Friday, May 03, 2013

Welcome! Seven Diverse Churches, One Inviting Atmosphere


How seven small ethnic churches are applying fundamental ministry principles and experiencing steady growth and influence, often on a scale belying their size.

“I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (Revelation 7:9).

A unified and glorified Church seems more imminent in our increasingly interconnected world. Followers of Christ around the globe are cooperating in the Great Commission, strategizing at international conferences, and building interpersonal relationships through a range of Web resources. In the United States, an unceasing flow of internationals populate our colleges and communities and present an ever-expanding harvest of people for our churches.

The U.S. Assemblies of God is experiencing a 21st-century metamorphosis. A growing array of language and ethnic districts and fellowships are moving the larger Fellowship closer to an earthbound reflection of John’s heavenly vision. Seven churches offer seven reference points within a much larger picture of Christ-directed domestic outreach to the nations. These churches are applying fundamental ministry principles and experiencing steady growth and influence, often on a scale belying their size. Read more

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