Ascension’s Post

The church in America has largely missed this mobilization call. The church has mostly lived a “COME and SEE” model while Jesus operated from a “GO and BE” model. Too often we see individuals as volunteers to fuel our programs and to serve our purposes rather than as everyday missionaries with everyday mission fields — where they work, live, and play — that also provide the opportunity to accomplish God’s purposes. As a result, we don’t equip individuals to discover and live into their unique secondary calling. Mobilization is the missing bridge between disciple-making and multiplication movements. With less than one percent of the churches ever multiplying, it is obvious we have a serious mobilization problem. It’s the bridge of mobilization that’s missing. Read more about the necessary shifts needed in the thinking and practice of the church in order to mobilize believers to be everyday missionaries. https://lnkd.in/gQrY96M9 #clarityfirst

“It’s almost like people are trying to find an alternative solution to just preaching the gospel and making disciples. Leaders come in overwhelmed by the burden of the context. The problems of the context, in some cases, seem to outweigh their hope or their trust in the simple things that Jesus called us to do: to preach the gospel and make disciples.” Lorenzo Elizondo Leaders like Lorenzo Elizondo understand that focusing on the Gospel and making disciples can feel overwhelming in the face of complex problems. World Impact is here to strengthen urban churches, providing the support and resources to tackle issues like homelessness, food access, and family stability. Together, we can inspire hope and make a lasting change through the simple, yet powerful message of the Gospel. Learn more about the Inside the Urban Church report: https://vist.ly/u8ma

Transformation complete! 🏗️ From vision to reality, witness the awe-inspiring before and after of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A journey of restoration and renewal. 🕊️🛠️ #RenovationRevelation #StJosephsChurch #CommercialConstruction #YouNeedRiken #RikenConstruction

“It’s almost like people are trying to find an alternative solution to just preaching the gospel and making disciples. Leaders come in overwhelmed by the burden of the context. The problems of the context, in some cases, seem to outweigh their hope or their trust in the simple things that Jesus called us to do: to preach the gospel and make disciples.” Lorenzo Elizondo Leaders like Lorenzo Elizondo understand that focusing on the Gospel and making disciples can feel overwhelming in the face of complex problems. World Impact Inc is here to strengthen urban churches, providing the support and resources to tackle issues like homelessness, food access, and family stability. Together, we can inspire hope and make a lasting change through the simple, yet powerful message of the Gospel. Learn more about the Inside the Urban Church report: https://vist.ly/u8m8

At World Impact, we exist to see the Gospel of the Kingdom proclaimed by the local church in communities of poverty. Two of our core values are trust and team. We're grateful that our staff again validated us as a Best Christian Workplace in October of 2023. Our Core Values (Our social contract with each other) Trust (Matthew 22:37-40) We trust God, our leaders, and one another. Because of this, we relate to one another with confidence and integrity. Staff collaborate for the sake of the mission. Calling (1 Peter 4:10) We affirm God’s calling of every staff member. We are each uniquely gifted to contribute towards the mission. We use our gifts to the best of our ability to accomplish our shared vision together. Innovation (Isaiah 43:18-19) We believe God is doing a new thing in the city. We take risks and fail forward together. Everything we do is for maximum growth and impact. All People (Galatians 3:28) We hold that every person and all ethnic groups are made in God’s image. We affirm the Spirit’s freedom to call both women and men in leadership. Our desire is to create a diverse staff community. Team (Romans 12:4-5) We achieve results together, by God’s grace. We walk in humility and mutual respect. In all things, we embrace robust dialogue and accountability. You can learn more about our beliefs and statement of faith on our website: https://vist.ly/thb4

The decision for a church to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA), or PCUSA, is significant, with far-reaching implications. This blog offers local churches essential knowledge and considerations to navigate this process successfully. #ChurchLeadership #PCUSA #FaithCommunity #DecisionMaking

The power of prayer has brought us through warfare, disaster, and tragedy. Tomorrow, the nation comes together in prayer and hope for the future. Will you take part? Learn more in today’s blog. https://lnkd.in/g3w-PTCy #CareerCoaches #ConstructionManagement #CareerMatchmakers

The last few years I have been asked so often about how important church is. This piece covers my thoughts on the topic in more depth. Local churches are vital in our nation, faith communities with authentic relationships, opportunities to serve, and nourishment for our souls. https://lnkd.in/gkwDMK9e

Peace of mind at any house of worship or anyplace else that people gather together is paramount. This video illustrates some work that SECOM has done in that sector and it certainly is applicable in many others. We want to wipe out the vulnerabilities as a part of a comprehensive security plan and allow for that peace of mind. Take a look at the video here and let us know your thoughts. #security #peaceofmind #comprehensivesecurityplan #religioussecurity #houseofworship #churches #synagogues #mosques #privateschools #securityofficers #staysafe #videosurveillance #videoanalytics #securitycameras #accesscontrol #facilitymanagers #facilitiesmanagement #faithbased #schools