The Bible says in Proverbs 29:18
"Where there
is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is
he.". Another definition of the word perish is "to cast off
restraint". We also see in Habakkuk 2:2, "Then the LORD answered
me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he
may run who reads it…” God has given
our pastor a vision to reach and impact our
community, and we have seen God move in us to fulfill it! Our vision is as
follows...
1. To be a house of prayer and worship for all nations, creating an atmosphere saturated and permeated with the presence, power and Glory of Almighty
God.
(Mark 11:17, Isaiah 56:7)
2. Build the church through spirit-led evangelism.
(Mark 16:15-20)
3. Make disciples that will have an impact for Jesus in the home, neighborhood, work place, city, state, nation and world.
(Matthew 28:18-20)
4. Develop leaders by mentoring Godly character, ethics, etiquette, integrity, honor, humility, loyalty and faithfulness.
(1 Timothy 3:1- 8, 4:6)
A more detailed version follows...how we will implement this vision:
1. Build the Church
through...
Lifestyle/Relational,
Spirit-led Evangelism
Neighborhood Bible Fellowships
Hospital Chaplaincy Program
Prison Ministry
Television Ministry
Missions: Taking teams to help in the field
Church Planting
2. Make Disciples
by...
Raising up a Discipleship Training
Center
Helping People get full of the Word, love and faith
Training Prayer warriors who are Holy; Dedicated/equipped;
On fire, full of God and Dangerous!
3. Develop Leaders
by...
Mentoring and helping with character development
Recognizing leadership potential
Unwrapping ministry gifts
Giving people teaching , preaching, and leadership opportunities
"Go teach my people faith"
Jesus spoke to
Rev. Kenneth
E. Hagin early on in his ministry and said, "Go teach my people
faith". That same call is still being fulfilled around the world, and
here in Reno today! Jesus again spoke to Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin and said “Start a bible School for those called to the ministry and raise up other men and
women of God to Go Teach My People Faith”
(Includes
Pastor David Oberg, class of '84)
“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the
word of faith, which we preach…” Romans 10:8
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