Is the Church Able to Complete It's Great Commission Mandate?

 "They will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down in the kingdom of God." 

~Jesus Luke 13.29

Right from the times of the patriarchs is was apparent that God desired to bring all mankind of every race, tribe and nation into relationship with himself, this mandate of sharing the good news was ultimately passed on to the Hebrew people who held onto the truth of their revelation of God and mostly did not bring the gentiles into relationship with God and therefore the mandate of bringing the nations into the Kingdom of God was given to the church birthed through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the sending of the Holy Spirit. 

As we look around the world today we see that although the gospel has gone forth to some degree into most (but not all) nations, (ethnic groups) the majority of the church is still sitting in their pews, content to be pious or happy clappy but staying there. "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." ~Jesus Matt 24.14 

Christ will delay his return and the judgement and the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth until the church has completed its assignment - and then will the end come. 

The exciting thing about the day in which we live is that with today's travel and technology capabilities, the size of the church and finances of God's people, it is possible to translate the scriptures into every language on earth, deliver the good news to every ethnic group and establish the kingdom of God in them within the next five years. 

If only we would get of our comfortable backsides in our comfortable churches where we play religion and have services for our own pleasure and enjoyment and get out there delivering the good news of the gospel to those who have not heard,

and persuading those who have avoided the message to listen and 

compelling those that have rejected it to come in; 

then the kingdom would be preached to the whole world, and Christs prophecy would be fulfilled, the end would come, judgement day and Christs return and His Kingdom would be established on earth and this prayer answered "thy Kingdom come." 

The indictment on the church is that at least since the 1980's we have had everything in place to do this within 5 years. Although there are some that are passionately working for this end, we must conclude that the church generally has failed in its mission in this generation to preach the gospel of the kingdom in the whole world as a testimony to all nations. 

It falls on a new generation to take up the mandate, build on the strength of the past without taking on the complacencies of the forefathers who allowed apathy, comfort, smugness and sense of security to lull them into inaction.

Will the leaders keep on tickling the ears of their congregations with more personal development or get fired up with the Holy Spirit, prepare Gods people for acts of service and send them forth empowered to complete a mission and fulfil a mandate "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Mark 16.15

Rev Dr Howard Sands is the International Director of Beautiful Feet Task Force, is available as a speaker for churches, outreaches, business & missions. 

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Why are National Groups Important to Change the Spiritual Environment of a Nation?

Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what can you do for your country. ~JFK

We believe that by pastors and leaders gathering together and sharing information about ministry, praying for each other, assisting where possible and undertaking some joint events, a great sense of unity in the church in a nation can be developed which will cause the world to sit up and take notice, like Jesus referred to in John 17. We encourage you to join your national group and have your say, add comments to the wall and write discussion forums.

A group of leaders gathered outside listening to

Howard Sands. The start of Africa Network BFTF

in Kampala, Uganda, 2007.

When you encourage others by:- 

Starting an initiative for national prayer, worship, teaching or leadership development, 

Kingdom development in aspects of civic duty, education, politics, business or judicial system, 

that is outside of your church or denomination or structure where you are a part, but take a view of developing the Kingdom of God in your country, you will attract like minded individuals to join and share this initiative. 

In so doing you will gather momentum and provide spiritual impetus to your nation to shift towards unity and cause the Holy Spirit to advance the cause of the Kingdom in the nation because there are people moving forward with kingdom objectives not constrained by personal, financial, church or denominational constraints. 

What is your strength? 

Where has God called you to serve? 

How will you develop and share kingdom principles on a wider scale?

How can you inform other leaders of such initiatives, report kingdom events and successes or gather momentum, seek ideas and constructive helps for things will will turn the kingdom principles loose on your nation in increasing measure? 

Find places people who have interest in such things, join there and share your ideas, programs, plans and requests. Participate with others in concepts and programs already established with similar objectives. One such place that is gathering momentum is national group on Africa Network BFTF (over 4500 Christian leader members from 46 African countries and beyond)

Join your national group at Africa Network BFTF and make a difference. 26 national groups, more waiting just for you to join. Sign UP here https://bftfafricanetwork.ning.com/ 

More information on Africa Network BFTF can be found here 

Having trouble completing your application for membership? 

follow these steps. follow these steps.  

