
| "Re-igniting Vision by Transforming Ministry" |
| fulfillment of the authority given to it in Acts 1:8 “But when the Holy Spirit comes to you, you every part of the world." (NCV) Harvesters International Ministries is open to receive ministries from all strata of life and from any cultural background. Pastors and Ministry leaders will be equipped for the work of the ministry including the five- fold ministries of Ephesians 4:11...Apostles, prophets evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Once equipped, ministries will join together to advance the work of mission. Two major characteristics stand out: STRONG RELATIONSHIPS THAT UNITE Harvesters International Ministries incorporates a fellowship of leadership and interaction of churches and ministries. Relationships are fostered through a system of apostolic oversight and regional presbyteries. Mature five-fold ministries, properly joined to local churches and accountable to local pastors are available to minister to local churches and ministries and to help tie them together. All pastors and ministry leaders participate on a Leaders' Council for input and accomplishment. Leaders who have identified with Harvesters International Ministries come from different theological orientations. Commitment is to a common vision and interaction in fellowship ties them together. MISSION THRUST Harvesters International Ministry will walk in the authority and commission given in Acts 1:8, “But when the Holy Spirit comes to you, you will receive power. You will be my witnesses -- in Jerusalem, in all of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world." (NCV) In this authority we will equip the local church and ministry leaders to accomplish their commitment to Christ to spread the Good News of the Gospel to every part of the world. |