Session 2 National conference "A colony of Heaven"

Hi Incredible leaders, here are some notes from session two of the conference, the speaker was our new national leader Tim Jack.

Tim spoke about the wonderful work 'Eternity' church are doing in Sydney and asked us the question 'how are we engaging with the community around us?' His Scripture was Heb 3:1 'Consider Jesus the Apostle and high priest of our faith.' Tim explained what the concept of an 'Apostle' was; lit a colonizer of heaven bringing the Kingdom of God to earth. They were 'sent ones' , ambassadors establishing distinctive communities where God reigns supreme. I wonder is that the way you see yourself? The 'Go ye" command is an apostolic command & our heritage is distinctly Apostolic in theology practice - it was the early pioneers of the Apostolic movement that obeyed the 'Go Ye' and brought this movement to Australia.

Tim sees the future of our movement as being very exciting. Opportunities abound locally & internationally.
there are 3 phases of change the national leaders want to initiate:
1.Every Church 're - engineer' change inward to outward / our focus must be outward to the needs in the community. (How are you doing this in your personal life / small group?)
2.Cultivate a selfless spirit. Sacrifice was the hallmark of early apostolic pioneers - we need to focus on the quality of our churches not quantity. Our members living out of a full gospel experience, a grand vision for their lives and a readiness to make sacrifices ( If your service to God is not 'hurting' you anywhere then are you living a 'sacrificial' life for Christ?)
3. Passion for souls translated into practical mission. the ACA has a desire to plant churches and ministry into Loas and is looking as a movement how to do this in the near future. (Love is the fuel of missions can you honestly say that you love the lost - and do nothing / give nothing to see them won to Christ?)
This session was a pivitol 'word' from God for me to review the relivancy of my leadership and ministry. I was heartened as some of it was also an encouragement and affirmation by God as much of this has been stirring in me this year. I challenge you as leaders across our church to let this sink deep into our spirits and allow God to  'shift' us and 'reposition' us with a loving dedicated & practical focus on the lost for the rest of 2010.
In Christ
Pastor Rhett.