Rev Dr Howard Sands is the International Director of Beautiful Feet Task Force, is available as a speaker for churches, outreaches, business & missions. 

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How to Sign UP or Sign IN to Africa Network BFTF

Africa Network BFTF 

Africa Network BFTF  is a private social media platform for ministers and Christian leaders of all denominations and activities to build resources to help African Christian churches grow, mature & deliver the Great Commission.
It is open to all African Christian leaders in Africa, and 

• to those outside of Africa with a ministry interest in Africa, 
• either because you are originally from Africa and now reside elsewhere, 
• or are non African but have a ministry interest there by visits, by supplying materials, support, training etc. 

It is a Division of Beautiful Feet Task Force. 

To sign UP 

(that is - to apply to become a member, or create an account)

follow these simple steps. 

This is where you Sign UP to become a new member of Africa Network BFTF https://bftfafricanetwork.ning.com/

Steps.
1/ Click the link above.

2/ Click Sign UP or Create New Account (You can’t sign IN until you have first created an account)

 
3/ Enter your name (first name followed by last name)  and email address where asked,

Create a password for this account and also type it EXACTLY the same again where asked to retype password.

Enter date of birth,

Tick, I am not a robot.

Answer security question who is your saviour.

Press Sign UP.

Select correct answers for Captcha pictures, (this is to stop robots applying). You may have to do this several times. 

If you continually keep getting asked to complete the captcha, there could be a problem with your device cache, 
Empty the cache and try again,  

or you may get an error message like this 

if you see this message your browser may not be supported-

You can change to another browser 

or change to a different device. 

When you have completed the application - 

1/ Go to your email and find the confirmation message we sent you and click the CONFIRM link in it. If it is not found in your inbox check your spam filter.

2/ After you click the confirm link in the email you receive from us, you will be taken back to the network to complete your personal profile information. 

Questions profile face photo 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4. 5. 6. 7, 8. enter as much as possible and press Submit.

3/ Wait, (up to 24 hours) for a confirmation email that you have been accepted. There should be 3 email messages sent to you.

Check spam filter if not found and white list email address our message comes from.
Help on how to White List is found on the network under the Technical help menu. 

4/ Go back to the network, read the message in your inbox AND on your comment wall and follow instructions.


If you follow this it should work. If you try and something does not go according to how I have set it out here, please write back with a detailed description of which point you got up to and what happened.

Enclose screen shots of the problem if you can. 

 

If You Can’t Sign IN 

This is where existing members Sign IN for Africa Network BFTF 

https://bftfafricanetwork.ning.com/

Steps
1/ Select Sign IN link

2/ Enter your registered email and password

3/ Click – Sign IN
That’s it – you are in.  If you did not get inside see below for possible reasons

Things to do when signed in

Go to Main page and see – latest activity.
Go to “Settings” and update your information including your email address.

Go to your “My page” and check that your updates are correct and all your links go to the correct place.  
Go to Friends and accept any friend requests you have received.

Go to Inbox and answer any incoming messages you have received.
Go to “Getting Started” Page  under "Members" menu item and work through the items to complete your set up, 

including:- 

• white listing our sending email addresses. 
• Creating a secure vault for all your passwords, (so you never forget them) 
• registering for free Pulpit Rock Training.

 

If you did not get in

1/ Check that your internet connection is not disrupted.

2/ If you get a message that says
"The username and/or password are incorrect. Please try again."

Check with where you saved your sign in details that you have email and password correct (don’t trust your memory, check).  

If you need to reset your password click -  Forgot your password?

If that didn’t get you in or you didn’t get the email-
select the link

I still can't sign in. 

And write a detailed explanation of what you have tried and what results you got.
This may not be a quick reply, it could take many days as we are not checking that email notification very often.

If you are on facebook write to Howard Sands on messenger at
https://www.facebook.com/howard.sands.5

We look forward to your participation in the network. 

More info>>> 

Why You Should Join Africa Network BFTF

and what you are missing out on if you don’t. 

