Partner and Friend Newsletter
Partner and Friend Newsletter – Envisioning the Future Together Report, May 7, 2011
Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, expounds the prophet Habakkuk (Chapter 2, v. 2); a voice God continues to bring understanding of the importance to communicating divine Kingdom plans and purposes yet emphasizing the tangible value of a visual focal point for people to reflect and build upon; particularly entering into uncharted times and seasons.
Historically, we know that when Israel was preparing to cross over Jordan, God provided Joshua a compass to follow, ‘the ark of the Covenant’, a visible divine structure to guide them to their destination. Why? “…for you have not passed this way before, Joshua 3:4.” Later, we discover the First Century church depending upon the presence of God through the agency of the Holy Spirit and Holy Scripture. Now, we continue as our forefathers to again embrace the Truth and Revelation to advance the purposes of the Kingdom of God.
Today, the Body of Christ is entering into new opportunities to touch humanity around the globe amidst unprecedented cultural shifts that equally challenge their ability to accomplish her earthly mission. These uncharted paths require us to stop – pray, examine, appraise, dialogue and plan with intentionality, if the outcomes are to fulfill and reproduce spiritual renewal and transformation.
On May 7, 2011, a gathering of partners and friends came together for the eleventh anniversary of GFANMI’s inception in Renton, Washington to reflect, rejoice and renew their shared journey with God’s emerging and expanding frontiers with the ministry.
Through presentations by leadership and staff, the awareness that change requires a choice and responsibility of action; which collectively they themselves engaged by first understanding the rapid ongoing shifts within twenty-first century society with its associated impact on trans-local ministry. Through group discussions, visionary interchange and dream team exercises, an anticipation of greater days ahead filled the auditorium, yet the awareness and value of implementing a ‘strategy of direction’ to fulfill God’s plans gave validity to developing a roadmap of change.
Gleaning perspectives on the present realities and future potential of GFANMI created community amongst the breakout sessions, particularly when asked for input on the strengths and weaknesses as a ministry raised the level of awareness amongst the attendees of their value and significance in reaching our potential together as God’s royal family, ministers and ambassadors.
Future workshops, training events and seminars are in development to help in the practical dynamics of ministry in every arena of life while maturing in character and living by intentionally embracing the blueprints that demonstrate the fullness of the Kingdom of God here on earth.
Let’s discover, dream, design and deliver the inexhaustible possibilities of God Kingdom in our homes, communities, churches and with GFANMI. Together we can make a difference and experience the outpouring of God’s Spirit on all flesh.
Maranatha!