beverly Caesar, Pastor Joyce Mattera, Pastor Jeff Beacham, Pastor Robert Cassara , Pastor Dennis Bambino, Pastor Victor Nazario, Pastor Gary Hartley and Evangelist Lenny Weston
Topics included:
· “Keys To Longevity, Effectiveness And Integrity”
· “Financial Empowerment And Biblical Management"
· “Strategies For A Successful Youth Ministry"
· “Strategies For Successful Ministry Transitions"
· “Order, Administration And Anointing"
· “Strategies For Effective Communicators"
· “Releasing People Unto Purpose"
· “Strategies For Successful Worship And Sound Ministry
    CCC Executive Council member Dr. Joseph Mattera comments; "This event featured some of the key spiritual leaders in our region and in the Body of Christ. Our goal was to have seasoned urban practitioners who have a passion for strengthening the local church and establishing the Kingdom of God. Our desire was to infuse each of our sessions with a combination of "information", inspiration" and "application" so that attendees would go home with practical strategies that can immediately impact their personal lives, families, churches, ministries and region."
    At a special leadership luncheon, Dr. Floyd Flake spoke on "Keys To Longevity, Effectiveness And Integrity.” At this "historic" luncheon, which was also attended by some key politicians and public figures, some of the "Church Fathers” who pastor in New York city were honored for their faithful service of over 20 years and presented with special plaques from the CCC leadership. The honorees were Bishop Roderick Caesar, Apostle Luciano Padilla, Bishop Ezra Willliams, Bishop Arthur Davenport, Pastor Dan Mercaldo, Pastor Robert Johansson, Dr. Floyd Flake and Dr. Marcus Roberts.
    CCC Regional Leadership Council Member, Pastor Dennis Bambino comments; “The Conference was truly a convergence of Kingdom leadership: Joe Garlington, Floyd Flake, Roderick Caesar and John Kelly along with regional leaders. Powerful plenary sessions imparted strategies for the church in areas of worship, warfare, and penetrating society with the Gospel. Kingdom principles to be used at the local and regional levels were imparted in areas of order, administration, and anointing, empowering people for purpose, financial empowerment and management, starting and maintaining effective youth ministry, strategic communication, and strategies for proper leadership transition.
    With all that, the highlight of the conference was a ceremony honoring the fathers of our city for their years of service, faithfulness and integrity. This historic recognition of the fathers was felt to release a blessing to the entire city. The conference had depth of teaching and breadth in its spiritual impact on the climate of our city.”

The Second Annual City Covenant Coalition conference "Master Strategies of the New Millennium, Convergence 2002" was sponsored by:
* The Love Express, The Tri-State's Largest Christian Newspaper.
* Concerts of Prayer, Greater New York.
* WMCA 570 AM Christian Radio
* WWDJ 970 AM Christian Radio
* Dr Joseph Mattera, Resurrection Church, Brooklyn NY.
* Bishop Roderick Caesar, Bethel Gospel Church, Jamaica Queens NY.
* Pastor Dennis Bambino, Christian Family Fellowship, Farmington NY.
* Pastor Robert Cassara, New Life Christian Fellowship, Darien CT.
* Pastor Gary Hartley, Christ Fellowship, Elizabeth NJ.
* Pastor Victor Nazario, Calvary Christian Fellowship, Harlem NY.
* Pastor John Picarello, House On The Rock, Staten Island NY.
* Evangelist Lenny Weston, Vision Ministries, Ohio.
* Pastor Jeff Beacham, Firepower Ministries International, NJ.

Report compiled by: Pastor Jeff Beacham, Chairman, Regional Leadership Council, CCC firepowerministries@attglobal.net 
For more information on CCC call (718) 436- 0242
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>From: NECPrayer@cs.com

ENCOURAGING NEWS FROM HARVARD!

A dynamic night of prayer and worship took place recently at Harvard with 275-300 students attending!  It was eye-opening to see so many Christian students gathered at once for an opportunity to worship together and pray for one another.  A new sense of unity is being birthed at Harvard!

FROM THE BOSTON AREA:

Last night I attended the Greater Boston Baptist Association.  Ignatius Memeirus said that the Association had been established 10 years ago with 8 churches; it is now 91 churches!

Another report by Steve Squires said that he had started Bible studies all over Boston by requesting to work with and tutor the tough cases in schools.  These became more than 18 Bible study groups!

Pray for the ministry to the Restafariens at Old Colony Jail.
God bless you all!
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Send your connection or conversation to phil@nppn.org
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>From: "JLC" <voicesofprayer@alltel.net>
 
      God works in such an orderly manner.  As people come into relationship with Him through prayer, it is natural that they will begin to love the things He loves and desire to move where He is moving. I think that's part of the reason why God's movement, calling Christians to take their faith to work, has been called "the strongest move of God today" (H. Blackaby).  When we start to listen to God, we begin to move where He is moving.
 
      Last May in Atlanta, we had the fourth gathering of people who are joining God as He calls ordinary Christians to make their workplace a ministry platform.  At this year's Summit there was a good balance between pastors who were seeking answers on how to equip their people to minister in the workplace, Christians who were hearing the call to take their faith to work, and marketplace ministries (those who are developing materials and providing support to help Christians  take their faith into their spheres of influence).
 
     Below is a thumbnail sketch of last week's Summit.  I think you will be blessed by the testimonies and by seeing where all this prayer is leading.
 
     If you are moving your congregations in this direction, contact me for links to resources.  Next year's Summit has been set for the first week in April.  Hope some of you and members of your church will be in attendance.
 