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Are your social media accounts killing your ministry opportunities

Most Christian leaders are wasting their time on social media, not because they spend hours drooling through the newsfeed but because of how their page looks, what they post, what they don't post.

We would like to let you in to a little research and a few simple tips to build your profile in all forms of social media to double your IMPACT in just 10 minutes a day. What do you call a person that knows what to do but doesn't do it? The same as a person that is offered a solution to their problem but doesn't take it.

Most leaders know they need to fix their social profile but are either just not sure what needs fixing or how to do it, or is really that important. YES IT IS. You are missing lots of valuable contacts because of your incomplete or inappropriate profile and its content. 

Pulpit Rock Training will teach you how to have an impacting profile that gets interaction, builds networks, causes you to be seen as an authority and helps you to develop your ministry.

It is a totally free program but exclusive to the members of Africa Network BFTF. This also is a free online platform with over 4300 vetted ministers concerned for Africa.

The platform also contains hundreds of resources and ways to grow your ministry impact which we won't go into here. 

Make your application here and get started on your IMPACT. https://bftfafricanetwork.ning.com/ 

You can qualify as a Certified User in 10 days, as Certified Fellow in a month and a Certified Expert in under 3 months, display your certificate for extra emphasis of your skill, knowledge and persistence on all your social media. You may be surprised how many people you know are already on Africa Network BFTF. What are you waiting for? do it now. Application takes just 2 minutes. 

Has God entrusted a word to your spirit?

 

I greet you in the name of the Lord Jesus.

My name is Rev Dr Howard Sands, I am the international director of Beautiful Feet Task Force, an Australian missions and leadership training organisation.
 

The purpose of this message is to inform & invite you to participate for unity & leadership development in Africa.

The internet platform social media network of validated ministry members in or concerned for Africa has never had a month without growth in new members for over 14 years. Since 2009 there have people on Africa Network BFTF that want what you have in terms of spiritual muscle, skills and development application.

You see, you have something to give that could make a difference to others, maybe many others, maybe thousands of others. Often we are unaware of our own virtues, but I want to encourage you to get the word out, that God has entrusted to your spirit. 

In addition to that, over 4,000 other members may have something that will help you and as they share it you can be taught, challenged, improved, corrected, encouraged, strengthened and taken to a new level of closeness to Jesus and networked with keen, mature leaders that want to network with you. 

Let me share with you just a few of the many benefits you could appropriate for your ministry if you join Africa Network BFTF and start to mix with a group of leaders who want the same things you do - to grow in your relationship with God and impact in ministry. 

 

You will find here:-

· A free training program, Pulpit Rock Training with 3 certificates that show you exactly how and why to use platforms like this and other social media for growing your ministry impact. 

·      Free networking unity group for many African countries, we are still waiting on the numbers to grow from a few countries before launching their groups but already 20 African country groups are there. 

· A prayer platform where you can share your prayer needs and get the intercessors to pray for you as well as giving you the chance to be at the forefront of praying for African ministry needs. 

·     Dozens of great teachers sharing their inspiration both written and video adding to our library of over 3500 blogs, over 800 discussions and nearly a 1000 videos. 

·    Thousands of free resources, places to promote your books, music, training etc and your events as well as stay up to date on major events happening around Africa. 

·    Members from 45 African countries and 50 others and hundreds of denominations.

You may have already joined, and that's great, please visit again and share something; if not join over 4,000 Christian leaders and participate in Africa's premier leadership, training and unity network.  The whole network of over 15,000 pages can be read in over 100 languages. If you are not yet a member Sign UP here. 

https://bftfafricanetwork.ning.com/

The network has ministry students and those just starting in ministry all the way through to bishops and denominational leaders with hundreds of churches, there are locals, missionaries and ex-pats and diasporia, their are organisations with skills to share, all wanting to make an impact on Africa for Jesus.  

I am just passionate about seeing you grow into and fulfil your whole potential. Let’s work together to take the Kingdom ever onwards and upwards, especially in Africa. Let's do this. Sign Up and share your teaching and passion. https://bftfafricanetwork.ning.com/

Blessings to you 
Howard 

 

 Click here to Sign UP free.

