The Local Church as a Family

The Local Church as a Family

1. Introduction The theme for 2023, “Repositioning the Local Church for Maximum Impact in the Nations” (Col. 2:6-7 & 1 Thess. 2:19-20) requires a discussion of the local church or assembly. As God’s agent in the world, the local church is the “vessel” through...
Repositioning The Local Church for Evangelism

Repositioning The Local Church for Evangelism

Key Scriptural Verses: Isaiah 59:21; Isaiah 61:10; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 11:25-26;  Mark 2:1-5, Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15  1. INTRODUCTION – THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST’S COVENANT WITH GOD IS AN EVANGELISM COVENANT At the inception of The Church of...
The Local Church Upholding the Value of Godliness

The Local Church Upholding the Value of Godliness

“But godliness with contentment is great gain” 1 Timothy‬ 6:6‬ (ASV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ 1. INTRODUCTION We cannot give to the world what we don’t have. We are called to set our light to shine before men, that they may see our...
Sacrificial Giving and Tithing

Sacrificial Giving and Tithing

1. INTRODUCTION Repositioning the local church for maximum impact has implications for every aspect of the church’s life and ministry, not least the aspect of sacrificial giving and tithing. The significant role money plays in resourcing and developing the church...