God bless, Jan Christie, Voices of Prayer
voicesofprayer@alltel.net
 
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Leaders Cite Special Move of God at ICWM in Atlanta
Os Hillman, May 16, 2002

"I've been to a jillion conferences and church events over the years, but I've never experienced anything like this. Where has this been all my life?!"

Atlanta, Georgia – The International Coalition of Workplace Ministries (ICWM) Leader’s Summit was held in Atlanta May 8, 9 & 10. More than 130 men and women from six nations and twenty-one states from the US gathered in Atlanta to learn what God is doing in the faith and work movement.

"It was the fourth and, by far, the best gathering we have ever had since we began hosting this event,” said Os Hillman, president of the ICWM. "Our intercessory prayer team had been meeting since February and prayed specifically that the Lord would allow the attendees to have a special encounter with the Lord at the summit. We did not want simply a content-driven’ summit. The Lord exceeded our expectations. Many were touched by the Lord's presence at our gathering."

The summit gathered three distinct groups in the faith and work movement which included pastors and church leaders, for-profit business organization leaders, and nonprofit workplace ministry leaders. The unique perspective from each group provided much dialogue for the attendees.

The summit began with two presentations, one by Os Hillman on Go’s Move in the Workplace today and Geoffrey Shattock of the Worknet Partnership in England on God’s move in Europe. The Thursday night session featured Romain Zannou, a pastor from Benin, Africa who led the president of his nation to Christ. Zannou challenged the attendees to return to the basics of God’s call for every believer – “to love the Lord with all your heart. It is from this basic truth that all else would come,” he said.

The summit featured many interesting forums and workshops such as a presentation by Steve Hyland, an executive with Coca-Cola world headquarters regarding the recent launch of the Coca-Cola Christian Fellowship and the CDC (Center for Disease Control) Christian employee association. Other presenters included pastors who admitted to contributing to the sacred and secular divide by not affirming the call that men and women have in the workplace.

International representatives from Malaysia, Trinidad, Canada, South Africa, West Africa, and England acknowledged the movement is international. Many said they were now able to take what they learned at the summit and communicate with their constituencies in their countries.

The 2003 summit has been announced for Atlanta April 2-4 at Simpsonwood Retreat Center in Atlanta.

Couldn't make the International Coalition of Workplace Ministries Summit? We'll bring the summit to you. The ICWM Summit Audio Tapes are available.

The complete set of 16 audio tapes from the ICWM Summit are now available. Click here to learn more. Listen to these to get a great understanding of what God is doing in the workplace today and share it with your pastor and other workplace leaders. Order ICWM Summit Audio Tapes <http://www.marketplaceleaders.org/displayroom/category.nhtml?catuid=10121>  

Following are the comments from several who attended the summit.

“I really enjoyed the Summit. As a business person I had attended many industry specific conferences. None came close to what I experienced at ICWM. The content was inspiring and encouraging. There was a genuine closeness that developed among attendees. And the location was terrific. God was clearly present.”

“I got quite a response from most of the laypersons - and I guess it is a little unusual for a layman to hear a pastor who tells them what they have already found to be true - and I am grieved that most pastors are so blinded to how they really feel about visionary laymen.”

“It was an encouragement to be around so many that have been given a similar vision from God, all independent from one another, regarding the workplace. Each of us has felt as though we were given a unique ‘assignment’ from the Lord, yet God has been orchestrating a much larger strategy which includes all of us”

“I can not tell you how much I appreciate you, your work, and how much I enjoyed the ICWM Summit. You are influencing more than you are aware. In the next couple weeks I am going to explore the possibility of bringing together up to five Workplace Ministry groups in the Charlotte area and then begin forming partnerships with area Churches to impact the Charlotte area for Christ through Workplace Ministry. I feel very comfortable speaking to business leaders about WP Ministry but not yet for pastors. Several ICWM speakers spoke of the difficulty of reaching certain pastors concerning WP Ministry. This is where you can help. What I need is a scriptural theological persuasive argument prepared specifically for pastors explaining why churches should reach out in partnership with: (A). Outside Workplace Ministry groups (B). Develop Workplace Ministries within their own church.”

Just wanted to express to you my thanks for such a wonderful conference/summit! I came with high expectations but it went far beyond anything I could have anticipated!! One concern I had before attending the conference was that there would be another ‘wall’ between pastors and people doing ministry in the church versus people doing ministry in the marketplace. THANK YOU for standing in the gap and clarifying that this movement is not to divide but to embrace all ministry. We are partners in ministry and need each other.”

“The Conference probably did many things for me. But the one that stands out for right now is that God renewed my call to help CEO's learn how to make their business their ministry. I will be going over all the materials I received in the next several days and I am sure there are things I will implement in my business.”

“I'll be sending you a longer note later in the week, but didn't want the week to start without affirming your efforts. As a good old Baptist, the worship services were quite different than I'm accustomed to, but I'll confess to enjoying immensely watching Christians worship their Lord exuberantly. While I don't clap or raise my arms, I was not in the least ever made to feel uncomfortable.”

For more information on this summit please contact Os Hillman, president, International Coalition of Workplace Ministries at os@marketplaceleaders.org 678-455-6262.  <http://www.marketplaceleaders.org>   
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>From: Kev <kmeador@intop.net>

Phil, Thank you for you web site and your ministry.  I will be praying for you and your ministry.  Keep up the fine work; God will honor it.  God bless you richly, Kevin Meador

P.S.:  My heart and my ministry is prayer also.  If you have an opportunity, you can visit our web site: http://www.prayerclosetministries.org
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