Rev Dr Howard Sands

https://about.me/HowardSands

International Director,
Beautiful Feet Task Force,

Africa Network BFTF.  

Rev Dr Howard Sands is the International Director of Beautiful Feet Task Force, is available as a speaker for churches, outreaches, business & missions. 

INTERESTED IN INVITING HOWARD SANDS 
to speak at your church, College or organisation? 
For more details on how to frame an invitation see here.
See ministry recommendations here. 
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Send your invitation here via facebook messenger

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WHERE TO NOW? 4 - Can You Hear Him?

What is God Saying to the Church?

#Where2now 

Following the powerful encounters of the first three Where to Now? programs in Jul, Aug & Sep 2020 and the ever changing saga of Covid-19 lockdowns, economic devastation and travel restrictions around the world, it is important we hear what Christian world leaders believe about what God is saying to His church. 

Where to Now? 4 takes us to new voices in short interviews as a part of the ongoing Combined Churches Victory meetings that BFTF has hosted for over 10 years. 

A live online zoom call Friday 2 Oct. 7.30pm Sydney, Australia time. 

See time conversion to your time zone here. 

Details of how to get your zoom link are at the end of this blog. 

Guests 

Speakers 

Rev Hon Andrew Evans, OAM, - Australia

Rev Dr Ioan Ceuta, - Romania

Dr PG Vargis - India

MC 

Phil Edwards, CEO, Vision Christian Radio 

Hosts 

Rev Dr Howard & Joy Sands 

Andrew Evans 
Gold Coast, Australia 

Andrew was born in to missionary parents in India. He returned to Australia and after graduating from a theological college, he pioneered two small churches in South Australia. 

From 1962 Andrew and his wife Lorraine spent  7 years in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as missionaries. They were involved in opening several literacy schools, expanding primary schools in remote areas and establishing aid posts and mobile natal-care clinics, the running of a Bible school and planted 12 churches.

Upon returning from PNG Andrew pastored Klemzig church in South Australia, (later known as Paradise Community Church). During his 30 year leadership the congregation grew from 150 to over 4000. Over 25,000 people made decisions for Christ at the church during this time.

Andrew was the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Australia for 20 years, during this time the movement experienced explosive growth & planted a new church every 11 days.  

Other roles Andrew has held include:- 

Secretary of the World Assemblies of God, 

Executive Member of Dr Yonggi Cho's Church Growth International 

Member of the World Pentecostal Advisory Committee. 

Founding board member of the World AOG Relief Organisation

An active member of the Heads of Christian Churches in South Australia.

After retiring from the senior pastor position Andrew formed the Family First Party in September 2001. In 2002 Andrew was elected to the Legislative Council in South Australia and served for 6 years. 

In January 2003 Pastor Andrew was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his contribution to the community through welfare services, teaching, training and leadership of churches at a national level.

Although now retired, Andrew still preaches and acts as mentor, and energizes a group of retired pastors.

 

Ioan Ceuta 

Bucharest, Romania

Ioan is The President of Assemblies of God Romania and also a president of the Bucharest Christian Center.  He is married to Emilia who is the head of Romanian Bible University. They have 2 daughters.

Apart from his pastoral duty Dr. Ceuta is actively involved in speaking into influencing National and International Leaders. He is also actively involved in leadership training, motivatonal speaking, Bible teaching and planting churches all over Romania.

Ioan holds a:-

Bachelor of Arts from Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Bucharest, Romania, 

Master of Divinity from Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland TN USA, 

Doctor of Ministry (Mission) from Columbia International University, Columbia, SC USA 

PhD from University of Bucharest.

He has authored of 12 books on topics like History of Pentecostal Movements in Romania, Art of Preaching, History of AG, Church Administration, Sermon Outlines, Pastoral Theology, etc.)

He also serves as a Senior Pastor to Grace International Church in Bucharest. 

Dr. P. G. Vargis

Delhi, India 

Founder / Chief Mentor of Indian Evangelical Team, one of the fastest growing & largest indigenous church planting missions of India)

Founder / Chief Mentor of Faith Publication – A Christian Ministry to publish top quality books on Christian faith in various Indian Languages.  

