As I write this blog an old year comes to an end a new year is about to begin. At times like this we take time to look back over what this past has brought and to look ahead at the opportunities that a new year brings. Church Assist is not quite three years old and these have been years of laying a foundation with Gods’ blessings. This past year 2009 has been a good year yet with some of the same difficulties that all are experiencing in this economy.
I am excited about the vision God is giving me as CAMA goes forward. When I felt led to start Church Assist Ministry Association it was with a deep commitment to do be used by God in helping reach Pastors and other church leaders in an effort to teach them foundational principles of effective church ministry. Through my forty years of ministry I have been privileged to learn firsthand effective ministry practices based on solid Biblical foundations. I was blessed in the early days to be approached by Gary and Tamera Luce who were interested in helping such an effort to reach church leaders and together we launched under God’s direction Church Assist Ministry Association.
I feel that as 2010 approaches our ministry is needed more than ever. I see many pastors, churches and church leaders that need clarity on how to effectively implement the mission Christ gave His church. I believe that mission is found in Matthew 28:18-20. We call this passage the Great Commission yet a survey of our churches indicates that many have lost sight of its importance. While there may be different methods to use there has not been any changes to the mission. I see many churches today that are not effectively implementing a strategy that makes fulfilling this mission a priority. There are many other churches that give evidence of trying hard to fulfill the mission but have either determined not to use effective strategies known to work or have never been taught those strategies.
If you are reading this and sense that CAMA could be of any assistance or feel that you would like to know more about our ministry and how you could get involved please contact me by sending an e-mail to bpritchett@churchassist.org. Happy New Year!
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