Goal One: IGNITE! Revitalizing the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) in the life of every individual, church, and agency.
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." [New International Version (niv) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society]
The Great Commandments are the heart of our ministries; the Great Commission is our ministry. We are called to love God with all our total being and to love our neighbor with the same care we love ourselves. We do not invent the message or the mission of the church. Neither of these is a choice—they are both commands, commands from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Church of God Ministries and its transformational partners desire that all who travel under the banner of the Church of God reformation movement will understand that this transformational goal—revitalizing the Great Commission—requires discipleship.
Discipleship is about assisting persons to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Discipleship is about local congregations becoming discipling centers.
Discipleship is about the global work of the church focused on developing networks, resources, and centers around the world to help men and women everywhere to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
The resources you will find on this page will assist us all—personally and corporately—to fulfill this Commission from our Lord Jesus.
Over the next years, these resources will be refreshed, more fully developed, and new resources will be added.
Resources:
Leader Anointing: These links will take you to two resources—a video of an anointing service that took place during the North American Convention 2007. This video is for design purposes only. The second resource includes directions on how and why to anoint the leader(s) of your congregation as well as a script for the anointing service itself.
Anointing All: These links will take you to two resources—a video of Dr. Gilbert Stafford at the North American Convention 2007. This video is offered for you to use in a service of anointing that you might want to conduct. You will also find directions on how and why such a service might occur.
Praying for Ignition: This link will take you to prayer introduction designed to be shown prior to a time of prayer in which the congregation might be directed to ask God to help them move beyond their comfort zones to blast off—ignite!
Snedden, Brenda. Sermon: IGNITE! Revitalizing the Great Commission in the life of every individual, church, and agency. (audio, manuscript)
Preaching, Teaching, and Discussion Resources: IGNITE! Inspiration, guidance, and helps on how to preach and teach about Transformational Goal #1 can be found by clicking on this link. On the new page you will find a variety of resources written and developed by your fellow pastors and area administrators as they have, on their own, with their congregations, and with other pastors engaged in transforming the culture by being the body of Christ.
Ever wonder what those outside the church hear when we talk with them or about them? Ever wonder how to motivate the people of your congregation to a more compassionate outreach into their neighborhoods, workplaces, and friends? This video sermon illustration is a powerful look into how we inside the church look and sound to those outside:
www.Sermonspice.com: An Unspoken Plea
