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The decay, division and devolution of our culture is, at its core, a SPIRITUAL ISSUE. Since the cause is spiritual in nature then the cure must be spiritual in nature as well. That is why we believe when the church decides to operate in unity and unison on a kingdom-based agenda that we will usher in true and lasting hope for our land. However, in order for there to be ongoing meaningful change in our culture, the church must do something it has rarely consistently done before in an historical context: FULLY COME TOGETHER across social, cultural, racial and denominational lines around a common vision designed to simultaneously develop disciples while positively impacting our culture and communities through good works. Scripture is clear that the more God is marginalized in the culture, the worse things get (2 Chronicles 15:3-6). Scripture also tells us that God works through biblically committed churches to address the spiritual forces at work in the world (Ephesians 3:10). In addition, God has made it clear that it is only through the church functioning in BIBLICAL UNITY that the world will see the uniqueness of Christ, and His people will experience the full manifestation of His glory (John 17:20-24). For far too long, believers have looked to political, economic, social, and education-based agendas to address the personal, family and social decay now engulfing us. It is time we looked to God and JOIN TOGETHER as local churches to lead the way in transforming our communities and our land based on a kingdom agenda. I believe God has given us a simple yet strategic plan for churches to collectively implement in their communities. It is a three- pronged KINGDOM AGENDA STRATEGY for Community Transformation, utilizing existing infrastructure to produce the greatest possible impact in the most efficient, effective and expedient manner. “The KINGDOM AGENDA is defined as the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of life. The church has been given the unique responsibility and authority to manifest this agenda in history (Matthew 16:18-19).”

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Page 1: SPIRITUAL ISSUE FULLY COME TOGETHER

The decay, division and devolution of our culture is, at its core, a SPIRITUAL ISSUE. Since the cause is spiritual in nature then the cure must be spiritual in nature as well. That is why we believe when the church decides to operate in unity and unison on a kingdom-based agenda that we will usher in true and lasting hope for our land.

However, in order for there to be ongoing meaningful change in our culture, the church must do something it has rarely consistently done before in an historical context: FULLY COME TOGETHER across social, cultural, racial and denominational lines around a common vision designed to simultaneously develop disciples while positively impacting our culture and communities through good works.

Scripture is clear that the more God is marginalized in the culture, the worse things get (2 Chronicles 15:3-6). Scripture also tells us that God works through biblically committed churches to address the spiritual forces at work in the world (Ephesians 3:10). In addition, God has made it clear that it is only through the church functioning in BIBLICAL UNITY that the world will see the uniqueness of Christ, and His people will experience the full manifestation of His glory (John 17:20-24).

For far too long, believers have looked to political, economic, social, and education-based agendas to address the personal, family and social decay now engulfing us. It is time we looked to God and JOIN TOGETHER as local churches to lead the way in transforming our communities and our land based on a kingdom agenda.

I believe God has given us a simple yet strategic plan for churches to collectively implement in their communities. It is a three-pronged KINGDOM AGENDA STRATEGY for Community Transformation, utilizing existing infrastructure to produce the greatest possible impact in the most efficient, effective and expedient manner.

“The KINGDOM AGENDA is defined as the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of life. The church has been given the unique responsibility and authority to manifest this agenda in history (Matthew 16:18-19).”