Times are challenging, but opportunities are great. We can only imagine what God is going to do in 2017, writes General Superintendent Chris Cartwright…
As I stepped into the role of General Superintendent at the leaders’ summit in Harrogate last May, I took the opportunity to call our leaders to a season of seeking God for the future. I have a strong conviction that it is time for Elim to come together in order to listen to what the Spirit is saying to us, to renew our commitment to the core issues of our calling and purpose and to step out with faith and renewed commitment into the fresh adventures that the Holy Spirit has for us in the seasons ahead.
We are beginning a year where we are calling every Elim leader, church and member to join with us in imagining that future and in starting to take the first steps to shape what Elim will look like and how we will respond to and engage with the people and communities around us in order to make Jesus known and to spread his transforming love and life. ‘Imagine – shaping Elim’s future’ is more than just a theme for our Summit this May; it is a timely call for us all to join together in the shared task of knowing and fulfilling God’s plan for the Elim Movement.
Read the full article in Direction Magazine
‘It is not a case of “any dream will do”, but a time for listening to one another and to the Holy Spirit’
‘The good news is that there is much life and health in Elim churches and people all across the nation and the world.’
‘It will be vital for us to be clear about our calling and vision and to establish the values and principles which bind us together.’
‘My prayer is that this year will be a remarkable year for us as a Movement – a year where we regroup around our core calling and identity as a Pentecostal Movement.’
This article is from the January 2017 issue of Direction Magazine. Order your copy today…
