Under-Shepherd Hearts
For so many, the word pastor evokes images of a gentle shepherd with an ever-vigilant, loving eye and a willingness to lay their life down, if need be, for the flock. Our Lord Jesus Christ certainly modeled those behaviors. He did for the sheep what they could not do for themselves.
The apostle Peter (1 Peter 5:1-4) referred to Him the Chief Shepherd, which makes we human ministry leaders the under-shepherds.
We should never confuse the idea of an under-shepherd with the idea of a hireling. The hireling lives in self-centeredness, specializes in self-preservation, exhumes self-interest, and constantly jockeys for personal benefit. Hirelings embody the sad but humorous phrase “I’m the most loyal shepherd money can buy.” They treat ministry like a career instead of a divinely imparted call. Not so with under-shepherds!
With pastor appreciation month coming up, we rightly recognize and fervently applaud those faithful women and men who lead and train and pray, and selflessly care so deeply and diligently week in, week out in their ministry assignment.
We also acknowledge other ministers that embody the same shepherd traits as loving local pastors exhibit. We thank God for our pastors, evangelists, missionaries, teachers, prophets - all laboring so diligently to bring the hope of the full gospel to people currently imprisoned in darkness.
So dear gospel workers - we “see you” and appreciate your hearts. Your faithful labor is not in vain. Our king will soon return and reward every faithful ministry leader that lived and led with the heart of an under-shepherd!
Thankful for the “under-shepherd hearts” across Kansas, and represented around the world through our AGK ministry family.
Terry L. Yancey, D Min.
AGK Network Superintendent
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The Assemblies of God is proud to be a partner in the Bless Your Pastor movement to help Christians and churches everywhere show and share God’s love with their pastors and church staff. We trust that these free Bless Your Pastor materials will be a wonderful help to you and your church.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Doug Clay
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There is still time to register for Women’s CONFERENCE
Conference Cost : $85
Date: October 6-7th, 2023
Location: Evangel Assembly of God, Wichita
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What could be better than spending the weekend in Wichita with 1,000 students and leaders from across the state?! Join us November 3-4 at Bethel Life Center for an inspiring and encouraging weekend filled with powerful worship, impactful services, and lots of fun!
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Join us for an 80’s party! We will have so much fun playing games, eating great snacks, and even having a silent disco. But most importantly, we want our Kansas kids to know how to hear God’s calling and know that they were “Made For This.”
Early Registration Deadline (until October 6): $70
Late Registration Deadline: $80
Adult Registration: $40
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ZOOM at NOON
Come join us for our next Zoom at NOON prayer meeting on October 24th at noon. Let’s join together in prayer to “CHANGE THE MAP” for our state and our world.
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It is the heart of every church and ministry to share the Gospel, whether that is proclaiming truth on social media or managing funds to support your ministry financially. However, a new challenge is arising that can affect your ministry. There has been an increase in large corporations de-platforming and de-banking people of faith. Alliance Defending Freedom created a video to inform people of the issue and provide solutions to counteract it. Please take a few minutes to watch the video so you are well-informed about the matter and how you can respond.
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Becky Hoshaw was a teacher from Wichita, Kansas, who felt God’s call to ministry and was approved as an Assemblies of God missionary to Honduras in 1990. Her heart consistently beat for the children, and she made a great impact on many young lives as a ChildHope Country Coordinator.
She influenced many children through her ChildHope ministry in Honduras. She also continues to bless ChildHope students, even after she went home to be with the Lord.
After she passed last year, her executor Debra Wessels made sure her estate plan was carried out. Recently Debra, and Becky’s friend Pam Barber, presented ChildHope with Becky’s bequest: a check for $428, 712.61.
- taken from Companeros newsletter
You can find more information about ChildHope at childhopeonline.org
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The entire school system was assembled at their in-service meeting and three names were drawn to participate in the “GRAB & GO” at Dollar General. One grade school, one middle school, and one high school teacher were each given 60 seconds to enter our local Dollar General and grab any schoolroom related items and place them in their carts.
-Pastor Rodney Worsham and Medicine Lodge 1st Assembly of God
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Three things leaders can do to significantly impact the Buddhist-Hindu world:
Join CTM and start praying. Get the Change The Map app or go to changethemap.net.
Invite their praying people and also their staff to join.
Invite their church to join 4 weeks in a row through the link or the QR code
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