Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Sixty-two GCI Generations Ministries leaders and supporters met last week near Dallas for GenMin’s annual camps and missions leadership summit. The summit focused on planning for the 18 GenMin camps and short-term missions trips that will be held in 2010 (see the list at http://genmin.gci.org/calendar.htm)..
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A highlight of the event was the passing of the GenMin leadership baton from Ted Johnston (on left), who has served as director of GenMin for the last ten years, to Greg Williams (in center). Anthony Mullins (right) will replace Greg as GenMin camps and missions leader. Ted Johnston will take up a new post on the CAD ministry development team as coordinator of CAD communications and resources.
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Another highlight of the summit was the active participation of young emerging leaders who are active in camp leadership, in developing ministries within existing churches, and in helping to start new churches.
Regarding new churches, we were excited to hear from Aaron Armstrong of the progress of Ground Zero, a new GCI church plant in the Denver area (see their website at http://groundzerochurch.com/), and Janet Morrison of “The Great Commission Trips” team.
Tucson, Arizona
Tammy Tkach, wife of Pastor General Joseph Tkach, was guest speaker on February 7 at Grace of God Fellowship in Tucson, Arizona. Her sermon subject was “The Trinity.” After services, there was a special potluck and a time of fellowship and sharing. Pictured, left to right: Pastor Ted and Lila Millhuff, Tammy Tkach, Pastor Tom and Michelle Landess.
Tagatay, Philippines
A Church Planting Basic Training Course was held at the Christian Development Center in Tagaytay City February 16-18. Steve Elliott and Jun Sabate of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) facilitated the training.
The 35 participants who attended the training came from Grace Communion International, Evangelical Free Church of the Philippines, Agape Campus Ministry, Philippine Missions Association and the Conservative Baptist Association of the Philippines.
Dr. Randy Bloom, Director of Church Multiplication Ministry, represented Grace Communion International USA. Called “Boot Camp 101,” the course was also facilitated by Dr. Prisco Aloca, Jeff Martinez, and Noel Andreneda of Evangelical Free Church of the Philippines.
Prayer Request
Remember that prayer is the battleground where we fight the good fight of faith. Let’s encourage everyone to join together in prayer, for we belong to Christ, and by the Spirit it is in Christ that we pray. Prayer and other spiritual activities help keep our hearts in tune with God and remind us of who we are in Christ. He is our all in all, and in him we are eternally beloved of the Father and blessed to share his good news with others.
Love from my family to yours,
Joseph Tkach
