To see the cities of Northfield-Dundas serving the kingdom of God! That's the goal of Transformation Northfield!
Inspired by the movement of the Holy Spirit in Elk River, Minnesota, and other cities around the globe, a group of Northfield Christians are coming together on a weekly basis for a movement of the Great Commission. The biblical goal is to constantly pray over the city in order to bring the transforming faith of Jesus Christ into all corners of the marketplace (our schools, government, businesses, homes and neighborhoods).
Rejoice! sees itself as a city leader in this prayer evangelism movement. We believe, through the power of community prayer, God is raising-up Christians in the city to bring others to the faith! Pastor Dan Clites says he is a pulpit minister, but our congregation is the marketplace ministers! Together, we are blurring the lines between the sacred and the secular! As Martin Luther once said, we are "the priesthood of all believers!"
Transformation Northfield is based on Jesus' outreach ministry of Luke 10:1-20.
- BLESS people's lives and homes, vs. 5
- FELLOWSHIP to develop relationships, vs. 7
- MINISTER to people's felt needs, vs. 9
- PROCLAIM the good news of Jesus, vs. 9-11
The five biblical paradigms of transformation...
1). We are called to disciple nations, not just individuals. (Matt. 28:18-20).
2). The Marketplace, which is the heart of the nation, has been redeemed and now needs to be reclaimed. (Luke 19:10).
3). Every Christian is a minister, and labor is worship. (I Tim.; 2:1-8, Acts 20:34-35).
4). We are called to take the kingdom of God to where the gates of hell are, for Jesus to build His Church. (Matt. 16:18).
5). Nation transformation must be tangible and the premier social indicator is the elimination of systemic poverty. (Gal. 2:10).
How can YOU be a part of Transformation Northfield? Watch for Rejoice! bulletin news on the following:
* Monthly breakfast gatherings at the Archer House
* Faith Beyond Belief teaching courses by Pastor Dan Clites
* Prayer Walking
* Sunday Night Prayer Gatherings at the Rejoice! Chapel
* Wednesday, 7:00 am, Prayer Gatherings at Fit to be Tri'd
* Conferences and other special events
Watch this website's
Calendar Page or the Sunday morning worship bulletin for community Prayer Walking opportunities, along with "Faith Beyond Belief" transformation training seminars.
Rejoice! is networked with Harvest Evangelism: www.transformourworld.org
