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Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ~ Matthew 28:19 (NLT)

Before ascending to heaven, some of Christ’s very last words were that we should go into the whole world with the Gospel, teach the hearers and baptize believers.
Interestingly enough, according to Greek scholars…the emphasis on the command within Matthew 28:18-19 is not solely placed on the word “go,” rather the focus is on the word “teach.” Verse 19 reads more like this in the Greek, “As you are going, teach…”
Jesus knew that the impending persecution upon the church in Jerusalem would present the believers with no other option but to “scatter” throughout the world.
As such, his followers were tasked with the mandate to “teach” what they were taught and had learned about Him & from Him. That mandate is no less true for us today. In fact, the urgency is greater than ever before.
So save the date and plan on joining the Men of Faith Network as Professor Sam Umunna & Evangelist Chris Mikkelson provide much needed insight on how we can tangibly embrace the “Mission Mandate”

“…I am anointed with fresh oil for Your service.” ~ Psalm 92:10 (AMP)

Nowadays, it is certainly no secret that we live in a day of substitutes. For every expensive name-brand item, there’s a cheap imitation. This “may” very well suffice when it comes to material items, but if we think we can substitute mere talent, intelligence, charisma or a charming personality for the anointing of the Holy Spirit…we are sadly mistaken. 
The fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit upon your life makes all the difference in your marriage, your family, your house, your church, your prayer life, your praise & all things concerning you. So won’t you join the Men of Faith Network as Apostle John Eshiba & Evangelist Fredrick K Ezeji-Okoye unpacks in a very practical way…just how we can live in a place of God’s fresh anointing!

Maximizing Your Metabolism
me·tab·o·lism
/məˈtabəˌlizəm/

The organic and chemical processes inside of organisms that are necessary to maintain life.

Many times as Christians we tend to focus on the spiritual aspects of things more than the natural. We can become so “spiritual” that we blame Satan and others for many of the things we experience. How often do you look towards yourself as the culprit of issues you experience? Is it possible that what’s “wrong” with you can stem from an issue on the inside of you? What health issues stem from a slow metabolism? What are the symptoms? Are some of our physical concerns more natural than they are spiritual?

In this day of healthy lifestyles, super-fast weight loss and the desire to be thin and chiseled, it’s helpful to know information that leads to healthy living the right way! By its definition, every living organism has a metabolism. The concern is how healthy, fast or slow is one’s metabolism. Metabolism is necessary for life, so why not have the best metabolism?

Regardless of your level of knowledge of metabolism, join us for this month’s gathering to discover the value of Maximizing your Metabolism!

See you there!

Target Your Focus

Many times we understand our purpose and assignment and we begin the proper course. Unfortunately, we encounter additional opportunities that appear to be in synch with a purpose or desire. However, not every opportunity is for the moment, nor is every opportunity connected to the course. Life and experience teach us that at times what appears to be an opportunity is actually a distraction!

Paul truly helps us in Philippians 3 when he expresses his abilities and accomplishments. Paul did not focus on what he gained as much as he focused on his assignment, the teaching of Christ. Like Paul, we should become well familiarized with our Kingdom role here on earth. Although we have multiple successes and victories (marriage, family, financial, professional, etc.), as believers and Christ followers, we must recall our primary focus…making disciples!

The Family Altar

Family is very close to the heart of God our Father! He is concerned about EVERYTHING that concerns us. Psalm 68:5-6a teaches us that God is “A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows. Is God in His holy habitation? God sets the solitary in families;”

If family matters to God, it should be important to us, His children. Families are a blessing from God and should be cared for diligently. Life happens for individuals as well as for families. As such, we have to be intentional about the natural and spiritual care of our families. If the family is indeed a blessing from the Father, we must be spiritually and naturally disciplined to maintain our families.

“Refining the Family Altar” is the focus of this month’s Men of Faith Network gathering. Pastor David Smith and Pastor Tim Oladipo are going to lead us and our families to the altar! You don’t want to leave your family out of this month’s gathering!

Strong families build strong churches; strong churches build strong communities; strong communities build strong cities that impact nations! You and your family have a responsibility!

This month’s gathering is open to ALL! Bring your family with you as we “Refining the Family Altar”!

– MOFN

How Healthy is Your Soul?

At the core of who we are is our soul. Many have said that the soul houses the mind, will, and intellect of an individual. Because of the soul identifies who we are at our core, it is vitally important to maintain the health of our souls. God has an expectation for us to maintain spiritually healthy souls. In Ezekiel 18, God made clear to Ezekiel that children would no longer be impacted by their fathers’ “sour grapes” (decisions). An important distinction God made in Ezekiel was that ALL souls belong to Him, and each soul is accountable to the Father individually.

Luke 17:5 

The apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.–The form in which the fragment that thus commences is brought before us suggests, as has been stated before (see Notes on Luke 7:13; Luke 10:1), that it was a comparatively late addition to the collection of “the words of the Lord Jesus” (Acts 20:35), and this is confirmed by the exceptional use of “the Apostles” for “the disciples.” It may have stood originally in an absolutely isolated form. On the other hand, its position here indicates a sufficiently traceable sequence. That command of a seven-fold–i.e., an unlimited–forgiveness seemed to make almost too great a strain on their faith. Did it not imply an almost miraculous victory over natural impulses, that could be wrought only by a supernatural grace? Was not the faith that could “remove mountains” wanted, if ever, here–a faith in the pardoning love of the Father, and in their own power to reproduce it? And so, conscious of their weakness, they came with the prayer that has so often come from the lips of yearning, yet weak, disciples of the Christ–reminding us of him who cried, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief” (see Note on Mark 9:24)–“Increase our faith.” May we not possibly think of Peter as having struggled to obey the rule which had been given to them before (Matthew 18:22), and as having found himself unequal to the task?

Your faith is not for you alone; it’s meant to be shared with others.  But if you don’t have a fire in your soul that burns with passion for God’s purposes, you’ll lack the power to proclaim the Gospel as He calls you to do. 

Has your faith dwindled down to the embers of complacency or apathy when you encounter lost people?  If so, it’s time to ignite a fresh fire in your soul.  Here’s how:

Expect God to use your ordinary life in extraordinary ways.  Realize that you don’t need to depend on your own limited strength to reach lost people for Christ.  All God asks is that you open yourself up to receive His Holy Spirit and follow where He leads you.  When you do, the Spirit will empower you to share your faith in ways that will draw people to Christ.  Rest assured that God will use your efforts to share the Gospel despite your own faults.  You’ll become a powerful force once the Holy Spirit burns inside your soul.