ONE CHURCH – MANY CONGREGATIONS

Pastors and Church Leaders are invited 

to an evening of Worship, 

Prayer and Fellowship in Windhoek

 on Monday 17 February 2014

 
When we think about a big city we would say there are many different churches in that city. But I don't think that is how God sees it. I believe God sees only one church. 

I believe it is important that the leaders of congregations within a city or region know how to relate to one another. It's very easy to become self-centered - to think about "my church" or "our church" and to focus on that alone. But that is not a scriptural attitude. I believe we as leaders should see one another as co-elders in the same church.

Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Phil. 2:1-4

I think our broken relationships and lack of harmony cause God to stop up His ears in heaven.

In the Greek, "agree" is a musical word. It gives us the word "symphony". It speaks about harmony.

And Jesus says, If two of you can harmonize on earth about anything that they ask, it will be done for them.

Source: Derek Prince's teaching - The Ethics of Ministry.

Pray that:

• There will be unity in the Church in Windhoek - that church leaders will look out for the interests of others. 
• Christian leaders will stand-up against selfish ambition, rivalry and competition in the Church.
• Pastors will work on their relationships with other pastors - that they will have servant hearts full of love for one-another.

Trust that:

• Pastors in the city will see God's Big Picture - His plan for the city.
• The primary motive of every church leader and pastor in a city will be to please the Father. 
• Pastors will eagerly respond to this invitation to attend this evening of worship, prayer and fellowship. 
• Trust that harmony in the Church will build His Kingdom in Windhoek!

 Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth 

concerning anything that they ask, 

it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, 

I am there in the midst of them. 

Matt. 18:19-20