Speed the Light Dream Session

What would happen if we invested a few hours to dream? What if we came together for a moment as leaders simply to delve into God’s heart for the harvest field? One September 19 & 20, 2011, we have that opportunity. Rev. Jay Mooney, the National Youth Director for the Assemblies of God, will be with us. He is traveling to Iowa to expose us to what is happening globally as well as summon our involvement. Our missionaries are intentional and strategic in their sphere of influence. It is our turn to come alongside them. You will be inspired, challenged, motivated, and gifted with opportunities. There is no cost to attend. Lead pastors, student pastors and spouses are invited to share a meal, have some fun with door prizes, dream with one of our great leaders ,and develop missional synergy.

 

Please save the date and plan to attend:

September 19 at 9:30-11:00 AM – Des Moines New Hope (brunch provided)
September 19 at 1:00-2:30 PM – Iowa City (lunch provided)
September 20 at 12:00-1:30 PM – Sioux City Morningside (lunch provided)

Please RSVP to vschaad@imnag.org before September 12th. You will not want to miss this event!

(Please note the RSVP date has been extended to ensure everyone who would like to attend is able to attend.)

The Test of our Mission

by Heath Adamson

Focus and intentionality fuel the conversations many leaders are having regarding the topic of mission. Some leaders use mission to describe the ultimate focus as to why we do what we do. Others relate mission to living incarnationally as living epistles in a variety of settings. Both of these, and many more for that matter, are part of what it means to live on mission, think missionally, and steer organizations forward on purpose.

As the summer camps come to a close I cannot help but reflect on how mission is tied into the greater story. Looking into the eyes of campers and leaders alike brought me back to the realization that this entire story is authored by Someone whose purpose is everlasting and will never be defeated. To be on mission is to fundamentally recognize that we have been invited by God to pick up the pen and inscribe greatness on the hearts of children and students.

As we lead together let us always remember that we set goals, implement strategy, and monitor outcomes because His purpose is eternal. However, an even greater test of our mission is not simply our success but our longing to serve the dreams of those children and students who will soon pick up the baton and run where we cannot go. The mission is greater than we can ever fathom. The mission is not a task. It is not an objective. The mission is people for whom Christ died.

As we seek to live out this eternal and spiritual mission we now endeavor to become practical. The more spiritual we are the more practical we will become.