Founder / Chief Mentor of Navjeevan Community Development  Society. A Non-Religious Social organization to help the needy.  

Founder President of   “Beersheba Church of God”. This is the umbrella for all the churches planted by Indian Evangelical Team.

His ministry started in a small town “Katra” in Jammu & Kashmir, Northern India which is a famous Hindu pilgrimage place in 1972. Since 1986 he has been based in Delhi. 

His evangelistic & servant-hood leadership efforts are widening rapidly in India and other countries, under his leadership more than 3,000 evangelists are ministering in over 10,000 Churches. He has preached in over 37 counties and still at 78 years of age his hectic schedule for ministry in different places still has him living out of his suitcase.

Faith Publications, produces high quality Christian books in various Indian languages and English.  PG has authored more than 70 books in Malayalam and 13 in English. 

AWARDS RECEIVED:

Doctor of Divinity (1994) - (International Bible College)

Doctor of Philosophy (1994) - (International Bible College) Jerusalem

William Carey Award (1995) (from Christava Sahithya Academy, India, for outstanding contributions to Christian literature)

The first English – Malayalam Bi-lingual Bible published in India by Daniel Bible, Angamaly, Kerala was dedicated to Dr. P. G. Vargis.

MC 
Phil Edwards 

Brisbane, Australia 

Over his 32 year career in media and the arts, Phil has experience in commercial and non-profit media in Australia and overseas.

Starting as an announcer on a lunchtime “radio station” at school in the 1980’s to today being the CEO of Australia’s largest Christian broadcaster. 

His work in senior management, leadership, content development, fundraising, radio programming and presenting, talent development, production, digital media, sales, public speaking, promotions, music recording, band touring and events all combine to give him a broad understanding of media, arts and ministry.

Phil cut his teeth in the Christian music industry in the promotion of Australian and international artists including Amy Grant, Petra, Whiteheart, David Meece and more. He also contributed to the very first Hillsong album.

Phil then spent 10 years in commercial radio mostly on-air and in programming. During this time he was recognised with 3 industry awards.

Following a sense of calling, Phil spent 3 years in Christian media at Rhema media group, moving his family to NZ. In 2004 they moved back to Australia where Phil took up a up a role with Vision Christian Media. In 2013 he was appointed CEO, leading the organistion on a pathway of massive growth.

Phil is also a trainer & conference speaker in Australia and overseas.

Phil is also:-

Chair of Christian Media and Arts Australia (for over 10 years)

President of the Australian Narrowcast Radio Association

Chair of United Christian Broadcasters Asia-Pacific

Director on the board of United Christian Broadcasters International

Vision has a workforce of over 100 people approx half full time and half volunteers, 

over 700 broadcast outlets, 

an online youth station, 

2 devotional magazines, 

a prayer service, 

store 

annual tours to Israel.

Vison’s annual budget is approaching $9 million, 80% funded by donations. 

Hosts 

Howard & Joy Sands 

Beautiful Feet Task Force

Penrith, Australia

Howard is the founder and director of Beautiful Feet Task Force which recently celebrated 40 years of evangelism and leadership training in India, other Asian countries and across Africa. Howard has taken many small teams there to minister in evangelistic crusades and leadership conferences. 

Howard & Joy started the Combined Churches Victory meeting in 2010 to help the church be all it could be and have brought ministers moving in the presence of God from all over the world to participate in this event with local pastors and leaders. Since lockdown restrictions due to Covid-19 the meeting has been online with zoom and introduced a variety of cutting edge leaders from many countries. 

As  well as pioneering 2 Australian churches, they have ministered in churches across Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, UK, U.S.A., U.A.E., N.Z., Hong Kong, Fiji, Romania, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Singapore and China. 

Howard's passion is winning the lost to Christ, teaching believers to be mature followers of Christ and bringing unity across the church.

BFTF runs a social media platform, Africa Network BFTF, for ministers of all kinds in Africa and those interested in missions to Africa. His recent book, The Foundations, helps to establish new believers and is the basis for a video teaching series to establish Africa Network Ministry Training School. 

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