2 Corinthians 3:18 | ACTS 1:8 | 1 PETER 2:9310 | ISAIAH 60:133
"The Church" Defined
Jesus Christ As The Firm Foundation
- We exist to herald that Jesus is The Messiah - The Anointed One - Prophet/Priest/King (Matt. 16:16)
- He is the head of the church (Col. 1:18-20)
Empowered By The Spirit for Evangelistic Action
- Since Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has been the master builder.
- The Spirit is Kinetic (Acts 1:8)
We Are His People: Created For His Glory & For Good Works
- The redeemed Saints are the earthly Agents of God (1 Pet. 2:9-10)
- Masterpieces created anew in Christ for good works (Eph. 2:10)
The Church Of Pentecost: Rooted In Covenant
God's first Covenant with The Church of Pentecost dates back as far
as 1931. This was confirmed in 1940 at the Easter Convention in
Winneba and was reconfirmed at the 1948 General Convention at
Koforidua.
- It is not because of how few or many you are in membership but according to my divine and eternal purpose and goodwill for my Church.
- That He God would raise a nation out of Africa that would be a spearhead and light to the world, heralding the Second Coming of Jesus our Lord.
- That the Gold Coast has been chosen to fulfill this eternal will and purpose of God.
The COP Covenant In American Soil: In 3 Chapters (1988-2025
- Cultural & Spiritual Preservation (1988-1999)
- First generation immigrants in search of better economic opportunities
- Also a community in search of a place to preserve our cultural and spiritual identities
- The church: A space where traditions, languages, and customs are kept alive.
- 2. Bridging Two Worlds (1999-2017)
- A clear dichotomy emerges between the first-generation immigrants and their children/youth
- PIWCs, PENSA Ministry, and emphasis on professional development emerge to confront inter-generational challenges
- Evolving Worship Styles
- 3. Faith at Cultural Crossroads (Present)
- Applying the Gospel in a Post-Christian America
- Post-COVID cultural reality and spiritual crisis - <wokeism= and Evangelical= crisis of faith
- Path to multi-cultural, multi-national, multi-ethnic church,Multi-generational
American Christianity in the 21st Century
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD*)
1 A God exists who created and orders the world and watches over human life on earth
2 God wants people to be good, nice, and fair to each other, as taught in the Bible and by most world religions
3 The central goal of life is to be happy and to feel good about oneself
4 God does not need to be particularly involved in one9s life except when he is needed to resolve a problem
5 Good people go to heaven when they die
Repositioning City Churches To Respond To The Generational Call of the COP Covenant In The USA
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. 2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his
glory appears over you. 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn
In the final analysis, every generation must respond to the challenges of their own generation.
We Know HOW Ours Ends:
- The POWER of God Will Do It: Not by human might or strength, but by His Spirit moving through committed believers.
- An army of HOLY Volunteers Will Be Ready: Dedicated disciples set apart, walking in purity and purpose amid cultural darkness.
- Filled with YOUTHFUL Zeal: Passionate energy that refuses to accept spiritual complacency as our destiny
It will be done. The question is: WILL YOU BE A PART OF IT?
How Will We Meet The Challenge?
PREACH THE POWER OF THE BASIC INNER MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL
Romans 1:16 (NLT) 4 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God
at work, saving everyone who believes 4 the Jew first and also the Gentile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb6JScOYeYk
2. Take The Gospel To The World And Let The Spirit Do His Thing.
- Workplace Evangelism: Be light in professional settings
- Friendship Evangelism: Build authentic relationships that lead to Christ
Intentionality About Building
A Community Of Faith Create Belonging
- Environment where all find acceptance
Combat Loneliness
- Meaningful connections in isolated world
Ministry For All
Every member engaged in meaningful service
Reclaim The Transcendent
- Re-emphasize God9s Sovereignty
- Rediscover Awe and Wonder in Church
- Nurture the expectation for Divine encounters in music and the sacred texts
- Emphasize Eternal Over Temporal
- Challenge Secularism
- Counter Materialism
- The "P" in PIWC must be on display without apology
- The GIFTS and the FRUIT of the SPIRIT MUST be our hallmark
- Modern man/woman has needs that neither technology nor money can address.
- Be On The Lookout for Divine Penalty Kicks.
Pentecostal Distinctives
Ancient Landmarks Vs. New Wine in New Wineskins
' Prayer
' Ministry Of The Holy Spirit
' Holiness
' Character-Based Leadership Development
' Fellowship And Generosity
' Church Discipline
' Respect For Authority
' Sacrificial Service
' God As Owner
' Evangelism
' Financial Self-Sufficiency
' Ministry Excellence
' Tithes and Offerings
' Consistent Biblical & Doctrinal Integrity
Credit: Pastor Kofi-Owusu Boakye
PIWC Metro City Church - Virginia